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Why Isometric Exercises Belong in Your Exercise Routine
Imagine if you could do effective exercises in only 10 seconds, anywhere, anytime … without any equipment. This is absolutely possible with isometric exercises, which are perfect for anyone who wants...
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Tabata Workout: The Fastest Way to Getting Fit & Lean?
The No. 1 reason (okay, after simply not wanting to) for not working out? Time, or lack thereof. With our fast-paced, always connected, never-enough-time-to-do-anything lifestyles, making time to get...
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Best Leg Workouts for Women & That Produce Results
It is very common for women to dislike the shape of their legs, and you will often hear women say, “These are not the legs I want!” But that doesn’t mean you cannot have the legs you want. There are...
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Inner Thigh Exercises & the Thigh Gap Workout
Inner thigh fat is a common concern among women, and many wonder what inner thigh exercises are out there to work on this common trouble area. Thinner thighs may be on your mind, too, thanks in part...
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Calisthenics: The Ancient Greek Workout for a Shredded Body
When thinking of calisthenics, if you have a mental picture of the military performing jumping jacks to cadence, you’re not far off. The truth is, though, that calisthenics exercises are rooted much...
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Calf Exercises & Tricks to Prevent Pain, Injury & Muscle Imbalances
Ever notice how the calf muscle seems to get little attention? Rarely do group fitness classes dedicate blocks of time to calves like they do for ab workouts or the butt. While the calf muscle often...
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Burpees: The Single Best Exercise Ever?
If you were to ask me what exercise I would perform if given only one option, it would undoubtedly be the burpee. Burpees hits almost every muscle group while providing the aerobic and endurance...
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6 Benefits of Jumping Jacks + Circuit Routine
Jumping jacks go way back. That’s what I love most about this traditional exercise. You probably learned how to do the jumping jack while in elementary school. It’s a basic exercise that most anyone...
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Plyometric Exercises: What You Need to Get Fitter & Agile
Let’s take a moment to reminisce. Think back to the time when you were eight years old and playing outside with your friends. Maybe you’re thinking of the time you and your friends spent hours jumping...
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The Best Shoulder Workouts for Women
When you learn about the complexity of shoulder anatomy, it’s clear the best shoulder workouts for women should be on your radar. Why? The shoulder is considered the most mobile joint in the entire...
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Exercise Bands & Tubes for Strength, Rehabilitation and Arthritis-Friendly...
Exercise bands, also known as resistance bands or resistance tubing, are one of the best ways to build strength. These affordable pieces of exercise equipment can even help serve as a remedy for joint...
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11 Benefits of Exercise — Start Working Out Today!
Maybe you’ve been meaning to start but just haven’t found the right routine … or even the right exercise hack. Perhaps you’re recovering from an injury or haven’t gotten around to it. Whatever your...
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Best Dumbbell Workouts for Women (+ Top Dumbbell Exercises)
Free weights and in this case, dumbbells, came onto the scene as a staple part of physical fitness and strength training as early as ancient Greece and in a similar form in India. Even back then,...
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5 Ways Foam Roller Exercises Can Improve Your Workout
If you’ve ever been in a gym, sporting goods store or even the fitness aisle at Target, you’ve probably seen a foam roller. If you felt confused about how to use one, you’re not alone. While becoming...
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3 Easy, 10-Minute Workouts You Can Do at Home — Less Can Be More!
Most people think that if you want to get in a good workout, you need: A lot of time (at least 1 hour) A full gym with weight machines and equipment Machines for cardio Well, if you’ve been avoiding...
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Starting a Fitness Routine that Works for You
You wouldn’t know it by looking at me today, but 6 years ago I was living a completely unhealthy lifestyle. For years I’d struggled with my weight and had no understanding of how to live a healthy,...
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6 Benefits of Bodyweight Exercises (Better Than Machines!)
If you knew that there was something completely free, totally accessible no matter where you are, and proven to benefit your sleep, metabolism, bones, immunity and mood — wouldn’t you be willing to...
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7 Ideas for Burst Training at Home
You don’t need a gym membership. You don’t need fancy, expensive equipment. You don’t even have to leave your bedroom if you don’t want to! Burst training is a type of exercise that you can do...
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The Best Chest Workouts + Chest Exercises for Size & Strength
There’s a reason Superman has an “S” on his chest. A large well-developed chest sends a message of supreme confidence and power. So, how do you increase your chest size? What exercises will grant you...
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Ab Workouts, Including the Best Exercises that Are NOT Crunches
There is nothing like standing in line at the grocery store only to be surrounded by glossy magazine covers of perfect, chiseled abs. Glistening, rippling six-packs all blur together into one massive...
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How to Do Burst Training
What is burst training? Well, it can burn belly fat fast and involves exercising at 90–100 percent of your maximum effort for 30–60 seconds in order to burn your body’s stored sugar (glycogen),...
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20 Exercises to Do at Your Desk — Get Fit at Work?!
If you are sitting down and reading this article right now, you should stop! Okay, well don’t stop reading, but you might want to stand up to finish it. I will make sure to give you some exercises to...
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Spin Class: A Checklist for Beginners + Benefits of Indoor Cycling
Spin class is in a class of its own when it comes to cardio workouts. Crushing the pedals to the beat of the (usually really loud) music, infectious instructor energy and maybe a touch of competitive...
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Back Workouts: The Quickest Way to a Strong, Sculpted Back
The muscles of the back are underrated when it comes to both function and appearance. The back muscles are equal or even greater in potential power output compared to the chest, yet many of us train...
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The 13-Minute Workout Protocol & Its Impressive Results
A busy schedule may have kept you from getting to the gym in the past, but it’s hard to argue that you don’t have just about 15 minutes to spare for a workout. If you’re not the type of person who...
