Do Barre Arm Exercises Count as Strength Training?
If strong, sculpted arms are one of your fitness goals, you might assume the only way to get them is to perform endless biceps curls and triceps kickbacks. But if…
I’ve Always Been Afraid That I Didn’t Have the “Right” Body for Cycling. So I Talked to a Peloton Instructor, and This Is What She Said
My relationship with exercise is a complicated one. But nothing’s intimidated me quite as much as cycling. Whenever I’d pass by an indoor cycling class at the gym, I’d only…
9 Seated Exercises to Work Around an Injury
So much fitness advice boils down to one simple command: Get off your butt and move. But what happens when you’re dealing with muscle soreness or a lower-body injury? Can you still do…
‘I’m an Olympic Gymnast, and These Are the 3 Exercises for Core Strength I Do Every Week’
Who doesn’t love watching gymnasts flip, swing, and leap their way through the Olympics? They make it look easy, but it requires some serious power to achieve such awe-inspiring feats….
Indoor Cycling: A Beginner’s Guide
You know those mornings when you can’t find your motivation to work out? You check behind the door, maybe take a look in last night’s pizza box, or in the…
Target Your Heart Health With This 20-Minute Cardio Barre Workout That Brings the Heat
When we think of what makes a top-notch cardio workout, running, swimming, or cycling might jump to mind. But don’t sleep on cardio barre routines for your aerobic fitness. Barre…
How to Do Leg Lifts With Perfect Form
If you’re tired of trying to crunch your way to a solid core or shredded midsection, there’s another foundational ab exercise that should be in your routine: leg lifts. Lifting…
How To Make Power Exercises an Explosively Awesome Part of Your Fitness Routine
If you’ve ever taken a physics class, certain formulas, like force equals mass times acceleration, might be ingrained in your memory. It turns out these formulas are useful way beyond…
How to Do the Toe Taps Exercise
Watch a warm-up for any soccer team — from your local junior varsity squad to the World Cup champs — and you’re bound to see the toe taps exercise. A lot like…
I Tried the Barbie Dance Workout From the ’90s, and It Turned Out To Be the Ultimate Dopamine Hit
As we count down to the July 21 release of Greta Gerwig’s live-action Barbie film, something wild has happened. Many of us have gotten swept up in a giddy flurry….
Reach New Athletic Heights With Box Jumps
Box jumps have reached a tipping point in the fitness world. Walk into any gym, HIIT studio, or CrossFit box, and you’ll inevitably find someone repeatedly hopping on and off…
Prepare To Audibly Gasp: SoulCycle Has Come to ClassPass
If it was still 2015, hell might literally be freezing over, because something a lot of us once thought was absolutely unthinkable just became a reality: SoulCycle has come to ClassPass. That’s right….
Debunking 6 Bodyweight Exercise Myths
Think that bodyweight exercises are “easy” or “beginner” level because they don’t require heavy lifting? Think again! Using your body to train not only saves money and space, but it’s also…
‘I’m a Personal Trainer, and These Are the Very Best Battle Ropes You Should Buy for Your Home Gym’
Is there anything that screams “badass” more than wrangling battle ropes for fun, I mean, fitness? Sure you can lift heavy weights, push a tire, do a pull-up, but there’s…
7 Pilates Leg Exercises For Lean, Beautiful Legs
No doubt about it: Pilates exercises offer incredible benefits for the core. But when it comes to the best leg exercises, Pilates can also provide a major boost, according to Andrea Rogers, founder…
Trainers Say the Viral ‘3-2-8’ Workout Trend Is One They Can Wholeheartedly Get Behind
There was 12-3-30 on the treadmill, then 25-7-10 on a StairMaster, and now, the latest three-part, numerically-based, TikTok-borne fitness trend: the 3-2-8 workout plan. Despite the gimmicky nature of trends,…
How to Do the Crab Walk Exercise
If you were the MVP of your “crab soccer” team in elementary school, you’re in luck — the crab walk exercise is back. Dust off those crab-walking skills and see…
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…