Daily core routine for beginners
If you’re a beginner with core training, it’s important to start with exercises at the right level. If you try to do advanced exercises, you’ll end up using the wrong muscles and putting strain on Read More
Beginner core workouts
Core strengthening exercises for lower back pain
Although there are many possible causes for back pain, poor posture is a common one. In the case of low back pain, the cause is often problems with poor pelvic alignment caused by weak core Read More
Oblique exercises for beginners – how to improve your waist tone
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
Basic Pilates – a 4 week guide to get you started
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
Exercise ball challenge for beginners
An exercise ball (also called a stability ball, gym ball or Swiss ball) is one of the best pieces of equipment for core training. Even just sitting on an exercise ball has a training effect Read More
Lower ab exercises for beginners
A lot of ab exercises put more emphasis on the middle and upper abs, meaning that the lower abs don’t always get worked. Exercises which involve lifting the legs and/or bringing them towards the body Read More
Pilates roll up – how to master perfect technique
The original Pilates exercises require a high level of strength and athletic ability. Because of this Pilates workouts often use modified versions of the original exercises. Although they may be similar in some ways to 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
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