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How To: Get rid of man boobs the right way
Get rid of man boobs by lowering body fat percentage and avoiding the flat bend press exercise.
How To: Use yoga for weight loss with Yogatic
Don't think you can lose weight with yoga? Esther of Yogatic begs to differ. With these four videos you will learn exactly how to maximize your yoga routine for weight loss. Follow Esther as she shows you the best moves for your body, step by step.
How To: Improve your planking with the plank exercise
If you want to plank, you need core strength. Take your planking to the next level by practicing the exercise shown in this video. How do you know this exercise will help your planking? Well, it's called the plank so that's a good start.
How To: Do step aerobics
Step aerobics are performed for cardio fitness and weight loss using an elevated platform. Classes are offered for all skill levels. Learn how to do step aerobics in this exercise tutorial. When doing step aerobics you should get an aerobic stepper, use entire foot to step up & down, keep an eye on the step, tap it out to rest and be safe. With this how to video you can do step aerobics for a more effective workout.
How To: Do a yoga arm balance crow pose
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do a arm balance crow yoga pose. Begin by twisting your wrist back to face your fingers to your knees. Feel a deep stretch and take about 5-8 deep breathes. Then go into an easy forward bend, with your hip-width apart and your knees bent. Place your hands flat onto the floor and tuck your chin into your chest. In that position, move forward by looking up and going onto the balls of your feet. Then return to the starting position. This video will be...
How To: Do a flutter kick ab exercise
Flutter kicks are often used to work the lower abs. Generally, flutter kicks are performed at the end of an abdominal workout when the abs are fatigued. In reality, this exercise does very little for abdominal development. The main muscles worked are the hip flexors. So if you are trying to get the most out of your abs workout, there are better options.
How To: Use the control panel to set up your Power Plate
The Power Plate is a high tech piece of exercise equipment. Make sure you know how to use it before you start your workout. This video will explain how to use the control panel of the Power Plate to prepare for your workout
How To: Build up the strength of of Navy SEAL
Want to know what lifts the Navy SEALs do? Check out this video to learn how to build real strength, with just three simple exercises. Good form is important in powerlifting, so make sure you know what you are doing before you start an exercise.
How To: Get in shape by climbing a rope like a Navy SEAL
If you've ever tried to climb a rope before, you know it's not easy. Learn how the Navy SEALs do it. This video shows you how to climb a rope for fitness and strength, along with a couple other exercises that develop extreme stamina and power.
How To: Develop a strong core with the Navy SEALs workout
A strong core is the key to a healthy, strong body. And who knows more about core strength than the elite Navy SEALs? Check out this workout video to learn three simple exercises that will get your abs, lower back, glutes, and more in top shape.
How To: Strengthen your back and gain flexibility by practicing Chakrasana
Wheel pose, also known as Chakrasana is one the most famous poses in yoga. It is well known because it delivers many benefits, ranging from improved strength and flexibility of the back, legs and arms to relief of hormonal imbalances.
How To: Increase your strength, stamina and flexibility through yoga
Halasana, the plow pose, is an excellent strengthener of the back and neck. Practicing this pose will keep your spine flexible and healthy. This is an advanced pose, so pay close attention to this video to learn how to do it successfully.
How To: Work out your shoulders with reverse fly on a pec deck
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How To: Do water aerobics exercises
Water aerobics is a great way to exercise and get in shape without harming your joints or bones. Learn how to do water aerobics exercises with expert fitness tips in this free video series.
How To: Tone abs with a side-pillar bridge exercise
Men's Health shows you a great exercise to build your core. A well built core equals toned abs. Lie on your side with your forearm on the floor under your shoulder with your feet stacked together. Push your hip off the floor creating a straight line from ankle to shoulder, keeping your head inline with your spine.
How To: Use leg extensions when practicing yoga to help improve your balance
Yoga Body Naturals shows you how to use yoga to improve your balance! This video shows you the proper way to do leg extensions, which will also help strengthen your body core in addition to helping you with your balance.
How To: Assume the Eagle yoga pose to help improve your balance
This quick video by Yoga Body Naturals shows you how to correctly assume the Eagle pose, a pose that not only helps improve your balance but will also help to demonstrate the importance of proper breathing when you're practicing yoga.
How To: Assume the correct dancer's pose in yoga
In this video, expert yoga teacher Kay Bray shows you how to correctly assume what's called a dancer's pose when practicing yoga. This pose will not only help improve your balance, it will also help focus, strengthen and extend your body.
How To: Use the crow yoga posa to improve your balance
Yoga has been found to provide a wealth of benefits to those who practice it. This video shows you how to assume one of the poses in yoga, the crow pose. Using this pose will help improve your balance, especially as this pose makes use of your arms.
How To: Master the Warrior 3 pose in yoga
Practicing yoga has many known health benefits, and this video shows you how to master what is called the Warrior 3 pose. This pose teaches you how to engage all your body's muscles for the purposes of improving your balance.
