Elbow plank challenge to improve your core
Elbow planks are a popular variation of the plank exercise. In this type of plank, the elbows are flexed and the weight rests on the forearms. (If you don’t know what the basic plank is, Read More
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Squat pulses exercise challenge for improved leg strength
Improve tone in all your leg muscles with this squat pulses exercise challenge. Squats are one of the best exercises for working the whole leg. This challenge uses a mixture of basic squats and pulsing Read More
Quick and easy ab exercises circuit to improve your core
What are the best ab exercises to flatten your abs and improve tone? Is it crunches, plank, Pilates, oblique curls, stability board, ab cradle … the list goes on. In fact, there’s no one “best” Read More
Wall sit challenge – do this every day for improved leg strength
The wall sit is an exercise which works all the main leg muscles, especially the large muscle group on the front of the thighs (quadriceps). In the wall sit, you have your back supported against Read More
Quick ab workout – 5 minute routines for you to try
We all want flat, toned abs, but if time’s short then calorie burning cardio often takes priority. Giving priority to cardio isn’t a bad thing, because it’s the type of exercise that is most likely Read More
Pilates exercises for beginners 10 minute workout to get you started
The benefits of doing Pilates include improved posture and back health, better abdominal tone and increased flexibility. However, many of the original exercises that were developed and taught by Joseph Pilates require a high level Read More
Standing oblique exercises challenge to shape your waist
Strengthen up your core muscles and shape your waist with this 30 day standing oblique exercises challenge. The 3 exercises focus on the muscles which pull the abdominal area in flat and support the spine. Read More
Squats for legs – 6 variations to help you build strength
Squats are one of the best exercises to work the leg muscles. By adding some variations, you can increase their effectiveness by working the muscles in slightly different ways. This 6 exercise squats for legs Read More
Core exercises for beginners – the best way to get flat abs
To have flat abs, you need to train all the layers of abdominal muscles, including the core stabilisers. When they are strong, the core muscles pull the abdominal area in flat. To get good results Read More
Kettlebell swing for beginners – 30 day challenge to get you started
Kettelbells are ideal to use for home workouts because they are very versatile and quite compact. You can use them for upper and lower body strength, core and even cardio training. The kettlebell swing is Read More
Daily walk schedule – how to benefit more from your walking
Although just making an effort to walk more will benefit your health in many ways, having a walk schedule will help you to be more organised and focused with your walking. This daily walk plan Read More
Workout log PDF – free printable to help keep you motivated
Finding time and staying motivated are two of the biggest barriers people have to making exercise a regular habit. Using a workout log can help you to make the most of the time you have Read More
Best core exercises and why you need to do them
The core muscles work together to align the pelvis and keep the spine stable. The most common reason for being interested in core stability training is to improve ab tone, but there are lots of Read More
6 week walking schedule to lose weight
Walking is often overlooked as a way of exercising, because it’s something we all do every day. But if you don’t have a lot of time for exercise, or don’t enjoy fitness activities, then walking Read More
Push ups challenge for women – strengthen your upper body
There are lots of chest exercises you can do with weights and other resistance equipment, but the main body weight chest exercise is the push up. Full push ups require a lot of upper body Read More
Pilates circle challenge to improve your inner thigh strength
The Pilates circle (also known as a Pilates ring or magic circle) is a useful piece of equipment to have for home workouts, because it is cheap, easily stored and versatile. You can use it Read More