You’re probably familiar with a Swiss ball or stability ball and may have even used one to do ab exercises – but you can also use them as an unstable surface to do upper body exercises. Read on and find out what the pros and cons of doing exercises on a Swiss ball are.
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.
Ask people what their favorite exercise is and you won’t hear many say planks. Why are planks so contentious – and why do you need to do them at all? Find out what advantages planks have over crunches and why you can’t afford not to do them.
How strong are your core muscles? Having a strong core has multiple benefits for sports performance and for functional movements. This article identifies signs that core muscles are weak and makes suggestions for strengthening them.
The muscles that make up your core are important for stability, power and injury prevention. If your core lacks strength, it’s time to give them more attention. How strong are your core muscles? Here are 4 signs they’re weaker than they should be.
Does your abdominal workout consist of endless crunches and crunch variations? For most people, that’s not enough to get abdominal definition. This article discusses the importance of taking a balanced approach to abdominal training and what this involves.
Flat abs – is it on your wish list? Some people have more difficulty getting their abdominals completely flat than others. Here are six factors that could be making it harder to get the abdominals you want and what you can do about them.
Planks – do you love them or hate them? Regardless of how you feel about them, they have their benefits. Find out why you should include planks in your fitness routine and the benefits they offer. You’ll also find out what the world’s record is for holding a plank position!
Looking for a way to add a new dimension to your workout? Grab a medicine ball! Find out how working out with a medicine ball can make your workout more challenging and more fun and what benefits you can expect.
This week’s featured product is Cathe’s Butts and Guts DVD. … but hurry this special is for a limited time only and will end on Sunday, August 7th. Use coupon code FP-30 when prompted and save 30% off the regular price
This week’s featured product is Cathe’s Core Max DVD. … but hurry this special is for a limited time only and will end on Sunday, November 7th. Use coupon code FP-30 when prompted and save 30% off the regular price
This is a picture of Cathe and the gang doing Oblique Twists with a band during the Ab/Core section of STS Total Body.
