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
If you don’t squat regularly, then you’re not going to be able to go straight into a 100 squats a day challenge. You’ll need to build up to doing 100 squats every day. This challenge 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
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
Although you need to push yourself to work hard in order to get fitter, trying to do too much at once is never a good idea. It’s much better to start running at a level Read More
Tone up your chest, upper arm and shoulder muscles with this beginner upper body workout. It’s a 4 week plan, starting with 3 exercises and adding an extra exercise each week. If you want to Read More
This 30 day walking challenge is easy to fit into your every day life and will get you into the habit of regular walking for fitness. It starts off with a 5 minute walk and Read More
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
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
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
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
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