Everyone knows exercise plays an important role in our general health, but whether its a lack of motivation, the need to travel to the gym, the cost of equipment, or simply know-how, these supposed obstacles often stand in our way. In reality, all you need is yourself. Here’s how you can get a full-body workout with nothing but your body.
The questions about glutes come from both female and male athletes, as well as general fitness enthusiasts. All of whom truly want to increase their speed, power and strength. The proper development of glutes can allow individuals to not only run, jump and swim faster, but can also increases their explosive power during sporting activities. These muscles, when properly developed, also give
While we love a good ab workout, a killer core isn't just about a flat stomach. This also means paying attention to your sides, or, more specifically, your obliques. Strong obliques will make your waist appear slimmer, improve your posture, support your lower back, and make your clothes fit even better. And crunches won't do you any favours here! Plus, cut outs
If a Side Plank variation isn't part of your regular core workout routine, you're missing out on one of the most effective and safest core strengthening exercises. The Side Plank primarily strengthens the obliques, which are located next to your abs on both sides of your body. However, this is a full-body exercise that also trains the muscles in your
In order to see an enviable hourglass frame with curves in all the right places, it’s crucial to not only target your waist but your hips. Flattening your stomach while creating defined abs means working your entire core, glutes and thighs. This body design consists of shapely hips and glutes, a robust chest, defined shoulders and defined abs. Developing an hourglass shape takes dedicated effort, especially
Mountain climbers are calisthenic exercises that challenge your balance, agility, proprioception and coordination. They benefit muscular and cardiovascular fitness by increasing strength, flexibility and blood circulation. This exercise requires you to engage your upper arms muscles, as well as your core and your legs. Practice the proper alignment of mountain climbers to get the most out of your workout. Anatomy
How to: Start in table top position and extend your legs behind you so you are balancing on your hands and toes. Your shoulders should be directly above your wrists and your feet should be together. Keeping your core engaged and maintaining a straight line from head to toe, swing your right leg to the side and gently tap your toes on
With all plank variations, the reverse plank is an excellent way to strengthen your core. It’s especially good for the muscles in your lower back, hamstrings, abs and your glutes. If you have lower back problems or feel pain/ discomfort, a properly performed reverse plank could ease the pain by strengthening the core muscles. However, if you’re not doing it right or feel
5 Simple Exercises That Will Transform Your Body in Just Four Weeks While many people choose expensive gym memberships, special equipment and supplements, there are also those who like to keep it simple – eat less but healthy and perform body weight exercises at home. Who gets better results? In general, it's the people who don’t forget that the focus
Holding a plank can seem like an eternity sometimes. Time slows to a crawl. It’s mind over matter. You, versus your quivering abdominals. Caught staring at the stopwatch again? Me, too. But the benefits of a good core workout keep us planking. The humble plank targets your abdominals, shoulders, arms, legs, back and even your glutes. Core strength is the starting
