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Debra Atkinson

One minute to a flatter belly and less back pain

Ignore the memes that suggest doing more, longer and harder, is better. And the videos that suggest you try for the record 8-minute plank hold. The truth is there is limited return on your investment when you exercise too hard.

Easy Health Options Staff

7 ways yoga melts fat and tones [infographic]

Yoga is essentially full-body weight training. You burn calories during (and for hours after!) your workout, while toning muscles, gaining flexibility and eliminating fat.

Dr. Mark Wiley

Have a ball working on your core fitness

While many core exercises focus on stomach crunches, there’s one piece of equipment that beats them all for dynamic training: the stability ball — because it keeps all the right muscles firing…

Jenny Smiechowski

Is the secret to success healthy competition?

Getting in shape is one of the most commonly broken New Year’s resolutions. So what can you do to stick to it once and for all? When it comes to success at exercise, and most anything, a little healthy competition will go far.

Debra Atkinson

Burn fat better with interval exercise

If you are choosing interval training, you’re probably doing so for one of two reasons… You either want to find short exercise you can fit in to a busy schedule, or you want the optimum fat burning potential with your exercise. You can have both with intervals.

Dr. Mark Wiley

Neigong: Creating energy and well-being while barely moving

One form of neigong exercises is known as “standing post” postures, of which there are over a dozen. Many people credit these exercises with anti-aging benefits including significant improvements to balance, strength, immune function and wellbeing.

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Debra Atkinson

6 exercises for sleeveless, toned summertime arms

Summer vacation may get you excited… On the other hand you may pull out those sleeveless tops and run screaming back into the dressing room. Help is here. In just a few weeks, you can get stronger, sleeker toned arms that you’ll be proud to show off.

Dr. Mark Wiley

Rebound to tone your legs and lower body

Leg strength, endurance and dynamic balance are vital to wellness. The mini trampoline is a terrific tool because your body is forced to keep firing all different muscles at different rates and intensities to keep you in balance.

Debra Atkinson

Fun one-minute core exercises that work

Are you bored with the same old core exercises? Core exercise is one of those things that you just can’t skip out on. So, if you’re begrudging them or finding your routine stale, here’s a fun and effective solution…

Debra Atkinson

Strengthen your desk-bound hips and reduce injury

You know that sitting can be hard on your hips. Strength training and stretching are often recommended but they’re not always convenient or easy to start. But you can do this practically anywhere…

Debra Atkinson

10 things your personal trainer won’t tell you

How can you guard against advice that may not be personalized to you? Know yourself. As a woman flipping 50 you are unique and your approach to fitness is unique. Look for advice made especially for you…

Dr. Mark Wiley

Single-leg chair squats for strength and balance

Balance is a necessity of life. It is required in almost everything we do. Unfortunately, for many people, balance gets difficult to maintain as they age. So take a seat and let’s get started working on your balance…

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