Does waiting in line to train gym leave you feeling under-trained? There is a way to beat peak time gym frustration by trying our high intensity plate workout. Swap out dumbbells and machines for 1 simple plate! This circuit has eight exercises – performed back to back without resting between exercises. One set would require you to complete all eight exercises in a
We all generally spend a disproportionate amount of time in the gym targeting our bums, thighs and quads in an effort to get slim and slender legs. However, the major muscles of the lower legs, our calf muscles, are the ones that tend to get the most exposure, especially during summer when we wear skirts, shorts or three quarter pants
Step away from the weights room (for a bit at least). There are plenty of benefits to be had from switching things up every once in a while and sandbags are an easy way to do just that. Sometimes a visit to the gym can be the last thing you want to do after a long day at work. That’s besides the
There are many benefits to stretching before your workout: it prepares your body for the workout to come and increases joint flexibility. Regular stretching alone cannot prevent injuries, make you run faster, or correct poor posture. But it prepares your body for your workout and helps relax tired muscles afterwards! Are you not really sure what stretching exercises to include in
Fitness crazes come and go, but if you’re looking for a workout that ramps up results, these dumbbell exercises used in the Nalini Method offer serious gains. This intense routine is poised to be the next big thing in fitness. The Nalini Method is a challenging combination of Eastern and Western practices. It fuses mental and physical conditioning for a
If you are naturally blessed with a big booty, your focus should be on shape and definition. Include more body-weight training that focuses on [sculpting] the smaller muscles of the hips and pelvis to tighten and lift around the major muscles. Bridges and stability work are great. Sitting all day while working and driving turns off the muscles of your
Don't get your gym pants in a twist—we're not bringing step aerobics back. But the step itself? It's one of the most versatile and underutilised pieces of equipment. Just as the platform revolutionized cardio back in the day, this newer take gives a fat-blasting boost to your strength- and interval training workouts. However, this is not your typical exercise step
Holidays, the time for poolside margaritas, not treadmill slogs in the gyms. But sneaking in exercise while you're away is crucial to staying on your game. Skip it and it'll be that much harder to get back on track. Umbrella drinks don't exactly burn themselves off. A routine that puts every muscle through its paces, no equipment required. This workout
There are few things less sexy than having back problems. You feel old. You feel out of commission. You feel totally and utterly hopeless. But what if we were to tell you that there’s a way to alleviate some of that pain and perhaps, beat it? And even better — it’ll cost you next to nothing? Meet your new friend:
If you think leg workouts for women that include strength moves will bulk you up, you don't know squat. Not only have EMG studies shown that basics like squats, lunges, and calf raises work the leg muscles best, but women don't tend to build big muscles thanks to a lack of testosterone. If you’re looking to build leg and booty
