5 Rotator Cuff Exercises for Better Strength and Mobility
When shoulder pain and injury in sports and everyday life is discussed, you often hear the term “rotator cuff.” This group of muscles and connective tissues is a common source…
An Ultra-Challenging Barre Workout That’ll Really Have You Feeling the Burn
Nothing about ballet is easy. And though we can’t all possess the poise and strength of Misty Copeland, we can tap into our inner ballerina through barre workouts. In this episode…
This Quick HIIT Workout Is the 2-in-1 Cardio and Strength Combo Your Legs, Hips, and Glutes Are Going to Thank You for Later
High-intensity interval training or HIIT is a fitness practice that involves short bursts of work powered by all-out effort, followed by rest so your heart rate can recover. It has a lot…
This Baby-Wearing Workout Stopped My Son Fussing, and Helped Me Find 5 Minutes In My Day For Movement
When I go for a walk wearing my son Rowan in a carrier, I joke that I’m going out to do some “rucking,” or the trend of wearing a weighted vest…
7 Spin Bike Accessories To Get the Most Out of Your Rides
We’re at that point in the pandemic wherein many of us have reenvisioned our homes as spin studios. Maybe you bought a foldable spin bike. Maybe you bought a Peloton….
The Best Workout Gloves To Protect Your Hands and Improve Your Grip Strength
Gloves aren’t just for keeping your hands warm when you’re out on a walk. They also make a huge difference when you’re working out. While workout gloves might seem a…
This 22-Minute Core Barre Workout Will Help You Achieve Perfect Plank Form Once and for All
Just the combination of words “core barre workout” is enough to send most people’s muscles a-quivering. But don’t worry, because in this episode of Trainer of the Month Club, Kelsey Lindell,…
This 15-Minute HIIT Workout Involves 6 Standing Moves You Can Easily Do at Your Desk
A short history of high-intensity interval training (better known as HIIT): The workout modality got its start in the 1950s when Olympic athletes started performing sprints that challenged their heart…
This Afro Dance Workout Will Have You Breaking a Sweat Without Even Realizing It
When you’re deciding on what workout to do today, ask yourself one question: Why *wouldn’t* I do one with thrusting and booty-popping? This Afro dance-inspired workout from Kiné Camara will…
How to Travel Like a Pro Athlete
We’re in the thick of the race season, which means you’re likely not just logging a lot of swim, bike, and run miles — you’re probably also crisscrossing your region,…
Amazon’s Deal of the Day Will Seriously Boost Your Step Count (While Sitting)
Whether at home working from the kitchen table, or grinding away in an office cubicle, the work day is usually an inherently sedentary one. You rattle away at your keyboard…
Homemade Weights: 9 Household Items You Can Use
When you work out at home, having the right equipment can make all the difference. You don’t need to deck out your pad with a bunch of heavy-duty benches, dumbbells, and…
The Decline Bench Press Targets Hard-To-Reach Muscles for Better Posture and Functional Movement
The decline bench press doesn’t get nearly enough love. And trainers say it’s about time you put it to work in your exercise routine. While the flat bench press is…
Who is YOUv2 Trainer Leandro Carvalho?
What makes Beachbody’s beginner program YOUv2 so enjoyable is the vivacious Super Trainer, Leandro Carvalho. A professional dancer from Brazil, Carvalho is internationally known for fusing Latin dance with fitness, training…
This 17-Minute, Low-Impact Barre Workout Will Leave Every Muscle in Your Body Quivering
If ever you needed proof that low-impact workouts could get you just as sweaty and sore as their higher-intensity counterparts, allow us to introduce you to this week’s episode of Trainer…
8 Sit Up Alternatives That Are Safe and Effective
If you want a strong, healthy core, cranking through a few sets of sit-ups isn’t gonna cut it. You need to incorporate a variety of sit-up alternatives into your fitness routine….
