This 6-Minute Core Workout Will Seriously Challenge Your Abs in a New Way

We're not going to lie—we've definitely been guilty of phoning it in during a core workout. Basic crunches become burn-y and boring real fast, so it's easy to lose focus and motivation. The best way to shake things up for your mind and your muscles: Try a new, super-quick core workout like this six-minute one.

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The routine is unique because it focuses on core control and challenges your hip flexors as well as your abs. The entire video is just under 12 minutes, but the trainer, Dave Durante, spends the first few minutes thoroughly explaining each exercise and the workout structure. Grab an exercise mat if you like, then hit play to get started.

To recap: An exercise mat is optional. Repeat the full circuit a total of 3 times with little to no rest in between.

Workout:
Single-Leg Pike-Up (5 on each leg)
Pike-Up x 10
Straddle-Up x 10
Russian Twist x 50
-Repeat-

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What Can You Expect When You Go For Botox Treatment?

Botox treatments have grown to become popular and are considered to be the best option available when it comes to wrinkle removal without going under the knife. The botulinum toxin blocks the release of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine that paralyzes your face muscles so that wrinkles don't form. The entire Botox treatment only takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete and does not cause severe negative side effects.

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A Few Tips To Achieve Healthy Weight Loss

When considering Losing those last few pounds can be the most difficult What can you do to reach your weightloss goals, physical activity, diet and supplements come to mind as an answer. Most people want an easy way to lose those last stubborn pounds, and for many it is easy. For the ones who aren't so lucky, a bit of hard work is needed to achieve the desired results.

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Weight Loss - What Determines Your Rate Of Fat Gain Or Not?

Ever wonder how likely it is you will gain body fat after a period of overeating? Do you feel like everything you eat goes straight to your hips? If you are someone who is feeling the effects of too much food, it is helpful to know what can determine how much fat you will gain and what can be done, if anything, to minimize this. Let us take a closer look at some of the key factors that go into establishing weight gain in individuals so you can get this into perspective.

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Weight loss diets fail because people eat the wrong food, lack an effective motivational program and do not use fast, easy ways to prepare healthy meals. A solution is provided that addresses each of these issues.

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What Is Functional and Integrative Medicine?

There are many of us nutrition professionals now aligning ourselves with Integrative Medicine. I consider myself in this group. Maybe you are asking yourself what exactly this is and most importantly, does it really matter?

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The Meaning Of True Beauty

Some people place a lot of importance on physical beauty whereas for others it doesn't really matter. For women a word of advice is that opt for natural makeup because nothing is prettier than your own skin.

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Weight Loss - Is It More Difficult to Gain Weight or Lose It?

It is easy to say losing weight is difficult. It is a notion easily accepted because rarely does weight loss come about without a struggle. Unless you have ample experience with weight loss, you are also going to find it hard. But this is not to say you cannot make consistent progress, despite the ongoing challenges.

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Japanese Pharmaceutical Industry: An Insight Into Globalization

Japan is the second largest market for pharmaceuticals, with the US being the largest. It represents almost 10% of the world pharmaceutical market. One of the major driving force behind this large market size is the aging of Japanese population i.e. 26% of the Japanese population is 65 years or older. Keeping a higher life expectancy, Japan tops the world list both in male and female population. Consequently, the medical needs are at a surge; thus, boosting the number of pharmaceutical companies, importers, and exporters in Japan.

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Semi-Permanent Make-Up Can Help To Define Your Facial Features And Save You Time

If you have a busy schedule and want to save time, then you could definitely benefit from having semi-permanent make-up treatment. Applying makeup on daily basis means wasting precious time having to spend hours in front of the mirror. This treatment can help you to create your ideal look, which might be anything from a natural understated appearance to an adventurous and glamorous style.

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Is Australia's Medicare System Under Attack?

With news released that some Medicare numbers have been stolen Australians are naturally concerned about their privacy. With a large majority of residents born overseas and occupying high level jobs the worry is increased by not knowing with what secret agendas they may be involved. An Australian doctor is the subject of a recent video taken in Syria in which he supports the Islamic State and Isis.

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Why How To Eat Isn't Enough For Weight Loss

Brian Klemmer published a book entitled "If how-to's were enough we would all be skinny, rich and happy" His point is that knowledge alone is not enough to allow us to make the changes we want. There is another big problem with knowledge. especially in relation to weight loss. There is an endless stream of it.

