Even the Global CEO of Barry’s Has Low-Energy Moments—Here’s How He Pushes Through (and When He Backs Off)
The Barry’s red room is known for being a place where you leave everything you have on the floor. Between sprinting and shoulder pressing and dead lifting, the boot camp–style…
12 Hardest Exercises from BODi Workout Programs
When it comes to non-scale victories, there aren’t many things that are more gratifying than mastering a move you used to think was impossible. Testing your limits can help you gauge…
This 2-in-1 Cardio Step and Strength Workout Will Get Your Heart Pumping and Muscles Burning
Step aerobics may seem retro, but the fact that people have been knee driving, step-kicking, and V-stepping it out for more than four decades is just a testament to the…
Isometrics: Get Stronger Without Moving a Muscle
If your workouts always have you moving, it may be time to add some isometric exercises to take your results to the next level. “Isometric exercises increase the target muscle’s…
Why the Underrated Recumbent Bike May Be the Best Cardio Machine for Beginners
You’re headed to the gym, ready to get into shape (or even better shape!). But looking across the floor at all the different types of machines, hope turns into confusion:…
15 Pilates Exercises Beginners Need to Know
You might’ve heard about all the benefits that Pilates exercises can have on your body, namely your core. But where do you start? Studio classes are a great way to…
The 7 Best Shoes for CrossFit, According to CrossFit Athletes and Coaches
Step into a CrossFit box for the first time and, admittedly, you may feel mind-boggled by all the new movements, workout formats, and terms. Even what you should wear on…
Job 1 With Jennifer Jacobs
Think about how committed you are to your job. You show up. You do what’s expected. Maybe you even put in a little more effort because you want to get…
Barre Versus Pilates: Which Gives You a Better Workout?
There are endless exercise options out there, but only so many hours in a day. How are you supposed to know which workout will meet your needs—especially, when some are…
How to Do Cross Crunches
Kick your abdominal exercise routine up a notch with this fun variation on a classic crunch — cross crunches! They’re perfect if you want an extra challenge in strengthening and…
This Kettlebell Workout Will Fire Up Your Core—Without a Crunch in Sight
Core exercises and kettlebells might not sound like they go hand in hand. The former usually consists of bodyweight moves on the floor, and later adds a bulky load. But…
How to Do Burpees for Maximum Results
When you need a do-anywhere full-body move that jacks up your heart rate after just a few reps, look no further than the burpee. “The burpee is one of the most challenging…
Kick Up Your Workout Routine a Notch With a Rockette’s 5 Go-To Leg Exercises
According to legend, a Rockette’s leg is one of the most powerful tools known to man. One strut kick to the stomach and a grown adult would be flying into…
How to Choose the Best Exercise Bike
With all the high-tech equipment you can find in gyms these days, it’s easy to overlook the trusty stationary bike. But an exercise cycle can be a smart investment when…
How the Spin Entrepreneur Behind Those Viral Videos Helps Students Find Their Confidence
If you’ve seen any of the many viral videos of their high-energy, dance-filled spin classes that’ve garnered millions of views in a little corner of TikTok known as SpinTok, you…
Hamstring Curls: 6 Variations From Basic to Advanced
Whether your fitness goals are performance-related or more about how you look in a pair of jeans, get ready to meet your new favorite strength move: hamstring curls. Located south…
I Started Breathing Correctly While Lifting Weights, and It Changed My Workouts in 3 Major Ways
As a health and fitness writer, I often learn new info firsthand that ends up changing my own workouts. Recently, for instance, I wrote a story about the best way…
Are You Engaging Your Core Correctly? Here’s How to Tell
You’ve heard the term bandied around at the gym, in yoga classes, or maybe even from your personal trainer: “engage your core.” But what does it really mean? Understanding how…
This 10-Minute Low-Impact Barre Session Packs a Lot of Burn in a Short Amount of Time
As summer grows closer, barbecues, brunches, and leisurely days at the beach are calling. Sticking to those workout goals you set back in January can become a bit more challenging…
Now Available: DIG DEEPER With Shaun T
Build the body you’ve always wanted, become mentally unstoppable, and discover what it’s like to be in control of your results with DIG DEEPER, the first-ever weightlifting program from Super…
How To Do a Full-Body Workout Using Just One (Awesomely Versatile) Piece of Equipment
I can deadlift 120 pounds, but I can really only do sets of bicep curls with eight-pound weights. In other words, the tools I need to challenge my muscles vary…
Does Cardio Kill Gains? | BODi
Cardio can be scary for any guy or gal looking to build serious muscle. After all, the idea that cardio kills gains has been circulating around the weight room for years….
