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The Prone Leg Raise on the Ball is great for stabilizing the spine and strengthening the lower back, but even more than that it also works your hips and glutes. To do this exercise you'll need an exercise ball. Here's how: Lie face-down on a stability ball with your arms bent slightly, abs tight, and legs straight. Keep your abs engaged, slowly lift both legs toward the ceiling. Pause for three Read more
High heels. You either love them or hate them, but you can't deny they are chic. We love the height boost and illusion of longer legs they offer, but we do realize they're not the best things for our feet. Unfortunately, recent research shows that these lovely shoes may be worse than previously thought. In a study of longtime high heel wearers, published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Mom may have been setting you up for success when she told you to "Stand up straight!" as a kid. According to new research from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, people who have better posture are more likely to think and act in a powerful way, and take an in-charge role — whether they are a Read more
Yoga ball, exercise ball, gym ball, fitness ball — whatever you call it, it's a must have for all active people. An exercise ball can be used for both stretching and toning exercises, but if you're new to this piece of gym equipment, here are some things you should know. When choosing an exercise ball, you should know they come in three sizes, depending on your height. Check the list below to Read more
