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Breathe Easy Exercises for Core Strengthening by Dr. Barbara L. Downes

Core Strengthening Exercises from Our Baltimore Gym

Core strengthening is easy when you realize the function of your abdominal muscles is breathing. Can you imagine an inelastic mid-section? Breathing would be shallow and movement only at the top of the chest. Thankfully we are not made that way, and we can enhance our breathing to make the abs both strong and elastic. With each inhaled breath, the abdomen should move out, like a rounded mound, thus, more room for lung expansion, and better oxygenation of blood.

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Fun Full-Body Workout You Can Do With Towels

Towels as Fitness Tools? Yes! Tips for Functional Training in Baltimore

Got access to tile, a hardwood floor, aerobics room or similar surface? Yes? Perfect! You can get a kick-butt full-body workout in with two small hand towels (or glider discs if possible). I think you’ll be surprised at how effective this full-body workout is at raising your heart rate, working your core and connecting musculature, and improving your overall balance and agility.
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