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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: ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Years ago, everyone wanted a flat stomach but they weren’t concerned with adding muscle tone to the abdominals. It’s definitely possible to look fit and trim with a soft but flat stomach. But the advantages of having strong, toned abdominals are:
Those muscles help support the lower back. Keeping them in shape can prevent back pain and strain, especially as we age.
When your metabolism slows, maintaining muscle will be easier than ...
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Many of us have preconceived ideas about dancing and why we shouldn’t do it. For example:
Some religions forbid dancing.
Some men see dancing as not masculine enough.
Some people fear they are too uncoordinated to be seen dancing.
If your religion forbids dancing, then by all means, do what it tells you. But if it’s any other reason holding you back, there are a few things you should consider.
Dance for men
If the word ...
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It’s tempting to skip the warm up and go straight to your workout routine. We tend to focus on the workout, setting exciting goals for it – how fast we’ll go, or how much weight we’ll lift. But skipping the warm up session is a bad idea that can lead to injury, and when you’re injured, you may be unable to workout at all or at your normal pace for ...
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Not all gyms are created equal. Some have better equipment while others have better trainers, for example. The difference in price from one gym to the next can also be considerable. In order to figure out which gym is best for you, there are a lot of factors to consider.
Location. If the gym you choose isn’t conveniently located for you, you probably won’t go as often as you should. When ...
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Not only is weightlifting a great sport or health activity in and of itself – it’s also great as cross-training for any other sport you’re into. Whether you engage in a general weightlifting routine to enhance your overall health and strength or target certain muscle groups you use in other sports activities, the benefits are very good.
This is why weightlifting is part of the routine for any professional or serious ...
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