We love us some squats. And what’s not to love? It’s an effective and simple way to work that booty and tone your tush! And we’re really loving this variation. Cardio and strength training together? Yes, please! Here’s a little how-to for a 180 squat jump . . . and don’t blame us if you…
You can tone your abs without ever doing do a crunch again. And the good news gets even better. Standing ab exercises tone your middle while working your entire body, increasing your caloric burn. Try these seven full-body exercises; since they’re functional moves, they will make you stronger for activities outside the gym, too. Number…
The first time I ever hit the track for a run, it felt like someone had lit my lungs up with a match and there was a burning fire blazing in my thoracic cavity, which had also incinerated my esophagus. Every few steps, I felt like I needed to slow down – my body was…
Are you looking to build strength and balance while toning your arms, core, and butt? We’ve got a serious challenge for you in this fun and dynamic workout move. Follow our step-by-step tutorial on how to do a donkey kick handstand. Begin with your feet hip distance apart, knees slightly bent. Bend at your knees…
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Kat Borchart Detoxes and resets are all the rage these days. Everyone is promising a secret and never-before-heard solution that can instantly take you from flabby to fit. The sad truth is that the only thing that’s going to be lighter after partaking in these quick fixes is your wallet.…
Plank is one of the most effective total-body moves, so here’s a new challenge for you to conquer – a five-minute plank. Since holding a straight-up plank wouldn’t be any fun (and could end up causing an injury), this challenge mixes up five basic variations to not only tone your abs and arms, but to…
Ready to tone up your belly? This ab-crunching move uses a stability ball and the strength of your legs to sculpt and strengthen your core. And as you can see, it’s a pretty straightforward move. Make sure the ball is sized to your body; you should be able to sit on the ball with 90-degree…
When it comes to strengthening your core, you need exercises that work your abs through a larger range of motion than the small shoulder lift of a traditional crunch. In this short video, we will teach you two of our favorite crunch variations that do just that. And, of course, the by-product of a strong…
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Benjamin Stone Humanity has probably spent more time, money, and effort on the pursuit of stronger and flatter abs than space travel. Who’s to say why our core muscles seem to matter more than charting the rest of the universe? It’s best not to question it too much. Instead, let’s…
Incorporating Handstand into your practice can be daunting. But like all balancing poses, a little confidence and a lot of core work go a long way. Try this rendition of the inversion to build both strength and muscle memory, which will prep your body and mind for a full-blown handstand. Position your mat in front…
