You use your core in pretty much every day movement. Your core is the base of all your power during exercise. There are ways to work your abs, but one move you'll see over and over again is the simple and effective plank. While it looks easy, if you're doing it with proper form, you'll feel everything from your abs
Vasisthasana (side plank pose) has long been one of my favourite asanas to practice. It’s a wonderful preparation for more challenging arm balances, and as a vinyasa yogi, I love its versatility when used for transitions. Below are some side plank variations that you can incorporate into practice and yoga classes. Let’s review the more traditional side plank alignment, much
Six-packs? Give us a break. This year, people are drooling over a muscle you might not have known existed. The transversus abdominis is that deep v-shaped cut in the abs of bodybuilders. Also known as "sex lines", the transversus abdominis wraps around your body, supporting your spine, and the muscle's visible edges are an indicator of a super-strong core and
No one will dispute the fact that you need to train your core, the general area that connects all of your fleshy stuff from below the chest and above the waist, all the way around. But some people will argue that directly training the anterior core—or front, is unnecessary because big and heavy compound movements like the squat and deadlift
Do you want a tiny waist in just four quick exercises? Yup! This workout will give you results fasthe Tiny Waist Workout Lose belly fat, shape your tummy, and get those show-stopping curves with this tiny waist workout! Made up of just four moves, you’ll repeat this at least three times to get a fat-burning and all-around core toning workout.
It turns out, however, that endless hours spent slouched over a stationary bike or leaning over the stepper are not only terribly boring but also not the best way to lean out, tone up, and look sexy. Steady-state exercise, such as 45 minutes on the elliptical trainer, does not torch as many calories as would a session of similar length
Every day for two weeks, you'll do either a forearm plank or a glute bridge hold for a set amount of time. You switch moves from day to day, adding 5 seconds to your total hold time every other day. You start the challenge with 30-second holds, and by the end of the two weeks you should be able to
If you’ve never had a strong core, you might not realise just how much it can impact your daily life. A strong torso helps shield against injury, can improve back (and possibly even knee) pain, improves posture, and promotes more efficient movement overall. If you’re new to exercise and/or have limited time to work out, prioritising core strength is a
Exercising on regular basis is not only beneficial for your physical health but also give you peace of mind. Might you not have time to hit the gym? Or to take yoga classes? Or follow some online exercising classes? But we are sure you can take out just 10 minutes a day for yourself? You must be wondering what good
Did you know You can get in a solid abs blast in fewer than 5 minutes? The key is keeping your muscles under constant tension the entire time. Your abdominals are endurance muscles in terms of strength. Because your abs help you maintain good posture and help with pretty much every movement you do, it makes sense that these muscles
