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• A Workout You Can Do While Watching TV

  If you're constantly facing long work days, it can be difficult to find the motivation or time to work out. All you probably want to do when you get home is relax, but you know how important it is for...

• Extended Moderate-Intensity Cardio Vs. Short Bouts of High-Intensity Exercise

  Traditionally, health organizations have recommended longer, steady aerobic activities to improve cardiovascular health. Research has certainly backed up their recommendations, cementing that aerobic exercise...

• TRX Exercises for Beginners

  You may have noticed a pair of yellow straps hanging from the ceiling of your gym. The TRX Suspension Training equipment is designed for body-weight resistance exercises to build strength, balance, and...

• How to Bench Press Correctly

  If you're looking to build strength or size in the upper body, bench press should be a workout regimen staple. The bench press is classified as a compound weight lifting exercise, which means that it requires...

• Understanding the 5 Components of Fitness

  Being physically fit means that your body has the attributes to function efficiently and effectively. These attributes necessary for being fit can be broken into five separate components, including cardiovascular...

• Exercises to Do With a Stability Ball

  Training with stability balls is a great way to build strength and balance. Stability balls, often referred to as Swiss balls or exercise balls, provide you with an unstable surface and make even the most...

• Mastering the Kettlebell Swing

  The kettlebell swing is a ballistic exercise performed with a cast-iron weight that builds strength, power and endurance. It works what's referred to as your "posterior chain," which include the muscles...

• A Workout For Those Looking to Build Bone Density

  As we get older, our bone density naturally decreases, putting us at an increased risk of fractures. This loss in bone density is caused by hormonal changes, particularly in women, and because of our tendency...

• Scared to Start Weight Training - Here's an Easy and Safe Way to Begin

  If you've never lifted weights, there's no doubt that the activity can be intimidating. Simply showing up at the gym and being unsure about etiquette, what exercises to do and how to do them can make you...

• How Exercise Can Lower Your Stress

  Stress is an inevitable issue for practically everyone, as the obstacles of our daily schedules and volume of responsibilities can be overwhelming. The anxiety that builds from constantly juggling job...

• Should You Exercise When You're Sore?

  It's bittersweet to wake up in the morning with the extreme discomfort of soreness. Yes, it's uncomfortable and at times can be debilitating. But, it also means that the day before you pushed your body...

• High Intensity Interval Workout for Beginners

  High-intensity interval workouts may seem overwhelming if you've never done them, but they're effective and beneficial for people of all fitness levels. They can be tailored to accommodate those who are...

• Different Types of Lunges

  One of the most beneficial exercises you can incorporate into your workout regimen is the lunge. The lunge is a compound exercise, which means it involves several moving joints and works multiple muscle...

• Begin Your Workouts with a Mind-Body Warm-up

  Just fitting in a workout can be challenging enough, so it's easy to understand why most people don't want to tack on the extra few minutes for a warm-up. But by being willing to perform a 10-minute warm-up,...

• Should You Pay for a Personal Trainer?

  Hiring a personal trainer is a sizable investment. An educated, qualified trainer is expensive. Are they worth the hefty price? In many cases, absolutely...

• Build Arm and Shoulder Definition With This Workout

  Tone and tighten the muscles in your shoulders and arms with a high-volume weight-training workout. Building lean muscle takes routinely participate in workouts that overload the muscles. To overload muscles...

• How Much Exercise Should You Do?

  Navigating through the world of physical fitness can be overwhelming. You know you should exercise. You've heard about the benefits. But you're not sure of exactly what you should do and how often...

• Help Reduce Back Pain With These 10 Exercises

  Lower back pain can be caused by a variety of factors. Acute back pain begins suddenly and is commonly caused by a specific event like a fall or a blow, or bending over to pick up something that's heavy...

• Are You Doing Squats the Right Way?

  Squats should be a staple in your weight-training program. They're one of the best exercises for building strength in the hips and legs. They're considered a compound exercise, meaning they require action...

• Improve Your Treadmill Workouts With These Tips

  Walking or running on treadmills can help you reach and maintain a healthy body fat percentage, reduce your heart disease risk, increase your stamina and boost your mood. But over time, if you stick to...