Because the arms are the most visible part of the upper body, some women think it makes sense to emphasize them over other muscle groups of the upper body. Many women believe that working their back, chest and shoulders will make them look bulky and unattractive. But this is far from the truth. Women don’t add mass the way men
Fit in a full-body workout at home or in the gym when you're strapped for time. Some days, even fitting in a 30-minute workout can be next to impossible. Even when you're short on time, you can still fit in a complete workout at home. If you only have 15 minutes, you're going to want to make every second count. The
Whether you spend each day at a desk or on your feet, your commute is a quick walk or a long drive, you did a 20-minute HIIT workout or an hour of Pilates, your body gets put through its paces on a daily basis. So, it's important to give it a little TLC and, let's not forget, ample hours of zzz's. Good
Want a head-to-toe workout? Here's three full-body exercises that you can do anywhere in 10 quick minutes. Between work, home life and other daily activities, it’s easy to fall into the straight-through-til-5 trap! But show that breaking up your nine-to-five with a workout improves problem-solving abilities by 10% and efficiency by 15%. So, schedule this ten-minute full-body workout in before
You should never feel humiliated in the gym. You should work out in an environment that makes you feel comfortable and motivated. That being said, there are some awkward exercises you wouldn’t be caught dead doing in the midst of a crowded weight room. Each exercise has a strategically matched superset exercise to maximise your results. Whether you want to incorporate a
There are dozens of exercises you can do on chest day. You just want to know the best exercises for building a muscular chest, no questions asked. This isn't a list of the hardest chest exercises. It's focused on the best-of-the-best mass builders, with a little bit of instruction and explanation to complement each choice. Support your workout with a
There’s so much more to a good ab workout than repetitive crunches, but it can be difficult to know where to start. Luckily, we're here to shake up your ab exercises. Planks are an exercise that will not only help to strengthen your core, but also work your entire body. Become a plank pro with these variations – either add
Do you want a perfect workout? Of course you do, who doesn't? The key to the perfect routine doesn't lie in celebrity trainers or trendy gyms (although there's certainly nothing wrong with them); the key lies in the perfect combination of cardio, strength training, core work, and functional movements. When you get the combo right, you need nothing more than
You’ve got to admit, we all have a love/hate relationship with burpees. When you’re in the midst of a burpee combo, it’s like a war of the mind. For the love of burpees we’re going to take you through 5 burpee variations, to keep the love of burpees alive. Whether it’s endurance, strength or agility, burpees are a great way
It’s hard to justify training in a dark gym when the sun is still shining outside. Especially since you can build muscle just as effectively using your own bodyweight as you can by lifting some iron. Your outdoor workouts don’t have to be all cardio all the time. You can fit in a fun and effective strength routine while you
