Posts Tagged ‘core strength’
Suspension Training: Not Just Hanging Around
When you think of Navy Seals or Special Ops Teams, you think of people who are in tip-top physical condition. Have you ever wondered how they stay in great fighting shape?
For decades it was barbells and dumbbells, but more recently it has been thanks to TRX Suspension Training, an exercise device developed by Navy Seal Randy Hetrick, which he developed to help himself and fellow Seals to continue exercising when deployed. This revolutionary invention began stealing the spotlight as the newest, hottest functional device to hit the fitness arena in years!1
5 Exercises to Improve Core Strength
Proper posture helps maintain a structurally stable body. But how do you achieve proper posture? Well, it all begins in the core. The core is the center of the body and where all movement begins. The core consists of the muscles of the hips, abdominals, and low back. These are some of our largest muscles groups, and provide the human body with the structural integrity it needs to function.
When these muscles are strengthened, they protect your back from potential injury and can alleviate most existing back problems and help to take undue load off of your joints and spine by helping the body to work more efficiently.
Six-Pack Abs in Time for Summer
The biggest myth when looking to develop 6-pack abs is that you need to perform an unlimited number of crunches. The real truth is that you must work hard to reduce body fat through proper food intake, increasing activity, or a combination of both.