How To: Exercise your back and core by doing renegade dumbbell rows
This exercise will help work out both your lats and your core abdomnial muscles! You will need an assortment of dumbbells for this exercise to work. Don't forget to stretch, and always talk to your doctor before starting a new exercise regimen!
How To: Open up your hips using yoga poses and stretches
There is no real shortcut for opening up your hips when practicing yoga - you just have to find the technqiue that works best for you, and perfect it. This tutorial shows you a few different methods you can use to open up your hips.
How To: Use yoga poses and stretches to improve your digestion
If you think your digestive system might need a bit of kick start, the answer might be in yoga. This video shows you a spine twist that will limber you up and help add some energy to a sluggish digestive system. Keep your spine straight!
How To: Stretch out your abdominal muscles for practicing yoga
This video shows you a few stretches you can use that focus on your abdominal muscles. These practices will also help strengthen this area of your body. Make sure that you are breathing properly while performing these exercises, and be aware of where your feet are!
How To: Learn how to do a headstand yoga pose safely and correctly
If you want to learn how to do a headstand in yoga, the first step is to make sure you have sufficient upper body strength. Then, find the right position to make sure that your body will be in the correct and safe alignment.
How To: Use different yoga postures to open and cleanse your body
For this position, you will need a basic kitchen chair. These positions are useful to help open up and cleanse your body. Make sure to focus on keeping your breathing steady, and always stretch before practicing any kind of yoga.
How To: Develop your core strength and balance when practicing yoga
Develop your core strength and balance using these tradtional yoga poses. All you need is a yoga mat! This video also demonstrates a few different variations on these poses, depending on if you are a beginning, intermediate or advanced student of yoga.
How To: Do Baby Swinging Yoga... Or Less Daring & More Cautious Normal Baby Yoga
What's a yoga master do when she gets pregnant and has a baby? Teach it yoga, of course. This brings a whole new meaning to beautiful bouncing baby.
How To: Tone your body and have glowing skin for a wedding
Whether it's your friend's wedding or your own, it's so important to look drop dead gorgeous on the wedding day. If you're a bride or bridesmaid who's looking to firm up and look like a ravishing, glowing princess, then check out this video for great tips on how to work out with limited time and get your skin smooth and bright.
How To: Do the bent over row back exercise correctly and safely
This is an easy exercise you can even do at home - all you need is a weight or dumbbell and a few chairs or similar low table to exercise on. This is a bit more challenging than a traditional exercise, but the results are worth it! Always keep your back straight.
How To: Sculpt your chest with the hip dumbbell press
If you've ever injured your shoulder before, then you know that it takes a lot of time and rehabilitation before you can move it around again, let alone lift weights.
How To: Work out with weights without injuring your lower back
Whenever you work out, you put yourself at risk of injury. Of course, that doesn't mean you should stop your wonderful jump lunges and push ups; it's just that you should be careful when doing certain moves so you don't injure yourself and prevent yourself from working out for a while.
How To: Complete a "300" Spartan workout routine to burn fat
When it comes to burning fat and muscle building, we're not going to lie to you: No pain, no gain. So if you've committed yourself to toning your family pack and achieving firm muscles instead of chunky flab this new year, check out this fitness video for a quick routine that burns fat.
How To: Complete a "300" advanced Spartan workout routine
Want to look like a Spartan - or, at least the "300" version of a Spartan? Then look no further than this fun and intense video. Using a few pieces of gym equipment and your own body weight, you'll pull, jump, and push your way to a lean, mean body.
How To: Complete the muscle-ramping Spartan "300" workout at the gym
It may not be Sparta in your living room or gym, but you can certainly look like a Spartan - at least the "300" version of a Spartan - by completing this intense, sweat-until-you-drop exercise routine.
How To: Do a MMA fighter body sculpting exercise routine
Even the worst, most crappy MMA fighters have a body so lean and muscular you could probably bounce quarters off of it. So whether you're gearing up to be an MMA fighter - or simple want the body of one - this video will teach you all you need to shape up.
How To: Master the Crow pose when you're studying yoga
This video demonstrates the proper crow posture for yoga students. One of the pitfalls of this pose is a lack of stability, and your teacher shows you a few tips in placing your knees and arms to increase your balance.
How To: Practice a variation of the backbend posture for yoga
This tutorial gives you a variation on the basic backbend for yoga. Always make sure you are breathing properly when practicing this movement. Also make sure to keep your hips square and relatively motionless while moving your legs in this pose.
How To: Increase your flexibility by practicing yoga backbends
This mini class shows you how to correctly perform the backbend in yoga, which helps you restore the natural curves in your spine. It also helps energize you. Always make sure your breathing is slow and measured, and don't overextend your muscles.
How To: Learn how to perform the advanced headstand pose in yoga
This pose is only for people who are advanced practitioners of yoga, and should not be done by anyone who has a chronic neck injury. If you feel confident in your yoga skills, watch this video and learn how to do the headstand pose.