Exercise Guidelines

Physical Activity Education/Exercise Guidelines (click each link below for more information)

Resistance exercise training in individuals with and without cardiovascular disease

Heart Health Benefits of Physical Activity

Get Moving

Staying active and getting enough exercise can sometimes feel overwhelming with the myriad of options out there.  Here is a list of some online exercise videos that you could do in the comfort of your own home (click the link below for more information).   

UCSF Fitness and Recreation Center 

1 Mile Walk

Fat Burn Walk

Zumba Gold Via Amazon Video (must have an Amazon Prime membership)

HasFit 20 Minute Exercise Routine with a Seated and Standing Version

Mobilize and Strengthen the Neck

Library of Exercise's

Each link below provides a description of how to properly perform each exercise.  The chart below shows examples of exercises to work all the major muscle groups of the body. 

Core Exercises

Planks (modified plank version included)

Bird dog 

Leg Raises

Planks

Side Plank

Bridge

Dead bug

Superman

Upper Body Exercises

Counter top push-up with progression

Bicep curls for beginners

Shoulder lateral raise

Standing back row with resistance band and door anchor

Tricep Kickbacks

Lower Body Exercises

Basic body weight squat

Dumbbell squat

Sit to stand exercise

Dumbbell calf raises

Standing Hip Abduction (lateral leg kicks)

Mobility Exercises

Foam rolling stretch for upper back