I am always pleasantly surprised how sore my butt is when I add this simple move, which combines a sumo squat with a standing side crunch, to any workout. This bodyweight exercise is not a plyometric move, but springing up from a deep sumo squat to stand on one leg is really effective for activating…
This short 10-minute workout will leave you breathless with your abs burning – two things we love from a short sweat session! It’s full of killer combination moves that strengthen your abs from all angles while getting your heart rate up to torch calories. Celeb trainer Idalis Velazquez keeps you moving and inspired for the…
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If you asked all my past roommates and exes if I am a morning person, let’s just say you’d receive some big laughs and a resounding “No!” A self-proclaimed morning hater for as long as I can remember, I’ve been known as the queen of excuses such as “three more minutes” (averaging an additional hour…
Yoga is a natural way to settle your mind and ease muscular tension, both of which inspire a more restful night’s sleep. So leave your mat rolled up in your yoga bag and hop in bed instead! Follow this 11-pose sequence from start to finish, or pick and choose the poses your body needs. Be…
If being able to do 50 push-ups is on your fitness bucket list, it’s time to make it happen. Just like the 30-Day Squat Challenge, here’s a plan to build your upper body and core strength so that by the end of the 30 days, you’ll be able to bust out 50 push-ups. This challenge…
It’s so easy to skip the post-workout stretching session, but don’t! Staying flexible is an important part of staying fit, plus it can help with injury prevention. This five-minute video will lead you through some basic leg stretches that your hips and knees will appreciate too. Grab a towel to help deepen the stretches. Source:…
Love it or hate it, a major plus to sweating it out on the elliptical is that you can work your body in a variety of ways using this machine. Pedaling forward works your quads, while going backward targets the hamstrings and butt. Pushing the handles gets your chest, and pulling them focuses the work…
Grab a chair and try this killer Pop Physique leg and butt workout. Nope. You don’t get to sit down: the chair will work as your in-home ballet barre. The moves in this ballet-inspired workout might be small, but they are mighty effective. All that pulsing pays off with a toned derriere and legs. Press…
Not in the mood to run? No worries! We have some at-home cardio workouts you can do in the comfort of your living room. Crank up the tunes and follow one of these workouts to get your heart rate up and burn some serious calories. If you’re suffering from serious motivation problems, we also included…
