People think that when you say CORE, you mean the abs. But really, it’s not just the abs, that make up the core. The core makes up nearly half the body and includes all muscles that attach to the pelvis and spine. Run, jump, twist, bend, or brace, and those muscles must fire in concert. […]
HIIT Friday kicking off with explosive Reverse Lunge Knee Drives! From lunge position, push down through the front heel, straightening the front leg to allow the body to raise up, adding a jump for added difficulty. Use that momentum to drive the knee up to your chest or as high as you can go. Return […]
Butt, core and quad work out! Here’s my favourite butt workout .. The donkey kick with a twist. Elevate one leg to increase instability (for added difficulty), this will really force you to activate your core to stay centered. Also dip forward and bend your knee(the closer to the ground the harder), working your quadriceps […]
If you are already an active person, a strong core will help you up your game that much more. Training your core to keep optimal body alignment for whatever you’re doing (swim, bike or run), will in turn reduce your fatigue long after the fittest have fallen by the wayside. Strengthening your core will allow […]
Why work on my core when my stomach will start to resemble a huge watermelon soon? Training your core while pregnant sounds a bit OTT, especially since you’re not going to see any signs of that illusive “six pack”. So why should I do it? During pregnancy, you gain significant weight, and since the weight […]
Spiderman crawls.. I have a love hate realationship with them. I.e. I love to hate em! On your hands and feet with a flat back – reach forward with your left hand while simultaneously stepping forward with your right foot pushing your knee towards your right elbow – repeat with the opposite – for every […]
Here are 3 great workouts that do not need weights but when done properly with give you the overall strength and fitness that supplements your other cardio workouts. Workout #1 – Legs and Hips Jump lunges to failure – Lunge position with one foot in front and one foot behind, hips lowered into a squat. Begin […]
Some mornings you just ‘feel’ fat around the middle. Have no fear.. Leg circles are amazingly effective in getting rid of that stubborn lower belly pooch! This exercise also help those irritating love handles and builds strong abs. Lie on the floor with your legs extended straight. Keep your abs tight and lower back pressed […]
If you are the sort who finds the six-pack tiringly illusive, join the club. One of the hardest things to come into being, are Abs. A couple of heavy meals (God knows I eat a lot #foodblogger) and it’s all gone to the dogs. Well abs they say, are made in the kitchen, this is […]
What’s tougher than a push up? A scorpion push-up of course. This is regarded as an advanced core and upper body workout designed to be a fun challenge. You need to activate your shoulder stabilizers and abs at an even higher level. When done optimally, your lats will be screaming blue murder as well! The […]