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A Natural Solution for Healthy Weight Loss And a Protein Diet

There are people who look at a diet as a time when sacrifices and difficulties take place instead of watching their new lifestyle eating well. Just to eat good foods or a combination of good foods you can lose weight and improve your health. The protein diet is a quick and effective way to lose weight. Initially, it was aimed exclusively at people overweight who had to undergo surgery. Today, it has largely democratized itself. It is a hypocaloric diet whose principle is simple: the idea is to feed its body exclusively in proteins, very low in calories, and this in a massive way.

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Conducting Your Diet With Natural Hunger Cutters

Over the last few years, the demand for Hoodia and its products has risen surprisingly. It may not be a well-known name in many Asian and African countries because obesity has not been such a big problem here due to food habits and lifestyle. However, the scenario is changing and obesity is spreading its roots in these places too, but it is a major issue in European and American countries.

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Joined at The Head and Now Separated, These Conjoined Babies Are Amazing

Many have watched the CNN report on the separation of the McDonald baby twin boys recently. Conjoined at the head the miracle of their journey from birth until they finally went home has gripped many in the world. A 27-hour operation in October last year was widely reported and their frequent struggles to overcome infections, seizures, and pain could not have been easy for mother, Nicole, or the rest of the family.

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11 Stuffed Pepper Recipes That Are Full of Flavor

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6 Types of Health That Make Up You Part I

Our overall health is comprised of 6 components, physical health being the one of them. What does physical health mean?

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Composition And Advantages Of Hair Conditioners

Natural oils are in use for centuries to condition dry and dull human hair. It is often referred as a viscous liquid that is massaged and applied to the hair. It is such an amazing product which changes appearance and texture of hair.

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Rid Yourself of a Heel Spur, Naturally

Heel spurs are often mistaken for plantar fasciitis. Contrary to the name and common belief, heal spurs are not pointy or sharp pieces of bone, they do not cut the tissue with movement. What they are - deposits of calcium attached to the bone. They are smooth and flat just like any other bone. They just aren't intended to be there.

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5 Commandments of Smart Dieting

Commandments are rules that if followed to the letter bring about satisfactory results. As far as diet and weight loss are concerned, some fundamental commandments require vigilance to allow you achieve productive results. Unfortunately, most people turn a blind eye to some of these commandments and end up getting frustrating outcomes. But which are these fundamental rules that require consideration to assure weight loss? Below is a comprehensive outline of some of them and their outcome when followed appropriately.

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3 Amazing Tricks You Can Use To Stick To Your Diet Program

Suddenly lost the motivation to complete your weight loss program? You're not alone. There are millions of people from all over the world who take up a diet program and try to complete it, but fall short at the end. It's just like New Year's Resolution- it's great at the start, but you lose steam as you go along. Is there a magic wand that will make you stick to a weight loss program until the end? Believe it or not, there are 3 surefire strategies you can employ right now that will improve the chances of you sticking with your diet program:

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Importance of Suncreen for Your Child

Summer is upon us and many families indulge in lazy days by the pool or the beach during this time. However, if you've allowed your child to play outdoors without adequate sun protection, you've taken an enormous health risk.

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Weight Loss - What Factor Determines Your Weight?

Despite the obvious differences between weight gain and weight loss, there is one significant difference you ought to keep in mind if you are concerned about your weight. In a practical context, the major difference has to do with the calories consumed. A caloric surplus or deficit is what drives weight gain or weight loss. Even though this is a clear fact and no surprise to many people, it is common to lose sight of the basics and believe there are other more important factors determining body weight.

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9 Stone Fruit Recipes That Make the Most of Summer Produce

Importance of Strength Training for Old Persons

On an average, we lose 5 percent of our muscle mass every 10 years after the age of 35, if we don't do anything about it. Loss of muscle mass is also known as sarcopenia. The precise causes of sarcopenia aren't fully understood. Lack of exercise, poor nutrition, hormonal changes, and general inflammation are all potential causes. Some of those causes can be addressed but there may simply be some inherent consequences of aging that can't be fully remedied.

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Weight Loss - Making Physical Activity Work for You

Exercise is commonly considered a source of benefits and an irreplaceable component of a healthy lifestyle. It is not without reason. But physical activity still can work against you in unexpected ways. Let us take a look at the reasons why...

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