I’m a personal trainer – and this is the best plank exercise to burn your obliques

high angle view of young sportsman with bare chest doing abs exercise on fitness ball at gym

Are you trying to train your defined obliques and getting nowhere? Torso twists and turns like Russian twists and wood chops target your obliques, building strength and muscle in these sought-after muscles. But which plank exercises can effectively target them? As a personal trainer, I often get asked by clients for new ways to mix … Read more

Forget the deadlifts – 5 kettlebell leg exercises that will burn your quads and glutes

a photo of a woman doing a double kettlebell squat

Workout smarter without harder with these five kettlebell leg exercises. Burn your quads and build a stronger core with quad exercises that preload the body with simple tricks instead of relying solely on weights. We recommend using one or two medium to heavy kettlebells if you want to double up. You won’t need heavy weights … Read more

What is Barre? This exercise can help you burn calories, strengthen your core muscles, and sculpt your body

What is Barre?  This exercise can help you burn calories, strengthen your core muscles, and sculpt your body

It’s no surprise that regular exercise is an important part of living a healthy life. And luckily, there are many types of exercises, from fat-burning HIIT to relaxing yoga (which can also do wonders for your core strength!). However, sometimes it is difficult to find a method that not only targets your health goals but … Read more

11 activities that burn calories that don’t look like exercise

11 activities that burn calories that don't look like exercise

There are plenty of options when it comes to working out, from low-intensity options, like yoga or pilates, to more intense alternatives, like running or Orangetheory classes. But no matter what you choose, it takes time to exercise, and if you don’t enjoy exercising, it will be much more difficult to maintain it. Does that … Read more