Core
The 3-Set Core Plan That Works Better Than 100 Sit-Ups a Day
When it comes to training abs, sit-ups are the first exercise that comes to the mind of most people. I would go so far as to…
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Training
The Love Handle Plan That Finally Worked — Without Endless Cardio
Love handles are the most stubborn fat deposit on the body. They are usually the first to arrive and the last to leave. As a personal…
Body Mechanics
I’m a Physio: These 3 Moves Fixed More Back Pain Than 100 Chiropractor Visits
You’ve probably woken up with lower back pain at some point. Since you’re reading this, I’m assuming you’re dealing with it right now. Lower back aches…
Core
Forget the Gym: Get Visible Abs at Home With This 3-Move Bodyweight Workout
Every person would want a chiseled six-pack if given a choice. However, a lack of gym access and time constraints keep most from starting their transformation…
Core
Planks Are Overrated — This 6-Minute Pilates Core Finisher Hits Deeper Muscles Fast
You have probably seen folks in your gym holding planks like their life depends on it. But what if I told you planks might not be…
Training
Stop Doing Thousands of Crunches: 3 Core Stability Exercises That Actually Build a Stronger Midsection
Many people drop to the floor and start doing crunches as soon as they hear about ab exercises. Others take it a step further and perform…
Circuit Training
You Only Need One Heavy Kettlebell and 10 Minutes for a Powerful Core Circuit
Your health and wellness don’t care if you are working day and night for a promotion or going through a rough family time. Most people never…
Training
5 Minutes to a Stronger Core: The 7-Day Abs Challenge That Works
“I don’t want shredded abs that make me look like a cover model,” said no one ever. As a personal trainer, I can attest that a…
Core
I Tried a 30-Day Plank Challenge — Here’s How It Reshaped My Core (and My Life)
If you are like most people, you hate planks as they feel like a special kind of torture. To be honest, I’m not a fan of…
Training
Ditch the Sit-Ups: Safer and Smarter Core Exercises for a Stronger, More Defined Midsection
Sit-ups are one of the most popular ab exercises. For most people, ab workouts are synonymous with sit-ups. You, too, have probably seen countless people performing…
Training
No Sit-Ups Needed: 5 Quick Moves to Strengthen Your Core and Improve Posture in Just 10 Minutes
Sit-ups are arguably one of the most well-known abs exercises. As a veteran personal trainer with over 30 years of experience, sit-ups were one of the…
Body Mechanics
This is What Happens When You Do 10, 50, and 100 Sit-ups Every Morning
Your core muscles (abs, obliques, diaphragm, pelvic floor, erector spinae, glutes, and lats) are the foundation of your body. Strong core muscles can help improve your…
Body Mechanics
What Really Happens to Your Core If You Plank Every Day for Just 1 Minute?
The plank is an unassuming exercise. After all, you’re just holding the same position for a specific time. Isometric exercises like the plank involve contracting a…
Exercise Guides
Exploring the Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press for Shoulder Stability and Strength
Shoulder exercises do much more than just improve your physique aesthetics. The shoulders are engaged in several daily activities, like reaching overhead, lifting things off the…
Training
Old-School Six Pack: Build a Dragon’s Core with Bruce Lee’s Intense Ab Training
Since I was a little kid, I have been fascinated with actors with jacked physiques. Enter the Dragon (1973) was my first Bruce Lee movie, and…
Bodybuilding
Tighten Your Core With 2x Figure Olympia Erin Stern’s Sliding Abs Workout
The sun is shining and Erin Stern is soaking it in with an outside workout designed to tighten the core. Below, she details how to carve…
Exercise Guides
Transform Your Lower Body with One-Side Loaded Squats
While I generally avoid flashy exercises that prioritize style over substance, the one-side loaded squat is a notable exception in my experience. While the one-side loaded…
Core
My Experience with Wall Pilates Workout: The Secret to a Stronger Core and Better Posture
As someone who’s been dealing with a nagging hamstring injury for over a month, I wanted to see if workouts like wall Pilates would help me.…
Training
Forget Crunches — Do Plank Variations for a Stronger Core and Improved Stability
A strong, stable core is the foundation of a powerful, agile body. Many people have turned to crunches as their go-to move to get it. While…