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ABS_infographic.jpg (JPEG Image, 293 × 2189 pixels) Tummy Toning Exercises - How to Tone Your Stomach. GAIN Fitness - Digital Personal Training. Greatist.comHealth and Fitness Articles. Kettlebells are all bells, no whistles.

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Resembling a mini bowling ball with a handle, kettlebells are great for cardio, strength, and flexibility training . Start by picking up the weight of your choice — women usually grab between eight and 16 kg weights, while men go for 16 to 32 kg, though these weights vary depending on the exercises of choice. (No harm in starting low and working your way up!) Reps and sets will depend on intensity and fitness levels, for most of these moves, we recommend aiming for 3-5 sets of 10-30 reps with good form. (We suggest starting with a trainer or kettlebell aficionado to make sure everything’s kosher). Illustration by David Cushnie Bell 1. 2. (Also Check Out: How to Make a Strength Training Plan (and Keep It!)) Videos. Getting More than Just Your Pointer Finger in Shape. Savings Experiment. Professional runner Marco Anzures explains how proper training can save you money on sneakers.

Savings Experiment

Sneakers can come with a hefty price tag, but do you really need all of those bells and whistles? The answer is no. According to professional runner Marco Anzures, a modest pair of running shoes will do. The key to saving money on your sneaks is to make sure you have the right training. Anzures, who has been running for 10 years and is training to make Mexico's Olympic team, says that beginner runners should focus on buying a shoe that's comfortable and fits from the start. "I wouldn't bet against the millions of years of human evolution that have prepared our lower body, our knees and our feet to protecting ourselves, because we were made to run," he explains.

In this video, Anzures offers two simple exercises that will increase stability and strength. 50 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere. Who needs a gym when there’s the living room floor?

50 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

Bodyweight exercises are a simple, effective way to improve balance, flexibility, and strength without machinery or extra equipment. From legs and shoulders to chest and abs, we’ve covered every part of the body that can get stronger with body resistance alone. Full Body 1. Inchworm Stand up tall with the legs straight, and do like Lil’ Jon and let those fingertips hit the floor. 2. Standing with the knees slightly bent, jump up as high as possible (pretend Jeremy Lin is watching!) 3. Embrace that inner grizzly. 4. Starting on your hands and knees, bring the left foot forward directly under the chest while straightening the right leg. 5.

Ready to catch some air? 6. Turn those stairs into a cardio machine—no magic wand necessary. 7. Beginning on all fours with the core engaged, slowly walk the hands forward, staying on the toes but not moving them forward. 8. 9. Nope, we’re (thankfully) not walking the plank.