Best exercises targeting belly fat
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It’s the number one area of the body people will say they most want to lose weight from. Unfortunately, the stubborn nature of this fat makes it particularly tough to get rid of.
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Shake It Off
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When Taylor Swift tunefully advised us all to just “shake it off” she was not referring to our excess pounds. But soon, based upon research being performed at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, that suggestion won't be so far fetched. The scientists there are working on a less strenuous form of exercise known as whole-body vibration (WBV) that can mimic the muscle and bone health benefits of regular exercise.
Read MoreMake Exercise More Effective
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It’s no secret that if you want to lose some weight, get in shape and have a better body, exercise must be part of that equation to achieve those results.
Read MoreCan You Bulk Up by Slowing Down?
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With SuperSlow training, 4 to 6 repetitions consisting of a 10-second concentric phase followed by a four-second eccentric phase are performed. The whole set still takes 55 to 85 seconds to complete.
Read MoreLift Heavy Eat More
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Stop emaciating yourself, and start focusing on building muscle instead. Not only will increasing your strength help you to live longer, the additional muscle mass will help you – passively – keep the fat off.
Read MoreInactivity Will Ruin Your Health
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If there is one thing the human body is designed and meant to do is to move. Yet how many of us spend a good chunk of our day sitting and moving very little?
Read MoreWeight, Exercise & Testosterone
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According to findings from a new study presented at the Integrative Biology of Exercise 7 meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, overweight to obese men using a combination of healthy eating and exercise significantly increased their level of testosterone.
Read MoreExercise Can Improve Diabetes Control
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Anyone with diabetes will tell you food choices, taking medications and stress reduction make a difference on their ability to control their disease.
Read MoreExercise Can Build Stronger Bones
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Exercising at any age can help boost bone density. This is especially important in young adults, who are at risk for developing osteoporosis later in life.
Read MoreFive Most Important Nutrition Strategies in a Mass-building Phase
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If you want to help your body with nutrients to make the most of your hard training, take a look at the following tips.
Read MoreExercise Your Way to Lower Blood Pressure
/It’s nothing new that getting regular physical exercise can help lower your blood pressure. Regular exercise means getting at least thirty minutes of exercise on most days of the week. The best types of exercise for lowering blood pressure include walking, jogging, cycling, swimming and strength training. These are aerobic exercises, or "cardio", which is considered good for your blood pressure.
Read MoreBest Exercises Using Your Own Body Weight
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Not all workouts need to be at the gym, although gym rats might disagree with us for saying that. Some of the best exercises for your body are also the simplest ones. Using your own body weight can save you the trip to the gym, or help you get your workout in wherever you might find yourself. Try these exercises using your own body weight to help create better balance, and more toned muscles through resistance and repetition.
The ‘Superman’ Workout: Lie face down on the floor with your arms straight and extended directly over your head. Your legs should be kept straight and together. In this position you will lift your arms, chest and legs up toward the ceiling at the same time, your body will form a gentle curve, like a flying superman. This move will strengthen your lower back to create a balance between the front and back muscles, boost metabolism, and tone muscles.
The Pelvic Tilt: Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. You can place a towel under small of your back, and tighten your abs. Press the small of your back into the floor, making the towel stay in place. Hold the pose for 6 seconds and release. This isometric exercise works all three muscles in the midsection to improve joint stability and mobility as well as overall muscular strength.
Alternating Arm and Leg Raises: Lie on your back with your arms and legs straight. Now put your left heel on top of your right toes, and raise your right arm straight up toward the ceiling. Tighten your abs, and hold the position. Then lift your left foot a few inches above your right foot, and hold again. Keeping your lower and middle back on the floor, reach toward your left foot with your right arm by rotating and flexing your trunk, and hold. Now alternate! A bit of coordination is necessary for this exercise, your body will definitely feel the burn. This exercise works your internal and external oblique muscles, the rectus abdominis, the transverse abdominis and hip flexors.
Planks: It doesn’t get much easier than the plank, and even though it is one of the most beneficial exercises for our core, many people don't put their best effort into it. Get into pushup position, bend your elbows and rest your forearms on the floor. Now all you need to do is keep a straight back, and hold the position as long as you can. Making simple tweaks to a basic plank will create more tension throughout your entire core.