Strengthen your posterior chain with a Glute-Hamstring Bridge. Instructions: Lie on your back with your arms at your sides, feet flat and hip-width apart, knees bent, abs engaged and back straight. Exhale as you squeeze your glutes and press your hips toward the ceiling while keeping your back straight. Make sure you squeeze your glutes and hamstrings- keep your core … [Read more...]

Strengthen your hamstrings and core with a single leg deadlift. Instructions: Start standing with your feet together. Shift your weight to your left leg and lift your right leg slightly. Be sure to keep core tight and back flat throughout the entire motion. Keep your left knee slightly bent and raise your right leg behind you as you lower your torso. Reach your arms as … [Read more...]

In addition to healthy eating and exercise, stretching is an important part in  maintaining a healthy body! The knee-to-chest stretch focuses on the muscles of your lower back and hamstrings. Instructions: On a firm surface, lie on your back with the backs of your heels flat on the floor Gently pull one knee up to your chest until you feel a stretch in your lower back. … [Read more...]

Raise your heart rate and build your quads with split jump plyometric exercise. Instructions: Step into a deep lunge with the front knee bent and pointing straight over your toes. The back knee should be nearly touching the ground. Pressing through both legs, jump as high as possible. Swing your arms to gain lift and bring your feet together. Land in a lunge position … [Read more...]

Working at a desk is hard on your body. Stress and tension build up in your neck and shoulders, you lose core power in your abs, and muscles become weak and tight from a lack of use. These 7 easy exercises will correct those problems — and will make you feel good! Neck Stretches To stretch your neck, slowly flex your head forward and backward like you are nodding in … [Read more...]