As much as we like to squish, flick, complain about, and pull on our flab, it’s fair to say we would be better off without it. But like any relationship, flab needs attention and losing it is all about adjusting your lifestyle. Some types of fat are hard to get rid of because there isn’t much muscle there. Flab is
While traditional fitness equipment like dumbbells and resistance bands seem to get all the credit, there are other clever ways to amp up exercises that you probably haven't considered. Whether you're at home or in a hotel room, you've almost certainly got an unexpected, creative workout tool nearby: a hand towel. You read that right. While a hand towel might not sound like it
An amazing combo of core-strengthening moves and cardio, this circuit is designed to target not only your abs and obliques, but also the muscles in your back, pelvic floor and even your shoulders. Truth be told, it’s better than doing hundreds of crunches. If you’re training for a sport or just for everyday life, you don’t usually use any one muscle in isolation. This
While guys focus on losing a few pounds and buffing up their chest and arms, most girls and some guys like to sculpt the perfect derriere that will give them the confidence to strut around town in those tight new jeans. You can easily build a stronger body by doing exercises and activities that target all the muscles. The key to
The plank, a popular ab exercise, is a go-to core-strengthening movement. The plankis a legitimate ab-strengthening replacement for crunches and sit-ups. So of course, with the exercise's popularity also came corresponding challenges, like the 30-day plank challenge. The basic goal of this challenge is to perform a plank (with good form) every day for 30 days, with the goal of
Torch your glutes with these lower-body exercises that use only your bodyweight to infuse variety into your workout routine, no weights. The newest way to shape up your belly, butt, and thighs without stressing your joints: Flip your workout upside down! These five moves use one piece of equipment you're sure to have in your home—a wall. You'll isolate the tough-to-reach
It's crunch time! Not that's there's a single crunch in this bunch of ab moves. If you still think that doing crunches will score you amazing abs, you're in for a rude awakening. This diverse group of exercises targets your entire core to help you sculpt a flatter belly. Flattening your belly requires multi-muscle exercises that target all the regions
Just doing some strength-training exercises means that you’ll get fit, lose weight, and be a better runner, right? Not exactly. Not every move or machine at the gym is going to make you stronger or fitter. Some are not that helpful at all, no matter how many reps you do. In fact, a lot of the moves you see—and maybe
Losing weight after 40 is not as hard as you think. Although strength-training is key, how you train can make a difference between so-so results and a metabolism that stays in high gear, burning fat and showing off lean muscle. The secret is targeting a specific type of muscle fiber called type II, or fast-twitch, that's responsible for bursts of
To achieve six-pack perfection, you need to understand and develop the collection of muscles that make up your ‘Core’. Your Core doesn’t just look great, it helps stabilize your spine in a 360-degree technique. It also transfers energy between your upper and lower body. What I am trying to help you understand is that you must train and nurture your
