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
Get started running with this 30 day walk to run challenge. It eases you in gently, starting with just walking in the first week and leading up to 10 minutes of running on day 30. Read More
To have flat abs, you need to do more than abs workouts. Your abdominal tone depends on having good posture and correct pelvic alignment. Although doing core workouts help with this, there are a lot Read More
If your problem areas need a bit of toning up to help you feel more confident on the beach, then try this 90 day bikini body workout plan. It’s a 90 day challenge that works 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
Use these walking stickers in your planner, diary or “to do” list to remind you to walk and to track your walks. The first page is icons and the second page is prompts and “done” Read More
Is breakfast important? You’ve probably heard the advice that eating a good breakfast is important for health and weight control. On the other hand, you might have heard that there are weight loss benefits in 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
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
Although outdoor walking has its benefits, one of the main advantages of using a treadmill is that it allows you to easily control the time and intensity of your workouts. It’s also easy therefore to Read More
This 200 squat challenge starts with 30 squats on day 1 and gradually increases the number each day, reaching 200 squats on day 30. It comes with a free printable which is designed to be Read More
Cholesterol is type of fat that circulates in the blood. Like other fats, it plays an essential role in our bodies. Unfortunately, if there is too much cholesterol in the blood, it can deposit on Read More
With all exercise, the intensity at which you work can range from doing a 1 rep max lift (the largest possible weight your muscles can move), to extreme endurance (like marathons or even longer events). 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
There are lots of aspects to healthy living, including good diet, being active, mental wellbeing and getting enough sleep. These 25 healthy living tips that are easy to follow and will help you lead a Read More
The starting point for this running schedule for improvers is that you should be able to run 1.25 miles/2km. (If you’re not at this level, then do this program first). The aim of the schedule Read More
There are lots of floor glute exercises that are great for targeting the area, but standing glute exercises have a few additional advantages. As well as training the glutes, they Strengthen the core Work the Read More
The 4 exercises in this challenge target the lower part of the “6 pack” muscles. Abdominal curl type exercises that involve lifting the upper body off the floor are good for working the upper and Read More
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