Thankfully, core strengthening exercises go way beyond crunches, and the benefits of strong abs involve a lot more than looks! In this article, we’ll talk about which muscles make up your core, the benefits of a strong core, and finally, teach you some great core strengthening exercises for beginners. What is Your Core? Your “core”…
Did you know that, on average, a sedentary person loses about ¼ pound of muscle per one pound of body weight lost? Most people don’t think about where they’re losing weight as long as the number on the scale is going down, but it’s important to focus on how to lose fat and gain muscle…
All of us have been there: you’re doing great – eating right, going to the gym, losing weight – and then you get the flu. Or twist your ankle. Before you know it, it’s been over a week, and you haven’t broken a sweat once. Sometimes it’s a big deal, but sometimes the timing is…
While losing weight, some body areas often need a little extra work than others, such as your stomach and upper arms. However, it’s difficult to target weight loss to a specific area of your body. Here we explain what you can do about it. Why Are The Upper Arms Such A Problem Area? Even slim…
In our fast-paced world, we understand that everything and everyone wants a piece of you, and that exercise often gets put on the back burner in favor of other ways to spend your precious free time. However, it’s a mistake to think that you have to put in hours at the gym to see any…
It’s very important to incorporate exercise into your new healthy lifestyle. Not only will you lose weight quicker, but many studies have shown that those who exercise are far more likely to maintain their new weight than those who rely on diet alone. However, it’s also important to keep the tone, ensuring that you build…