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If you're pressed for time and can't fit in a long workout, you can still effectively tone your upper body, core, and tush. Grab an exercise ball and do 20 reps of each exercise, and cycle through the routine three times. Push-Ups With Tuck Crunch Crunches on an Exercise Ball Plank Booty Leg Lifts Itching for more short workouts? Check out these Weekend Workouts to learn how to tone Read more
Yoga ball, exercise ball, gym ball, fitness ball — whatever you call it, it's a must have for all active people. An exercise ball can be used for both stretching and toning exercises, but if you're new to this piece of gym equipment, here are some things you should know. When choosing an exercise ball, you should know they come in three sizes, depending on your height. Check the list below to Read more
Looking for a fun a challenging way to work your abs and upper body at the same time? Then check out this move using an exercise ball. To find out how to add some ab work to your push-ups, just read more Read more
It's true that using a fitness ball can make any exercises more challenging. But the more challenging the exercise the stronger you will become, making your workout more efficient. Working on an unstable surface, like a ball that can roll, means you must stabilize your core, so it doesn't take many reps before you begin feeling the work. Grab an exercise ball and a set of dumbbells (five to 10 Read more
We love the versatility of the exercise ball and decided to share our two favorite moves with you: learn how to work your abs without crunches and your backside without squats. Remember, size does matter! It's best to work with a ball appropriately sized for you, so check out this exercise ball chart to see what dimension best fits you. Read more
I'm in full-on wedding planning mode — I've decided on the venue, the photographer is booked, and the save-the-dates have been sent. But there's one area I haven't really tackled yet — my "get in tip-top shape for the wedding" game plan. Here's the thing, I just want to tone up and look my best, so I don't think that requires going to boot camp for three hours a day until the big day. An Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work — in other words, the majority of our waking hours. And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem — and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home. There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing Read more
From pounding the pavement running to spending a day in fashionable shoes that lack proper support, feet take a beating. If you're training for a race this Spring and upping your mileage, it pays to show your peds some love. You can do some preventive prehab to avoid coming down with a case of plantar fasciitis. This painful condition, which can be common in new runners and affects women more Read more
Kick your abs into gear with this great exercise — no crunching require. All you need is an exercise ball and to watch this short video to help you master the move. The ball pass exercise works your abdominals as they stabilize the torso against the weight of your arms and legs moving away from your center. Try it! Read more
The woodchopper is a fave exercise among trainers everywhere — Gunnar Peterson calls it his fave core exercise — and my Equinox trainer is a fan of the move too. Woodchoppers really work the abs but target the obliques, helping you to tone your muffin top. But unlike the static plank, woodchoppers target your middle while your middle is in motion, making this move a serious function fitness Read more
