The Quadruped bent-knee hip extension, otherwise known commonly and simply as donkey kick is an exercise that is done by getting down on all fours and then proceeding to kick one leg at a time in a backward then upward direction. Because the movement looks very similar to a donkey kicking its hind legs that’s…
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Creating A Work Out Plan To Build Core Strength
What do we mean by core strength? The core refers to a group of muscles that controls and stabilizes the spine and pelvis. Core strength is essential to help the body maintain good posture, ensure mobility, and decrease pressure on the joints. The core muscles include the muscles at your sides, across your lower back,…
Worst Weight Loss Techniques: Beware the Cleanse Diets, Supplements and Yo-yo Dieting
With a combination of rising obesity rates, and the proliferation of unrealistic retouched bodies seen on social media, it is no surprise that more and more people are researching weight-loss diets and their options to lose weight. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Martin Jugenburg MD FRCSC, one of the top plastic…
Five Ways to Jumpstart Your Daily Workout Routine
Most people agree that getting started with a new workout plan can be hard work. Whether it’s a lack of time, space, money, or everything in between, starting a new workout regimen takes dedication and perseverance. Fortunately, there are several ways in which anyone can successfully establish a new daily workout routine. Following, are five…
Take Your Fitness to the Next Level with These Tips
Physical fitness is one of the most basic principles of taking care of physical health and wellness. Investing in your fitness life can help you decrease your risk for disease, promote important functions like circulation and metabolism, help with weight management, increase energy, and even lower blood pressure. Whether you’re just now starting to invest…
Athleta’s Semi-Annual Sale (Big Giveaway!)
*This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own. Have you heard about Athleta’s Semi-Annual Sale? It is going on right now and it is a good one! You can get up to 60% off! Everyone loves a good sale, right? I love this brand because they celebrate women! They…