obliques Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:10:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png obliques Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Target Your Side Body Muscles With These YouTube Workouts https://yourdailysportfix.com/target-your-side-body-muscles-with-these-youtube-workouts/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:19:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22674 With so much focus on booty-building and crunches, side-body muscles are easy to overlook. But muscles such as the obliques and gluteus medius play a key role in our ability to maintain proper posture and can even increase our sense of stability. Working side body muscles can also help create the defined waistline that so […]

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]]> With so much focus on booty-building and crunches, side-body muscles are easy to overlook. But muscles such as the obliques and gluteus medius play a key role in our ability to maintain proper posture and can even increase our sense of stability. Working side body muscles can also help create the defined waistline that so many of us are looking to achieve. If your fitness goals include working your side body but you’re in need of some inspiration, there are plenty of videos on YouTube to help get you started. Here are a few fun and effective workouts we love.

5-Minute Side Abs & Obliques Burn

Whether you’re just starting out or are just tight on time, this short-and-sweet workout by Move with Nicole will have you feeling the burn in all the right places. It includes 5 movements performed for 45 seconds each to effectively work your abs and obliques. 

10-Minute Side Booty Shaper 

When it comes to booty workouts, the most popular exercises include squats and back leg lifts, but working your side muscles is just as important. This 10-minute video by pilates instructor Cassey Ho includes moves like clam shells and fire hydrants to help sculpt your glutes and strengthen your core. 

10-Minute Obliques Workout

This video by instructor Elizabeth Chu is labeled as “*extremely effective,” and wow, is that an accurate description. It includes 17 movements performed for 30 seconds to 1 minute each and will leave you feeling sore, yet strong.

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]]> Want to Get Abs Like Shakira? Follow This Routine https://yourdailysportfix.com/want-to-get-abs-like-shakira-follow-this-routine/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:41:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21925 Shakira’s hips don’t lie, and neither do her abs. The “Try Everything” singer is known for injecting both Latin and Middle Eastern flavors into her on-stage performances. Many a music video has featured Shakira honoring her Lebanese heritage through belly dancing, and to do that, one has to have a very good core. The Grammy […]

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]]> Shakira’s hips don’t lie, and neither do her abs. The “Try Everything” singer is known for injecting both Latin and Middle Eastern flavors into her on-stage performances. Many a music video has featured Shakira honoring her Lebanese heritage through belly dancing, and to do that, one has to have a very good core.

The Grammy award winner has been working with her trainer, Anna Kaiser, for more than a decade, and it is she who is responsible for keeping Shakira’s body in tip-top shape. According to Anna, the exercises they do together train every muscle in your core. 

Dumbbell Side-Bend

Stand with your feet hip-width apart while holding lightweight dumbbells at your sides. Bend sideways to the right, lengthening through your spine. Try keeping your neck as neutral as possible by looking forward, not down. Pull the left ribs down by engaging the obliques on the same side and then return to standing upright. That counts as one rep; do an equal number on both sides.

Knee-High March with a Twist

Begin by standing with your right foot extended behind you. Your hands should be together, reaching up and to the left at about a 45° angle from your face. Keep your core tight, with your weight on your left foot. Pull your right knee up and toward your chest as you bring your hands down and twist your upper body to the right. Re-extend your hands up and out while you tap your right foot behind you. Do an equal number of reps on each side. 

Bicycle Crunch

Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground. Lock your fingers together and place them behind your head. Bring your knees in toward your chest, and lift your shoulder blades off the ground. Straighten your right leg out, keeping it above the ground, and turn your upper body to the left, bringing your right elbow toward the left knee. Make sure your rib cage is moving as well as your elbows. Switch sides and perform the same motion. Together that equals one rep.

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]]> Why You Want to Include the Cossack Squat in Your Strength Routine https://yourdailysportfix.com/why-you-want-to-include-the-cossack-squat-in-your-strength-routine/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:52:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21856 If you are looking for ways to mix up your lower body exercises, then it’s time to add in the Cossack squat. This is a low-impact, mobility and strength exercise that will work wonders for your hips and lower back. The Cossack squat is a lateral exercise that you do by squatting down on one […]

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]]> If you are looking for ways to mix up your lower body exercises, then it’s time to add in the Cossack squat. This is a low-impact, mobility and strength exercise that will work wonders for your hips and lower back. The Cossack squat is a lateral exercise that you do by squatting down on one leg while extending the other leg out to the side.

