Complexes are an effective way to train, since they boast all the benefits of traditional strength training with the added perks of cardiovascular conditioning and fat loss. Because you flow the movements by using the same weight throughout each one, complexes boost muscular endurance, which means you’re training muscles to repeatedly exert force against resistance. Complexes are great for everyone
Could this be the recipe for deflating the muffin top? It's important to note that the exercises you choose and the effort you put into them really matter. Instead of treadmill-trotting and sit-ups, I recommend high-intensity workouts. If winter weather has turned your six-pack into a muffin top, now's the time to start shedding that bulge for spring. This workout
Looking to get fit fast? This 15-minute workout is the ultimate upper body session plan – it’s time to stop Googling what happens and start doing it. Feeling nervous? That's normal. The hardest part is often ignoring negative self-talk that HIIT is only for the fit. It’s not! Here’s proof that while every woman is starting from her own unique
Your knees are problematic, you haven’t been doing that move. A majority of the chronic knee pains experienced are caused by imbalances or poor flexibility in the muscles around their knees, like the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves—they're not caused by injuries that damage the structure of their joints. Looking to gain muscle and a toned body? That's why it's so
Lower Back Pain (LBP) affects most people at some point in their lives. In a majority of cases, LBP can be significantly reduced or completely relieved with Pilates. The combination of deep abdominal strengthening, postural awareness, and release and stretching exercises makes Pilates extremely effective in the prevention and treatment. The Neutral Spine position taught in Pilates is used as
If you want to build an awesome pair of legs, this dumbbell leg workout will put you well in the right direction! Legs are often neglected in the gym because of the effort you’ve got to put into training them. Leg growth doesn’t just happen using weights machines – which is great if they’re always being used. Grab a pair of
You might have heard that squats and deadlifts are all you need to pack on some glute gains. While there’s absolutely no doubt that they’re both amazing exercises, and are definitely ones you should consider including in your training for better looking, stronger glutes, there’s no guarantee they’re the only exercises that you, personally need for the best results. We’re all unique – that’s
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
By activating your glutes, you reduce your risk of injury and can even alleviate the back pain you may be suffering from because of sitting hunched over all day. You can also improve your speed, lift more and have strong, shapely legs all by doing those silly-looking moves. Glute activation exercises should be included in your warm-up to get your
