All about a strong core If you exercise at all, you’ve likely heard about the importance of core work—”a strong core prevents back pain,” “strengthen your core to become a better athlete,” “get the beach body core you’ve always dreamed of.” So is “the core” just the latest slang for “abs” or is it something …
Understanding stretching There’s a lot of incorrect (and downright confusing) information about stretching out there. It can leave you with more questions than answers: Is ballistic stretching bad? What’s the difference between active stretching and dynamic stretching—or are they the same thing? It’s understandable if you’re scratching your head. So, what’s an exerciser to do? …
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Focus on your hamstrings For many people, lower body strength-training means a lot of squats and lunges, with maybe a few machine-focused exercises thrown in for good measure. It’s not wrong to assume these exercises will target and strengthen all the major muscle groups of the lower body. The problem is, they don’t target all …
How to lose belly fat with exercise So here’s the deal: as much as you may want to carve the six-pack of your dreams by adding some planks to your daily life or using a ab-crunching machine, it’s just not going to happen. If you haven’t yet caught on to the fact that infomercial ab …
Stretching, flexibility, and mobility Flexibility and mobility are important parts of living a long and healthy life. And stretching plays a major role. It improves the range of motion at each joint. That’s huge—poor range of motion can limit flexibility and ultimately interfere with a person’s ability to move. It should come as no surprise …
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The importance of flexible calves Your calf muscles are pretty darn important when it comes to moving around. Think of them as the springs and shocks of your lower body. They help propel you forward as you walk, giving you the ability to run, jump, and change direction. At the same time, they cushion each …
Rounded shoulders, poor posture Stop doing whatever you’re doing for a second and check your posture. If you’re on your phone or computer at home, chances are your neck is tilting forward, your upper back is a little hunched, and your shoulders are rounded so your spine creates a “C” shape. This decidedly poor posture …
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