Tight hips? Tight hamstrings? Tight calves? It is time to loosen up! When it comes to fitness and doing workouts it might not sound exciting to add in stretching to your workout, but it is absolutely essential for a well-rounded full bodied routine to help the body be healthy and strong. To avoid the body getting stiff from sitting down all day working at the desk or general … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Strong Abs Without Crunches
A strong core goes way beyond washboard abs; it helps to prevent injuries, improve posture, and heal chronic back pain. There are so many reasons to work the abs without doing 100 crunches every single day dreaming of the perfect abs. For strong abs you want a strong back, so it is important to always work the entire core in order to get the full benefits. Think of your core … [Read more...]
Flip Your Fitness: Nine Exercises to Turn Your Workout Upside Down
Is your exercise routine feeling...well, routine? If you made your way from weight room to water aerobics to walking and your fitness fatigue hasn't faded, it might be time to turn your workout upside down—literally. Inversion exercise reverses the gravitational pull that the body—more specifically, the spine and joints—is constantly under. This force from being upright can … [Read more...]