Struggling to find the best ab exercises that will tone your lower abs? Unfortunately, you are looking for something that doesn’t exist. The abdominal muscles contract as one unit, not as separate portions divided into upper and lower halves.  So, any movement you do for your abdominal muscles will emphasize…

Focusing on core strengthening through the use of effective ab exercises is essential for healthy aging. Especially for those in their 60’s and beyond, having a strong core is one of the best ways to improve balance and prevent the all-too-common occurrence of low back pain. Furthermore, developing strong core…

Struggling to find the best, most efficient strength training exercises? Luckily, it doesn’t take much to increase your strength. When it comes down to it, building muscle and strength only requires four things: A balanced diet that focuses on sufficient protein intake (1). The willingness to push past perceived limits…

But just because we might have a little bit more belly fat after turning 50, there is no reason we can’t get great abs at any age! But beyond just the aesthetic appeal of shredded abs, having a strong core is vital to overall health. (hitechgazette) As we get into…

Unfortunately, current workout trends tend to underemphasize recovery and mobility exercises in favor of high-intensity workouts. High-intensity workouts often include heavy impact activities such as running, sprinting, and jumping. The problem is: these two workout modes shouldn’t be mutually exclusive! Stretching exercises complement high-intensity workouts and vice versa. Furthermore, how…

When your shoulder hurts, a commonplace to turn is the internet by searching: shoulder pain exercises. But what many of these shoulder exercise compendiums don’t tell you is that the shoulder is arguably the most complicated joint in the body. The shoulder is a highly mobile joint made up of many…

Working out at home is great, but it can be difficult to develop an effective dumbbell back workout. After all, many of the moves for the back require complex equipment other than simple dumbbells, right? Wrong! I’m here to show you how to tone your back with just the dumbbells…

Searching for the perfect workout for men over 40? You’re in luck! In this article, you’ll find 7 research-back exercises for men who have joined the “40 and older” club. It’s not something that anyone wants to think about, but eventually, we all get older. For men specifically, our later…

Have you been struggling to find good arm workouts that give you an incredible pump? If so, this is the article for you! Everyone appreciates the aesthetic appeal of strong, shredded arms. Not to mention, having strong muscles is important for overall health (1).  However, it can be hard to navigate…

Throughout the history of exercise, mobility has often taken a back seat to strength training. However, the recent interest in sports like CrossFit has changed the mindset of many athletes. Mobility is now seen as an essential component of every athlete’s training program. Furthermore, casual exercisers are also recognizing the…

The human body is incredibly complex. If there is just one tiny structure that isn’t doing its job, we can experience devastating consequences. This is true of all parts of the body. For example: A tear of the minuscule supraspinatus muscle in the shoulder can make it difficult to use…