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![This 30-minute routine from Jillian Michaels includes strength moves, super important core work, and heart-rate-revving plyometrics. Aim to do it five times a week. Here's how:Warm up for 3 minutes by jogging in place or jumping rope. Then, do circuits 1 and 2 twice through. Cool down with 3 minutes of low-intensity moves such as arm circles, toe taps, and walking lunges. All you need is a pair of 5- to 8-pound weights. (A mat is optional, but you may want one to protect your joints from the hard surface.)
How it works: Do each of the following exercises for 30 seconds each, then repeat the entire circuit one more time for a total of two rounds.
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![Chelsea Handler is crushing barbell hip thrusts with some serious weights in this pic. Good news: We've got the deets on how to perform the super-effective move for stronger, lifted glutes. And if you need more inspo from the comedian, just check her out in this Insta video of her killing her morning workout by pushing 400 pounds. #Goals.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AACMPlT.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=340&y=84"} "Celebrities who aren't afraid to lift heavy - Shape")
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![This full body dumbbell workout will help you to prep for beach season this summer in just 30 minutes using compound exercises and limited rest.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AACFW5Y.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1516&y=1089"} "This 30-minute dumbbell workout will get you shredded for beach season - Ozimician/Getty Images")
![“When you’re not moving your body and changing postures on a regular basis, that exposes you to issues that we call accumulative trauma disorders,” says Karen Jacobs, occupational therapist, board certified professional ergonomist, and clinical professor at Boston University. If you’re sitting at a desk (or standing) and your mouse and keyboard aren’t set up properly, it could lead to wrist, hand, and arm pain.“Carpal tunnel syndrome is when a median nerve is squeezed or compressed through the wrist,” Jacobs says. It can feel like your fingers are hurting or tingling. You may feel wrist pain.Ways to HelpIf you have any of these symptoms, Jacobs recommends talking to your doctor about it first. “You could have an occupational therapist come to your home or office and do an ergonomic job site analysis to see if there's a good match between the tools and equipment,” she says.Look for one through the American Occupational Therapy Association website by state and local area. They can make recommendations for you, like using a specific keyboard, wrist pad, or a different mouse. Make sure your wrists are straight and your arms and elbows are close to your body, she suggests.Try this wrist extension stretch from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:Straighten your arm and bend your wrist back as if signaling someone to “stop.”?Use your opposite hand to apply gentle pressure across the palm and pull it toward you until you feel a stretch on the inside of your forearm. Hold for 15 seconds.?Repeat 5 times, then perform this stretch on the other armNext, do a wrist flexion stretch by extending the arm out, with your palm facing down and bending the wrist so your fingers point down. Pull your hand toward your body and hold this for 15 seconds. Repeat on the other side.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AACFUI0.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=664&y=266"} "1. Sitting Can Lead to Carpal Tunnel - AMI")
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![Your lower abs are part of your rectus abdominis, or six-pack muscles, and you have them - we promise - they're just harder to see. Why? The region of the midsection where these abs are located is generally one of the final places that the body stores fat, especially as you age, Tom Holland, MS, CSCS, exercise physiologist and fitness adviser for Bowflex, told POPSUGAR. (One endocrinologist further explained in a past interview that women specifically tend to accumulate fat in their lower abdomen.)
How to See Your Lower Abs
You can do as many crunches as you want, but if you don't incorporate key lifestyle changes, seeing lower abs - and abs in general - will be more difficult. "To achieve truly defined lower abs, one must achieve a particularly low percentage of overall body fat by following a consistent program of healthy eating, cardiovascular exercise, and strength training," Tom explained. Got that? Cardio and strength training that will work toward boosting your metabolism, along with a well-balanced diet of food like healthy fats (avocados and legumes) and lean proteins (chicken, fish, or tofu), is essential.
Note: you can't spot-reduce - not even belly fat. But losing body fat over all, Tom said, will help you see those abs. And it's also worth repeating that just because you can't see your lower abs doesn't mean you don't have them. "We all have a six-pack," Tom explained. "It's just covered by a layer of subcutaneous fat in many people." (Subcutaneous, meaning the fat you can pinch with your fingers.) So don't be discouraged if it takes a little extra effort to see those lower abs. It doesn't necessarily mean you have a weak core.
