Not another crunch! If that’s what you’re thinking, let me give you three eye-opening reasons why you should commit to weekly crunches: First, crunches are easy to do. Second, they target numerous abdominal muscles – including your internal and external obliques and rectus abdominus – all at once. Third, abdominal muscles can actually improve back […]
If you struggle to wake up for your morning workout, do the following as soon as the alarm goes off: Sit up in bed and clap your hands strongly. With each breath you take, clap again. The palms of your hands have more nerve receptors than almost any other part of your body. Clapping them together […]
Your legs house some of the largest and most powerful muscle groups in your entire body. And the bigger the muscle, the more calories you burn when you exercise them. Your quadriceps are composed of four muscles that run along the top of your leg from your hip to your knee. These muscles are what […]
A Flat Press is a wonderful chest exercise that will tighten your pecs as well as your deltoids and triceps. Make sure your back, head, shoulders, and rear end are positioned firmly on the Swiss ball, with your feet planted on the floor. Here’s a tip: To stay balanced on the ball, keep your arm […]
Here’s a great core move to strengthen your spine and tone your abdominal muscles. It will also help you get rid of excess flab on your stomach. Give it a try! Step 1: Lie on your belly and balance on your knees and extend your arms. Press your hands against the floor. Step 2: Exhale […]
In the early morning hours, a sweat-inducing workout may sound unappealing. Your first thought is probably to hit the snooze button, pull the covers over your head and just forget about your exercise plans. I know the reasoning. You might be thinking, It’s too early. I’ll hit the gym later. But don’t let such thoughts […]
From “I’ll start my diet on Monday” to “I can overeat today and make up for it by eating less tomorrow,” there are endless excuses for putting off healthy lifestyle changes. It’s not that waiting one day – or weekend – to put down that doughnut and pick up a dumbbell is bad, but rather […]
There are 1,440 minutes in a 24-hour period, but it only takes five to ensure your success for the day. In this short amount of time you can write a daily to-do list that schedules your weight-loss goals into your calendar. Each night, pencil in your morning exercise session, write down what you plan to […]
Think skipping breakfast is a smart way to shed a few pounds? The opposite is true. In fact, breakfast is a key part of maintaining a healthy weight. Here’s why you’ll never want to miss the morning meal again. Did your mother always preach about the importance of breakfast? She was right. For starters, you […]
You’ll hear from a lot of fitness experts that you should work out in the morning. Although there are plenty of good reasons to start your day off with exercise, you should also consider your personal circumstances. Some people are naturally more energetic in the morning, while others hit their peak at the end of […]
