Comprehensive Core Workout #3
I hope you’ve all been enjoying my two 5-moves in 5-minutes core workouts (Core Workout 1 and Core Workout 2). I’ve been doing them pretty religiously (alternating between them, for the most part) for ages. For me, it’s not so much about having a flat stomach and killer abs (although both would be great) as having a strong core that enables me to do whatever I want to do without having to deal with lower-back pain/injuries. Anyway, I periodically come across additional core exercises that I try out and really like – so I figure it’s time to add a new...
Read More7 Steps to Great Skin – Step 2: The Importance of Fresh Air and Exercise
Why do we exercise? For most of us, it’s because we want to feel good, and we want to look good. What’s not so obvious, though, is that exercise is as important to the condition of our skin as it is to the condition of our bodies. When comparing the skin of athletes to that of non-exercisers, researchers found the athletes’ skin to be denser, thicker, more elastic, and stronger. Increased blood flow When you exercise, your cardiovascular system rushes freshly oxygenated blood to the surface to feed your muscles. The same high oxygen content also plumps up your skin making...
Read MoreComprehensive Core Workout #2
Who doesn’t love sit-ups? They’re such a great way to get your core in shape! What’s that — you don’t like sit-ups? Still, you’d probably love to have the taut, toned abs that can come with including core exercises in your fitness regimen. Here’s a simple core workout that you can do at home, with no special equipment, in only 5 minutes. Consider alternating between this workout, and my stability-ball core workout. What You Need – some space – a 60-second timer that beeps The Exercises (there are four of them) 1) front plank Lie face-down...
Read More7 Reasons Why You Should Include Core Exercises in Your Fitness Routine
If you’ve been to my site before, you’ve probably guessed that I’m a big fan of core exercises. Years ago, when my children were very young, I injured my back lifting a heavy bag of cement powder. As I recovered, I was given a set of exercises by my physiotherapist, and so began my love of core exercises. The other day, I came across this article on the Mayo Clinic website, and thought I would share it with my readers. * * * You know core exercises are good for you — but do you include core exercises in your fitness routine? Here are seven reasons why you should. By...
Read MoreIncorporate Stair-climbing into an Intense Cardio Workout
Hmm – spring! Finally the weather is beginning to warm up – take advantage of that by moving some of your workouts outdoors. Especially if you’re lucky enough to live near a wooded trail system, combining fresh air and exercise and trees is a great way to get in shape and feel great. Running through the woods, breathing all that fresh, clean air, is nice – but sometimes running can get a little boring. If you have access to some stairs near those trails, you can change up your running workout while upping the intensity – dramatically! What you need: – a...
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