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”…
As you progress on your weight loss journey, there are many added benefits to appreciate along the way. As well as becoming healthier, looking better, and even getting smarter, you’ll also feel more energized. And what better way to release that added energy than by getting hot under the sheets with your partner? It’s an…
At this time of year, keeping healthy can take a back seat. But stress, not eating right, and taking on too much can weaken your immune system. And the last thing you want right now is a cold on top of everything else! For the good of your health and your weight loss success, it’s…
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…
Apples are great for your health, but having an apple-shaped body really isn’t. An apple-shaped body, describing those who store fat around their middle and have a larger than average waist size, is the unhealthiest body shape of all. But, beneath the surface of every apple is an apple core, the hourglass figure that we…