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20-Min Kick-Butt Kettlebell Workout
Ready to get in great shape, without sparing any more time than it would take you to watch one episode of your favorite show? Well then this full-body, heart pounding 20-minute kettlebell workout is...
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The Best Lower Back Exercises & Stretches for a Strong, Pain-Free Back
Over the last few decades, we’ve seen a measurable increase in chronic lower back pain in the U.S. It is estimated that at some point in our lives, 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain....
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Best Butt Workouts — Great Butts Are Made, Not Born
Who doesn’t want a great booty? The answer is pretty much no one! But as you test out different butt workouts in your quest for the perfect butt, you may find yourself wondering, “Am I wasting my...
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Plank Exercise Variations to Activate Your Core
Tapping into the power of plank exercise variations is one of the best ways to strengthen your core and work towards more defined abs. While the plank might be a relatively simple exercise to describe...
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3 Triceps Workouts: The Secret to Awesome Arms and Super Strength
Triceps are the ultimate hybrid muscle. Not only are they responsible for arms that look both strong ad sexy, they also contribute mightily to some big lifts like the bench press and shoulder press....
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HIIT Workouts: Major Health Benefits Plus Sample Workout Plans
High-intensity interval training , also called HIIT workouts, have become known in the fitness and medical world as one of the most effective means of improving cardiovascular health, respiratory...
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TRX Workouts: Best TRX Exercises for Beginners, Including Older Adults
The verdict is in. TRX workouts are for everybody, and that includes Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. RBG, as she’s affectionately known, receives lots of attention for her long-term...
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How to Do Pull-ups and 4 Benefits of This Exercise
Imagine you’re watching the Olympics and you see a rings gymnast come next. He powders his hands and takes a few breaths to ready himself before going into the routine. He jumps up to the rings and...
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10 Chair Exercises for Seniors — for Better Strength and Mobility
Getting regular exercise is a great way to help you stay fit at any age, and as you get older, it’s even more crucial to stay active. If exercise is already a part of your every-day life, that’s...
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Home Workout for Legs: No Equipment Needed to Burn Fat and Get Strong
With the stay-at-home program in place, it can be challenging to keep up a normal routine let alone a home workout for legs. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only 1 in 3...
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EMOM Workouts: A Fun Way to Activate Your Fat-Burning Potential
“What are EMOM workouts?” I shouted to my husband, who was lifting weights with headphones on. “Huh?” he yelled back. “An EMOM?” “Oh. I think it’s a religious leader in a Muslim community,” he...
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Fasted Cardio: Should You Try It for Fat Loss?
Is it okay to workout on an empty stomach? Ultimately, it depends on your body composition, goals, overall health and preferences. Working out while fasting, also called “fasted cardio,” does have...
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Benefits of Hiking for the Body and Mind
Whether you’re already an avid hiker or mostly new to hiking, you’re probably curious about how this type of exercise can benefit both your physical and mental health. The good news is there are...
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Benefits of Flexibility + How to Improve It
It’s can be tempting to skip the stretching aspect of training when you feel like it’s not providing any real payoffs. However, a large body of research shows that there are in fact many benefits of...
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10 Minutes of Exercise a Day Could Save Your Life If You’re 40+
Can 10 minutes of exercise a day really have an effect on longevity? It can be difficult to discern what advice is right these days. Exercise science is a relatively young field. That’s why it feels...
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Nordic Walking Burns (More) Calories, Builds Muscle & Promotes Stability
Have you ever tried cross-country skiing in your own neighborhood? It may sound bizarre, but there’s a type of exercise called “nordic walking” that involves the use of skiing poles and can help you...
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Tips for Working Out in the Heat Safely (Plus Its Benefits)
When nicer weather returns, it’s exciting to move your workouts outdoors, adding plenty of fresh air and scenic sights to the experience. However, working out in the heat can cause dehydration and...
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The Health Benefits of Swimming + Swim Workouts to Try
Swimming is a sport that many of us seem to do often when we’re young but then slack off on as we age. According to statistics, children swim more than adults, and in past generations, people tended...
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Can Running, Strength Training & Other Exercise Help You Live Longer? YES
By now, everyone knows there are numerous benefits of exercise, and one of those benefits includes the potential to extend life. This is even true for people who are already in their 60s and 70s. In...
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What Are the Benefits of Working Out in the Cold? (Plus Safety Tips)
As the holiday season approaches, many people who exercise outdoors struggle with working out in the cold, but they don’t have to. Is it bad to work out in cold weather? As long as you take some...
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CrossFit Workouts: Benefits, Risks & How to Do Your Own
CrossFit is a high-intensity, constantly varied, functional movement exercise program that has seen a huge growth in popularity around the world since it first started in the early 2000s. What...
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How to Get Rid of Back Fat
Having a sexy back can give you more confidence this summer, but that annoying bulge just above your hips or where your sports bra lines your back can be frustrating. And this is not only a nag for...
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Best Types of Cardio Workouts
One of the best types of exercise routines is the interval cardio workout. Instead of steady state cardio (basically, staying at the same moderate intensity level for a length of time), some form of...
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Barre Workout: Can It Give You a Dancer’s Physique?
A barre workout relies on ballet moves and isometric exercises, and many gyms and fitness centers these days offer barre classes. Many proponents say results come quickly and that barre becomes...
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Hip Flexor Stretches Are Key to Both Hip & Knee Health
Our hip flexors aren’t understood very well and often ignored when we exercise. However, if it weren’t for the hip flexors, we would not be able to sit down, which makes hip flexor stretches and...
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