How to Target Lower Abs
In terms of exercise, Tom told us it's difficult to isolate the upper or lower regions of your abs because when you do an ab exercise, the entire muscle contracts. He suggested slowing down your repetitions and focusing on proper form, which will "result in the greatest activation of the entire rectus abdominis region, including the lower abs."
NASM-certified personal trainer and Peloton and Pilates instructor Emma Lovewell told us that some exercises that work your six-pack aren't recruiting your lower abs as much. For example, when you do a regular crunch, "your bottom half is still and you're crunching the top half of your body," she said. So you'll feel it more in your upper abs. To get the most bang for your buck, Emma said you need to be doing exercises where you're moving your lower body. Here are some moves she suggests trying:
Hanging leg raises
Reverse crunches
Mountain climbers
Another pro tip: focus on engaging your core while working out in moves that aren't just for your abs. This is a best practice for any type of exercise. For instance, you need to engage your core in deadlifts, squats, and even bicep curls. This engagement helps support your spine and prevent injury. Ahead, check out the three moves Emma listed, and if you want more, you can find additional lower-ab exercises here (also here!).]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AACrSLa.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=960&y=865"} "Doing Core Workouts but Can't See Lower Abs Yet? 2 Trainers Explain Why That Is - Getty / yoh4nn")
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I tried Jennifer Aniston's ab workout, and welp, RIP to my core
Some people love to read the latest gossip about celebrities - who they're supposedly dating and drama between them and their ex BFFs - but I prefer to read about their workouts, especially if they involve training the abdominals.
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![Some people love to read the latest gossip about celebrities - who they're supposedly dating and drama between them and their ex BFFs - but I prefer to read about their workouts, especially if they involve training the abdominals.
I asked Jennifer's trainer Leyon Azubuike, AFAA-certified, founder of Gloveworx, for a Jennifer-approved ab workout and he did not disappoint. This workout is designed to help you improve your core strength and stability with rotational (rotational ball slams), antirotational (bird dog), and stability movements (planks), Leyon said.
Fifteen seconds into the first exercise, a forearm plank, my abs were shaking nonstop. Then I had active recovery with bird dog (one of my favorite moves, especially for back pain), followed by the powerful rotational ball slam. The reps were light, but after three rounds of the first circui,t my core was feeling it. The second circuit was similar to the first and incorporated the same movements patterns, just different exercises.
The best thing about this workout, in my opinion, is the variety of exercises. I enjoyed the combination of both slow and controlled and explosive movements. My final verdict: this is a great workout for strong abs that focuses on both power and control. If you're ready to give Jennifer's workout a shot, keep reading.
Jennifer Aniston's Ab Workout
Before getting started, grab one dumbbell: five to 12 pounds is a good starting point. You'll also need a soft medicine ball: six to 12 pounds is a good starting point. Feel free to adjust the weight as needed.
This workout is broken up into two circuits. Complete three rounds of circuit one, taking little to no rest in between each exercise and 45 to 60 seconds of rest in between each round. Once you've finished three rounds of circuit one, move on to circuit two. Take 45 to 60 seconds of rest in between each round.
Circuit 1:
Plank: 30 seconds to two minutes
Bird dog: 10 reps on each side
Rotational ball slam with lunge: eight reps on each side
Complete three rounds.
