The obliques form the middle layer of the abdominal muscles. They’re sometimes called the “side abs” because they’re situated either side of the “6-pack” muscles. There are two sets of obliques – the internals and Read More
Make your home cardio workouts more fun and varied with these workout circuits. Instead of having a set workout, pick one of the 8 combinations. The variety will help to keep your body challenged and Read More
It’s not good to have tight muscles. This is because they will restrict movement and be more likely to suffer tears and strains. In order to keep our muscles flexible, we need to stretch them Read More
Challenge your core with this these dumbbell exercises for abs. They work mainly the “6-pack” and the oblique muscles, for ab tone and waist shaping. For best results do the workout 3 times a week Read More
Tight hip flexors are a common problem which can lead to low back pain, poor abdominal tone, weak glutes and increased risk of injury during sport and exercise. The reason tight hip flexors can cause Read More
If you want to really focus on improving your ab tone, then try this 1000 rep abs workout. To make up the 1000 reps, you do 2 sets of 50 reps of 10 different exercises. Read More
Squats work all the leg muscles and can be used in a range of ways in bodyweight workouts. But adding resistance in the form of weights or bands increases their effectiveness in strengthening and toning Read More
There are lots of floor glute exercises that are great for targeting the area, standing glute exercises have a few additional advantages. As well as training the glutes, they Strengthen the core Work the lower Read More
Staying motivated to work out isn’t always easy. There are lots of different strategies people use to stay motivated – what works for you will depend on your personality. Some people are motivated by results, some Read More
Get organised and motivated with these free printable workout stickers for your planner. According to research studies, exercise prompts and reminders increase motivation and exercise participation. When we record our intention to do something rather Read More
How to download and use If you’re cutting manually, then download the PDF file in whichever size you want. Print onto a single sheet shipping label, or alternatively print onto plain paper and use a Read More
Improve your glute strength and tone with this glute isolation workout plan. Depending on whether you want to improve weak glutes or build your butt, you can do them with or without ankle weights (see Read More
To have flat, well-conditioned abs you need to have strength in the core stabilising muscles. This beginner core exercises program uses 6 exercises which focus on these muscles. The workouts get a bit harder each Read More
Home cardio circuits don’t have to be high impact. If you find high impact hard on your joints, or uncomfortable then try this circuit which uses some of the lowest impact cardio exercises. You can Read More
Get into healthier lifestyle habits with this healthy habit tracker PDF set. Keep yourself focused and accountable by recording all you daily habits and aiming to improve week on week. The set includes 7 printables, Read More
Pilates is an exercise system that was developed by Joseph Pilates around 100 years ago. Pilates based his system around various principles which he believed contribute to having a healthy body. The early followers of Read More
This leg workout is easy to do at home – you don’t need much space and you don’t need to get down on the floor. There are 6 exercises which, between them, will work all Read More
If you have a busy life, then it can be hard to fit exercise in. But workouts don’t have to be long gym sessions. This plan consists of 10 minutes exercise a day on 6 Read More
Water has many vital functions in the body and we can only survive 2 or 3 days without it. Dehydration occurs when the body’s water content is too low and symptoms include headaches and confusion. Read More
This 15 minute cardio circuit workout needs no equipment and can easily be done at home. You don’t just burn calories in a cardio workout – it’s good for heart health too. Regular cardio exercise Read More
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