The TRX Suspension Trainer is well known for its ability to build strength through high-tension loads and challenging progressions. It is also a fantastic way to improve mobility because it allows the exerciser to unload certain joints through movements or apply a moderate load to assist with movements around a joint. And, as demonstrated in…
Want to add a little definition to your arms so you can show them off the next time the sun is shining? If toned arms are what you’re after this summer, try this strength training workout. Strong, well-defined arms create a visual effect that lets others know that you make physical activity an important component…
When it comes to training for strong glutes, the first exercise that typically comes to mind is the squat. But is the squat the best exercise to strengthen and develop the largest muscle in the body? Every time you lower your body to get in to a chair or car or to go up a…
I often get asked, “How long do you work out for?” Many people assume that spending more time exercising is better, but it’s actually the right combination of intensity and time together that makes the magic. What if you had a recipe for creating a workout to fit whatever time you have? In many ways,…
Halloween is one of the scariest nights of the year—not because of the ghosts, ghouls and goblins that will be lurking about. Rather, it’s the large amount of candy readily available. You don’t need to take kids trick-or-treating or even have kids of your own to be tempted to snack on empty calories. After all,…
Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s that time of year—the sun is setting earlier, the weather is getting colder and we’re inundated with images of a jolly, plus-sized, full-figured red-and-white-clad man. As the temperature drops it can be tempting to forgo your normal fitness routine because the thicker, longer clothes of winter help keep you covered up….
Why exercise in the cold weather? Some people claim it’s to burn more calories. Don’t get attached to that theory quite yet, though; the difference may be minimal. One thing is for certain: You burn more calories exercising outside in below-freezing temperatures than if you’re not exercising at all. The real bonus is that outdoor…
If only we all had a typical bride’s motivation to get in shape. All eyes on her, photographs that last a lifetime and a deeply felt desire to look amazing for her groom all contribute to creating a motivated fitness mindset. Mix it up and make it fun for the beautiful bride with these basic…
Summertime is the perfect opportunity to get out on the open water for a fun fitness experience that will strengthen your body and challenge your balance—no instructor needed. Soak up some sun and try out this total-body workout, which combines the research-supported benefits of standup paddleboarding (SUP) with a few easy-to-follow bodyweight exercises. Paddle Squat…
The functional training cable machine is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment because the adjustable cable pulley allows the user to move in a variety of directions with resistance. Unfortunately, it’s often used for only a few exercises: triceps press-downs, chest flyes and some variation of standing or kneeling crunches. That means most people aren’t…