Your shoulders are composed of three primary muscle groups: the anterior, lateral, and posterior deltoids. The rear delts are a key muscle group responsible for shoulder joint stability and balance. Strengthening them can enhance your upper body strength, improve your posture, and reduce your risk of shoulder injury. To target and strengthen your rear delts…
Knee injuries are often caused by a lack of strength or stability in the joint, making it essential to train for healthy knees. Strong muscles, tendons, and ligaments around the knee help reduce strain on the joint and improve overall stability. Doing regular exercises targeting the quadriceps (front of thigh muscles), hamstrings (back of thigh…
Some of the best exercises for a stronger core include crunches, teasers, planks, and body-weight squats. A workout that includes a mix of these moves can maximize a limited schedule and leave your abs on fire. All you need is a mat, a little space, and some motivation to perform these exercises from Rebecca Kennedy, a…
Excess belly fat may increase your risk of certain chronic conditions; however, targeting fat loss around your midsection is not always easy. That said, with a strategic approach to exercise, you may be able to reduce weight in the abdominal area alongside overall weight loss. Keep reading for tips on how to lose belly fat…
Belly fat refers to fat accumulation around the midsection and can be divided into two categories: subcutaneous fat (under the skin) and visceral fat (around the organs). Your body only has so much capacity to store fat under the skin before it begins accumulating around your organs. Visceral fat is linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer,…
Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some exercises and stretches for hip pain may be just as helpful, if not better, than medication alone. Targeted exercises work the hip muscles and help you build strength to stabilize the joint, while regular hip…
Your glutes are the muscles that make up your buttocks area. Keeping these muscles strong helps stabilize your hips, knees, and lower back. Exercises that target your glutes, such as lunges, squats, and deadlifts, can help prevent injury, correct muscle imbalances, and improve your overall movement. Walking lunges are a dynamic exercise, meaning they involve…
The muscles in your lower body play a key role in supporting athleticism and everyday activities, so it’s important to train your legs directly to build strength, stability, and overall function. There are many exercises to choose from, with and without weights, that target all major muscle groups in the legs, such as the glutes,…
Whether you are traveling for business, going abroad for fun, or simply have a family trip planned, you can rest assured that you don’t have to pack a pair of dumbbells or a set of resistance bands to keep up with your workouts. Researchers have found that you can still get a meaningful workout in…
The gluteus medius is the often-overlooked ‘sidekick’ to the gluteus maximus, the largest of the three muscles that make up the buttocks. The gluteus medius runs along the outer edge of the buttocks, on the side of the hip. It’s primarily responsible for stabilizing the hip and pelvis during movement. Strengthening the gluteus medius muscle…
