You work. You travel. You’re busy. Fortunately, the only equipment you need for a solid workout is TSA-friendly and weighs less than a pound: a resistance band. At first glance, this workout looks simple: An upper-body workout using a band. And yes, this do-anywhere plan does hit all your major upper-body muscles in a circuit format. But...
High-top sneaks and slouchy socks? We’ll go ahead and leave those in the past. But 20 years after taking the group fitness world by storm, the step is still making us sweat. The year was 1989. Young MC demanded that we all Bust a Move. Thong leotards (worn over shiny spandex shorts) were totally acceptable gym...
Get more out of your workout in less time by stealing some secrets from one of the world’s strongest women. You’ve heard it before — there are no shortcuts when it comes to fitness. But what if this were only halfway true? What if there was a faster and arguably better way to change your body...
Try this do-anywhere martial arts–inspired workout that melts fat — and boosts confidence. Even if you aren’t ready to sign up at your local martial arts studio, performing martial arts–inspired moves can still result in some pretty hefty body benefits. You’ll not only lose fat, you’ll improve your body awareness, coordination and agility. Plus, you’ll get...
Turn your home or backyard into the ultimate sporting arena.Ever since the Greeks held the very first Olympics in 776 B.C., human beings have been obsessed with athletic competition. We lift. We climb. We run. We throw. Any manner of physical exertion can become sport, but most competitions target single or specific events, movements and skills...
Work those muscles in four minutes flat. No kidding!You know Tabata as a form of high-intensity training that involves 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest.And while the original Tabata research involved extreme cardiovascular exercise — exercise so tough that it would be hard for even the most diehard fitness enthusiast to...
Build muscle and power — and get stronger than ever — with this three-move training program.The workout this boxer-turned-fitness-competitor-turned-CrossFitter, Sarah Grace, programmed for Oxygen is a little unusual in that there are only three exercises. “Deadlift, squat and bench press — these are the three fundamental movements you should be doing to build strength,” she...
Burn off those extra pounds and sculpt your best body yet with this 10-minute EMOM workout.Looking to burn some fat? If so, this workout can help you out. This 10-minute EMOM trains you for total-body anaerobic endurance, pushing your muscles and energy systems to the limit. And fat-burning? Forget about it! Burn off those extra...
This training regimen can help you shed 6 to 12 pounds — fast!One great way to get in peak condition for bathing-suit season is through periodization. Often used by athletes training for a competition, periodization involves manipulating the progression of workouts over specific increments of time. This prevents overtraining and overuse injuries that commonly occur...
You may not be able to fly or melt a car with a stare, but you can master these seven super skills and level up from mere mortal to mistress of the universe.When playing Natasha Romanoff — aka Black Widow in the blockbuster Marvel Avengers series — Oscar-nominated actress Scarlett Johansson kicks ass with style,...