Ab Training
So, what exactly is “active aging.” It can mean different things depending on the subject matter at hand, but overall, active aging is how we can feel our best with each passing year by focusing on the activities that keep our bodies and our minds equipped for life.
Obliques are one of the most neglected muscle groups. Yet balanced strength development is important for performance on other strength-training exercises. Plus, strong obliques create a stronger core, leading to better posture and a lower risk of injury. Here’s why you shouldn’t neglect them.
What are your go-to core exercises? If all of the core movements you do are lying down on a mat, you’re missing out! Read on and discover how to work your core from a standing position and why you should.
How much and how often do you do abdominal training? When it comes to getting firm, defined abs, less may be better. Here’s why.
Crunches are the exercise most people do to get abdominal definition. However, there’s concern that this exercise is hard on the back. Is there truth to this – and should you still do crunches as part of your abdominal training?
When doing ab crunches, you might have heard that it’s best to take each rep slow. However, a study suggests that picking up the rep speed might be better. Here’s why.
Are you training your abdominals in a way that puts your back at risk? The last thing you want in your quest to get flat abs is a sore or injured back. Find out how to keep your ab training balanced.
When’s the best time to train your abs? – at the beginning of a workout or towards the end? This article discusses the pros and cons of each approach. It also talks about the importance of doing a variety of ab moves for optimal results.
Most people do high-volume ab work by doing high rep crunches, leg lifts, and other mat exercises – but is this the best approach – or could your ab workouts benefits from more resistance? Find out why a combination of the two may be the ideal approach.
Work that core! How many times have you heard about the importance of doing that? Read on and discover four ways to add core work without spending all of your time doing standard core exercises. Then put these ideas into action for stronger, tighter core muscles.
Who doesn’t want firm abdominals? Of course, it takes work and good nutrition to get them. Some people work so hard to get them that they train their abs every day. Is this a good idea?
Crunches are one of the most popular exercises and one that’s often overused and done incorrectly. How many of these abdominal crunch mistakes are you making? Get the rundown on refining your crunch technique and why crunches are only one part of a well-rounded ab program.