Circuit 2:
Side elbow plank: 15 seconds to one minute on each side
Renegade row: 10 reps on each side
Medicine ball rotational punch: eight reps on each side
Complete three rounds.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AACrQvz.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1079&y=326"} "I Tried Jennifer Aniston's Ab Workout, and Welp, RIP to My Core - Getty / Jon Kopaloff / Stringer")
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![Today would be Royal Burpee's 122nd birthday. The workout move he invented may be the best exercise of all time — unless you do it wrong.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AACnYlw.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1060&y=614"} "Today would be Royal Burpee's 122nd birthday. The workout move he invented may be the best exercise ... - Chen Xiaomei/South China Morning Post via Getty Images")
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![Nothing wrong with a little chit chat amongst friends at the gym. If your gym time doubles as social time, keep in mind the time you’re spending on a machine while talking.A gym goer who likes to keep their cell phone on hand? All well and good, but if you have to take a call be sure it’s not a distraction to others, and be sure it's not done while using equipment or a machine that others are waiting for.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AACkVyO.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=670&y=68"} "Yammering on the Bench - AMI")
![Tony D’itri is a PE teacher and marathon runner in New York. He was always active, but never got the results he wanted-until he tried this routine.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AACkScP.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=299&y=143"} "‘The exact workout I used to get these abs in 8 weeks’ - Antonio D'Itri")
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![There is a certain unspoken etiquette that comes into play the second you walk into a gym, ready to sweat. Still, we've all been there: watching someone text endlessly while hogging a piece of equipment or rolling our eyes at the that is-this-ever-going-to-end selfie taker. Avoid irritating your fellow sweat-seekers by skipping out on these annoying gym habits.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AABQQXN.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1017&y=437"} "There is a certain unspoken etiquette that comes into play the second you walk into a gym, ready to ... - Jordan Beal / EyeEm - Getty Images")
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![The single leg deadlift is a classic strength move that works all the muscles in your legs, along with your core. Plus it challenges your stability and balance. Here's how to master the move.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAC6sKV.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=647&y=473"} "This single move targets your butt, legs, and core - KATHRYN WIRSING")
![Planks are one of the most popular exercises to do for stronger abs, but they're also one of the moves a lot of people do incorrectly. I often see people's shoulders falling forward, which will cause rounding of the thoracic spine - this part of your spine starts at the back of your neck and runs down to your rib cage.
Then there's the butt position. Typically, it's too high, which means the abs aren't getting worked as much as they should. Another common mistake made in the prone plank (forearm plank/high plank) is that the lumbar spine (the lower portion of your spine closest to your tailbone) is hyperextended. Visually, you'll be able to see that the pelvis is lowered toward the floor and the lower back is curved too much.
I also see people do some funky things with their head while holding a plank. It's either tilted back as if they're trying to look up at the ceiling, turned so that they can see themselves in the mirror, or hanging down so low they have a clear view of their belly button and shoes. These positions are incorrect and can lead to a lot of stress on your spine. To fix this - and prevent injury - you should have your head in a neutral position, which will also keep your spine in a neutral position.
You want to maintain a neutral spine because this is the optimal position to handle stress and the load of the exercise. Arching your back one time in a plank may not cause any pain, but with repetition, you're putting yourself at risk for injury. The next time you do a plank, think about keeping your head, neck, and spine in one line. If you aren't sure if you're doing it right, ask a friend or trainer to check out your form, or if you're alone, record yourself in the plank position.
To make sure that you're doing planks properly, here's a quick refresher.
How to Do a Plank
Start resting on all fours.
With your palms flat, raise up off your knees onto your toes; your legs should be straight. Be sure to gently squeze your glutes to engage them and keep your hands directly underneath your shoulders.
Contract your abs to keep yourself up and prevent your bottom from sticking up. Remember to keep your belly button pulled in.
With your head and spine in line, keep your back flat - don't let it curve. Look about one inch out in front of you and don't tuck your chin. Picture your body as a long, straight board.
If you're feeling inspired to get your plank on, try some of my favorite plank variations ahead! Note: this is not a plank workout. Choose two to three variations and add them into your warmup and/or your ab workout.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAC5O6n.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=707&y=299"} "A trainer explains how to perfect your plank if you want stronger abs - Getty")
![No trainer, no problem. We've got Halle Berry. Every Friday, Halle shares what she's got cooking when it comes to fitness and health and wellness. Halle is the first to admit that she's not a trainer (we'd definitely hire her if she was) just a fitness fanatic sharing what works for her. She's shared everything from what she eats on the keto diet to a quick, ab-shredding workout.
