Stretching

Recent research has shown that statically stretching your muscles before a workout will not negatively impact your strength. Stretching before your workout can help to loosen up tight muscles and make your workout more effective.

Best Deep Core Exercise

Are you looking to build a strong core, strong lower back and tighten your abdominal area? To do this, your core training should focus on the deepest abdominal muscles such as the transverse abdominis and internal obliques. A recent study has shown that the best exercise to target these deep core muscles is the side plank (also called the horizonal side support). If you want to develop strong abs and back, be sure to include this integral exercise in your workout routine!

For more information about the study results, check out this link: http://www.nasm.org/1/HFPN/Research_Library/Research_Summaries/Core/Changes_in_Deep_Abdominal_Muscle_Thickness_During_Common_Trunk-Strengthening_Exercises_Using_Ultrasound_Imaging/