Feb 06, 2009 -
So you're headed out for an early morning run. Before you start jogging away, give this quick series from ACE (American Council on Exercise) a whirl. Not only will it wake you up, but more importantly, it's a great prehab workout since it will warm up your spine and core muscles to reduce your risk of injury.
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Jan 08, 2008 -
A lot of us use the Elliptical machine for major calorie burning results because it can work your arms and legs. But, don't always hold on. Letting go of the handles will allow you to work your core as you try and stay balanced.
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May 07, 2008 -
I am always looking for fun ways to vary my workout routine at home that won't break the bank. Danskin's Core Ball Plus does just that.
Danskin's Core Ball Plus (starts at $35) is an exercise ball with weighted ball handles, resistance bands, and a balance ring.
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Jan 17, 2008 -
If you tried the fire fighter workout that I posted earlier then you're feeling for those folks in uniform, since the workouts are literally no walk in the park. Here is the core/cardio portion of the circuit workout. Be prepared to sweat as these circuits are loaded with some tough exercises.
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Jan 21, 2008 -
If you tried the fire fighter workouts I've been posting on earlier then you're feeling for those folks in uniform, since the workouts are literally no walk in the park. Here is the arms/abs portion of the circuit workout. Be prepared to sweat as these circuits are loaded with some tough exercises.
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Mar 21, 2008 -
I'm always looking for ways to sculpt and strengthen my abs without having to do crunches, so I was psyched to try Shiva Rea's Creative Core Abs ($9.99). I've loved her Yoga DVDs in the past (especially Fluid Power — Vinyasa Flow Yoga), so I had a feeling this would be just as great. Her voice is calming, her instructions are clear, and her routines are always challenging.
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May 02, 2007 -
Feeling sick of yoga or Pilates? Is your boot camp feeling more like blah camp these days? How about trying the latest cross training gadget out there?
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Feb 07, 2007 -
For a super-mini workout that you can do every day, try standing while you get dressed.
I know, it sounds too easy to make an impact, but standing while you get dressed forces your body to balance. This means that simply putting on your clothes will strengthen your reflexes and core muscles.
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Nov 20, 2009 -
When I'm totally wrapped up in Thanksgiving cooking, prepping, organizing, shopping (need I go on?), there's hardly a fighting chance that I'll make it to the gym for a full-on workout. Usually, I'll try to squeeze in a set of push-ups while prepping dinner preparation, or an early morning yoga session, if I can. So, I was excited to see Marco Borges, the trainer credited with whipping Beyonce, husband Jay-Z, and Gwen Stefani into tip-top shape, sharing an easy and no-equipment-needed workout with US Weekly.
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Nov 13, 2009 -
The cool temps of Fall mean yard work for me. How about you? There are piles of fallen leaves to rake, and I also like to plant colorful flowers to brighten up the upcoming rainy Winter.
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