For her most recent Fitness Friday post, Halle told us her four key cardio exercises "to set your body (and fat) on FIRE," she said in her caption. "Regular cardio just ain't gonna cut it. Sometimes you gotta add weight to lose weight," she added. If you're ready to upgrade your cardio without ever stepping foot on a treadmill, check out her go-to moves ahead.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAC2GE6.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1093&y=448"} "Halle Berry Shared 4 Fat-Burning Cardio Exercises That Will Get You Into Shape ASAP - Getty / Jon Kopaloff / Stringer")
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![Summer is coming, and with it, balmy nights and long beach days. But if you’re still cozied up in your “winter body,” you’re not alone. The good news? You can get in shape without making dramatic changes.
In fact, when it comes to long-term fitness, small daily changes work best. Here are some ideas to get you in shape and living your best life this summer.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AABNM02.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=782&y=326"} "30 simple ways to get in shape this summer - Shutterstock")
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![Whether you’re planning to run a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, these expert-backed rules will keep you fit and injury-free.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AABHeiq.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=566&y=172"} "7 Rules for Figuring Out Your Weekly Mileage - mihailomilovanovic - Getty Images")
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![If you picture a workout that really makes you work, it probably includes moves like hill sprints or burpees — known as “high-impact” exercises in the fitness world because they involve literal impact between your feet and the ground. These moves sure seem like they offer the best workout, but don’t discount lower-impact exercises. Low-impact does not mean low-intensity — that’s a fitness myth that needs to die. In reality, while high-impact workouts like running certainly have their benefits, there are all kinds of reasons you might need or want to opt for a low-impact workout instead.
An injury or condition (such as osteoporosis, for example) is a very good reason to avoid crashing your limbs against the pavement. But even perfectly nimble and healthy people might want to opt for a low-impact move now and again. Too much impact can wear at your joints over time and cause injuries later. These workouts don’t have to feel like a sacrifice or like you’re resigning to something easy. Here are 22 low-impact workouts that will still make you break a sweat.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AABH61m.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=643&y=233"} "22 Low-Impact Workouts That Still Break a Sweat - istockphoto.com")
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![It may be counterintuitive, but you can avoid water retention by increasing the amount of water you drink. The body needs water to flush out our cells, and if the body isn’t getting enough, it will store water until it gets enough. Providing your body with a sufficient amount of water will allow it to perform optimally.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AABHdbl.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=654&y=194"} "1. Drink More Water - AMI")
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![If you were to tell me you know someone who genuinely likes doing burpees, I’d have a hard time believing you. The burpee is one of the most vilified exercises out there (if not the most), and honestly, there are good reasons.
Burpees are hard. They’re meant to be. The goal is to do them as quickly as possible, so that your heart rate skyrockets. Some trainers like them because of this—a burpee really is a challenging, efficient, total-body cardio exercise. But other trainers hate them. Most famously, celebrity trainer Ben Bruno is quite vocal about how awful he thinks burpees are. The biggest criticisms: Many people can’t do them right, which increases the risk of injury, and more simply, a lot of people dread them. And being forced to do something you hate isn’t the best way to fall in love with exercise and get motivated to do it long term.
I, personally, feel pretty neutral about burpees. I don’t despise them (I actually dislike mountain climbers more), but I don’t particularly like them. I’m fine with doing them for 30 seconds here and there as part of a larger workout. But a burpee is not an exercise I’d ever do while working out on my own—I’m only doing them in a class when an instructor is telling me to do so.
“Burpees hurt no matter who you are, from the most regressed version to the hardest variation of a burpee,” says Morit Summers, certified personal trainer and owner of FORM Fitness Brooklyn. “They are hard and no one truly enjoys pain.” But just like any other exercise move, practicing burpees can make you better at them and hopefully hate them less. “They can become easier to swallow with practice. Your body will get used to doing them and you will be more prepared, so it won't be as mentally challenging as it was before,” says Summers.
But also, if you don’t want to do burpees, take this as your permission to give them up forever. There are plenty of other exercises you can do instead to reap the same benefits—ones that you might actually enjoy.
