Want to get an effective leg workout at home, but don’t have any equipment? No sweat — if you’re ready to work out, you already have everything you need to perform these bodyweight exercises for legs. “Bodyweight exercises are a great […]
Want to learn a skill that burns a ton of calories and improves your balance, power, flexibility, speed, strength — and could even save your life? You need to learn how to kick. Knockouts are typically associated with punching, but […]
There are different types of gymtimidation. You’re probably aware of the most significant one: feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing and don’t fit in with the people who do. But it can also be quite intimidating to rep out awkward […]
Want to step up your leg workouts at home but don’t have the space (or budget) for bulky machines? Resistance band exercises for your legs might be the quick fix that you’re looking for! They can help work different parts […]
When you need a do-anywhere full-body move that jacks up your heart rate after just a few reps, look no further than the burpee. “The burpee is one of the most challenging and effective total-body exercises you can do,” says Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S., […]
If you want to boost total-body power, strengthen your backside, or combine cardio with weights, the dumbbell skier swing belongs in your fitness toolbox. Recruiting your body’s fast-twitch muscle fibers, the dumbbell skier swing is an awesome way to train the almighty […]
Although it looks like a simple move, the side leg raise packs a lot of benefits. Not only is it versatile enough to be performed anywhere — even during a Netflix binge — but it also helps “turn on” your glutes, which […]
Quad stretches aren’t just for runners and people with bad knees. If you exercise your quads in any way — including squatting, lunging, and climbing stairs — good quad stretches can help correct muscle imbalances, decrease muscle tension, and improve your […]
The runner’s lunge is a staple stretch for runners and sun-saluting yogis, but the move may actually be most beneficial to those who spend more time on the couch than the track or yoga mat. Among a host of other issues, […]
The best exercises check several boxes at once: They work a ton of muscle groups, improve balance, hone coordination, and promote athleticism. All of this is true of the single-leg deadlift, a classic multi-tasker that can challenge newbies and gym […]