This Is What It’s Actually Like To Take ‘The Class,’ the Celebrity Workout of Choice
Ever since I entered my Fit Girl Era eight years ago, I’ve gotten so much enjoyment out of trying different workouts. I’ve tried less traditional workouts like Pound, Tracy Anderson…
20 Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
A solid list of go-to bodyweight exercises is like an insurance policy for your fitness goals. You could find yourself miles from a gym with no exercise equipment in sight…
Riding an E-Bike as a Plus-Size Person Reminded Me That Exercise Doesn’t Have To Make You Suffer
I spent a good part of my childhood having fun with my neighbors. In the evenings, we’d run around, our long little shadows stretching across our lawns. We were always…
Beginner Pilates With Lisa Hubbard
If you’ve always wanted to try Pilates but didn’t know where to start, you’re in luck. You don’t need to find a local studio or buy any expensive equipment —…
CrossFit’s ‘Murph Challenge’ Is a Workout Created To Honor Veterans—Here’s How To Do It
Most people will spend the next few days throwing back a few beers and grilling burgers. But for the CrossFit community, the highlight of Memorial Day Weekend isn’t setting up…
7 Standing Ab Exercises to Work Your Entire Core
If you’re tired of doing the same ab circuit over and over, standing ab exercises can help you mix up your workouts. “They are a great way to add variety…
The Best Landmine Workouts for More Muscle and Better Conditioning
Perhaps you’ve seen a lifter pressing, twisting, or rowing a barbell by rotating it on end. Appropriately named, these landmine exercises produce lethally effective workouts. Landmine training is performed in…
This Is the Best Way To Approach a Workout That Calls for Multiple Rounds, According to a Trainer
Sometimes, doing multiple rounds of the same moves during a workout can feel a bit… monotonous. But according to professional dancer and Lululemon Studio trainer Amanda Baxter, you actually don’t…
How to Do Squat Jacks for Quad, Glute, and Core Strength
Squats are popular for a reason. No matter which variation you choose, they not only help build a stronger lower body, but also fire up your core and increase range of motion when performed…
Actor Chris Hemsworth Issued a Five-Round, 50-Rep Full-Body Workout Challenge
Hemsworth is one of the fittest people in Hollywood. Credit his exhaustive but rewarding workouts. Ever since he entered the public eye as an actor, Chris Hemsworth has usually made…
These Are the 7 Best Workout Sliders, According to Fitness Experts
Whether you like exercising at home, at the gym, or on the go, one handy tool can help take your workout to the next level: workout sliders. Also referred to…
How to Do the Perfect Kettlebell Swing
The kettlebell swing is one of the best exercises around which you can program a circuit workout. The exercise targets the posterior chain and quickly raises your heart rate, making…
The Best Dumbbell Ab Workouts for a Stronger, Better-Looking Core
Ab training is not only about aesthetics and making your abs look better. Yes, these workouts will check both of those boxes, but these specialized training plans can also help…
I Danced With Reckless Abandon in an Anti-Perfection Ballet Class and Have Never Felt More Joy From Movement
I was nervous entering my first ballet class in more than 10 years. Last September, I signed up for Angela Trimbur’s anti-perfection Balletcore class in New York City on a whim…
Target Your IT Band With These Stretches
If you have tight iliotibial (IT) bands, stretching seems like the logical solution. But dealing with IT band syndrome, which accounts for 22 percent of injuries to the lower extremities,…
Functional Training: Elevating Everyday Performance
Functional training emerges as a crucial concept in the landscape of fitness and exercise. It seamlessly bridges the gap between daily movements and structured workout routines. This approach to exercise…
The Best HIIT Workouts With Bodyweight, With Kettlebells, and More
Whether you call it conditioning, metcon, or plain old “cardio,” some type of cardiovascular training is necessary to achieve results you can’t replicate with standard weight training alone. While there…
Are You in the Peloton Biker Gang? Check Your Model, Stat—It Might Have Been Recalled
Before, during, and since the pandemic, millions have been initiated into the Peloton biker gang. But the convenience of having your own stationary bike at home with livestreaming classes, as…