Some women are under the impression that they’ll bulk up if they strength-train. This isn’t the case. In actuality, strength-training helps boost metabolism and maintain lean muscle mass as we age. This core-based workout uses body weight and forces the synergy of multiple muscle groups. It improves balance, agility, flexibility, and power to maintain a healthy physique, fend off disease,
The sides of your core are just as important as the front. When we think about core workouts, most of us fixate on the front of our abs. You know, those muscles that create that six-pack. But the abs include a handful of different muscle groups, and it's important to train all of them—whether you're simply trying to get stronger and
Get ready to whip off your cover-up: This workout combines fat-burning cardio with moves that target your entire core rather than individual muscles, so you'll burn more fat while toning up. Do these workout moves three nonconsecutive days a week. Start with the Basic Workout (moves 1-4 at right) to prime your muscles. After three weeks, you'll be ready to graduate to
When on holiday, it's easy to eat and drink a lot, plus nine times out of ten, you're not moving around much! Here we have an article that still allows all of this, but, you keep your figure. So, no more worrying about exuding yourself when you come home, or limiting yourself on holiday, we have the best exercises to
Did you know that you can train and define your abs with more than just the typical crunches and sit-ups? These exercises will show you how you can incorporate different methods to add mass and definition, in not only your core but your back, biceps, and also the improvement of posture. This combination of using small movements and recognised items
The key is consistency with planks, don't give up and you will find they become easier and you will be able to perform them for longer! Plus the better you get, the more you can challenge them. If you want to make the plank for yourself, you need to do it consistently and with a perfect form. The plank has
Although training is great when on your own, every now and then we need a spotter, support or even just to have company. Either way training with someone can be more beneficial than you realise. Not all partner workouts have to consist of the above mentioned! In this article, we at gymguider are going to give you a unique look
Eight hours and one minute: That’s the world record for longest-held plank! But you don’t have to be a planking superstar (thank goodness!) to get the full-body strengthening benefits that planks provide. And more than just chiselled abs, strengthening your core with planks will help prevent back injuries and help maintain a healthy posture. Planks are also easy to learn,
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. If you’re training for a sport or just for everyday life, you don’t usually use any one muscle in isolation. This correlates closer to actual, functional movements.
There's probably one area you feel like you can't work enough: Your abs! More specifically, your lower abs. It seems like no matter how much training you do, they just stay the same? Well there’s a reason for that. The term "lower abs" is actually a misnomer, your rectus abdominis muscle, or abdominal wall, actually covers your entire midsection and connects
