It's time to emerge from your cave. Spring has sprung and summer is just around the corner. If you want to cut the belly flab and get your beach body back, try the core-crusher circuit. These stability exercises hit your lower abs, upper abs, and obliques, strengthening and chiseling your middle in one go. It's easy to hibernate during the
The distended belly, muffin top, baby pooch, mummy tummy … whatever you want to call it … can be eliminated! A lot of time this area is stubborn because we don’t exercise or we don’t do the proper exercises. No matter how many crunches and planks some of us do, that six pack remains hidden in the back of the fridge (which means behind
To show off your abs, you have to burn fat. To burn fat, you have to stoke your metabolism by building muscle. These straightforward moves work major muscle groups--with an emphasis on your midsection--without adding bulk. When you exercise your abdominal muscles, you're not doing it to have rock-hard abs hidden under a layer of fat. Some muscle-strengthening exercises are just
Want a tight & toned core? You’re not alone. Figuring out how to lose belly fat is all about finding the balance between a healthy and nutritious diet and exercises that will work your whole body and target your core. Getting a strong, defined tum is at the top of every gym-goer’s list. There’s an easy method to scoring a flat
Not sure how to vary your ab routine to get the best results? No worries: We've rounded up some of the best core moves you can use to create circuits that will have you feeling the burn in all the right places. We all play favorites at the gym—some of us love squats while others live for lifting. Perhaps instead,
Your glutes and abs muscles might not seem like they work together, but doing a combo butt and abs workout can be a strategic way to work your muscles efficiently and safely. The body works together, all the muscles as a team. Having strong glutes will help to strengthen your entire posterior chain (the muscles along the back of your body), including your low back,
Whether your goal is a six-pack or just a little more definition around your midsection, compound lifts like squats, overhead presses and deadlifts will help get you there, and they’ll build strength all over your body at the same time. That said, there’s also room for more focused abs work too, especially if you have designs on achieving a cover model-style six-pack. The four-move circuits below provide
When most people think of their core, they automatically think abs. While your abs are a key component to the core, your core also includes your low back and hips as well. Your core is your center of gravity, and a strong core allows for stronger functional movement throughout exercise and everyday life. Whether you realize it or not, you
Some people add core work into their routine with a singular goal in mind: getting those abs. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, functional core exercises do a lot more than tighten and tone—they also help you build up the strength you need to go about your everyday activities with ease. When it comes down to it, there are a
There's a fresh way to do body-weight routines, and it’s all about going vertical. Using a wall can intensify many moves that are typically done on the floor. Not to mention that you can find a wall anywhere. This eight-move wall workout targets your lower body and core—to the point where you’ll likely feel your muscles quiver as you complete
