by admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Fitness, Leg Workouts
Although it looks like a simple move, the side leg raise packs a lot of benefits. Not only is it versatile enough to be performed anywhere — even during a Netflix binge — but it also helps “turn on” your glutes, which assist during other exercises...
by admin | Oct 16, 2023 | Fitness, Leg Workouts
Looking for a way to strengthen your back, tighten your glutes, and firm up your thighs without doing a squat or picking up a dumbbell? The Pilates leg kick is your new go-to. The exercise is easy enough for beginners to master but can be intensified with a few simple...
by admin | Oct 10, 2023 | Fitness, Leg Workouts
Quad stretches aren’t just for runners and people with bad knees. If you exercise your quads in any way — including squatting, lunging, and climbing stairs — good quad stretches can help correct muscle imbalances, decrease muscle tension, and improve your overall...
by admin | Oct 6, 2023 | Fitness, Leg Workouts, Yoga
The runner’s lunge is a staple stretch for runners and sun-saluting yogis, but the move may actually be most beneficial to those who spend more time on the couch than the track or yoga mat. Among a host of other issues, excessive sitting causes tightness in the lower...
by admin | Sep 29, 2023 | Fitness, Leg Workouts
The best exercises check several boxes at once: They work a ton of muscle groups, improve balance, hone coordination, and promote athleticism. All of this is true of the single-leg deadlift, a classic multi-tasker that can challenge newbies and gym rats alike. “I love...
by admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Core Workouts, Fitness, Leg Workouts
The benefits of having a strong core go beyond posting hot mirror selfies of your washboard abs on Instagram (though that is a plus). Building a strong core can help improve balance and stability, alleviate back pain, give you better posture, and make everyday tasks...