Steady-state cardio that generally requires lengthier workouts can be monotonous for many. Lucky for you, there's a shorter cardio option, which allows you to reap the same benefits as a more time-consuming one. Yep, we're talking about HIIT cardio workouts! HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, cardio workouts are those that use short, all-out bursts of exercise, followed by lower intensity,
You’ve been going to the gym, hitting the weights several days a week. You drag yourself out of bed when it’s still dark out, or you skip happy hour to make sure you get in your workout before the day’s done. Even when you’re not super pumped, you still get your pump on. Problem is, your body doesn’t seem to
When many people think of losing weight, one of the first things that comes to mind is getting a totally toned and taut tummy. After all, who doesn't want to be able to slip into a pair of jeans without having to deal with a muffin top? Plus, losing belly fat is a surefire way to improve your health. Spot reduction
To help you find your new go-to, do-anywhere workout, we have put together a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout. It's about getting the work done in a short amount of time so that you can get to the day's activities. Short HIIT workouts like the one below can assist with increased overall athletic endurance, increase core strength, and help with
Here's the thing about the relationship between time and exercise: Even if we could all find 30 free minutes each day (and it's safe to assume most of us can), we likely wouldn't use it to work out. What ends up happening: The women with a something-is-better-than-nothing attitude do a few minutes of crunches, pushups, and lunges in their living
While many people choose gym memberships, equipment and supplements, there are also those who like to keep it simple – perform bodyweight exercises at home! In this article, we’d like to encourage you to stop worrying and simply go back to the basics. If you do these exercises every day, you’ll start seeing improvements in your waistline size and overall
Heading to the gym for a bit of cardio usually means jumping on the treadmill, spending a bit of time on the bike or setting 20 minutes on the Cross-trainer timer. But what about the dusty, forgotten machine that sits hiding in the corner? The rowing machine! The rowing machine is probably the least used piece of equipment at the
There is a reason this is called the hardest calisthenics workout! If you're thinking "I can do something a bit more advanced than that" then you've come to the right place! The below exercises require strength, stamina and a lot of will power. When performing highly demanding exercises as these, it's less about the girth of your upper arm and
For years, it’s been common practice among bodybuilders and gym rats to finish off a gym session with a round of steady state cardio. But these days, spending that much time in the gym just isn’t practical, it may not be effective either. You don’t have to spend two hours in the gym just to get a good workout. In
By performing quick bursts of high-intensity movements with all-out effort, followed by short periods of rest, you can torch calories and sculpt lean muscles in a relatively short amount of time. One of the big benefits of HIIT is the ability to maximise caloric output during a shorter workout. It improves heart health and creates more of a post-exercise oxygen
