Just doing some strength-training exercises means that you’ll get fit, lose weight, and be a better runner, right? Not exactly. Not every move or machine at the gym is going to make you stronger or fitter. Some are not that helpful at all, no matter how many reps you do. In fact, a lot of the moves you see—and maybe
Losing weight after 40 is not as hard as you think. Although strength-training is key, how you train can make a difference between so-so results and a metabolism that stays in high gear, burning fat and showing off lean muscle. The secret is targeting a specific type of muscle fiber called type II, or fast-twitch, that's responsible for bursts of
If you fancy getting fit and toning up a bit, then you're not alone and you won't have to fork out on a fancy gym membership to achieve your goal either. In fact, you won't even have to leave the comfort of your living room. Ready for an exercise regime that involves nothing but you and your sofa? Try our
Calves seem to be the most overlooked body part in the lower body. Did you know it’s vital that your calves support you through every movement or you risk serious injury? You can't even rely on upper leg exercises like squats and deadlifts to completely develop diamond calves. Likewise, it does little good to train the rest of your body but leave
If transforming your body into a calorie-burning furnace is your goal, then you need to be sure your workouts invite as many muscle fibers to the party as possible. That’s why an advanced high-intensity technique known as compensatory acceleration training, or “CAT” for short is great! Because of its greater intensity, you’ll burn more calories during – and long after
The glutes, your body's largest and most powerful muscle group, deserve more of your attention. Why? Because desk life does them a major disservice. Sitting at a computer, on a couch, and in a car or subway seat all day leads to weak glutes and tight hip flexor, and that has a cascading effect on the body. It's past time
At the height of lockdown, when gyms were shut, many of us discovered the power of the resistance band. These humble strips of rubber don't get much play when you've got a full set of weights and machines to get stuck into, but it turns out they can actually provide a beneficial workout, from the comfort of your own home.
When you think of Pilates workouts, it’s all about the core — from your lower abs to the transverse abdominis to your obliques. But what you may not realize is that your core also includes your hips and glutes. Even better, the different ranges of motion and subtle postural changes in Pilates workouts help engage all muscle groups without adding
The ideal inner-thigh workout, one that blasts fat while building muscle is hard to come by. Luckily for you, we have the ideal workout that can be done at home or the gym right here for you! You’ll start seeing toned thighs in no time. Show your inner thighs some love, and some serious burn with these exercises that will
For those who feel you have to go to the gym to get a great leg workout in, this at-home leg sculpting workout will prove that a home workout can leave you feeling just as strong (and sore!) as your typical lower-body workout in the gym. This at-home thigh workout is high intensity. It’s designed to elevate your heart rate into what’s
