High-intensity plyometric moves, like the ones in this plan, target several muscles simultaneously and keep your heart rate elevated the entire time you’re exercising. Result: You burn more calories and fire up your metabolism long after the workout is over. These explosive movements require almost no equipment, either, so you can work up a sweat no matter where you are. Check out the plan, workouts,
Whether you’re on the road for work or you simply need a day off from dealing with muscleheads, sometimes making it to the gym just isn’t in the cards. That doesn’t mean you need to hit a pause on achieving your goal to torch body fat and build lean muscle. If you can find a pair of dumbbells, enough space to do
Everyone wants perfect glutes — those high, rounded, bounce-a-quarter-off-’em bums. And while the J-Los and Beyoncés of the universe were simply born with genetically gifted rear views, others had to fight tooth and nail for every last muscle fiber they’ve got. For your butt to look this way today requires a lot of hard work and lots of weight. Now lifting moderate
There's a fresh way to do body-weight routines, and it’s all about going vertical. Using a wall can intensify many moves that are typically done on the floor. Not to mention that you can find a wall anywhere. This eight-move wall workout targets your lower body and core—to the point where you’ll likely feel your muscles quiver as you complete
What’s the key to getting a curved, firm, and totally tight backside? A full-scale attack on the muscles. Sure, your classic squats will help on your quest for a bubbly bikini booty, but squats and their many variations are far from the only move you should be doing if you want to make progress. There are plenty of good reasons to get
It's true that stretching is neither glamorous nor hardcore, and it probably won't give you the same rush that a run or HIIT class will. It is uncomfortable and it takes time, so people don’t like to do it. However, you can’t just do strength training and cardio without putting yourself at risk for injury and pain. Love to work out, but never
When you started the journey into motherhood, you didn’t realize just how busy life was going to get. These days, carving out some “me time” is almost impossible, let alone making it to the gym. If you’ve ever wondered how you can get in better shape without spending too much time working out, we’ve got some solutions for you. We’ve all experienced
Just like you shouldn't eat the same foods at every meal, you shouldn't do the same old lunges every time you work out. Sure, they're convenient and easy, but so is fast food—and you know that doesn't do your body any favours. So the next time you hit the gym, try these! Basic lunges aren't bad for your butt and thighs,
You either love them or you love to hate them (we're talking about burpees), and most people fall into that latter camp. But before you go writing off burpees altogether, try this workout and decide for yourself. The burpee is one of my favorite full-body movements there is when it comes to kinesthetic awareness, basic strength, and cardiovascular output. When
Sure, if you want to lose weight you need a diet that works for you (and, your lifestyle) and regular bouts of exercise. But that doesn't mean you need to be going all-out every single day with sweat-dripping cardio or heavy weight-lifting to see results. Research shows that yoga can help in a weight-loss routine because it can boost flexibility, increase mental focus, and yes, burn fat. If you're just
