Need new kicks? Check out our favorite sneakers for every type of exercise.Everyone loves a new pair of shoes, but sometimes culling the herd of hundreds takes way too much effort. To help narrow your search, we’ve corralled 16 of the top new contenders based on quality, durability, comfort, fit and — of course — aesthetics! No matter what your sport, we’ve got you — and your feet — covered.HikingGarmont...
Take your plank — and your core — to the next level with this stability move.Planks are super effective core exercises that not only strengthen the abs, but also your low back, glutes, shoulder, chest and upper back. Adding the medicine ball to the plank improves stability throughout your entire core while strengthening the upper...
This is the year these fitness myths just have to go.Every woman who has entered the free-weight pit of a commercial gym has experienced it at some point: Despite your oversized headphones, pinpoint focus and intentional resting bitch face, an overly “helpful” guy will eventually walk up and bro-splain something to you.Ranging from the inane...
Doing these six things before exercising can make or break your workout.Most people schedule their daily workouts ahead of time, and some even have a carefully planned recovery regimen. But not many have a solid preworkout routine. But what you do before your sweat sesh has a definitive impact on your workout. Here is a checklist of pre-exercise to-do’s to consider. Follow...
CrossFit coach and physical therapist Genevieve Gyulavary explains how finding your weight-training sweet spot can help you build muscle and achieve your ideal body composition.Finding a training program is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. But whether your goal is to build muscle or burn fat, selecting a program you enjoy and are able to commit to...
Add a little oomph to your upper body with a strong finish to your workout.Twenty years ago, we were concerned with our fat-burning zone. We thought the effectiveness of our workout was dictated by the heart-rate zone that we were aiming for. It turns out, however, that endless hours spent slouched over a stationary bike...
Change up this overplayed classic move and breathe new life into your lower-body workout routine.As far as lower-body exercises go, lunges are one of the best for developing strength, building endurance and improving balance. But truth: They are also exceedingly boring. Use these four exercises to level up your lunges — and still keep a level head.Level 1:...
Skip the old-school wrist curls and use these two moves for bigger lifts and a more balanced physique.Zottman Biceps CurlForm: Zottman Biceps CurlTraining forearms is a hard sell for women on the whole, but when it comes to aesthetics and physique-driven competitions, it’s all about balance. However, if you’ve ever played a sport, driven a car...
Research indicates that high-intensity interval training is one of the best activities for fat burning, but new research also indicates that it affects the primary hormones that drive your physiology — and which can make or break your results.Oh hormones — they peak and dip at the most inconvenient times, affecting every aspect of your...
Coupled with the power of Pilates, this band workout will give your midsection a unique pick-me-up.Resistance bands, although frequently used for legs and arms, rarely get used in ab training. But these take-anywhere tools offer continual tension throughout the concentric and eccentric parts of a repetition, resulting in better strength gains. Now pair these bands...