3 Bone-Density Building Exercises
Research has shown exercise is beneficial for increasing and maintaining bone density. However, knowing which exercises are the best at bone building requires a quick dip into recent research. As...
Shana Verstegen
About the Author
Shanais a TRX and American Council on exercise master instructor and a six-time world champion lumberjack athlete. She holds a degree in Kinesiology - Exercise Science from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and is a certified personal trainer through ACE, NASM and NFPT. An energetic and personable speaker, she is also the National spokesperson for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
4 Plank Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The plank is, hands down, the best core exercise. When done correctly, the plank develops core strength, stability and endurance by resisting rotation, flexion and extension at the spine. When it...
20-Minute Full-Body Dumbbell Workout
“I don’t have enough time.” “I don’t belong to a gym.” “Workout routines are overcomplicated.” These (and many more) are common excuses and obstacles that tend to get in the way...
Essential Plank Workout
The plank is the gold standard strength move for the core, and the core is the foundation for all movement, spinal stability and athleticism. With that being said, it’s safe to say planks should be...
A Beginner’s Guide to Lunges
If you walk, run, kick, jog, jump, change directions or, quite frankly, move at all, lunges should be included in your exercise program. This gold-standard, lower-body movement maps directly to...