Ready for a new workout that packs a punch? Then train like a champ with this boxing routine for women.The first rule of fight club is that there is no fight club. But that’s not exactly true. Boxing is making a comeback in the fitness world, and boutique boxing studios are sweeping the nation. Why...
Improve blood flow, increase range of motion and relieve stress in less than five minutes with this five-part stretch.How many of you out there skip your warm-up? Now that everyone in North America has raised their hands, let’s talk time-turkey: This stretch hits almost every muscle in your body and takes less than five minutes...
Get more out of your workout in less time by lifting heavier weight with less reps.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 and lean out, involving...
Surpass your #squatgoals with these tips to improve ankle and hip stability and mobility.If you read my first article Build a Better Squat: Part 1, you know all about my obsession with not only the beauty and virtuosity of the squat but also its functionality. I discussed some of the basics for improving form and...
Look no further than this do-anywhere workout to define your outer thighs and glutes.Let’s make this clear: There is no such bodypart or muscle called a “saddlebag.” Like “muffin top,” it’s essentially a made-up word in the fitness industry to describe a place that holds excess fat. For those of you who have never heard...
Can’t squat ass to grass? Deadlifting strength stalled? The problem could lie below — way below.When I started lifting weights, I entered the gym as a 16-year ballet dancer with plenty of plantar flexion (pointed toes) and zero dorsiflexion (flexing ability). While this was great for executing pirouettes, it was problematic when it came to...
Strengthen, sculpt and burn all at once with this ab-and-cardio combo workout.Savvy exercisers know that achieving a six-pack requires a combination of ab-centric resistance training and an intensive cardio program (as well as a clean diet). But can you blend cardio and strength work together in the interest of efficiency? Samantha Carmean, CSCS, SFG, PN,...
Eating for two is an antiquated concept. These focused training and nutrition tips will all but guarantee you a radiant pregnancy, a beautiful belly — and a healthy baby.No matter what your mother says, expecting a baby is not a hall pass to eat whatever you want, whenever you want. What you fuel your body...
The exercise you love to hate comes in several flavors. Read on to get a taste of the pain rainbow, then join the #OxygenBadassBurpees Challenge — if you dare!Love ’em or hate ’em, burpees are an incredible exercise, working nearly every muscle in your body to build strength, power, endurance, coordination and agility. At their...
Sculpt your upper body with these powerful yet simple moves.Some of the hardest exercises I do in the gym (read: accessory work) require little to no equipment. Building a solid foundation makes other functional movements we perform every day easier and reduces risk of injury tenfold. Anytime you train, you’re teaching your body how to...