Ever done a push-up and felt your hips hit the floor and your arms barely bend? We’ve been there. A push-up is a total-body functional movement that’s great for increasing strength. It has the added benefit of engaging your core and lower body. Since it’s a bodyweight exercise, it can be done just about anywhere — with a ton of
Thanks to our groundbreaking, tested plan, you can shrink a whole size (or two!), tone trouble spots, and banish annoying dimples, for a confident summer look. At the heart of the plan is a strength-cardio routine designed to target the areas you want to firm up the most—your legs, butt, and belly. Because these are some of your biggest muscles,
While intense workouts can lead to positive physical adaptations, including improved fitness and body composition, when done too frequently or without a focus on form, they have the potential to lead to negative health outcomes including overtraining and injuries. These workouts will get you shredded in no time! What you can expect from practically any intense workout is a serious
Time is of the essence during most of our busy days, which is why we’ve got your workout routine covered. Here’s one of our best half-hour-or-less routines to trim and sculpt your physique into a masterpiece. This one calls for body weight, so snap a pic of the workout and get to sweating no matter what. The workout below will
If you’re looking to add muscle mass to your frame, hitting the weights hard is a given. Quality time in the gym begins a cascade of changes that will stimulate your muscles to grow bigger in response to the challenges you throw their way. It’s tempting to think that’s all it takes to add muscle to your body. That pump
Whether your goal is a six-pack or just a little more definition around your midsection, compound lifts like squats, overhead presses and deadlifts will help get you there, and they’ll build strength all over your body at the same time. That said, there’s also room for more focused abs work too, especially if you have designs on achieving a cover model-style six-pack. The four-move circuits below provide
Some days you have only 15 minutes to train; other days you’d rather stay home than fight for machines at the gym. Whether your dilemma is time or real estate, this quickie dumbbell routine can solve your workout woes and keep you on the fast track to fitness. The key is doing multijoint functional strength moves in a circuit to burn fat,
Cleaning up your diet will increase the effects of fat loss and give you more vitality. I think that most people who want to lose weight claim that eating healthier is the largest barrier standing in the way of their goal. I do not believe that this is due to pure laziness. The lack of knowledge concerning nutrition prevents the
Whether you want to add curves or streamline your own, this plan offers the perfect balance of strength, flexibility and cardio. The goal is to build a functionally strong, symmetrical, feminine body while creating curves. This workout is created especially for women and will make you strong, not boxy! This hourglass program has three main points of focus: building the hamstrings and
When most people think of their core, they automatically think abs. While your abs are a key component to the core, your core also includes your low back and hips as well. Your core is your center of gravity, and a strong core allows for stronger functional movement throughout exercise and everyday life. Whether you realize it or not, you
