{"id":14275,"date":"2025-05-22T13:04:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T06:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14275"},"modified":"2025-05-22T13:04:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T06:04:50","slug":"michelles-16-go-to-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=14275","title":{"rendered":"Michelle&#8217;s 16 Go To Exercises"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"504\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When it comes to improving the overall fitness of your body, a total body approach is key. That means a workout plan that includes cardio, strength, core, balance and flexibility movements. It\u2019s so important that we work all our major muscles rather than focusing on just one area over and over. I\u2019m also super big on exercises that are good for my brain. My hope is to have a strong body AND brain until God takes me home so I need to make sure to do what I can to make that happen. (I trust Him &amp; do my part)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"729\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Why does this matter? Because your body is designed to move as a whole. Strength in one area supports strength in another. And when we build a balanced foundation, we move better, feel better, and reduce the risk of injury.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"991\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"756\">Variety matters, too.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"991\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\u2019s easy to fall into a routine of doing the same exercises week after week, but mixing things up challenges your muscles in new ways and helps you break through plateaus. Plus, let\u2019s be honest\u2014it keeps things a whole lot more fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1230\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To help you stay strong and inspired, I put together a video of 16 of my go-to total body exercises. These are the ones I come back to again and again in my own workouts and the ones I often include in Faithful Workouts routines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1351\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Each one has value to your overall health. In some of them I use weights, band, loop or ball but\u00a0 many can be done with just your bodyweight. I also show different modifications for each move so you can choose the variation that works best with your body!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1385\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"756\">Mix &amp; Match Tip:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1385\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Choose some or all of the exercises below to build your own total body circuit. Do each move for 30-60 seconds, take 10 seconds of rest, and do the next move. Try repeating 2\u20133 rounds for an effective and efficient workout. In many of the videos below I share options for the exercise so make sure to choose the level that is best for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>1. Mountain climbers<\/h4>\n<p>3 options: Plank, Standing, Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 3\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1077722380?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>2. Squats<\/h4>\n<p>3 options: Jumps, Reg, Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 4\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078659142?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>3. Bird dog<\/h4>\n<p>3 options: Hands and Knees, Standing, Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 5\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078659394?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>4. Pushups<\/h4>\n<p>4 options: Toes, Knees, Wall, Chair with band (my dogs were in the room while I was filming and they couldn\u2019t hold back any longer and came to give me some love!)<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 6\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078659902?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>5. Brain and cardio<\/h4>\n<p>Use cross-body motions<\/p>\n<p>2 options: Standing and Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 7\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078660038?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>6. Fun cardio<\/h4>\n<p>2 options: Standing and Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 8\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078660573?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>7. Multi muscles movement<\/h4>\n<p>2 options: Standing and Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 9\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078660696?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>8. Shoulder raises that make you think and works your balance (can do it sitting too)<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 10\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078660837?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>9. Functional movement bending over and putting something on a shelf<\/h4>\n<p>2 options: Standing and Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 11\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078660988?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>10. Multi muscle tricep and core<\/h4>\n<p>3 options: Laying down, Standing, Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 12\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078661143?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>11. Lunge with biceps<\/h4>\n<p>Using opposite arm and leg makes it a great brain and body move<br \/>2 options: Standing and Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 13\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078661271?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>12. Calf Raises<\/h4>\n<p>We often forget about or ignore the calf muscles<\/p>\n<p>Also good for achilles<\/p>\n<p>2 options: Standing or Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 exercises - 14\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078673490?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>13. Multi muscle flies and core<\/h4>\n<p>2 options: Laying down and Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 15\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078661589?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>14. Standing core twists<\/h4>\n<p>Good for core, back and brain<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 16\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1078661711?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>15. Core twist and lift<\/h4>\n<p>3 options: On Ground, Standing, Chair<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 2\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1077719488?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>16. Figure 4 stretch<\/h4>\n<p>2 options: On Ground and Chair<\/p>\n<p>Bonus for doing it with with movement that works your core!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"16 Exercises - 1\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1077718526?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3242\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3037\">Your Turn:<\/strong><\/span><br data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3040\"\/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Start by choosing 4\u20135 new exercises to try this week. Keep what challenges you, and rotate in new ones to keep it fresh. Full-body training doesn\u2019t have to be complicated but you should remain consistent and intentional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3328\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">And remember: when we move our bodies with care, we honor the gift God has given us.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script  type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t\t\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\t\t\t\t\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\t\t\t\t\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\t\t\t\t\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\t\t\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/faithfulworkouts.com\/16-favorite-total-body-exercises\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to improving the overall fitness of your body, a total body approach is key. 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