Workouts For Women

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...

Get into fighting shape — fast! — with this boxing-themed workout.At the end of a long day, who doesn't want to punch something — or someone? In the interest in avoiding a battery charge, you might want to try this quick, stress-relieving workout instead.“Boxing is incredible for building cardiovascular strength, losing overall body fat and toning muscle, but...

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...

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...

Whether you want to develop explosive power or just want to have an awesome rear view, these two moves can (ass)ist.Form: Banded Donkey Kickback Squats, lunges and good mornings are leg day must-haves, but though they do engage the glutes, they don’t really emphasize them over the quads and hamstrings. A banded donkey kickback provides that...