by Women's Health | Apr 11, 2018 | Fitness
Why work solely toward a sculpted six-pack, when you can sculpt your legs at the same time? Most functional, lower body moves – squats, lunges, thrusts – require some help from your core for stabilisation. But if you really want to work your abs and legs all in one...
by Women's Health | Apr 9, 2018 | Fitness, Workouts
You can have the best intentions in the world, but sometimes your cheat meal turns into a cheat day. And then that cheat day turns into a cheat weekend. Don’t let this be the start of a downward spiral. Most of the time, the aftermath isn’t as bad you...
by Women's Health | Mar 26, 2018 | Fitness, Workouts
This pre-exercise routine from strength and conditioning specialist Bret Contreras will energise ’em like a double shot of espresso. Perform three sets before any workout. If you’re pressed for time, aim for at least two sets of each move. Side-Lying Clamshell Lie on...
by Women's Health | Mar 15, 2018 | Workouts
Walking the dog is a great way to turn chores into exercise, but for maximum benefit, you need to do more than just walk. Biokineticist Christin Stewart explains how to make Toto’s workout work for you. Walking Lunge Warm-up Targets: Glutes and quads With a firm grip...
by Women's Health | Feb 26, 2018 | Workouts
With a move called “Death By Burpees,” you know CrossFit is mega intense. But the program’s militaristic approach to fitness hasn’t kept it from building an almost fanatical devotion from its followers. Women make up nearly 60 percent of all...