A strong core is the key to longevity and fitness. Your core affects all your movements. A strong core improves posture, balance, back pain and athletic performance. Working your core is much more than just looking good in a bikini. The good news is that you do not need any fancy equipment to work yourContinue reading “5 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core”
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Reverse Plank Exercise
In the world of fitness, the Reverse Plank is often an overlooked yet highly effective exercise that offers numerous health benefits. This simple yet powerful movement engages multiple muscle groups, making it a great addition to any workout routine — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned fitness enthusiast. What is the Reverse Plank? TheContinue reading “Reverse Plank Exercise”
Side Plank with a Knee Tuck Exercise
As a nutritional therapist and health coach, I always emphasise the importance of movement that supports the body’s natural balance, both physically and energetically. The side plank with a knee tuck is one such exercise. It combines core strength, stability, and mobility, offering multiple benefits in one efficient move. A Core-Strengthening Powerhouse The base ofContinue reading “Side Plank with a Knee Tuck Exercise”
Top Ab Exercise: How to Tone Your Core
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”
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”
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”
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”
Plie Squat Exercise With Calf Raise
The plie squat exercise is great for toning the inner thighs. This exercise also works your core, glutes, thighs, ankles and calves. Plie Squat exercise instructions To perform the plie squat with calf raise exercise, follow these instructions: Perform 3-4 sets of 12-20 reps depending on your level of fitness. Plie Squat Exercise: Health BenefitsContinue reading “Plie Squat Exercise With Calf Raise”
15 minute abs workout routine
This 15-minute abs workout routine can be performed in the comfort of your home. If you do this at least three times a week, you will get strong, sculpted abs. Make sure you warm up first by doing some cardio. This can be skipping, jogging, etc. Complete 4 rounds of all the exercises, resting forContinue reading “15 minute abs workout routine”