A video posted by Jillian Michaels (@jillianmichaels) on Apr 25, 2016 at 3:29pm PDT The queen of killer workouts, Jillian Michaels, is at it again – this time, showing us how to get fit on Instagram. This move might look simple, but trust us, it’s gonna WORK every muscle group. That’s the Jillian way: work…
Brace yourself, because we’re about to show you a move that your core will never forget. This two-point-touch plank will work your entire body while strengthening and stabilizing your core. Related: How to Do a Plank Jack And the benefits of a strong core extend far beyond just looking lean; working those muscles helps with…
You’ve got your jumping jacks dialed, and you know how to do a plank . . . but have you tried plank jacks? This core-plus-cardio move will get you sweating, raise your heart rate, warm your arms, and work your legs. Make sure you keep your spine neutral! Here’s how you do it: Begin in…
Ready to tighten and strengthen your core while building your obliques? The side plank march exercise is great for targeting the sides of the body, which are often weak and underdeveloped – inluding the hard-to-isolate glute med. Runners will love this exercise that helps develop lateral stabilization, i.e. no side-to-side swaying of the pelvis, which…
For the yoga-lovers out there who want to work their upper body and core without lifitng dumbbells, here are four push-up variations all inspired by bodyweight-powered yoga poses.
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Lindsey Vonn is one strong badass on skis, and we know doing pull-ups is one way she stays in Sports Illustrated swimsuit shape. But check out her upper body and core work using a TRX. If you’ve never tried one before, this is one superintense, challenging move called the pike. It’s the instability of the…
Slow and steady wins the race, and like a wall sit, an isometric dumbbell hold, or a one-minute plank, maintaining a stable position starts off easy, but the burn slowly builds until you can hardly stand it – that’s when you know it’s working. If you love that burn, you’ll love this core-strengthening move called…
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.…
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…
Core training is always a hot topic. If we’re honest, we all want that toned midsection for Summer, and from a health perspective, a strong core is vital. Especially as we get older and especially if we’re stuck at a desk all day. Posture, balance, lower back health – they all relate to the strength…
