Tag: Squat

The posture of a person is an excellent indication of their fitness level. Good posture is vital for balance and helps you maintain your...

Pregnancy is exciting, but housing a growing baby can bring on lots of aches and pains, so consider gentle exercises. Do a widened child’s pose to loosen the spine and stretch the groin. A twisted wide squat will relax the spine and hips, but don’t twist your belly. Side-lying clamshells and bench hip thrusts are great for strengthening the core, pelvic muscles, and glutes. To improve muscular strength in the legs, do body weight squats.

When you're in your 20s, you may not feel the need to stretch too much since your joints are still quite flexible and well...

In most gyms, the leg exercise machines are usually the least used because the average gym goer is only concerned about getting bigger arms...

While it may not seem like it would make much of a difference, five-minute workouts usually involve a short span of extremely intense activity. Studies show that the intensity of the activity is what matters rather than the duration. Even about 10 minutes of intense activity can help keep hunger levels down. Combine your workout with small bursts of activity throughout the day.

The biggest advantage of bodyweight exercises is that you don't need any equipment to them and they can be done practically anywhere. Bodyweight exercises...

Warming up before starting your workout is the first basic rule of exercising. However, warming is more than just get your heart racing and...

A quick look around the gym is enough to tell that most people like to focus their workouts on muscles that are visible. Toning...

Maintaining a good fitness level is of utmost importance during pregnancy. For any expectant mom who looks for low-impact physical exercise, yoga is the...

If you're someone who loves to get your blood pumping and your muscles flexing, don't let the lack of access to a gym stop you...

While it's cool and intimidating to be a big and tall guy, it isn't always easy if you're looking to lose a few pounds and get into your best shape. For instance, being big and tall can cause mobility issues, question training methods, or even get in the way of the proper form on some exercises. This makes it highly important for you to zero in on the best workout plan that's ideal for your stature.

Cellulite and fat deposition increases with age especially if you are someone without a regular exercise routine. For shapely thighs and hips, exercise routines that focus on the lower limbs will work wonders. These include seated leg raise, hip abduction, squats, foot fire and seated pillow squeeze. Make sure that you follow them consistently for best results.

Nothing blasts away stubborn fat like high-intensity workouts. It gets your heart really pumping hard and gets you to feel those extra calories burning...

Planning to get in your best shape for your big day? A tight and toned butt is key to rocking your special outfit with confidence. Don't wait any longer! Get your butt into shape with easy-to-do moves like squats and deadlifts. Add them to your weekly workout routine and by the time your big day arrives, you won't need a better reason to flaunt your shapely backside!

Most people who're not familiar with weight training think that getting abs is all about doing more and more sit-ups or crunches. However, you...