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…
How to Do Skater Jumps for Better Strength, Agility, and Balance
Skater jumps — also known as skater hops, side skaters, and skater steps — are like the burpee version of side lunges, making them a staple move in many high-intensity…
Try These 3 Air Bike Workouts for Conditioning, Fat Loss, and More
Modern air bikes are far from the creaky machines your parents had at the local Y decades ago. Today’s machines are overbuilt and imposing. With bigger fans, heavier components, and…
Side Fat Exercises for a Toned Midsection
Excess fat accumulation around the waist and sides, often referred to as “love handles” or “muffin tops,” can be a common concern for individuals seeking a sculpted and toned physique….
Incline Push-Ups Build the Arm Strength You Need To ‘Drop and Gimme 20’
Recently, our minds were completely blown when trainers told us that you should never, ever do push-ups from your knees. Because apparently, that’s a sure-fire way to keep you from building up…
How to Do a Pilates Roll Up
The Pilates roll up is one of those sneaky strength moves. It looks simple and straightforward — you’re sitting up and lying back down. But when executed with proper form…
Try These Hotel Workouts to Stay Fit During Holiday Travel
Travel is inevitably associated with a departure from normal routine, but regular resistance exercise is one habit you don’t want to leave behind. Resistance training helps to maintain and improve…
Exercises to Take Down Underarm Fat
Underarm fat, often referred to as “bat wings” or “flabby arms,” is a common concern for many individuals seeking to achieve a toned and sculpted upper body. It can affect…
‘I’m a Former Broadway Dancer, and Here’s Why Pliés Are the Perfect Warmup for Your Workout’
Fitness teachers often begin their classes with a set of dynamic stretching, or maybe a few minutes of medium-intensity cardio, with some mental centering and deep breathing to boot. Clad…
9 Serratus Anterior Exercises for Ripped Ribs!
Want to press more weight, do more push-ups, improve shoulder mobility, and look super-heroic with your shirt off? You may want to focus on doing more serratus anterior exercises. The…
The Only Airport Workout You’ll Need When Traveling
Travel season is upon us. For many, that means spending time in airports. Aside from the expected overpriced bottled water, bad chain restaurant food, and long lines for much-needed coffee,…
Use This 10-Minute Morning HIIT Workout for More Energy and Focus All Day Long
If you often find yourself feeling extra-sleepy and unfocused—even before the workday begins—brewing a big pot of coffee isn’t your only solution. You may want to consider adding a quick…
Turkish Get-Up: Master the Ultimate Full-Body Move
The Turkish get-up (or TGU) may very well be the consummate functional, total-body exercise. After all, it leaves roughly zero muscles untouched, hits every plane of movement, gets your heart…
11 Basic Calisthenics Exercises: Types, Importance, and Risks
Calisthenics might be the word your ancestors used for physical exercise. The development of calisthenics dates back to ancient Greece, and it gained popularity once more in the early 1800s….
Try These Biceps Workouts Without Weights for Muscle, Strength, and Fat Loss
Ask 1,000 random lifters if they desire more muscular arms and very few (honest) souls will tell you “no.” The biceps are among the most visible body parts, and an…
Dance Has Improved My Strength and Stamina—Here Are 4 More Benefits That’ll Convince You To Bust a Move
If you know me, you will know three things: I’m overly ambitious, I’m incredibly stubborn, and the combination of the first two gets me in trouble more than I care…
BODi LAVA With Elise Joan: Coming June 2024
March 13, 2024 | BY: BODi Short on time but still expect fast results? BODi LAVA is your 20-minute solution. Because when legendary Super Trainer Elise Joan combines athletic yoga,…
The Ultimate Bench Press Workout to Increase Strength and Muscle
The ever-popular bench press has built its reputation over the last few decades as a rite of passage, a trial by fire, and a founding member of the powerlifting “big…
Unleash Your Core Potential: A Comprehensive Guide to Abdomen Workouts and Exercises
One of the most significant physical attributes is a well-defined abdomen, which not only conveys authority but also self-control and dedication. However, there’s a lot more to stomach routines and…
Supplementing Strength Training With Indoor Cycling May Be the Secret to the Strongest Legs and Butt Ever
Have you ever felt personally victimized by the seat on an indoor cycling bike? After several instances of finding no success in getting my butt comfortable on the seat of…
5 Day Beginner Yoga | BODi
It’s no secret that yoga offers oh-so-many health benefits — better flexibility, increased muscle strength and definition, and a mind-body connection that can lead to less stress and more balance. But sometimes the…
The Ultimate Back and Biceps Workout for Every Lifter From Beginner to Advanced
Pairing your back and biceps in one workout has been a classic muscle-building session for decades. It’s a time-tested approach that’s reliable, effective, and it simply makes sense — the…
Muscular Hypertrophy: A Beginner’s Guide to Building Muscle
Hypertrophy training is what someone’s searching for if they’re seeking an exercise regimen that can help them gain muscle mass. The process of gaining muscle mass is called hypertrophy. It…
Here’s Why the Old ‘Keep Your Chest Up’ Rule for Squats Is Outdated—And Could Potentially Cause an Injury
Plant your feet. Engage your core. Look straight. Stick your butt out. Keep your chest up. These are just a few of the most common squatting cues I tried to…
7 Best Abs and Butt Moves You Can Do at Home
Targeting your abs and glutes can help you get a sculpted booty and six-pack abs — but that’s not the only reason to add this abs and butt workout to…
Try These HIIT Treadmill Workouts for Different Goals
When it’s time to hit the gym, most people instinctively gravitate toward hitting the weights. That’s certainly an understandable course of action, since weight training plays a role in everything…
The Ultimate Chest and Back Workout for Upper Body Muscle
Ready for an efficient workout to build your upper body by creating a more sculpted chest and a more muscular back? Rethink your training week and step away from the…
Les Mills Brings the Reformer Burn to the Comfort of Your Home in a New Pilates, Barre, and Power Yoga Workout
During my final years living in New York City, Lagree—a high-intensity, low-impact megaformer workout akin to reformer Pilates—was my fitness regimen of choice. There was something so satisfying about the…
6 Benefits of Walking Backwards and Who Should Try It
Not since the advent of the moonwalk has walking backward had such a moment. TikTok and Instagram are filled with videos of physical therapists and fitness influencers touting the benefits…
Is EMOM the Most Efficient Method of Training?
Time: You don’t have a lot of it to spare, but you can’t exercise without spending it. You could rush between exercises like the Tasmanian Devil — and risk injury….