‘Reverse Burpees’ Build Coordination and Motor Skills—Both of Which May Increase Longevity
When you do burpees, you’re signing up for a move that challenges your cardiovascular system and works the muscles of your upper and lower body. It’s why the full-body exercise…
These Are the 12 Best Shoes For Wearing to Zumba, According to Zumba Instructors
Whether you’re a long-term dance-cardio loyalist or just started taking classes, you’re likely hooked on Zumba. The Latin dance-inspired workout has grown exponentially in popularity over the last few years,…
Sports Nutrition Basics: 13 Nutrients for the Best Workout
You already know about carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Known collectively as macronutrients, they’re crucial to sports nutrition and making the most of any workout (not to mention staying alive). Generally…
Confused by the Lingo in Spin Class? Here’s What All of Your Instructor’s Cues Mean
In any given spin class—whether you’re exercising at home or in a studio—riding the bike is just the beginning. In addition to asking you to pedal along with the beat,…
Primal Movements: A More Functional Way to Exercise
If you’re looking to improve mobility, enhance performance, and foster a healthy mind-body connection, it may be time to take your workouts back to the basics with primal movements and…
The 5 Most Challenging Weighted Push-Ups for Your Next-Level Workout
Push-ups are old school, but they’ll forever be one of the best ways to strengthen your body. “The regular push-up provides the most amount of stability and the greatest opportunity…
18 Home Workout Memes That Are Too Relatable
Like many of us, you may be adjusting to a new work/workout from home routine — and we know that is a challenge. Beyond the interruptions, space limitations, and the…
This Beginner-Friendly At-Home Barre Workout Will Leave Your Entire Lower Body Quaking
The fitness industry often portrays exercise as something that’s one-size-fits-all, with modifications mentioned as an afterthought, if at all. This makes it hard to ditch the mindset that scaling a…
4 Exercises for Knee Pain That Will Strengthen and Protect
Even the fittest of us can experience knee pain during activity and exercise. If you’re feeling discouraged about getting back into shape because of knee pain, you’re not alone: The…
The Low-Impact 12-3-30 Workout Is One of the Best Ways To Get Your Heart Rate Up
If you’re not a runner, walking is a great low-impact way to work up a sweat. But when you want to kick it up a notch, increasing the incline on…
Does Cycling Work Your Abs?
Different fitness goals come and go, but having strong, toned abs is one that sticks around. If you’ve been enjoying the heart-racing challenge of cycling workouts, you may be wondering:…
I Tried Jane Fonda’s ‘80s Workout Tapes To See How They Hold Up. When Did Working Out Stop Being This Fun?
A few weeks back, I was complaining to my mom about my friends flocking to CrossFit and signing up for marathons while I struggle to emerge from the me-shaped mold…
How Many Calories Do You Burn Cycling?
You love the challenge and energy of your indoor cycling workouts, but you’re not sure how much they’re moving you toward your fitness goals. If you’re someone who likes to know…
Here’s *Exactly* How To Buy a Bike Online Without Any Regrets
The pandemic made bikes hot. As the public became wary of public transportation and craved social-distance compliant activities, online sales of bikes surged (April 2020 bike sales were up 75…
17 Push-Up Variations for Muscle Growth and Strength
If you want to hit loads of muscles in a single rep, you can’t do much better than a standard push-up. But the base move is just the beginning. To…
Kipping Pull-Ups *Aren’t* Cheating—But Here’s How To Do Them Correctly
Kipping pull-ups are controversial. Needlessly so, says Dominic Anthony, trainer and owner of Dominic Effect. The movement requires swinging your legs back and forth, using momentum to drive up into…
Triathlon Motivation Tips For Race Season
If you want to see what exquisite agony looks like, hang out at the finish line of an Ironman. Every athlete who crosses it will be wearing an expression that…
This 20-Minute Classic Barre Workout Works Your Arms, Abs, Glutes, and More
While it can be fun to incorporate the cool workout equipment you accumulated over the course of quarantine into your sweat session (hello, Bala Power Ring), sometimes you just need…
Maximize Your Gains by Focusing on Time Under Tension
If you’re serious about putting on size, you should know that the quality of your reps matters just as much as the quantity of them. One of the most effective…
Want To Supercharge a HIIT Workout Without Jumping? Try Adding a Weight
Squat jumps, plank jacks, and alternating split squats are often mainstays in high intensity interval training, aka HIIT workouts. These moves are bodyweight challenges that also juice your heart rate….
20 Things You Don’t Know About Lacee Green
You may know Lacee Green from the cast of #mbf Muscle Burns Fat or her heart-pumping, muscle-building BODi workouts. But here are 20 things you definitely need to know about…
5 Seriously Joy-Inducing Workouts That Will Give You a Midday Pick-Me-Up in About 15 Minutes or Less
Working out isn’t always just about feeling the burn. Sometimes, that dopamine buzz is the only thing you’re truly looking for when you roll out your mat. And it’s not…
All Your Questions About Getting Fit, Answered
You know how it feels when you click on a tasty-looking recipe, only to find out you need 28 different ingredients, 6-8 hours, and some weird kitchen gadget you’ve never…
Heart-Rate Zone Training Makes *You* the Main Metric on the MYX Bike
Shopping for a high-dollar piece of fitness equipment like a connected cardio bike should qualify as a major a life event. Like moving, having a baby, or changing jobs, it…