Alexus Duffy PT, DPT Videos
Videos by Alexus Duffy PT, DPT. ☆ FITNESS COACH ☆ I make health and wellness simple so you can be confident, be fit, and be STRONG.
HIIT v. CIRCUITS🛑
Let’s talk about it!! HIIT stands for high intensity interval training. This type of exercise has become super popular because it is more time efficient and has several great benefits. My issue though is that HIIT and circuit training have become almost interchangeable, though there are a few 🔑KEY🔑 differences.
HIIT
• typically cardio based
• work periods done at max effort (8-10 on RPE)
• completed in 15 minutes or less
• long rest breaks
Circuits
• can incorporate strength exercises
• can include 8-12 exercises done in rotation
• takes 20-30 minutes
• work period RPE is lighter (5-6)
• shorter rest breaks
Both can be enjoyable ways of training due to the high variability in the workout!
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HIIT v. CIRCUITS🛑 Let’s talk about it!! HIIT stands for high intensity interval training. This type of exercise has become super popular because it is more time efficient and has several great benefits. My issue though is that HIIT and circuit training have become almost interchangeable, though there are a few 🔑KEY🔑 differences. HIIT • typically cardio based • work periods done at max effort (8-10 on RPE) • completed in 15 minutes or less • long rest breaks Circuits • can incorporate strength exercises • can include 8-12 exercises done in rotation • takes 20-30 minutes • work period RPE is lighter (5-6) • shorter rest breaks Both can be enjoyable ways of training due to the high variability in the workout!
It’s a ✨learning process✨ Anything new takes time to really feel confident in. 💪🏼When you first go to a gym, you don’t know the layout or how to work the machines and you feel out of place. But after a couple of weeks you get the hang of it. 🏋🏼♀️Ever tried to do an Olympic lift? It takes time and reps to get perfect form. Did you know… when you first start lifting, the gains you make in the first 4ish weeks are just due to improved neuromuscular control🧠 meaning your brain and body become more efficient doing the new skill you are asking it to do! When you move more efficiently, you are able to perform more reps or increase weight. Sounds brainy huh. I am challenging you to embrace the feeling of being uncomfortable. It might just mean you are growing🖤 #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #personaltrainer #workoutmotivation #movementismedicine #liftingweights #womenwholift #girlswholift #gymmotivation
‼️SAVE THIS FOR LATER‼️ “Why does the ankle matter Alexus?? I’m talking about hip pain” If the ankle can’t move properly when bending, another joint up the chain is going to have to compensate for its lack of movement ie the hip or knee. In other words decreased dorsiflexion at the ankle = increased flexion at the hip which may be the cause of that “pinchy” feeling you are having. ✨Try it out on yourself and tell me how you tested in the comments!!#squatform #hippain #checkyourform #fitness #fitnesscoach #girlswholift #girlswhosquat #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #pt #dpt #personaltrainer
‼️Does it feel like your hips are pinching when you squat? ‼️Or pain in the front of your hip when you’re in the lowest position? Try modifying your stance these 3 ways! Everyone has different anatomy so everyone will have a different optimal position 🏋🏼♀️Play around with it and see what feels best!#squats #squatform #legday #hippainrehab #hippainsquat #physicaltherapy #coach #workoutmotivation #workoutpainfree #womenwholift #womenwhosquat #dpt
🛑8 ways to be more consistent in your workouts🛑 Which tip is your favorite? Which do you need to add? ✨my favorite is doing things you enjoy✨ If you hate it you probs aren’t going to drag your butt to the gym for it🤷🏼♀️ #healthcoach #fitnessjourney #fitness #girlswholift #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #workoutsforwomen #dietculture #antidietculture #girlswhosquat #fitnesscoach #fitnesslifestyle #workoutsforwomen #workoutsforbeginners #workouts #shortworkouts