You know that spot on your stomach that you didn't have as a kid but seems to be haunting you as an adult?? I'm talking about the lower abs of course! This exercise targets that area that you just can't seem to get rid of. This video gives incremental steps for people who are beginning all the … [Read more...]
What Makes The “Bender Ball” So Great?
VS. I watched the Bender Ball on TV. Since I didn't have one of my own I used a dyna disk to mimic the movements in the gym with clients. To my surprise it was a huge hit! The disc allowed the body to extend and contract in a full range of motion. Over time, I added more and more movements … [Read more...]
Firm Up Your Lower Abs
One of the hardest parts to work and target on your body are your lower abs. The amount of questions I get inside and outside the gym about this body part are "off the charts. " So we decided to answer everyones questions with this great exercise from Fiterati. Add it to your routine to … [Read more...]
2 Muscles, One Exercise
Short on time, trying to fight that creeping bulge that won't seem to go away? Then try this exercise that will work your arms (biceps) and your core all at the same time! Target Muscles:biceps brachii Set Up: Sit on a stability ball with your back straight and your feet flat on … [Read more...]
Get On The Ball- Plank Press
Ball exercises can add variety to your routine while making your workouts fun and affective. The best thing about stability exercises is that it increases your weight loss by burning extra calories. This exercise is great for your shoulders, abs, butt, and hamstrings. This … [Read more...]
Foam Roll Your Abs!
Foam Rollers are the best when it comes to relieving muscle tension. Who would have thought that they would become so versatile! At the gym we use them for everything from push-ups, to floor pikes and now this great ab exercise! Take a peak and add it to routine for some added … [Read more...]
Fit Tip Daily’s Deck Of Cards Workout #1
Based on the Jillian version of the "Deck of Cards Workout," I decided to formulate my own program for one of my best clients. Here is our very first program. Try it out if you have time; it was a lot of fun for both me and her! * For each card pulled out of the deck... the repititions … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Challenge Your Abs
If you're board with your ab routine then here are some basic things you can do to challenge yourself in new ways. 1.) Slow It Down - Research shows that it's not the number of crunches you do, but HOW LONG it takes you to do them that makes the difference. Try doing your crunches … [Read more...]
Learn Ab Exercises At A Glance
You've seen ab exercises on web sites, in magazines, and in books. However, unless your are a fitness professional, you don't have the time or education to figure out how to apply the exercise to yourself. These moving abdominal exercises help to take the guess workout out of your ab … [Read more...]
The Cure For Stubborn Abs
If you haven't tried ab straps already; then it's time you put your stomach muscles to the test. No one likes having a "muffin top" or an extra tire around their midsection. So if you are doing every exercise you can think of and still not getting the results you want; then it's time you … [Read more...]
Ab Coaster Gets Superbowl Stars Fit
New fitness devices come out every year but very few of them make a lasting impression. The ab coaster came out a while ago but has new fame thanks to the Pittsburgh Steelers. As most people know, ,they won the super bowl soooo of course the Ab Coaster gets more publicity. … [Read more...]
Get Fit – Medicine Ball Workouts
Very few people actually know how to use a medicine ball. To most, it's just a weighted ball that they use for abdominal exercises. To the fitness industry, it's an invaluable tool to get people in shape. The medicine ball has limitless possibilities. It is the only tool in the gym … [Read more...]