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This metabolic conditioning MetCon workout builds a stronger, leaner body in just 5 moves
We explain what metabolic conditioning is and how you could build strength, muscle, and stamina, burn calories, and boost your metabolism using this five-move MetCon workout. → Read More
I did 90 Cossack squats every day for a week — here’s what happened to my legs and hips
Cossack squats are a mobility exercise that builds strength in your quads, hamstrings, hips, glutes, core muscles, and lower back and improve flexibility and mobility. Our fitness writer did 90 reps e → Read More
This five-move barbell complex workout strengthens muscles, blitzes calories, and builds power in 20 minutes
It only takes 20 minutes, five moves, and this barbell complex workout to burn calories, sculpt stronger muscles, and boost your metabolism through muscle conditioning. → Read More
Forget hamstring curls — this five-move hamstring workout builds leg strength, power, and muscle in under 20 minutes
This five-move hamstring workout sculpts stronger, more muscular hamstrings and glutes in under 20 minutes when performed as part of a regular fitness routine. → Read More
Barbells vs dumbbells: Which is better for building strength and muscle?
Which exercise is better at building muscle and strength, barbells or dumbbells? We cover the benefits of barbells, the benefits of dumbbells, and which one could help you reach your fitness goals. → Read More
I trained with Bowflex’s adjustable dumbbells — here’s the pros and cons
Our in-house PT trained using the popular Bowflex SelectTech 552i adjustable dumbbells — and here's what she liked and disliked about them. → Read More
Grab your dumbbells — this 10-minute upper body and abs workout builds strength and sculpts muscle
Grab your dumbbells and try this 10-minute upper body and abs workout to build strength and muscle mass for beginners. → Read More
I did 60 leg extensions every day for a week — here’s what happened
This one move could build stronger leg muscles, so our fitness writer did it every day for a week. → Read More
How to do a burpee and why you might be doing it wrong
We break down how to do a burpee with good form, burpee benefits, and burpee variations to try → Read More
These 3 isometric kettlebell exercises build strength and stability all over — while barely moving
You only need these three isometric kettlebell exercises to build strength and stability while barely moving your body. We explain how. → Read More
Try these core 5 barbell exercises to develop muscle mass, strength, and power
These core 5 barbell exercises build muscle, strength, and power and could help prevent injuries. → Read More
This 10-minute lower body workout builds strong, lean legs without squats or deadlifts
Forget squats and deadlifts — this 10-minute lower-body workout builds strong, lean legs without them. → Read More
I did 80 sprawls every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
Sprawls are an explosive burpee variation that works the entire body. This one move could build stronger legs, chest, shoulders, and core muscles, so one fitness writer did them every day for a week t → Read More
I asked ChatGPT to build me a 4-week workout program — here’s what it missed
How to use ChatGPT to build a workout plan, how well it works, and our fitness writer's final verdict. Could AI build a workout program to help you build muscle and strength? We found out. → Read More
Put down your foam roller — these 3 assisted stretches develop flexibility and strength without equipment
You don't need a foam roller to target all your muscle groups. These 3 assisted stretches develop flexibility and strength without equipment. → Read More
You only need these core 5 dumbbell exercises to develop muscle mass, strength, and power
You only need these core 5 dumbbell exercises to build muscle, strength, and power. → Read More
You don’t need Russian twists to develop your core — try these five moves instead
This circuit core workout uses just five moves and your body weight to develop your abs and strengthen your core. → Read More
I did the Z press every day for a week — here’s what happened to my shoulders
The Z press could build stronger shoulders, core, and chest muscles using kettlebells or dumbbells by forcing you to sit upright. Our fitness writer did it every day for a week. → Read More
You only need 20 minutes and one resistance band to build muscle and strength all over
You don’t need weights to develop strength and muscle — just one resistance band and this 20-minute workout. → Read More
Hit 1,000 steps and boost your metabolism now with this 5-minute workout — no equipment needed
You could boost your metabolism with this 1,000 step 5-minute workout — no equipment necessary, just five moves. → Read More