There's nothing more frustrating than that putting on your workout top or a tight dress only to notice bra fat poking out. So, we have the absolute best exercises to hone in on that perplexing armpit and back area, which seems impossible to tone no matter how many arm exercises we try. These exercises will tone and lengthen the back
If transforming your body into a calorie-burning furnace is your goal, then you need to be sure your workouts invite as many muscle fibers to the party as possible. That’s why an advanced high-intensity technique known as compensatory acceleration training, or “CAT” for short is great! Because of its greater intensity, you’ll burn more calories during – and long after
We all know about the negative effects of sugar. (The list keeps growing: Weight gain, increased blood pressure and cholesterol levels — plus a higher risk for diabetes, cancer and heart disease.) So like many others, I’ve forced myself to get used to drinking my iced coffee black and watch out for added sugar in my pasta sauce and yogurt. It’s tough to resist sugar. Sugar is
A muffin top might be tasty to eat, but if that extra credit around your midsection is making you uncomfortable, you're in the right place. You can whittle those waists with some carefully executed exercises to target those obliques and have you loving your clothes once again. We love those yummy muffins like crazy, but reality hits home the moment
Whatever fitness goal you're hoping to tackle this year to reach your own personal best, it's likely you're also looking to improve your strength, endurance, and burn fat in the process. But 30 minutes and only 12 exercises? That's right! This exclusive circuit routine, which when performed at least three times per week, can be used on its own to
If you’re sick of doing sit ups, you’ve come to the right place. By adding in some weight to your ab training, you’ll be giving your body the stimulus it needs to adapt and grow – so you can start seeing some real results. Abs are like any muscle. If you want them to be more defined, you need to
In the fitness nutrition world, it's rare to come across an inexpensive whole food like eggs. Eggs are both nutrient-dense (lots of vitamins, protein and fats), and energy-dense at just about 70 calories each. Helps build muscle and burn fat! Eggs have over six grams of protein each and, best of all, they are a complete protein, containing all nine
To attain the lean, tight midsection, you must progressively make your abs stronger, burn the flab hiding them and dial in your diet. This programme will help you do that. The training regimen is broken down into three four-week phases. In Phase 1, you create the basic foundation that lets you proceed to more advanced routines in Phases 2 and 3. And as you progressively
Be consistent about training your core, but vary your exercises to target different sections of your core. And if you're training your core muscles to the point of intense fatigue and soreness, give yourself a break. Taking a day or two off won't set you back, and pain is no one's friend. So if you're someone who begrudgingly adds core
Land versus water: it’s a polarising argument, with each claiming theirs is the way forward for health and fitness. Let’s start on the fence: both have their strengths when it comes to cardiovascular exercise and healthy weight loss. Both exercise several muscle groups at once and increase your heart rate, assisting in your overall cardiovascular health. An often overlooked perk