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Whilst most lower body exercises work on moving your body forward or backward, not many of them work on the frontal plane of motion. Since the Cossack squat involves moving side to side, it can help prevent muscle imbalances and train the body in different directions that what it is used to with squats and lunges.

The Cossack squat also supports hip mobility as it opens and strengthens the hip joint. As you go down and up, you flex and extend the hip on the working leg. Your hip adductors on the extended leg will also receive a good stretch with the movement.

This squat will also keep your joints safe as it is really low impact and is done mostly with body weight. It also works on all your lower body muscle groups, especially the gluteus medius and your obliques.

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]]> 4 Ab Exercises to Include in Your Workout https://yourdailysportfix.com/4-ab-exercises-to-include-in-your-workout/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:31:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21366 Sometimes you reach the end of a long workout and the last thing you want to do is some abs exercises. Yes, your abs are getting stronger from all of the exercises you do, but if you want to really target them and create more definition, these four exercises should be included in your workout. […]

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]]> Sometimes you reach the end of a long workout and the last thing you want to do is some abs exercises. Yes, your abs are getting stronger from all of the exercises you do, but if you want to really target them and create more definition, these four exercises should be included in your workout.

Dead Bug

Lie flat on your back, lift the arms up straight above your chest, palms facing each other (or with a weighted object). Legs and knees bent 90 degrees off the floor. Keeping the back flat to the mat and the abs engaged, straighten one leg, then bring back to start position and straighten the other leg. Do 10 reps on each side.

Side Plank Twist

Lie on one side on a mat, feet together, and lift up your torso and hips so the weight is on your elbow and the other arm is straight up towards the ceiling. Bring the straight arm down and thread it under the arm on the mat and then back up to starting point. Feel the twist in your obliques and waist. Do 15 on each side.

Bird Dog

Start with your hands and knees on the mat and straighten the left arm and right leg, making sure not to shift the hips or shoulders, keeping the weight in the middle. Bring the knee to the elbow underneath the torso, hold for two seconds and straighten to the start position. Do 10 on each side.

Inchworm

Start by standing at the top of your mat and bend over to let the hands touch the toes and start walking, with the hands, to the other end of the mat, until you are in plank position. Hold there for two seconds and then walk the arms back to the feet and stand up straight. Do 15 reps.

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]]> Fun Winter Activities to Keep You Strong https://yourdailysportfix.com/fun-winter-activities-to-keep-you-strong/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:42:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21255 Getting to the gym in the dead of the winter can be really hard—your motivation is probably dwindling, warm-ups take longer as your bones are cold, and the idea of showering after leaves you shivering. But now it’s all about the snow and finding ways to keep warm. It’s still important to have fun. Of […]

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]]> Getting to the gym in the dead of the winter can be really hard—your motivation is probably dwindling, warm-ups take longer as your bones are cold, and the idea of showering after leaves you shivering. But now it’s all about the snow and finding ways to keep warm. It’s still important to have fun. Of course, winter means skiing, but there are other activities you can do in the cold or snow to keep you strong and fit.

Ice Skating

This is no longer a kid’s activity, it is a great glute and core workout and gets your heart rate up quickly, keeping you warm on the ice. All you need is an ice rink near you, some rented ice skates and off you go. Find someone to teach you some tricks.

Snowboarding

Snowboarding is the best winter sport for your legs and abs, you can burn up to 500 calories an hour on the snow. Your obliques will be on fire every time you shift positions.

