When many people think of losing weight, one of the first things that comes to mind is getting a totally toned and taut tummy. After all, who doesn't want to be able to slip into a pair of jeans without having to deal with a muffin top? Plus, losing belly fat is a surefire way to
What Are Obliques? There are two different types of obliques — internal and external — and both are part of our core musculature. Internal obliques What They Are: Muscles that run from your lower ribs down to your hip and pubis. What They Do: Help rotate and bend the torso in concert with the external obliques. They can
The advent of the summer season means that warmer weather is on the way. There's no need to stress about getting totally ripped up for your time on the sand—but if you want to get into the best shape possible to be able to enjoy your outdoor adventures to the fullest, you can put a
This is a quick ab workout that totally toasts your core! Focus on correct form above all else. Rest if you need to if fatigued muscles begin to compromise your form, but then get right back into it. This incorporates mostly bodyweight moves, so it's the perfect workout to do at home, on holiday, or anywhere
Even out your pushes and pulls with this fat-burning, muscle-building, full-body workout. When you hit the gym, it’s tempting to do only your favourite strength exercises. But favouring only a few isolated, similar movements and neglecting opposing and complementary ones can create muscular imbalances. Push exercises work the muscles you use to move weight away
If you think an arm workout requires push-ups, heavy weights, barbells, or pull-ups, you would be wrong. Actually, all you need are a few sets of dumbbells or just a resistance band to work your biceps, triceps and shoulders in 15 minutes. Flabby arms look as bad as a jiggly tummy. They make you look
Abandon the gym and build up strength the easy way by harnessing your bodyweight! In just 15 to 20 minutes you can accomplish a great deal of work to stimulate fat loss and muscle growth – especially as a beginner to training. Let’s face it: Finding the time to exercise is often a lot harder
The definitive hourglass physique — strong shoulders, tiny waist, shapely hips and glutes — a look you, too, can develop using this programme. Whether you want to add curves or streamline your own, this offers the perfect balance of strength, flexibility and cardio. The goal is to build a functionally strong, symmetrical, feminine body while
Ladies, it's time to forget those waist trainers you've seen online. The better strategy for cinching: targeting the transverse abdominis. That's the deep core muscle that wraps around the entire belly and acts as your body's natural corset. And my dynamic, plank-based moves hit it extra hard. Strengthening this muscle will also help protect your lower back.
When life means you're busy, it's tempting to jump right into your workout to maximise the time you've got. But when you skip a warm-up, you're setting your body up to be less efficient—and potentially end up with an injury. Exercising without a warm-up is a huge no-no. When you are performing strength-training exercises, your
