6 top tips from fitness blogger Lee Sutherland. 1. Focus on your passion Your passion for fitness should always be at the forefront of your mind and blog. “That way, when everything crashes, or you spend hours learning how to add pictures or blog posts (and failing miserably in between) you keep powering on […]
Want sculpted abs? Jen Jewell demonstrates some of her favourite exercises. How to 1. Begin in high plank position. Your shoulders, arms and wrists should be in line with one another and make sure your back is flat. Focus on engaging your core and glutes. 2. Raise your left arm and punch forward, extending your arm […]
Give your abs a serious workout with this awesome exercise! How to 1. Sit on a bench with the legs stretched out in front of you, slightly below parallel, and your arms holding on to the sides of the bench. Your torso should be leaning backwards around a 45-degree angle from the bench. This will be your starting position. 2. Bring the knees […]
Want gorgeous, toned arms for summer? Resistance training is key! Here’s our pick of the best exercises. FOCUS:Abs, and triceps How to Stand with one foot in front of the other for a good, stable position. Shoulders are back and abs engaged. It helps to activate the thighs, so imagine ‘pulling’ your kneecaps upwards, which […]
Spice up your leg raises and challenge your core strength with this hip-up to V-hold. Inspired by yoga asanas, this move is slow and controlled and will work not only your core but also engage glutes and improve mobility in the shoulders. How to: 1. Start by sitting on the floor with your legs extended, hands behind you and […]
Give your whole body a strength and cardio workout in one with Ashley Azevedo’s resistance band workout. The workout Circuit training simply means performing exercises back to back with little to no rest in between. Its elevator pitch is maximum perks in minimum time. Due to the fast-paced nature of circuit training, it elevates heart rate and […]
Want toned legs and thighs? Incorporate plie squats into your next workout. Targets: glutes, hips, thighs How to Stand with your legs two to three feet apart, toes turned out; hold the weight with both hands. Push your hips back and lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor. Pause, then slowly push yourself […]
This is great workout to target abs, arms, and legs. How to Assume push-up position. Lift one arm off ground and place in air out to your side. Rotate torso to side and assume a T position with hands. Return to start and repeat movement on other side. Tip: Make sure hips don’t sag, keep core engaged NEXT: 14 […]
This move is a killer for abs and core! Practise regularly and you’ll progress quickly. How to Lie on your back and extend your legs. Avoid placing your hands under your glutes and instead push your belly button down and spine towards the ground. Focusing on keeping the back planted on the ground. Squeezing your abs […]
Want a strong core and six-pack Adding a twist can dramatically increase your muscle gains. Roman twist Sets/reps: 2 x 24 How to 1. Seated on exercise mat, gently lean back until the core is activated. ADVANCED OPTION: raise feet off the ground 2. Gently reach around from one side of the body to the […]
