Tapping in to the power of plank exercise variations is one of the best ways to strengthen your core and work toward more defined abs. While the plank might be a relatively simple exercise to describe — it’s basically a static push-up — this doesn’t mean that holding planks (or “planking”) is easy to execute.
If you’ve ever been in a gym, sporting goods store or even the fitness aisle at a department store, you’ve probably seen a foam roller. If you felt confused about how to use one, you’re not alone. While becoming more mainstream, foam rollers and foam roller exercises still remain a mystery to many people and
If you knew that there was something completely free, totally accessible no matter where you are, and proven to benefit your sleep, metabolism, bones, immunity and mood — wouldn’t you be willing to give it a try? Then bodyweight exercises should be right in your wheelhouse. Despite the fact that most health professionals recommend that
Imagine if you could do effective exercises in only 10 seconds, anywhere, anytime … without any equipment. This is absolutely possible with isometric exercises, which are perfect for anyone who wants to tone muscles and gain strength in a way that doesn’t require impact or full range of motion. Isometric training is also valuable as
Maybe you’ve been meaning to start working out but just haven’t found the right fitness routine or even the right exercise hack. Perhaps you’re recovering from an injury or haven’t gotten around to it. Whatever your excuse, it’s time to get your workout on because the benefits of exercise go well beyond aesthetic reasons. That’s
If you’ve ever dealt with tightness, pain or weakness in your hips, you know how much these joints impact daily life. It’s also a reminder that hip strengthening exercises should be part of your weekly workouts. From walking and running to sitting and standing, your hips are at the center of nearly every movement. Weak
Walking has long been considered one of the simplest yet most powerful forms of exercise. In recent years, the Japanese walking method has gained attention worldwide for its potential to improve posture, support digestion, promote weight management and even boost overall longevity. Rooted in traditional Japanese wellness practices, this approach to walking emphasizes mindful movement,
High-intensity interval training exercises, also called HIIT workouts, have become known in the fitness and medical world as some of the most effective means of improving cardiovascular health, respiratory endurance, as well as metabolic function. Research has shown that HIIT workouts help burn fat in a short period of time and improve the physical performance
Ready to get in great shape, without sparing any more time than it would take you to watch one episode of your favorite show? Well, this full-body, heart pounding 20-minute kettlebell workout is for you. Kettlebells promise quick results that boost endurance, burn mega calories, build tons of strength and even increase flexibility. So what
Qigong (pronounced “chee-gong”) is an ancient Chinese practice that harmonizes movement, breath and meditation to cultivate and balance life energy, known as “qi.” Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), qigong has been practiced for thousands of years to promote physical health, mental clarity and spiritual growth. Qigong is considered a collective term for a long-established,
