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A beginner doing inclined push-ups with a trainer in the gym.

The Best Beginner Workout Plan To Start Your Fitness Journey

Nothing worth having comes easy. This is as true in your career as it is in the gym — the latter of which can be extremely daunting if you’ve never been before. If you’re new to exercise, hitting the ... Continue Reading

An old photo of Arnold Schwarzenegger bench pressing.

The Arnold Schwarzenegger Workout Split (and How to Modify It)

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a monolith. From his careers in politics, philanthropy, and entertainment to his years as a professional bodybuilder, Schwarzenegger has cultivated a reputation for being ... Continue Reading

A fit person exercising with a jumping rope outdoors.

The 3 Best Jump Rope Workouts, From a Personal Trainer and World-Class Fighter

You've seen the inspirational training montages. If they're even remotely related to a boxer (Creed, anyone), you'll be sure to see a whole lot of jump rope workouts right in there with chain pull-ups, ... Continue Reading

Jake doing a jump rope workout in the gym.

The Best Jump Rope Workout for Beginners, Catered to Your Goals

Rocky. Ali. Creed. These boxing classics have a lot of throughlines. Grit, loyalty, devotion, family, intense training montages…and jump ropes. Lots of jump ropes. But your name doesn’t have to be ... Continue Reading

A person performing the kettlebell swing exercise.

The Best Low-Impact Cardio Workout, Plus Bonus Exercises From a Certified Coach

I’m always looking for ways to break a sweat while having fun. Whether you’re a barbell devotee or a hardcore runner, there’s joy to be found — and joints to be soothed — in low-impact cardio ... Continue Reading

A person in front of a green "Superman" logo curling a loaded barbell.

This Superman-Inspired Workout Routine Will Help You Pack On Slabs of Muscle Mass

In many ways, Superman is the quintessential hero; inspiring, authentic, heroic, and super-jacked to boot. In 2013’s Man of Steel, a newborn Clark Kent is told he will give the people of Earth, “an ideal ... Continue Reading

A person doing push-ups and being guided by an expert.

One-Month Push-Up Workout Plan for More Push-Ups

The push-up is deceptively difficult. A survey of more than 1,400 U.S.-based respondents over the age of 18 conducted by Gymless — an organization devoted to educating the public about the benefits of ... Continue Reading

The Best Workout Split for Muscle Gain

The Most Effective Workout Splits, Created by Our Experts

Should you focus on strength or building muscle? It’s a predicament lifters — especially gym veterans who are lightyears past the newbie gains phase — find ourselves in at the start of a fresh programming ... Continue Reading

A person running on treadmill.

The 5 Best Running Workouts to Level Up Your Conditioning

Running and strength training are different beasts, to be sure. For one thing, running is about variety. Yes, there’s some variety in lifting weights, too. But for the most part, your resistance training ... Continue Reading

A person performing the mountain climber exercise as part of a HIIT cardio workout program.

The Best HIIT Cardio Workout for Beginners (+ Customizations for Every Fitness Level)

Does the term “HIIT” call to mind boot-camp-esque group fitness classes with zealous instructors? HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is a type of cardio workout where you work hard and rest for short ... Continue Reading

A person doing a HIIT exercise bike workouts.

The Best HIIT Exercise Bike Workout You Can Do to Burn Calories, + Tips From a Trainer

Sick of cardio? Yeah, us too. No shade to anyone who enjoys a half marathon on the treadmill or stationary bike, of course, but some folks simply don’t have that sort of time to dedicate to their cardio ... Continue Reading

A person doing push-ups as part of a Pilates workout.

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

A person doing treadmill workouts for weight loss.

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

Jake running on the treadmill.

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 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

Our tester running on a treadmill.

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

A person punching a heavy bag in the gym.

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

Jake walking on a treadmill.

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

A person performing the side plank.

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

Our tester working out on a treadmill.

Treadmill Workouts for Beginners: 4 Options + Training Tips

Treadmills are touted as a beginner-friendly piece of exercise equipment. While that’s more true than false, it’s perfectly normal to feel a little intimidated by the treadmill, especially if you aren’t ... Continue Reading

Claudio Castagnoli succeeds in the ring.

Wrestling Champion Claudio Castagnoli Shares the Workout Secrets That Turned Him Into the Swiss Superman

It’s a common trope in the professional wrestling world for David to slay Goliath, but there are only a few times when the act was pulled off as impressively as it was at WrestleMania XXX. On that night in ... Continue Reading

Jake doing kettlebell swings in the BarBend gym.

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

A person hiking in the mountains.

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

Jake running on a treadmill in the Barbend gym.

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

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