The balance ball, or stability ball, was invented back in the 1960's. However, with all of the new fitness technology coming out nowadays, the effectiveness of this simple piece of equipment should not be overlooked! The balance ball can be used to target several muscle groups – arms, legs, ...

The ‘core’ is an important group of muscles at the centre of your body (imagine a box surrounding the middle of your body). The specific muscles that make up the core are mainly the rectus abdominis (‘abs’), transverse abdominis (the deepest internal core muscle that wraps around your sides and ...

With gym closures happening over the last few months in our country’s lockdowns, many of us have resorted to training at home. Training with your own bodyweight has become a necessity for very many people. With a small investment of a couple of pounds to buy some core sliders, (aka furniture ...

A strong core is the foundation of good balance and stability. It helps prevent falls and provides ample back support. In fact, you need better core strength in order to perform exercises or adopt exercises that engage the chest and midsection. It's always important to focus on building core ...

Building and gaining a strong core involves a combination of the right food and exercise. To strengthen and maintain your core, you should be training your upper and lower abs as well as your obliques. A variation of exercises focusing on these areas work different muscles of your core leading to ...

Your core is a lot more important than you probably give it credit for, yet it's abs-olutely (sorry, couldn't resist that) key in virtually every movement your physical body performs. It helps give you a solid posture, so you can for example, handle increasing amounts of weight in the gym, it helps ...

Ever wondered how yogis balance themselves in crazy positions? No it’s not that they possess super powers, it’s that they have super strong abdominals! Having strong and toned abs is important to a lot of us. Not only does a strong core look great but it supports our physical body in so many ways. ...

Ever felt that familiar ache in your neck and shoulders after a long day hunched over a computer? You're not alone. Poor posture is a common problem in our tech-driven world, leading to pain, fatigue, and even long-term health issues. But fear not! Here's the good news: posture can be improved! ...

Your joints are the hinges that hold your body together. They allow you to move, bend, and twist with ease. But like any hinge, joints need care and maintenance to function smoothly throughout your life. Exercise plays a crucial role in keeping your joints sturdy and healthy. It strengthens the ...

Every 11 minutes, an American life is lost to an opioid overdose. This staggering statistic underscores the urgency of the opioid epidemic that is ravaging communities nationwide. Amidst this crisis, a beacon of hope emerges in the form of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) – a comprehensive ...