The next time you have a check-up, don’t be surprised if your doctor hands you a prescription to walk. Yes, this simple activity that you’ve been doing since you were about a year old is now being touted as…
The squat is a fundamental movement pattern that requires multiple joint and muscle integration. Babies squat perfectly. And then we unlearn this in favor of bending over. As a dynamic strength training exercise, squats require several muscles in your…
The classic ab exercises, situps, involve lying on your back and lifting up your torso. They strengthen the core-stabilizing abdominal muscles through your body weight. They strengthen your rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and obliques, as well as your hip…
They say that small changes in life can lead to lasting results. Could the same be true for movement? I was curious what would happen if I committed to adding just a little extra to my usual fitness routine. So,…
Are you looking for a core-boosting exercise you can do in a matter of minutes with zero equipment? Leg lifts hold the power to help build a strong trunk as a part of your abs routine. That can mean improved…
Overall, running is an excellent exercise for women, offering several advantages for physical and emotional well-being. It’s crucial to remember that these advantages are best realized when running is done correctly and safely, paying close attention to proper form…
If you’ve completed a core workout—or 100 of them—over the years, you likely know what crunches are and generally how to do the exercise. But, with all the abs workouts out there touting no-crunches-required results, you can’t help but wonder:…