It’s not all about the bench press. Chest flyes are one of my most commonly programmed upper body exercises for a reason. The pectoralis major is a massive muscle, and just pressing won’t build the ... Continue Reading
Is Pilates the Key to Strength Training Stability? Here’s the Classic Pilates Workout, Explained by an Instructor
If you’re a barbell devotee, you may be quick to dismiss quieter forms of exercise like walking, yoga, and Pilates. But that would be to the detriment of your routine. These low-impact forms of working out ... Continue Reading
The Best Treadmill Workouts for Weight Loss, Directly From a Personal Trainer
To build your squat, you’ll need to squat — makes sense. Adding mass means hitting high-intensity sets targeting specific muscle groups — all in all, fairly simple. But the logistics of weight loss are a ... Continue Reading
Are Treadmill Dancing Workouts Serious? Yes. A Treadmill Specialist Explains How to Do it Right
If you’re a pure strength athlete, you may have never been much of a cardio enthusiast. Your tendency has always been to look at cardio as a necessary evil that you need for your heart health. That’s when ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Bench Press Programs to Help You Lift More
Everyone likes to bench — us included. But let’s be honest, unless you’re a beginner, you won’t get far by waltzing into the gym, loading up a barbell, and mindlessly pounding away at set after ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Rowing Workouts for Beginners, Plus Tips From a CPT
Whether you’re new to the gym or prefer the lifting platform and are just newer to cardio, a rowing machine workout is a fantastic place to start. You can get a full-body session on the rower in as little ... Continue Reading
A Hollywood Trainer Gives You His Favorite Treadmill Dumbbell Workout
There are certainly days when your workout is all about striving for PRs — that’s personal record — on a weightlifting platform. Then there are moments when the goal is to be time efficient: get your heart ... Continue Reading
The Best Boxing Workouts According to a World Champion Coach
Few training routines are as romanticized in popular culture as boxing workouts. Who among the gym rats isn’t inspired to pick up a jump rope after checking out Creed or Rocky? Boxers remind lifters that ... Continue Reading
The Best 5 Treadmill Walking Workouts From a CPT (+ Insight From a Conditioning Coach)
Walking is often overshadowed by running and other high-intensity exercise — it’s slower and less intense, after all. But this form of cardio is definitely worth implementing into your fitness regimen. It ... Continue Reading
Can You Train for a Marathon On a Treadmill? An Expert Running Coach Teaches You How
Almost by its very definition, a marathon is an exhibition of outdoor running endurance. The very first marathon — run by Pheidippides — was a 26-mile jaunt across the hilly Grecian terrain from Marathon ... Continue Reading
The Best Oblique Workouts for Every Experience Level (+ Personal Trainer Tips on Ab Exercises)
Building a strong core goes beyond your six-pack — you’ve got to train your side abs, too. To sculpt and strengthen your oblique muscles, you’ll want to incorporate the best oblique exercises that teach ... Continue Reading
The Best HIIT Rowing Workout, Customized to Your Experience Level
While some prefer rowing on an open lake on a beautiful day, the best rowing machines can get you that rush without hitting the water. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an efficient way to get ... Continue Reading
The 6 Benefits of Exercise Bikes (Plus Workouts From a Personal Trainer)
Exercise bikes have a simplicity to them that is very attractive. They’re easy on your joints and convenient, all the while providing tons of training benefits. Beyond their availability and relatively low ... Continue Reading
How Much Cardio Is Too Much? Running Coaches Weigh In
If you’ve been consistent with your strength training and want to show off your might in an athletic setting, cardio can condition you to dominate in any sport — yes, including powerlifting and ... Continue Reading
How to Achieve Proper Running Form, Explained By Running Coaches
No matter where you do your running workouts — indoors or outdoors — you’ll certainly notice that not everyone is running the way you do. If you compare yourself with the three runners closest to you in ... Continue Reading
The Best Full-Body Kettlebell Circuit Workout (And How to Customize It)
Both competitive athletes and everyday athletes often search for ways to build muscle and get strong, whether at the gym or at home. But when the gym is packed and no racks are available, the most ... Continue Reading
Coaches Kelly Matthews & Tim Riley Showcase Their Favorite Sprint Warm-Up Drills
Hybrid training — performing high-intensity strength training and vigorous, often sport-specific cardio — is having a moment right now, thanks in large part to coaches and content creators like Fergus ... Continue Reading
How To Sprint Like a Pro, + Tips From a Collegiate S&C Coach
You might think sprinting is synonymous with “running fast,” but you’d be wrong. The fastest men and women in the world have spent years refining their sprinting form. If you want to be able to tear up the ... Continue Reading
What Is Nordic Walking? Here’s Why You Might Want to Try It
Regular walking has been used for ages as a tool for overall health, cardiovascular fitness, or simple enjoyment of the outdoors. Building off of the popularity and relative accessibility of walking, the ... Continue Reading
The Best Interval Running Workouts and Tips from Top Running Coaches
Cranking out reps in the weight room is fun — and it’ll undoubtedly improve your fitness — but if you want to turn up the turbo engines, you’ll need to work in some cardio. Whether you’re on the treadmill ... Continue Reading
The Best Box Jump Workout for Your Experience Level and Goals
After watching the sweat spray off of yet another CrossFitter, you may have wondered how to do your own jump box workout — and if you can even get to that level. The box jump is an explosive movement that ... Continue Reading
How to Run a Faster Mile, According to a Running Coach
There are 5,280 feet in a mile. For distance runners, this distance may be a pittance. For new runners, accomplishing a decent mile might be the ultimate goal. But uniting most runners across the board is ... Continue Reading
The Best 30-Minute HIIT Workouts for a Quick Sweat Session
One of the best things about fitness is that it’s not one-size-fits-all — your personal preferences help to shape your journey. There are countless ways to arrange your workouts, including cranking out ... Continue Reading
The Best StairMaster Workout for Your Experience Level
Even the most dedicated barbell aficionados may glance the way of the cardio floor every now and again — especially when the power of social media compels them. StairMaster machines have been around since ... Continue Reading