Running

Just because it is cold and snowy does not mean you have to give up on your outdoor runs. The sportswear giants have amazing clothes to keep you warm when you are running outside. Think of long-sleeved thermal wear, insulated jackets, and warm leggings. There are even running shoes with spikes to help you to run in the snowy terrain.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> obliques Archives - yourdailysportfix.com yourdailysportfix.com Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:10:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://yourdailysportfix.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-FAVICON_2-32x32.png obliques Archives - yourdailysportfix.com 32 32 Target Your Side Body Muscles With These YouTube Workouts https://yourdailysportfix.com/target-your-side-body-muscles-with-these-youtube-workouts/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:19:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=22674 With so much focus on booty-building and crunches, side-body muscles are easy to overlook. But muscles such as the obliques and gluteus medius play a key role in our ability to maintain proper posture and can even increase our sense of stability. Working side body muscles can also help create the defined waistline that so […]

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]]> With so much focus on booty-building and crunches, side-body muscles are easy to overlook. But muscles such as the obliques and gluteus medius play a key role in our ability to maintain proper posture and can even increase our sense of stability. Working side body muscles can also help create the defined waistline that so many of us are looking to achieve. If your fitness goals include working your side body but you’re in need of some inspiration, there are plenty of videos on YouTube to help get you started. Here are a few fun and effective workouts we love.

5-Minute Side Abs & Obliques Burn

Whether you’re just starting out or are just tight on time, this short-and-sweet workout by Move with Nicole will have you feeling the burn in all the right places. It includes 5 movements performed for 45 seconds each to effectively work your abs and obliques. 

10-Minute Side Booty Shaper 

When it comes to booty workouts, the most popular exercises include squats and back leg lifts, but working your side muscles is just as important. This 10-minute video by pilates instructor Cassey Ho includes moves like clam shells and fire hydrants to help sculpt your glutes and strengthen your core. 

10-Minute Obliques Workout

This video by instructor Elizabeth Chu is labeled as “*extremely effective,” and wow, is that an accurate description. It includes 17 movements performed for 30 seconds to 1 minute each and will leave you feeling sore, yet strong.

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]]> Want to Get Abs Like Shakira? Follow This Routine https://yourdailysportfix.com/want-to-get-abs-like-shakira-follow-this-routine/ Fri, 03 Feb 2023 08:41:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21925 Shakira’s hips don’t lie, and neither do her abs. The “Try Everything” singer is known for injecting both Latin and Middle Eastern flavors into her on-stage performances. Many a music video has featured Shakira honoring her Lebanese heritage through belly dancing, and to do that, one has to have a very good core. The Grammy […]

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]]> Shakira’s hips don’t lie, and neither do her abs. The “Try Everything” singer is known for injecting both Latin and Middle Eastern flavors into her on-stage performances. Many a music video has featured Shakira honoring her Lebanese heritage through belly dancing, and to do that, one has to have a very good core.

The Grammy award winner has been working with her trainer, Anna Kaiser, for more than a decade, and it is she who is responsible for keeping Shakira’s body in tip-top shape. According to Anna, the exercises they do together train every muscle in your core. 

Dumbbell Side-Bend

Stand with your feet hip-width apart while holding lightweight dumbbells at your sides. Bend sideways to the right, lengthening through your spine. Try keeping your neck as neutral as possible by looking forward, not down. Pull the left ribs down by engaging the obliques on the same side and then return to standing upright. That counts as one rep; do an equal number on both sides.

Knee-High March with a Twist

Begin by standing with your right foot extended behind you. Your hands should be together, reaching up and to the left at about a 45° angle from your face. Keep your core tight, with your weight on your left foot. Pull your right knee up and toward your chest as you bring your hands down and twist your upper body to the right. Re-extend your hands up and out while you tap your right foot behind you. Do an equal number of reps on each side. 

Bicycle Crunch

Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground. Lock your fingers together and place them behind your head. Bring your knees in toward your chest, and lift your shoulder blades off the ground. Straighten your right leg out, keeping it above the ground, and turn your upper body to the left, bringing your right elbow toward the left knee. Make sure your rib cage is moving as well as your elbows. Switch sides and perform the same motion. Together that equals one rep.

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]]> Why You Want to Include the Cossack Squat in Your Strength Routine https://yourdailysportfix.com/why-you-want-to-include-the-cossack-squat-in-your-strength-routine/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:52:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21856 If you are looking for ways to mix up your lower body exercises, then it’s time to add in the Cossack squat. This is a low-impact, mobility and strength exercise that will work wonders for your hips and lower back. The Cossack squat is a lateral exercise that you do by squatting down on one […]

The post Why You Want to Include the Cossack Squat in Your Strength Routine appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

]]> If you are looking for ways to mix up your lower body exercises, then it’s time to add in the Cossack squat. This is a low-impact, mobility and strength exercise that will work wonders for your hips and lower back. The Cossack squat is a lateral exercise that you do by squatting down on one leg while extending the other leg out to the side.

