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3 exercises that target your core while sitting down, perfect for beginners and seniors
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (412+ words) Here are the exercises to try Far from being an easy alternative, chair workouts are one of the most underrated ways to work on the muscles in your midsection. Whether you find it difficult to get down onto the floor…...
No equipment needed — these 5 exercises are key to helping you stay strong after 60, according to a pilates teacher
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (245+ words) Here are the exercises and how to do them We can't live forever, but we can make the years we have feel better by holding onto strength and mobility as we get older. Exercise tends to get overcomplicated, but it…...
A top Pilates instructor says these "anti-desk" exercises are the best thing you can do to counter the effects of sitting at any age
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (526+ words) Too much sitting? These 6 Pilates moves have your back (and hips) If you spend most of your day sitting at a desk, in the car, on the sofa, or all of the above, you're definitely not alone. The average adult…...
I’m a personal trainer for seniors — try these 4 essential seated exercises for stronger core muscles
1+ mon, 17+ hour ago (398+ words) Strengthen your abs using a chair. I work with many clients over 65, and several of them are unable to get onto a yoga mat for traditional core exercises. That doesn't mean we skip ab day, though. Strengthening your core is…...
5 simple tips a Pilates instructor wants every beginner to know
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (899+ words) This will help you begin Pilates without feeling overwhelmed Whether you're heading to your first studio class or planning to follow along with videos at home, starting Pilates can feel a little daunting. Even after trying a handful of classes…...
Try this easy 5-move standing core workout if you want strength without getting on the floor
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (399+ words) This is a sit-up free workout for the core. To show you how, I spoke to Life Time Personal Trainer Joe Meier and asked what kind of routine he recommends that avoids lying on the floor. He shared a five-move…...
You just need 10 minutes to build core strength and improve your posture with this standing ab workout
2+ mon, 13+ hour ago (483+ words) Get fitter with this gear-free workout Standing ab workouts are a great way to strengthen your core and improve your posture, and they're generally more accessible and lower-impact than doing classic core moves like sit-ups and crunches. This 10-minute session…...
A Pilates teacher says you can fire up your abs and glutes with this 'essential' exercise for beginners
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (418+ words) You can forget Russian twists, crunches, or sit-ups Learning to engage your core and glutes doesn't just protect your lower back from injury; it will also help you feel an exercise in all the right places. After all, if you…...
Hate planks? Try this 10-minute ‘killer core’ ab workout instead
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (462+ words) Here's how to do it If only building a strong core were as simple as just holding a plank. Far from being just an aesthetic goal, a strong midsection can help protect your lower back from injury, reduce your risk…...
No, not mountain climbers! This 10-minute ‘tummy torture’ workout targets your deep core using just your bodyweight
3+ mon, 23+ hour ago (384+ words) Get ready to feel your abs! When it comes to working your abs, you don't need tons of time or equipment. In fact, just a ten-minute blast is enough to get your deep core muscles firing. If visible abs are…...