Even the fittest women get sensitive about the annoying bulge that peeks out of the sides of a bra, through the sleeve of a tank top, or over the neckline of a strapless dress. But if you want to feel more confident in any armpit-bearing outfit, perform the exercises below, to tighten up your chest and shoulders. To see results,
Making a big change to your body – the kind of transformation that makes people do a double-take when you remove your shirt – requires a big effort. But it doesn’t have to take a lot of time, especially if you follow a progressive and challenging workout programme that’s designed to push you out of your comfort zone every time
The best training programmes take into account the key variables for your goals. And if you want to get stronger, the key things to focus on are the weight you’re lifting and the volume (total work) you perform. Doing five sets of five reps is a great way to get the best of both. A five-rep set will simultaneously allow
If you want svelte, toned arms, cardio is not the answer. Because if you don't have the muscle in the first place, there's no way you can show it off. "You have to create the shape [first], and weight training is the simplest way to do that. Building lean muscle helps shape rounded shoulders, define triceps and biceps, and carve
We have become a nation of slouchers, perpetually hunched over a desk, a smartphone or a tablet. This poor posture inevitably leads to back and neck problems and it takes more than a fancy new standing desk to fix it. You need to train your upper back. In fact, scheduling in regular back sessions will do more than just help
This workout is perfect and makes way more sense to get in a cardio workout indoors to shift fat and shape your body! Here is a 20-minute cardio workout to do at home without any equipment. The workout below is all about "burst training," which is high-intensity interval training. Burst training is traditionally a two-to-one ratio, 20 seconds on and 10 seconds off. What
If you’re used to working out alone, you may be missing out on some key advantages that having a training partner brings. So, before you nay-say the idea of finding a pal to exercise with on a regular basis, consider these eleven exercises you will have if you work out with someone else! This workout might actually make you enjoy
We endearingly refer to them as love handles. Or maybe you prefer to call it your muffin top. Either way, excess fat sitting on the sides of the torso is tough to lose. You have to cross-train your core like you cross-train the rest of your body. Of all the waist-whittling exercises out there, ones that target your oblique muscles will
You’ve probably put a lot of work into strengthening your upper body to make lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy loads a cinch. But what about your grip strength? Chances are, unless you’re doing forearm workouts, it’s relatively weak. Why Forearm Strength Is Important The forearm flexors — wrist flexors, really — are the same muscles that help us grip everything from a
An effective barbell workout program not only helps you look tightened and toned, but it’s also amazing to help you strengthen your body. And no, you won’t come out looking big and bulky. With the right exercises, you’ll become lean and fit, so don’t be afraid to pack on the weight and get to work! The thing I love most
