Ultimately, physical and emotional weight go hand in hand, by achieving balance with both, you can live your happiest and healthiest life. Fitness crazes come and go, but if you’re looking for a workout that ramps up results, these dumbbell exercises used offer serious gains. The premise is pretty simple: there’s no need for fancy kit or grueling machinery, this
Weight machines were once all the rage at the gym, and you may still use them when you train. But times have changed, and here's why: Machines lock you into a predetermined path of motion, which takes away the ability to challenge and strengthen core and stabilizer muscles. In short, machines don't mimic functional movements. Strength doesn't transfer as well
Upon hearing the word “plate,” those who don’t spend much time in the gym might picture the dinner variety. But for iron-loving men and women, the plate of which they most often speak is the weighted kind. And while you may be used to hoisting weight plates attached to the ends of a bar, don’t write them off as simply
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
Building a butt isn't easy, which you'll know. Unless you've been living under a rock for the last decade, you will have noticed that butts are a thing. And I don't just mean butts, I mean BUTTS. There's a lot of things I won't thank the Kardashians for (cycling shorts as a fashion statement being one), but encouraging people to
Have you looked in the mirror lately, disappointed at what you see? You’ve been working out regularly, lifting weights, completing your reps and sets, only to not see results? What if we told you, you could be working out all wrong to meet your gains goal? That a simple technique called progressive overload could be all that’s in your way of
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
The health of your hips creates a domino effect on the rest of the body: If they aren’t sufficiently mobile, the lower back overcompensates; when they lack strength and stability, the knees carry the burden. The result: pain and perhaps even injury. Consciously working and focusing on your hips can help prevent injury in your entire lower body, back, core
When it comes to stubborn body parts, calves often top the list. The calf muscle can be difficult to grow due to a lot of genetics. Some people are born with well-built calves, but others have to scratch and claw for any noticeable difference. Fortunately, your calves are about to receive the wake-up call they’ve been waiting for with German
Let’s face it: you know more about strength training than a highbrow Jeopardy contestant knows about Shakespeare. But despite your vast fitness knowledge, you may not know you’re doing more harm than good with some of your favorite back moves, stripping you of results and potentially putting you in harm’s way. The good news is that we're is here to help. Read
