7 day plank challenge for beginners – an easy way to start
The plank exercise works the deep core muscles – the ones that pull the abdominal area in flat. They have to work hard to stabilise the body and hold it in a straight line when Read More
The plank exercise works the deep core muscles – the ones that pull the abdominal area in flat. They have to work hard to stabilise the body and hold it in a straight line when Read More
High intensity interval workouts (HIIT) follow the basic principle of short bursts of effort alternating with recovery periods. You can read a full explanation of HIIT workouts, the different formats they can have, their benefits Read More
Make an energetic start to the day with this quick full body morning workout. It should only take you about 10 minutes, no need to get down on the floor and you can do it Read More
Back pain is a very common problem, affecting around 80% of us at some time during our life. There are many possible reasons for back pain, but it’s often just due to muscle imbalances causing Read More
Although running is a great way to exercise, it can often result in injury. It’s a high impact exercise and the faster you run, the higher the impact. If you have a strong core and Read More
Improve your leg strength and endurance each day with this 30 day wall sit exercise challenge. The wall sit works all the main leg muscles, especially the front of the thighs. All you need to Read More
Get your heart rate up and burn calories with this cardio circuit workout. It’s a 4 week program, with the circuit intervals and the number of circuits increasing over the 4 weeks. Safety notes The Read More
Exercise is good for health at any age, but it becomes more important as we get older. Being inactive over 50 increases the chances of degenerative diseases, weight gain and loss of mobility. Even if Read More
Work all your main muscle groups with this circuit style weekly workout plan. The workout is only 20 minutes long, so doing it 3 times a week will only take an hour out of your Read More
If you want to train your core muscles properly, then you need to be able to hold your pelvis in the “neutral” position. The pelvis hinges on the thigh bones and, due to various lifestyle Read More
Every day activities like sitting at a desk, driving and using smartphones often result in bad upper body posture. The muscles in the back that stabilise the shoulder blades get weak and the chest muscles Read More
Exercise Instructions How to squat Have your feet a little more than hip distance apart, parallel or slightly turned out. Bend at your knees and hips as you lower into squat position. Aim to get Read More
Try doing this mini abs workout every day to improve your strength and tone. It’s a “ladder” workout, which means that you start with high reps of one exercise and low reps of the other. Read More
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