We’re big fans of Aussie trainer and founder of the Sweat With Kayla app Kayla Itsines, and we’re delighted to share this abs workout she created for POPSUGAR. See the exercises in the video, then read below for additional instruction and tips. Directions For Abs Circuit Workout Start a timer for seven minutes and aim…
If you thought burpees were hard, do we have a treat for you today. The man maker burpee adds in free weights, and has been called “the hardest burpee in the world,” as it has the power to totally transform your body in a short amount of time. Related Stories:Get Stronger With This 2-Weeks-to-50-Burpees Challenge…
Tired of lifting weights or doing push-ups? Then give the Dolphin Dive a try. It’ll tone your shoulders, upper arms, and back, and it will also increase flexibility in your hamstrings – using just your bodyweight. Begin in Quarter Dog with the forearms parallel. Press your hips and shoulders back toward your feet, lengthening through…
If the first time you saw an ab rollout was on an infomercial for one of those wheel gadgets, you may have written it off in the same way you should probably write off most exercise infomercials. This is one case where we think you should reconsider. You’ll be hard-pressed to find any other abdominal…
Get the most out of your workout by being a two-timer and do cardio exercises that also strengthen and tone the abs. Here are five bodyweight strength-training moves that will get your heart rate soaring and your abs burning. We suggest incorporating one or two into your next sweat session.
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While it’s almost a guarantee that you’ll leave a yoga class feeling calmer than when you arrived, a consistent practice can also give you an insanely chiseled body. Here are three must-do poses if you want that do double duty by toning the arms and core. Quarter Dog Begin on your hands and knees. Your…
Heading out of beach season and into “my favorite TV show is coming back” season, it’s so important to fit in exercise whenever – and wherever – you can. And as it turns out, you can totally get a Pilates workout off the Reformer, whether you’re on the couch watching your favorite shows or on…
Push-ups are one of the most simple, effective, and challenging exercises you can do. When done properly, they work your core, arm, and back muscles in a way that many other moves just don’t. And let’s be real, yeah, they’re tough, but you can totally do a push-up. It’s not like we’re learning new dance…
Plank and side plank are two of the most effective bodyweight moves you can do. If you’re a plank fan, then you’re going to love this variation. The sassy side plank targets the outer thighs, butt, arms, and abs all at once. Related Stories: The Secret to Beating Your Saddlebags For Good Lie on your…
Have a little extra fluff around your middle? While plank is one of the most effective core-carving poses, you also need to do side plank variations to target your obliques. Add these variations to your next workout. If your wrists bother you, do all of these variations while balancing on your elbow instead of your…
