http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com Independent Health, Wellness and Fitness Professional Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:54:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Shhh... listen to what Mark Personal Trainer says about becoming lean in Tip #41! [caption id="attachment_528" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Linda Hughes @iempowerubrown beltkempo karate"][/caption] Once you get lean, it is easier to stay motivated to eat well and workout. The key is to get to the point where you feel that you're lean. Let's ... http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com/?p=604 Shhh... listen to what Mark Personal Trainer says about motivation, stress and exercise in Tip #40! [caption id="attachment_528" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Linda Hughes @iempowerubrown beltkempo karate"][/caption] Want to be more motivated? Don't stress about it. Stress is likely at the heart of the problem. Relax and accept where you are right now. Let's continue ... http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com/?p=599 Shhh... listen to what Mark Personal Trainer says about the most effective core exercises in Tip #39! [caption id="attachment_528" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Linda Hughes @iempowerubrown beltkempo karate"][/caption] The most effective exercises for core muscles are those that involve more than one joint (multi-joint) and muscle or muscle group. Let's continue the discussion, join me ... http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com/?p=593 Shhh... listen to what Mark Personal Trainer says about reducing injury and pain doing core exercises in Tip #38! [caption id="attachment_528" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Linda Hughes @iempowerubrown beltkempo karate"][/caption] It's important to work your core muscles in all planes of motion. This will reduce risk of injury and pain. Let's continue the discussion, join ... http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com/?p=588 Shhh... listen to what Mark Personal Trainer says about guys and core exercises in Tip #37! [caption id="attachment_528" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Linda Hughes @iempowerubrown beltkempo karate"][/caption] Hey guys, don't neglect your core muscles! They are key to playing sports like football and rugby. Let's continue the discussion, join me on twitter at MarkTheTrainer Linda Hughes ... http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com/?p=583 Shhh... listen to what Mark Personal Trainer says about multi-tasking your core exercises in Tip #36! [caption id="attachment_528" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Linda Hughes @iempowerubrown beltkempo karate"][/caption] Don't want to add exercises and time to your routine to strengthen your core muscles? Use a Swiss ball as your base of support for exercises like ... http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com/?p=576 Shhh... listen to what Mark Personal Trainer says about martial arts and core exercises in Tip #35! [caption id="attachment_528" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Linda Hughes @iempowerubrown beltkempo karate"][/caption] Martial arts training of various sorts is a great way to condition and develop awareness of core muscles. Let's continue the discussion, join me on twitter at ... http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com/?p=567 Shhh... listen to what Mark Personal Trainer says about yoga and core exercises in Tip #34! [caption id="attachment_528" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Linda Hughes @iempowerubrown belt kempo karate"][/caption] Want a strong core? Practice yoga! Yoga improves all aspects of athleticism, improving strength, flexibility, stamina, posture, body alignment, mental focus, and self awareness. Let's continue the ... http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com/?p=557 Shhh... listen to what Mark Personal Trainer says about belly dancing and core exercises in Tip #33! [caption id="attachment_528" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Linda Hughes @iempoweru"][/caption] Want a fun way to condition your core? Take up belly dancing! Some teachers focus on teaching the fundamentals of core muscles and how they are affected by ... http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com/?p=552 Shhh... listen to what Mark Personal Trainer says about core exercises in Tip #32! [caption id="attachment_528" align="alignleft" width="100" caption="Linda Hughes @iempoweru"][/caption]Do core exercises at the end of a workout. Doing these at any other time will increase your risk of injury. Linda Hughes here, Do you want to be a featured ... http://www.mark-personal-trainer.com/?p=545