Here, Summers shares a few great burpee substitutes that you can do in place of, or to work up to, a burpee, depending on where you stand on the issue. Feel free to share this with all the fellow burpee-haters you know out there. We know you’re not the only one.
Demoing the move below are Cookie Janee, a background investigator and security forces specialist in the Air Force Reserve; Rachel Denis, a powerlifter who competes with USA Powerlifting and holds multiple New York state powerlifting records; and Kira Stokes, celebrity trainer, group fitness instructor, and creator of the Kira Stokes Fit app.
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![Try these workout tips for guys older than 40 to follow to achieve the best shape of their life, like following the Men's Health "Muscle After 40" 12-week plan.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAAON55.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=588&y=208"} "7 Secrets to Staying Fit After 40 - Ridofranz - Getty Images")
![While it's never too late to get in shape, feel better about yourself and look after your health, it's important to remember that not all exercises and exercise plans are created equal. If you're over 50, you may need to manage issues like past injuries, joint pain, and chronic muscle aches. We reached out to a team of experts to weigh in on the best workouts for staying fit — and safe — as we age. Check with your doctor to see which might be best for you.
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![They say you should always ask for what you want, and it looks like our prayers for a Halle Berry ab workout were finally answered. Halle, aka Ms. Fitness Friday, just shared five of her favorite ab-sculpting workouts on Instagram, and we are hyped.
"It's officially ab season, y'all," Halle said in her Instagram caption. "My abs already know what time it is, and now it's your turn." Challenge accepted! We've done Halle's ab workouts before, and they are no joke. If you're ready to strengthen your core, try her five-move workout ahead.
Halle Berry's Ab-Shredding Workout
Ab wheel rollout: 10 to 12 reps
Single-leg walkout push-up: 10 to 12 reps
Partner plank shift: 10 to 12 reps (up and back)
Hollow rock: 30 to 60 seconds
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![As you get older, you may start to experience some changes. You may find you get tired more easily or you’ve experienced changes in your sleep. You may need reading glasses or have thinning hair. There are actually a lot of little ways your body changes once you pass 50.
You might be wondering: Will any of these transitions affect the way I work out? Should I even work out at all now that I’m older? The answer to that question is yes. Getting regular exercise is one of the most impactful things you can do for your health at any age. But there are a few things you may want to change about your routine.
Working out as an older adult doesn’t have to look drastically different — but there are a few things to keep in mind, if only for your health and safety over the long term. Here’s everything you need to know about working out over 50.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AABlFDV.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg&x=1133&y=357"} "Everything You Need to Know About Working Out Over 50 - istockphoto.com")
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![There are a few things in your life that change once you start exercising. You have to learn to fit regular workouts into your schedule, for example. You have to adapt your motivation tactics to find what works to help you stick with it. If you’re someone who hasn’t worked out in a while, here’s what you need to know before you get started.
But in addition to these lifestyle changes, your body is going to change, too. Your body might not change in the ways you think. You may never, for instance, get a six-pack (that’s an infamous exercise myth) and you may never reach your “goal weight.” But focusing on these appearance-based markers of change in your body is actually self-sabotaging, according to science. Instead, it may benefit you to focus on the changes that happen in your body that have nothing to do with how you look.
You might start to feel a difference once you start exercising. You might feel a shift in your emotions, for instance, or notice that it doesn’t feel as difficult to walk up a flight of stairs. But what’s actually going on with your body below the surface? Here are a few of the many incredible ways your body changes once you start working out.]({"default":"//img-s-msn-com.akamaized.net/tenant/amp/entityid/AAB1RHl.img?h=174&w=300&m=6&q=60&u=t&o=t&l=f&f=jpg"} "10 Ways Your Body Changes When You Start Working Out - istockphoto.com")
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This is how Keanu Reeves got in shape for John Wick
The program called for a high-volume routine with low-impact exercises and limited rest. "I would fit in, within the hour and a half, five to six circuits," he said. "Just think of Keanu Reeves performing a thousand reps a workout, minimal rest, and it was just go time."
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