Fat Burning Exercises

In this final post on “Great Toning Exercises”, we will bring it all together and lay out a complete, full body workout using these great toning exercises on the Swiss ball. Follow the steps below, resting for 1 minute in between each of the repetitions. To increase the challenge of this workout, gradually introduce heavier [...]

Part 4 in this series on “Great Toning Exercises” looks at some excellent core strength training you can do using a Swiss ball. Along with the back strengthening exercises, core training is such an important part of any good exercise routine. Leaning on the ball Kneel next to the Swiss ball with one arm resting [...]

This next part in the series on “Great Toning Exercises”, will focus on exercises using the Swiss ball to strengthen and tone your back. This is often the most overlooked part of any good body toning routine, yet is one of the most important. As a long time sufferer of back problems myself, I can [...]

This next post in the series “Great Toning Exercises” will discuss some great toning exercises for your legs. We will still be using the Swiss ball for these toning exercises as the main piece of equipment, along with dumbbells. Wall lunges Place the Swiss ball between your lower back and a wall behind you. Step [...]

If you have a Swiss ball or have access to one at your gym, here are some great toning exercises to help you get in shape. This first post, will cover toning exercises for your arms. In all of these great toning exercises, focus on keeping your abdominal muscles sucked in, picturing your belly button [...]

If you’re finding your regular strength training workouts are getting a bit monotonous, why not try some power training? Power training is great if you’re short on time and it will add some excitement to your otherwise boring workouts. It’s also a very effective fat burning exercise. Power training involves high intensity training for shorter [...]

One of the best leg toning exercise workouts you can do is the alternating dumbbell lunge. This exercise works the glutes as well as the the quads, hamstrings and calves so is a great overall leg toning exercise. You’ll need a set of dumbbells at an appropriate weight for you. If you’re new to weight [...]

Last week’s post on Women’s Arm Toning Exercises got such good feedback we’ve been asked to add some more of the best arm toning exercises for women. Again these will be broken up into the various muscle groups. This time however, we will include some gym equipment to add a bit of variety. With each [...]

I’m often asked what are the best women’s arm toning exercises. Over the years I’ve tried them all I’m sure and a handful of them have really stuck with me. This is mainly because they work and I’ve seen the results, but also because I enjoy these particular exercises. There’s not much point adding women’s [...]

Using Swiss ball exercises to tone the back is simple and has the added benefit of strengthening the core muscles at the same time. It’s important to keep the back muscles toned and strong for support, good posture and overall back health. A well defined, toned back is also considered a very attractive look on [...]