Depending on your fitness level, as well as the state of your back, ab exercises like crunches and sit-ups that are completed on the floor can sometimes strain the neck and upper back. Form is crucial with any exercise, but sometimes modifying what plane you work in (e.g., seated or standing, versus laying on the… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Bicycle Crunch
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Exercise of the Week: Tricep Dip Variation
Traditional tricep dips work your arms and require minimal equipment. This variation incorporates the gliding element of one of your feet. Adding this requires more stability and core strength- as opposed to mainly your arms. For most "gliding" exercises (check out some of our other examples here), you'll need a washcloth, socks, or exercise gliders… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Tricep Dip Variation
Exercise of the Week: Gliding Bridge
This week we continue our series of "gliding" exercises. This type of low-impact exercise is beneficial to overall fitness and for building strength and also helps us avoid injuries. These specific exercises also require little to no equipment, making them great for when you're unable to get to a gym or don't have much equipment… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Gliding Bridge
Exercise of the Week: Gliding Reverse Lunge
This week is another in the series of "gliding" exercises. These are exercises done while having towels, socks, or other item to help your feet glide on the floor. For those exercising on a carpeted surface, you can use fitness sliders (shown below). Exercises done in this manner challenge the transverse abdominis- muscles deep in… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Gliding Reverse Lunge
7 Tips for Sticking With New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions
It’s a new year. A new start. Leave the old behind. The old frustrations, disappointments and issues in the past. We all know the drill. Make New Years resolutions that last a few weeks, before joining the pile of others promised in years past. This time, let’s make weight loss resolutions a reality. Here are… Continue reading 7 Tips for Sticking With New Year’s Weight Loss Resolutions