Sweater weather be damned; there’s no better time to build your back than now, and no better low-equipment way to do so than with TRX back exercises. Sure, falling temps may warrant warmer clothing, thus causing any back work you do to be covered up for no one but you, your significant other, and possibly your leering pet to appreciate. But remember that a great … [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...]
Do Crunches Burn Belly Fat?
If you’ve got a stubborn spare tire hanging out around your midsection, you may be wondering if you can do crunches to burn off the belly fat. The short answer is yes...and no. Before you point out how unhelpful that really is, let us explain as well as provide some tips that may actually prove useful for those saggy tummy woes. Crunches Can Burn Fat In addition to eating … [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...]
The Head-to-Toe BOSU Ball Workout You Gotta Try!
If you want to add a dose of core and ab work to every exercise you do--not to mention, up the intensity level--then it’s time to try a BOSU ball workout. If you have a gym membership or you’ve taken a stroll through the fitness section of a sporting goods store, then you’ve likely seen a BOSU ball, which looks like half an exercise ball mounted onto a solid plastic platform. … [Read more...]