Tag: Workouts
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 rate up, integrate some low-impact weight training, and do it all in an hour or less. On days like that, all…
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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 hefting around barbells isn’t the only way to get strong and look it. Fortunately, you don’t have to be a pro or a…
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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 comes with a host of physical and mental health benefits, and it’s easier on the body than high-impact cardio. Aiming to liven up your walking workout…
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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 to Athens. So, whenever you hit the starting line on race day and wish the runners next to you a hearty “Good luck!”, you’re…
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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 you to resist and initiate movement. We’ve compiled everything you need to know into oblique workouts for beginners, intermediates, and advanced athletes. Let’s twist…
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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 your cardio done quickly. HIIT rower workouts tax your whole body as you push, pull, and challenge your cardiovascular system. HIIT is intense…
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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 barrier to entry, the best exercise bikes can transform your workout program. Regardless of your training history, exercise bikes offer low-impact cardio with high-intensity training options…
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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 weightlifting. Improving your cardio capacity can go a long way toward making you a better strongman athlete, too. And that’s not to mention the boosts…
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Proper Running Form, Explained by Expert 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 your row of treadmills, there’s a decent chance that all of you have different arm swings, foot strikes, and body postures….
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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 effective workouts don’t need to be complicated. Kettlebells give you the versatility of training for power, strength, and endurance — all at…
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