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After 50: Five Daily Moves That Target Belly Fat
health7 days ago

After 50: Five Daily Moves That Target Belly Fat

Experts say you can shrink belly fat after 50 with five daily exercise types: walking, cardio you enjoy, a focused 10-minute core circuit (Dead Bug, Plank, Sit-ups, Russian Twists, Flutter Kicks), lower-body strength (squats, hip thrusts, Romanian deadlifts), and upper-body strength (overhead press, rows, pushups). When paired with a calorie deficit and adequate protein to preserve lean mass, this approach supports fat loss and better body recomposition, though spot reduction isn’t possible.

via Eat This Not That|
#belly-fat#cardio#core
Month-Long Shoulder Tap Challenge Reveals Hidden Gains Beyond the Core
fitness9 days ago

Month-Long Shoulder Tap Challenge Reveals Hidden Gains Beyond the Core

A writer tried doing 50 shoulder taps every day for 31 days to boost core stability and shoulder control. Guided by an expert, she emphasizes strict plank form and controlled taps, reporting improved trunk stability and anti-rotational control, with less torso wobble over time. She didn’t notice meaningful gains in her usual workouts, but the challenge highlighted a weak core and suggested keeping shoulder taps as a warm-up activation drill, while pursuing other core moves (weighted lying leg raises, GHD sit-ups) for progression. The piece also notes that push-ups and shoulder taps serve different goals and can be combined for power and control.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada|
#core#fitness#fitness-challenge
Ganymede’s Forming Core Sparks a New Dynamo Theory
space-and-spaceflight3 months ago

Ganymede’s Forming Core Sparks a New Dynamo Theory

A Science Advances study suggests Ganymede’s metallic core is still forming today, and that ongoing convection in this migrating, hot iron core powers its long-unique magnetic field via a ‘cold-start’ dynamo; the results don’t fully overturn older theories, but they offer a new mechanism to explain why Ganymede’s dynamo persists while Callisto shows no obvious one, with implications for Europa and future data from Europa Clipper and Juice.

via Gizmodo|
#core#dynamo#ganymede
Six Simple Moves to Firm the Waist After 50 Without Heavy Lifting
fitness3 months ago

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
Morning Moves to Melt Belly Fat After 60
mind-body4 months ago

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
One Simple Sitting Change to Ease Lower Back Pain
health5 months ago

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
"Efficient Pilates Routines for Core Strength and Home Convenience"
fitness2 years ago

"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
Unveiling Mars' Hidden Secrets: A Soft Core and Radioactive Magma
space2 years ago

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