People sometimes avoid resistance bands because they are unfamiliar with how to use them. Working out with bands feels different than dumbbells and other equipment because resistance if felt during both parts of the exercise. You don't have to lift a weight to build strength, thanks to the invention of resistance bands. These small yet powerful tools are perfect for
HIIT workouts are still some of the most popular for one simple reason: they work! 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
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,
Sleek, strong, sexy. That’s the trademark Pilates body. But do this next-level workout and you can add chiselled, fit, and fierce to the list. And you won’t need a fancy machine or quirky tone-up tool to get there. We have created a bolder technique that gets deeper into your muscles and leads to even more results. You'll shake, burn, and
For those with goals related to strength training, there are countless options for increasing lean muscle or adding strength. Choices include the traditional weight machines, barbells or dumbbells, as well as a wide variety of specialised equipment such as kettlebells, medicine balls, sandbags and even oversized tires. Dumbbells are often used for joint-isolation exercises such as biceps curls, chest flyes
When you drop down to push-up, are you really thinking about what you're doing? You've probably been pumping through the bodyweight staple since school, so it's easy to think you know just about everything about the exercise. Guess what? You can still stack on muscle to your chest and arms with this circuit of press-up drop sets. Do 10 reps
The elastic exercise band tends to get lumped in with the corner not being used as it's the so-called “wussy” equipment, while the barbell and dumbbell are beyond reproach. But this isn’t a fair judgement, especially if you’re using them with the correct workout. What bands provide that no other equipment (except cables) can is accommodating resistance. Take the push-up,
Strength training is vital to overall health and fitness for everyone, regardless of age. Don’t have access to a gym? No problem. All you need is a few dumbbells at home in order to get an effective, full-body workout. Adding dumbbell weights to your workout routine is an excellent way to boost the amount of calories you burn, increase your
This bodyweight circuit is quick, but tough. If there’s one thing we know about working out, it’s that the routines definitely don’t have to be long to be tough—and the proof is right here! Don’t let self-isolation hold you back from your summer body! It’s important to take the time to stay physically and mentally fit and healthy. Here’s a full-body
If you’re self-isolating at home, well done! But just because you are indoors, doesn't mean you can't train and maintain your gains. By using simple household items, you can still workout and get those gains. If you don’t have weights at home: Use a loaded internal-frame backpack for resistance to help build strength. Weighted backpack workouts are great for building
