Forward Lunge with a Tricep Kickback Exercise

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”

Overhead Reverse Lunge Exercise

This exercise works your core, arms and lower body. It is a great body toner. Nothing sculpts your legs and glutes like lunges and squats. They are my favourite exercises. You can use dumbbells, a weighted bar or a weighted plate. I prefer to use the weighted plate as I find it easier to hold.Continue reading “Overhead Reverse Lunge 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”

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”

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”