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fitness25 days ago•9 min saved

Six Simple Moves to Firm the Waist After 50 Without Heavy Lifting

As hormones shift with age, fat tends to gather around the midsection and many people lose muscle, so experts say targeted deep-core work plus cardio can tighten the waist more effectively than traditional lifting alone. The article outlines six daily moves—planks, side planks, dead bugs, bird-dog, plus cardio options like running or an elliptical—to train the transverse abdominis and improve posture, emphasizing daily consistency and diet alongside exercise for noticeable waist changes after 50.

via Eat This Not That|

#aging #cardio #core

mind-body1 month ago•10 min saved

Morning Moves to Melt Belly Fat After 60

After 60, belly fat and visceral fat can be harder to shed due to muscle loss and hormonal changes. The article suggests four morning, standing bodyweight moves—bodyweight squats, standing march, cross-body knee drives, and a high plank—to boost daily activity and help reduce belly overhang, while emphasizing that fat loss comes from overall movement, better sleep, stress management, and a nutritious diet rather than ab workouts alone.

via Eat This Not That|

#belly-fat #bodyweight #core

fitness2 months ago•95 min saved

Deep-core Pilates: four moves for a strong, stable center (no planks needed)

A Pilates instructor shares four deep-core moves—leg circles, rolling like a ball, criss cross, and single-leg stretch—to improve posture, spinal mobility, and daily stability without planks or crunches.

via Tom's Guide|

#core #exercises #fitness

health2 months ago•3 min saved

One Simple Sitting Change to Ease Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is common; physical therapist Karena Wu recommends stopping leg-crossing when sitting because it twists the spine and creates muscle imbalance. Sit with legs hip-width apart, maintain a neutral spine, brace the core, and use a small back support (like a rolled towel) to keep the natural arch. If leg crossing is necessary, cross at the ankles. These posture adjustments can help reduce stiffness and support the lower back over time.

via TODAY.com|

#back-pain #core #health

fitness3 months ago•18 min saved

Over-40s add strength and mobility with a seven-move Pilates routine

A Pilates instructor shares a seven-move, equipment-free routine designed for people over 40 to wake up the glutes and core, improve mobility and posture, and can be done 2–4 times a week with simple modifications.

via Fit&Well|

#core #fitness #mobility

earth-science3 months ago•7 min saved

Hot Mantle Blobs May Shape Earth's Magnetic Field

Seismic data and geodynamo simulations indicate two hot “Blob” regions at the core–mantle boundary heat the surrounding mantle less evenly, insulating the outer core and shaping long-lived, longitudinal magnetic-field patterns, helping explain Earth's magnetic stability over hundreds of millions of years.

via ScienceAlert|

#core #earth-science #geodynamo

mind-body3 months ago•8 min saved

Four Core-Focused Moves to Flatten the Belly After 50

A fitness expert shares four low-impact daily moves that target the transverse abdominis to boost fat loss and midsection stability, arguing that activating deep core muscles and functional strength accelerates belly shrinkage more than steady cardio after age 50.

via Eat This Not That|

#belly-fat #core #mind-body

sports4 months ago•16 min saved

Devils GM Fitzgerald: 'Not Good Enough' Play Sparks Playoff Push

New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald said the team’s play has been “absolutely not good enough” and took responsibility for the slump, pledging to find solutions and push the club back toward playoff contention. He emphasized faith in the core and coaching staff despite injuries and a tight standings race, while remaining open to roster upgrades.

via NHL.com|

#core #devils #fitzgerald

health-and-fitness7 months ago•2 min saved

Fitness Expert Tips to Counteract Sitting-Related Harm

A fitness expert shares four effective strategies to counteract the negative effects of prolonged sitting, including hip stretches, strength training, regular movement breaks, and core strengthening exercises, emphasizing the importance of consistent activity to maintain muscle health and reduce health risks.

via HuffPost UK|

#core #exercise #health-and-fitness

science8 months ago•6 min saved

New Discoveries Reveal Mars's Solid Core and Inner Mysteries

Scientists using NASA's InSight mission have discovered that Mars has a solid inner core surrounded by a liquid outer core, similar to Earth's structure, which has important implications for understanding the planet's evolution and past magnetic field.

via Phys.org|

#core #inner-core #mars

fitness2 years ago•3 min saved

"Efficient Pilates Routines for Core Strength and Home Convenience"

ACE-certified personal trainer Staci Alden shares a quick five-minute Pilates routine consisting of nine movements, each to be done for 30 seconds, to stretch and strengthen the entire body from head to toe. The routine includes exercises such as seated breathing, half roll back, supine leg circles, glute bridge, side lying leg kick, swan prep, leg pull front, and cat stretch, providing a convenient way to incorporate mood-boosting movement into a busy day.

via Fit and Well|

#core #exercise #fitness

space2 years ago•2 min saved

Unveiling Mars' Hidden Secrets: A Soft Core and Radioactive Magma

New analyses of seismic data from NASA's InSight lander have revealed the presence of a vast radioactive ocean of magma beneath the surface of Mars, reaching up to 125 miles in depth. This discovery challenges previous estimates of Mars' core size and density, suggesting that the core may be small and dense like Earth's. However, the existence of the magma sea raises questions about the history of Mars' evolution and the cause of its magnetic field, as the magma would have prevented the core from cooling.

via Futurism|

#core #magma-sea #magnetic-field

space-science2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling Mars' Hidden Molten Secrets: NASA's InSight Lander Reveals Radioactive Magma Sea

Two studies published in the journal Nature reveal that Mars's core is smaller than previously estimated, debunking earlier measurements. The discrepancy was due to the presence of a hidden 90-to-125-mile-deep ocean of molten rock, kept molten by radioactive elements, beneath Mars's solid mantle. This exotic magma ocean, which does not exist on Earth, may require a reevaluation of Mars's chaotic evolution. The discovery was made by reevaluating seismic data from the InSight lander and confirmed by a meteor impact that sent seismic waves through Mars's core. The existence of the magma ocean suggests that Mars's core is denser and iron-rich, with fewer lighter elements. This finding may necessitate a new explanation for Mars's magnetic field and its origin story.

via The New York Times|

#core #geophysics #magma-ocean

planetary-science2 years ago•44 min saved

Unveiling Mars: The Hidden Molten Layers Beneath

Geophysical evidence from seismic data collected by the NASA InSight mission suggests the presence of an enriched molten silicate layer, known as the basal mantle layer (BML), above Mars's core. This BML, which is strongly enriched in iron and heat-producing elements, acts as a buffer between the core and mantle, reducing heat transfer and influencing Mars's thermochemical evolution. The presence of the BML explains the observed seismic reflections occurring above the core-mantle boundary (CMB) and suggests a smaller and denser core than previously inferred. These findings challenge the assumption of a homogeneous Martian mantle and provide new insights into the internal structure of Mars.

via Nature.com|

#core #geophysical-evidence #mantle

science2 years ago•2 min saved

Earth's Core Leak: Troubling Discovery Raises Concerns

Researchers have discovered that ancient lava flows from Baffin Island in Canada's Arctic Archipelago contain high levels of helium-3, helium-4, and another rare isotope, suggesting a possible leak from the Earth's core. While the implications for the core are unclear, the leak does not pose any immediate danger as the remote location of the lava flows minimizes the risk of exposure.

via BGR|

#baffin-island #core #earth