Strike a Yoga Pose: Dolphin Plank


Updated 08/02/09 10:44 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Yoga Pose of the Week: Dolphin Plank

Many yoga poses challenge your core strength, and this one is no exception. Not only will you feel your abs and back muscles engaged, but it will also strengthen your legs and upper body. Sanskrit Name: Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana English Translation: Dolphin Plank Pose To learn how to do this pose read more Read more

No Equipment Necessary: Walking Dolphin Plank


Updated 06/20/11 9:51 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

No Equipment Necessary: Walking Dolphin Plank

If you liked taking your elbow plank for a walk, here's another variation. It's an effective exercise that will strengthen your arms, upper back, and core. Add it to your strength-training routine the next time you work out, and it won't take long before you feel this one working. To learn how to do this move, keep reading Read more

Inversion Issues: How to Remedy Common Shoulderstand Complaints


Updated 05/25/12 10:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Remedies For Common Shoulderstand Complaints

You're loving your yoga class from Half Moon to Pigeon Pose, but as soon as you get to Shoulderstand, you're less than psyched. Although a basic — challenging, but basic — pose, Shoulderstand can put you at risk of strain and injury when done incorrectly. Turn this pose into your favorite by checking out these common complaints and ways to remedy them. "I Can't Breathe" If you're well Read more

7 Ways to Challenge Your Plank


Updated 04/20/12 9:28 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Variations of Plank to Strengthen Abs and Upper Body

If you want to work your core, plank position (top of a push-up) is a great move. You'll not only feel it in your abs, but it works your back, arms, shoulders, and legs. Here are seven variations to make it even more challenging. Get low: Instead of balancing on your hands in a straight-arm position, bend your elbows and lower onto your forearms into dolphin plank. This plank variation targets Read more

Weekend Workout: Core Exercises


Updated 06/04/11 4:10 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Three Moves Using One Leg to Work Your Core

Weekends are often jam-packed with traveling, errands, socializing, and chores — gardening anyone? All these activities can push your workout off the to-do list, but here are three time-saving moves, and with no equipment necessary you can do them anywhere. All three exercises will work your core. Plus the first move will also tone your glutes and hamstrings, the second targets your upper body, Read more

No Equipment Necessary: One-Legged Dolphin Dive


Updated 06/03/11 3:02 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

One-Legged Dolphin Dive for your Upper Body and Butt

If you like working your upper body then you probably loved doing the Dolphin Dive. Here's a variation to that exercise that'll work your booty too. Get yourself in plank position with your fingers interlaced. Press your hips and shoulders back toward your feet, lengthening through your spine. If you can, try to press your heels down towards the ground to stretch through your calves and Read more