This is a great exercise for the triceps that are often overlooked. The older we become, if not used, those triceps can turn into bat wings. For that reason, I work on my triceps every day doing different exercises. This is one of them. Simple yet very effective. Do 2-4 sets of 20 reps forContinue reading “Forward Lunge with a Tricep Kickback Exercise”
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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”
Prone Back Bend Exercise: How to Strengthen Your Back
The prone back bend exercise is a simple yet highly effective bodyweight movement performed lying face down. It helps strengthen the back, improve posture, and build full posterior-chain strength. For women over 40, this exercise is particularly valuable as it supports the muscles responsible for upright posture, spinal stability, and everyday movement strength. When practisedContinue reading “Prone Back Bend Exercise: How to Strengthen Your Back”
knee to elbow plank
This exercise strengthens your wrists, shoulders, arms, your core and especially targets your obliques which are often over looked. We spend so much time on our abs but forget to work our obliques. Start in a plank position keeping your back flat. Pull your left knee into your left elbow and alternate sides. Do 3Continue reading “knee to elbow plank”
Plank with a leg raise
This exercise strengthens your wrists, arms, shoulders, core and glutes. Start by positioning yourself in a plank position. Engage your core and raise your right leg up into the air squeezing your glutes and hold for as long as you can. Do 3 sets of 8-10 reps on each leg. If the plank position isContinue reading “Plank with a leg raise”
Plank Row
This exercise works your entire body making this plank more challenging. it works your arms, back, core and glutes. Begin in a plank position holding dumbbells. You can choose the weight you prefer. I use 3kg. Keep your legs wider than hip-width apart. Engage your core and glutes and lift your left arm rowing backContinue reading “Plank Row”
Balance exercise
This exercise is great for improving balance. It works your core, legs and arms. Begin by standing with feet parallel and hip width apart. Make sure to stand tall. Stare at something in front of you to help you stay focused. Keep your core muscles tucked in as you begin to shift your weight ontoContinue reading “Balance exercise”