Here are two easy but effective exercises you can do to work your core. You will need a regular exercise ball and/or a small medicine ball (preferably a five to ten pound ball depending on your fitness level). Check out these ball exercises that work your core. Medicine Ball Twist. Have a seat on the …
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Looking to strengthen your grip on fitness? Try some of these workouts for stronger hands and more flexible wrists: Hand Grippers: We’ve all seen these little gadgets and tried them out once or twice. If you’re serious about strengthening your grip, try starting with a lower resistance and build your way up as your ability …
The sun’s rays just barely begin to stretch over the horizon as you make your way out the door for your morning run. Your nerves are calm; your focus is steady. Today is the day you start training for your first half marathon. Half marathons can be daunting. 13.1 miles is a long stretch from …
Looking for a way to keep the pounds away during the upcoming semester? Here are a few things you can do right in your dorm room. Cardio: A cardiovascular workout can be completed almost anywhere. You can try marching or jogging in place, jumping jacks, squats, punches, side kicks or any other type of kickboxing …
If you’re looking to get fit this season, you might want to take some extra precautions before going out in the hot sun. Exercise alone puts extra stress on the body. Working out in excessive heat can hinder your body’s natural ability to cool itself down if you’re not careful. Without proper preparation for summer weather, …
We have it. We hate it. Check out these easy tips for correcting cellulite. Work it Out Cardio zaps excess fat, which helps diminish the look of cellulite. To take things further, try adding lunges and squats to your routine. These exercises help build muscle in your thighs and butt which helps fat from popping out …
It’s that time of year again to be thinking about bikini season. Of course every girl wants to look great in a swimsuit, and most swimsuits show some skin. Some swimsuits show a little more than others. To make sure your butt is looking great in that little two-piece, you might want to try a …
If you’ve ever been on a diet or tried a new exercise regimen, you know how hard it is to keep your spirits up once you’ve faced your first set-back. Sometimes staying motivated on your fitness is just as difficult as the workouts themselves. Here are some tips to keep your motivation in tact: Focus …
A crucial and often times overlooked part of a healthy life is diet! Sometimes I feel like what you eat can impact you more than how active you are every day. Diet is especially important for those of you who are stuck behind a desk for a majority of your day and do not always …
Fashion as we know it is EVERYWHERE! No matter if you are at work or at the gym, you still want to look good, right?! Well, with 2015 in full swing I have not backed down on my resolution to really improve my fitness this year. Did I tell you I am training for a …
Fitness can be a struggle but don’t worry. Here is the scoop on how to stay fit all summer with these five tips!
Disclosure: The feature of Koss is sponosored through FitFluential LLC. With the celebration of the new year still in recent thoughts, many of us have made a resolution to keep on top of our health. For some that is eating healthy, others it is working out and for most it is both. Getting active is …
With the summer weather it always reminds me of how much I enjoy a little outdoor activity. Actually, more than a little…a lot! I am excited to team up with resource® Natural Spring Water to tell you how I capture my personal electrolytenment. You might be wondering what does electrolytenment mean? Well, it is an enlightened …
Ok, so I know no one really loves to run or do cardio, but the key is to make it fun! I want to share some of the steps I used to find my favorite type of cardio or what I do when I do get bored of my cardio routine! 1. When I say …
Over the weekend, I participated in my first half-marathon. It was a great accomplishment and a lot of fun. I thought I’d share a few pictures from the finish. My number one tip when thinking of running a half-marathon is find a running partner. Katie, pictured above, is mine and she is fabulous. I could …
You’re all pumped up and ready for your regular daily run…but wait, what’s that pain in your shin? If you’ve taken up running as a form of exercise without any professional training, then you may have experienced a running injury like this. These are called shin splints and are just one type of injury you …