What if I told you that you could achieve the six-pack abs of your dreams in less than one month? Well, if I told you that, I’d be lying. Depending on your starting point, achieving a six-pack usually takes a lot of time and a lot of hard work. You…

When it comes to exercise for older adults, there is a lot of confusion out there.  For instance, you may read one article that tells you that you should only perform HIIT (high-intensity interval training) workouts. But then, the next article you read may tell you that older adults should…

Upon hearing the term “muscle tightness”, many people immediately think of their inability to touch their toes. Granted, tight hamstrings can lead to tons of painful conditions and injuries. That being said, general hip inflexibility is also a glaring issue in the average person. Tightness in this area can cause…

As we get older, we often start to notice aches, pains, and stiffness that weren’t present before. These issues may be due to muscle imbalances, a lack of physical activity, or they may simply be due to the aging process itself. However, while there are many things in life that we can’t…

If you’re reading this article, you’re probably struggling to lose stubborn belly fat. It may seem like those extra few pounds just won’t go away, no matter what you do. To be honest, the only thing you need to do to lose that belly fat is to achieve a caloric deficit (and maintain…

If you’re over the age of 60, there are certain exercises for seniors that can help you in many ways. Truthfully, the anti-aging benefits achieved through regular exercise are seemingly endless. In this article, we will take a look at the major benefits of exercising later in life and outline a workout…

Have you ever experienced lower back pain? If not, consider yourself lucky. Low back pain is extremely common and leads to severe disability in people all around the world. Fortunately, there are some easy ways to keep your back healthy and to limit your chances of suffering from this issue. One…

What comes to mind when you think of core exercises? For many people, core exercise means performing endless sit-ups, crunches, and maybe the occasional plank.  To be fair, there is absolutely nothing wrong with these exercises. They are very effective for building abdominal strength and endurance. That being said, core…

If you’ve ever suffered from low back pain, you have probably received tons of treatment recommendations from friends. For example, some people swear by heating pads. Others won’t go anywhere without their TENS machine.  However, there is one treatment that tends to work best for nearly all cases of low…

Sidelined by plantar fasciitis? Try out these exercises to get back in action! If you suffer from pain in the undersides of your feet, you are probably experiencing plantar fasciitis.  Plantar fasciitis (now more accurately termed “medial plantar heel pain”), affects almost 10% of the population.  As you may guess, plantar…

There are few certainties in life. However, one thing is certain: we are all getting older by the minute. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. With age comes wisdom, and often, our later years are the best ones of our life. Unfortunately, getting older often comes with some physical difficulties…