Pop quiz: What lower body exercise works and tones your buns, strengthens your core, helps you run faster and jump higher, and has lots of variations to keep things interesting? If "squats" were the first thing to come to mind, you’re not wrong. All of those benefits can be associated with the stand-up-sit-down style exercise. However, the answer we were actually referring … [Read more...]
The Strong Abs Circuit Your Workout Routine Will Love
Working out your core isn’t all about getting bikini-ready or burning fat to transform the muffin top into a sculpted six-pack. Sure, those are all benefits, but strong abs can do so much more. The Benefits of Strong Abs Without trying to state the obvious, your core is at the center of everything you do. How you walk, sit, move, stand, and bend are all centered on the … [Read more...]
Got Belly Fat? Thank Mom and Dad
If you have a round mound around the middle, it might have less to do with a lack of planks and crunches in your workout and more to do with your lineage. That’s because the apple--or more specifically, the apple-shaped body--doesn’t fall far from the family tree. If mom, dad, or another branch above is (or was) prone to belly bulge, it’s possible your body will follow … [Read more...]
Challenge Your Core Using the Russian Twist with a Kettlebell
When you get bored doing crunches and planks, get your core a-burning with a new move: the Russian Twist with a kettlebell. Now you might be more familiar with working with kettlebells by swinging them around. But with this exercise, the name of the game is slow and controlled. Russian Twist Benefits You already know what a strong core can do for you--prevent injuries, reduce … [Read more...]
Get an Hourglass Shape with These Sculpting Moves
If your body icons include Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren, Sofia Vergara, and even Kim Kardashian, the hourglass shape is the look you love. Curves are definitely in these days, with much love going to the booty. However, to achieve the head-to-toe look, you have to include head-to-toe exercises. A full-body focus may seem odd, as the hourglass shape seems best known for its … [Read more...]