The push-up is a fundamental exercise that I routinely use with most of my clients. It works the whole body and can be easily modified for either the 75 year-old woman or the 25 year-old athlete. Push-ups engage numerous muscles including the core (a group of muscles which support and protect the back), chest, shoulders, and triceps (the area on the back of the arm that can get loose and wobbly, causing the “double goodbye” effect when waving).
Why You Should Avoid the Acai Berry Diet
The acai berry grows on palms found in the Amazonian rain forest of Brazil. Touted for its high concentration of antioxidants and fiber, acai has become a supplement sensation. I will be the first to agree that antioxidants and fiber are essential for both wellness and weight loss, but are acai supplements the best way to get them? Before you latch on to the acai diet craze, take a deeper look.
