While some exercises will target your rectus abdominis — the outer abdominal muscles that hold your internal organs in place and create the appearance of the ‘six pack’ many crave, others will hit the transverse abdominis, the deeper core muscles that play an important role when it comes to stabilizing the trunk and protecting your spine. There’s also the obliques that run along the outside of your waist and allow you to twist and turn....

But what would happen to my core if I did 100 wood chops a day for a week? I grabbed a dumbbell and set out to find out more — read on to find out what happened. As a reminder, what works for me might not be right for you and your body. If you’re new to wood chops, you’ve suffered lower back pain, or you’re returning to exercise following an injury, it’s a good idea to check your form with a personal trainer before adding reps, or weight to the movement....

It goes without saying, what works for Fraser definitely won’t work for everyone else, but this workout can be adapted to suit different fitness level. Simply select a lighter weight that still feels challenging by the final rep, but doesn’t compromise your form, or opt for no weights at all. If you’re a complete beginner, it’s a good idea to ask a personal trainer to take a look at your form before adding weights to the exercise to ensure you’re moving correctly....

Like many, I need musical motivation to help with my performance when it comes to my workout routine. Listening to great-sounding audio with an up-tempo playlist for aerobic exercise can help me run for longer (and sometimes faster), as I stride out to the beat on a treadmill run, say. It can also help to make the time pass more quickly so that my exercising doesn’t feel like such an endurance test....

A weird audio problem that flared up as I watched F1 Drive to Survive sent me thinking about getting reacquainted with as many of the best streaming devices as I had lying around. So, I decided I’d take a risk on the first Fire TV Stick I actually liked. While I’ve never been a huge fan of the ad-heavy home screen of the Fire TV 4K Max, I was curious how long I could last....

When HBO’s TV series adaptation of the 1973 movie Westworld arrived in 2016, it received critical acclaim and masses of viewers. And rightly so, as it was excellent. I was late to the party as being in the U.K. and having no Sky TV subscription I didn’t have easy HBO Max access. But once I got access to Westworld, the series grabbed me by the virtual scruff of the neck and captivated my attention....

I live in my Lululemon Align tank, but with 20,000 reviews and an average rating of 4.5 stars, I’ve been tempted in by this dupe. While the description says it’s suited for running, fitness, and yoga, from looking at the tank, I’d say the sports bra wouldn’t be supportive enough for high-impact activities for women bigger than perhaps an A cup. Wearing the wrong support risks damaging your breast’s Cooper’s Ligaments, which can lead to sagging in the long run....

Aniston is often photographed leaving a Rise Nation class, which is a form of cardio that uses a Versaclimber for a low-impact, full-body climbing workout. “Climbing activates all major muscle groups of the body simultaneously, making our workout the most effective calorie burner on the market," the Rise Nation description reads. “The high-intensity nature of our workout means you only need 30 minutes, and it’s low impact and self-regulating, making climbing more accessible to people at all stages of their fitness journey....

The mean streets of Kamurocho Without going into gory detail, I’ve been dealing with a podiatric medical issue for the past year or so. The latest treatment method has been the most aggressive yet, and I’m under doctor’s orders to sit on my couch, with my foot propped up, for as many hours per day as possible. Apart from the gnawing pain, this might sound like a gamer’s dream come true – but trust me, it’s not....

Making sense of all of these feelings requires a holistic view of the system, taking into consideration the updates Sony has made, the exclusives and third-party games that have come out, and the huge PlayStation Plus revamp. We’re optimistic that the PS5’s third year of life is going to be its best yet. There’s an overabundance of fantastic new games to play, such as God of War Ragnarök and Elden Ring, as well as future titles, such as Tekken 8, Hogwarts Legacy and Final Fantasy XVI (a limited-time PS5 exclusive)....

Part of Intuit’s stable of financial products — which includes TurboTax and QuickBooks — Mint has been around since 2006. Mint’s services are free, but at least one feature (bill negotiation) has an extra fee, and you’ll have to endure a steady diet of financial offers. Mint tracks your spending, provides financial alerts, and includes free credit monitoring from TransUnion. Once you link your financial accounts, you can set up a budget that draws on that information and track your transactions and financial health from a single dashboard....

The new featured, called Automatic Verification, will allow Apple users to bypass CAPTCHAs in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura on sites where the token issuer (also referred to as a CDN) is Fastly or Cloudflare. These two CDNs have been working with Apple and Google to develop the Privacy Pass protocol (opens in new tab), which ensures that user data is kept anonymous during the token verification process. Automatic Verification is already available in the iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura betas, which are currently in the hands of developers ahead of public beta releases in July....

The latest iPad from Apple sports a brand-new design that makes it feel like a modern tablet, including a larger display, flat sides and USB-C connectivity. The new device also ditches the antiquated Home button and also has an upgraded chipset. In many ways, this is the baseline iPad many have asked for. As worthy an update as the iPad 2022 seems like, some people might still be tempted by the iPad Air 2022....

In terms of headlines, we’re expecting the iPhone 13 mini to be replaced by an iPhone 14 Max, while the iPhone 14 Pro versions are likely to benefit from a new chunky 48MP camera, and could also ditch the divisive notch for something that may prove even more divisive. But despite these differences, the design looks quite similar in the unoffocial renders we’ve seen, which is why dummy units offer a useful comparison....

Apple could equip the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro with an upgraded selfie camera, which could feature a built-in autofocus. But the move may drive up the cost of the phones Apple is slated to release this fall. That’s according to ET News (opens in new tab), which reports that Apple has moved from a potential Chinese supplier to a South Korean company LG Innotek. Alongside Japanese company Sharp, the two manufacturers are tipped to provide the front-facing cameras for the new iPhones....

Provided to MySmartPrice (opens in new tab) by an inside source, this design is the one that we believe will apply to the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max, the phone that will take over the spot previously inhabited by the dinky 5.4-inch iPhone 13 mini. If you’re wondering about how Apple’s altering its iPhone 14 Pro design, then there was a separate CAD leak for the iPhone 14 Pro that you can check out....

We’re still several months away from the expected iPhone 15 release date, but thanks to eager leakers we’re already starting to see how the new iPhone is shaping up. There are some big improvements teased for both vanilla and Pro flavors of iPhone 15, although at their core they’re likely to still share a lot of similarities with the iPhone 14 series. Below, we’re comparing all the iPhone 15 rumors so far with what the iPhone 14 offers, to help you figure out whether you want to spring for iPhone 14 now or be patient and wait until next fall for the iPhone 15....

For instance, right now you can get the Roomba i3 EVO bundled with the Braava jet m6 for just $719.98 at iRobot (opens in new tab). That’s $80 off and one of the best prices we’ve seen for this bundle. Plus, you’ll get a free iRobot replenishment kit (opens in new tab) ($64 value) with your purchase. We like this deal because the Braava jet m6 won our Editor’s Choice award....

Right now, there are more than 6,000 games on sale at Fanatical (opens in new tab), offering discounts of up to 95%. That means you can save a serious amount on some very impressive games, including Elden Ring reduced by 12% (opens in new tab) and the Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Complete Edition on sale for $63 (opens in new tab) having been reduced from $140. Just bear in mind that these deals are only available for a limited time, with some lasting just a few hours....

Though it lacks the power to be a proper gaming laptop, it’s capable enough to juggle multiple work tasks without slowing you down. It also boasts good speakers for a business laptop, a minimal amount of bloatware, a responsive keyboard and incredible battery life. However, the display leaves something to be desired, the 720p webcam is subpar, and there are too few USB ports. These faults, combined with the high price, make the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 a hard sell despite its positive qualities....