We’ve all been hearing it since childhood: stand up straight. Sit up straight. Don’t slouch! You may have thought it was all about appearance when you were young, but it’s actually to do with health. Standing and sitting up straight takes pressure off your joints and in particular your neck, helping to prevent chronic problems down the line.
But it also takes pressure off internal organs. The stomach and back muscles ... READ MORE 
Everywhere you look, you see images of flat stomachs – many of them as part of advertisements promising you can have the same thing, and they’ll show you how. They want to sell you something, and they’re not above making you feel bad about yourself to do it. It’s an ugly racket based on a silly arbitrary standard for how we all ought to look.
Ignore the hype. A flat stomach ... READ MORE 
As you probably already know, yoga is great for relaxing, reducing stress, strengthening joints and increasing flexibility. What you may not realize is that yoga can also help you exercise stomach muscles, improving your core strength and appearance. A number of yoga movements, or asanas, can help: remember to choose ones that are appropriate to your skill level and consult a professional if you have any questions.
Bhujangasan
Lie on the floor, ... READ MORE 
There are so many exercises available that promise you a flat stomach. How do you determine which ones are right for you? It sounds simple: just go to someone who knows what they’re talking about, and ask them which exercises will strengthen and flatten your stomach most quickly. Right?
Not really. There’s no single right answer that’s best for everyone. Some trial and error is required. You need a criteria for ... READ MORE 
Most people think of a flat stomach as something that will help them look their best. Many of us don’t even get serious about flattening our stomachs until we’re faced with a life event like a high school reunion or a re-entry into the dating world, when we find ourselves feeling we should improve how we look. But appearances aren’t the only – or best – reason to work out ... READ MORE 
Getting a flat stomach isn’t the only reason why exercising the stomach muscles is important. Exercises that benefit the stomach also strengthen back muscles, which factor into so many movements – walking, bending, carrying – essential to our daily lives. And strengthening any group of muscles is always a good thing.
That said, many of us work our stomach muscles in hopes of developing flat, defined bellies. If that’s your goal, ... READ MORE 
Crunching your life away and still not getting the flat stomach results you expected? Maybe it’s time to try something else.
One of the best ways to work on stomach muscles is by exercising in water. Because water gives your muscles more resistance than air, your muscles have to work harder. In fact, don’t be surprised if you’re sore the first few times you try it. And the best part is: ... READ MORE 
Are your transverse abdominals getting the attention they deserve?
Most workout routines designed to flatten and tighten your stomach focus on the rectus abdominus muscles (the “six pack” muscles arranged in rows at the center of the abdomen) and the vertical abdominals (situated between the rectus abdominal muscles). Even crunches, widely considered the prototypical core-strengthening exercises, target these areas and neglect the transverse abdominals. But these core muscles are essential to ... READ MORE 
Many new moms find it difficult to shed “baby weight” after giving birth. The trick to losing this extra weight is, of course, diet and exercise. But which exercises? Which diet will work for you? Tending a newborn takes a lot of time, and many mothers struggle with finding time to take care of themselves, too.
Unfortunately, we don’t have all the answers. But we do have one exercise that can ... READ MORE 
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