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 Exercise: Strengthen Your Core and Improve Stability
If you’re looking for a simple but effective way to strengthen your core, the knee-to-elbow plank is well worth adding to your routine. It builds on the traditional high plank by introducing gentle, controlled movement, encouraging your core, shoulders and hips to work together while improving balance and coordination. Although it looks straightforward, this exerciseContinue reading “Knee-to-Elbow Plank Exercise: Strengthen Your Core and Improve Stability”
Plank With Leg Raise: A Simple Exercise to Strengthen Your Core and Glutes
If you’re looking for an exercise that works several muscle groups at the same time, the plank with leg raise is well worth adding to your routine. This simple bodyweight exercise takes a traditional plank and adds an extra challenge for your glutes and core. The result is an effective movement that helps build strength,Continue reading “Plank With Leg Raise: A Simple Exercise to Strengthen Your Core and Glutes”
How to Do the Plank Row Exercise
The Plank Row is a highly effective full-body exercise that combines core stability with upper-body strength in one controlled movement. By holding a strong plank position while rowing a dumbbell, you challenge your balance and coordination while strengthening your back, shoulders, arms, core and glutes. Although it may appear quite simple, the Plank Row requiresContinue reading “How to Do the Plank Row Exercise”
Balance Exercise: A Simple Single-Leg Balance Exercise for Women Over 40
Balance is something we often take for granted until we notice that it isn’t quite as effortless as it used to be. Standing on one leg while putting on your shoes, stepping off a kerb, reaching into a cupboard or simply moving confidently around the house all rely on a combination of balance, coordination, strengthContinue reading “Balance Exercise: A Simple Single-Leg Balance Exercise for Women Over 40”