Burnt out by the pressure, one day Exercise Science student Elisabeth Tavierne, who was attending Ohio State University on a...
Ask whatever holy, mythical spirit you believe in for toned abs. If you pray hard enough there's a 50% chance your prayers will be answered (as long as you follow a diet and exercise regimen in addition to praying).
Just enter in what kind of workout you're looking for (full body, arms, core, etc.), your main fitness goal (fat loss, muscle gain, etc.), whether you're working out at home or at the gym, and how much time you have, and GAIN Fitness creates a custom workout for you.
If you like to exercise early in the morning or late at night, first of all, I admire your dedication to your exercise plan. But you might want to adjust it.
In the spirit of focusing on areas that may be neglected in your go-to workout routine, here's one body part you should not be leaving out: your back.
I stop working out for one reason or another -- whether it's because I wasn't able to fit it in my schedule or I got too lazy and/or frustrated with the lack of tangible results as quickly as I hoped.
For the majority of us young, active people, heat waves don't pose a serious threat. Or so we think. The heat might not be a big deal when you're just walking around, but when you're exercising in these conditions, it's important to take care of yourself
I'm proud of my toned legs, but because my arms are weaker, I'm always looking for great arm workouts to build some upper body tone.
The one area of your body you can never work to much is your core. It helps with posture, stabilization, endurance, and overall bodily strength.
Essentially, social jet lag means that your body's clock, or your circadian rhythm, is out of sync with your weekday sleep schedule.
Spending lots of time seated leads to general muscle tightness in your entire body, but for most people, it's worst in the lower back and hips. So this week, I've demonstrated a few stretches that are great for relieving tension in those areas.
So is there still a value to the light weight, high rep workout style? A recent study says yes. The study, conducted in the Netherlands, showed that lifting light weights can be just as effective in building muscle tone as lifting heavier weights.
Eating right and exercising daily is what's really going to get you the "bikini body" you want. One of the body parts that's most exposed in a bikini is your stomach, so I decided to focus on ab exercises this week. This video promises "sexy yoga abs." It's a bit cheesy, but take a look at that lady's stomach! I want what she has.