This is a great ab exercise for toning your entire core. Start by stretching out on the mat with your arms over your head and your legs straight out. Come up, crunching your entire body. You should be in a boat pose, balancing on your glutes with your knees bent into your chest, with yourContinue reading “Top Ab Exercise: How to Tone Your Core”
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2 New Side Plank exercises
These two side plank exercises work your core, obliques, wrists, shoulders, biceps and glutes. They are two very effective and challenging exercises. The first side plank exercise Position yourself in a side plank, and as you press the dumbbell over your shoulder, lift your leg at the same time. Hold and lower back to theContinue reading “2 New Side Plank exercises”
6 Exercises to Shape Your Legs for Summer
This is a challenging routine that will strengthen, tone and shape your legs for the summer. You should incorporate these exercises into your fitness routine alongside any cardio work. Try to do each exercise for a minute. If a minute is too long, do what you can in 30 seconds. If using weights is tooContinue reading “6 Exercises to Shape Your Legs for Summer”
Deadlift with an Upright Row Exercise
If you’re looking to build strength efficiently, the deadlift with an upright row is a fantastic compound move to add to your workouts. Combining two exercises in one, it targets multiple muscle groups, improves coordination, and supports everyday functional movement. How to perform the exercise I usually do 3-4 sets of 16-20 reps. Benefits ofContinue reading “Deadlift with an Upright Row Exercise”
Foam Roller Exercises
Foam rollers are truly great as they basically iron out your muscles. It’s like a deep tissue massage, releasing knots and is used by athletes. I strongly recommend it to anyone active. I know I certainly need it as I’m often very tight due to all the running and squats that I do. It hasContinue reading “Foam Roller Exercises”
Boat Pose with a Curl and Press Exercise
This Boat Pose with a Curl and Press exercise works your core and arms. Toning and sculpting your body for the summer. Start by sitting on the mat with your feet on the floor, knees bent. Lift your knees and bring yourself into boat position as shown in the picture above. Your arms should beContinue reading “Boat Pose with a Curl and Press Exercise”
Skater Lunge and Side Lateral Lunge Exercises
These two exercises are great for shaping your lower body. Make sure you are warmed up before doing any exercise routine. You can warm up by doing jumping jacks and skipping. Skater Lunge Exercise Start standing with legs together and then hop first to the left with your left leg, raising your right leg diagonallyContinue reading “Skater Lunge and Side Lateral Lunge Exercises”
Reverse Lunge with a Hop Exercise
The Reverse Lunge with a Hop exercise is very good for runners who wish to improve leg strength, making a runner less prone to injury. Position yourself in a lunge with your right leg back. Swing your right leg forward, hopping onto your left foot and return down into a lunge position. Make sure toContinue reading “Reverse Lunge with a Hop Exercise”
Single Leg Glute Bridge Exercise
The Single Leg Glute Bridge Exercise strengthens glutes, hamstrings and your core as you contract both the lower back and abdominal muscles. Exercise instructions Do 2-3 sets of 8-12 reps. 8 Health Benefits of the Single Leg Glute Bridge Exercise The Single Leg Glute Bridge Exercise is one of the most effective bodyweight moves forContinue reading “Single Leg Glute Bridge Exercise”
Downward Dog With Leg Raise Exercise
The Downward Dog With Leg Raise exercise, also known as Three-Legged Downward Dog or Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana, is a powerful full-body yoga pose that combines strength, balance, and flexibility. It’s a dynamic variation of the traditional Downward-Facing Dog, adding an extra challenge that helps tone muscles, improve circulation, and promote mindfulness. Here’s howContinue reading “Downward Dog With Leg Raise Exercise”