…………

Whilst most lower body exercises work on moving your body forward or backward, not many of them work on the frontal plane of motion. Since the Cossack squat involves moving side to side, it can help prevent muscle imbalances and train the body in different directions that what it is used to with squats and lunges.

The Cossack squat also supports hip mobility as it opens and strengthens the hip joint. As you go down and up, you flex and extend the hip on the working leg. Your hip adductors on the extended leg will also receive a good stretch with the movement.

This squat will also keep your joints safe as it is really low impact and is done mostly with body weight. It also works on all your lower body muscle groups, especially the gluteus medius and your obliques.

The post Why You Want to Include the Cossack Squat in Your Strength Routine appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

]]> 4 Ab Exercises to Include in Your Workout https://yourdailysportfix.com/4-ab-exercises-to-include-in-your-workout/ Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:31:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21366 Sometimes you reach the end of a long workout and the last thing you want to do is some abs exercises. Yes, your abs are getting stronger from all of the exercises you do, but if you want to really target them and create more definition, these four exercises should be included in your workout. […]

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]]> Sometimes you reach the end of a long workout and the last thing you want to do is some abs exercises. Yes, your abs are getting stronger from all of the exercises you do, but if you want to really target them and create more definition, these four exercises should be included in your workout.

Dead Bug

Lie flat on your back, lift the arms up straight above your chest, palms facing each other (or with a weighted object). Legs and knees bent 90 degrees off the floor. Keeping the back flat to the mat and the abs engaged, straighten one leg, then bring back to start position and straighten the other leg. Do 10 reps on each side.

Side Plank Twist

Lie on one side on a mat, feet together, and lift up your torso and hips so the weight is on your elbow and the other arm is straight up towards the ceiling. Bring the straight arm down and thread it under the arm on the mat and then back up to starting point. Feel the twist in your obliques and waist. Do 15 on each side.

Bird Dog

Start with your hands and knees on the mat and straighten the left arm and right leg, making sure not to shift the hips or shoulders, keeping the weight in the middle. Bring the knee to the elbow underneath the torso, hold for two seconds and straighten to the start position. Do 10 on each side.

Inchworm

Start by standing at the top of your mat and bend over to let the hands touch the toes and start walking, with the hands, to the other end of the mat, until you are in plank position. Hold there for two seconds and then walk the arms back to the feet and stand up straight. Do 15 reps.

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]]> Fun Winter Activities to Keep You Strong https://yourdailysportfix.com/fun-winter-activities-to-keep-you-strong/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:42:00 +0000 https://yourdailysportfix.com/?p=21255 Getting to the gym in the dead of the winter can be really hard—your motivation is probably dwindling, warm-ups take longer as your bones are cold, and the idea of showering after leaves you shivering. But now it’s all about the snow and finding ways to keep warm. It’s still important to have fun. Of […]

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]]> Getting to the gym in the dead of the winter can be really hard—your motivation is probably dwindling, warm-ups take longer as your bones are cold, and the idea of showering after leaves you shivering. But now it’s all about the snow and finding ways to keep warm. It’s still important to have fun. Of course, winter means skiing, but there are other activities you can do in the cold or snow to keep you strong and fit.

Ice Skating

This is no longer a kid’s activity, it is a great glute and core workout and gets your heart rate up quickly, keeping you warm on the ice. All you need is an ice rink near you, some rented ice skates and off you go. Find someone to teach you some tricks.

Snowboarding

Snowboarding is the best winter sport for your legs and abs, you can burn up to 500 calories an hour on the snow. Your obliques will be on fire every time you shift positions.

Running

Just because it is cold and snowy does not mean you have to give up on your outdoor runs. The sportswear giants have amazing clothes to keep you warm when you are running outside. Think of long-sleeved thermal wear, insulated jackets, and warm leggings. There are even running shoes with spikes to help you to run in the snowy terrain.

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