With summer around the corner, some people are working overtime to get their abs in the best shape.
Strong abs support our upper body, keep back pain at bay and enhance most physical activities.
As kids head out to play this summer, parents need to put safety first Summer conjures images of unabated play and escape. Yet the flipside is that between now and August, kids ages 14 and younger will be rushed to the nation's emergency rooms nearly 3 million times for serious injuries, according to a new report. It seems like aerobic training gets all the attention. Strength training involves working your muscles against resistance, whether it's rubber tubing, free weights, weight machines or your body weight, as in sit-ups. Such training boosts the strength of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments, making everyday chores easier and cutting the risk of osteoporosis.