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If the basic crunches on the fitness ball in my all abs workout are starting to feel less than challenging, don't ditch the exercise altogether — alter the move to make it harder. Here are some simple tweaks to tax your abs more while doing crunches on an exercise ball. Bring your legs together. The closer together your legs are, the harder it is to keep balance on the ball, forcing your abs Read more
Just a little reminder to keep working your abs even though all the sit ups in the world will not reduce your belly fat: Strong abs are important for the health of your back! The great thing about working your abs is that the exercises to do so can be incorporated easily into both cardio and strength-training routines. On cardio days, once you are warmed up, you can do your abs before or after Read more
Sometimes getting to the gym or a Pilates class is just impossible! It is those times that make us all thankful for DVD players. It can be almost as difficult to find a good exercise DVD, as it is to get to the gym. Well I am here to tell you, and so are my abs, that the Winsor Pilates Ab Sculpting workout really packs a punch — in a good way. The ab workout is about 20 minutes and includes Read more
Dwight from "The Office,"says "It is a fitness orb and its completely changed my life. Forget everything you thought you knew about ab workouts. This ab workout is specifically designed to strengthen your core. Numerous health benefits: strengthens your back, better performance in sports, more enjoyable sex-" OMG - he did NOT just say that. He also says it, "improves your reflexes." Hmmm. I Read more
We all have exercises we do every time we workout - what is yours? What is your FAVORITE exercise? Sit ups - Abdominal work makes me feel like I am working IT Bicep curls - Bring me Madonna's arms on a platter Hamstring curls - Got to balance the legs Push ups - I am GI Jane Stretching - In a past life I think I was a cat The lat pull down - Even though I can't Read more
I was lucky enough to take a class taught by Manhattan-based yoga teacher Kristin McGee right here in San Francisco! Although one busy lady, Kristin traveled across the country to teach Vinyasa Vibes (a new offering at The Sports Club/LA), a flow-based, powerful yoga sequence enhanced by music. The most musical part of the practice? During Savasana, the class culminated in a live sax solo by Read more
The exercise ball may occupy a lot of room in your home gym, but it's one versatile piece of equipment. Find out how to get the most out of your exercise ball below. A healthier seat: Ditch your normal seat on the couch and sit on an exercise ball instead. Using a ball to sit helps correct your posture, tones your abs, and encourages you to stretch, all of which sounds a lot better than the Read more
Celeb trainer Teddy Bass knows you need to work the entire torso and all four layers of abdominal muscles to create a sleek midsection. In this 10-minute workout, Cameron Diaz's longtime trainer mixes plank variations and roll-ups with standing ab exercise for a complete core workout. Press play and get ready to feel your belly burn — in a good way, of course! Read more
Miranda Kerr got in front of the camera for a photo shoot in Sydney on Friday. She showed off her abs in a short top and oversized skirt as she struck a variety of poses. Miranda's been in her native Australia for the last week and has been juggling work and family during her stay. She and son Flynn met up with her mom and grandmother last weekend, but the star was solo to hit the red carpet for Read more
The rowing machine can be intimidating, but once you get the hang of it, it's an effective way to spice up your cardio routine. But while the rowing machine, also called an ergometer, is a calorie buster (about 280 calories in 30 minutes for an 130-pound woman) and a good leg and core workout, improper form can lead to back injuries if you're not careful. Read on for our tips on proper rowing Read more
