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Minimum Equipment, Maximum Results: 3 Effective HIIT Workouts for Beginners
Build muscle and burn fat efficiently and effectively with these minimum-equipment HIIT workouts for beginners designed by a certified personal trainer.
Build muscle and burn fat efficiently and effectively with these minimum-equipment HIIT workouts for beginners designed by a certified personal trainer.
Do you know what LISS cardio is? Our in-depth guide breaks down this acronym and shares who should do it, and why.
Updated: July 21, 2023 By: Jessica Thomas, MPH
Our experts offer advice on how to jump rope using some easy tricks and tips.
Updated: August 3, 2023 By: Ricky Goodrich
Running can be a great cardio workout, but it does take a toll on the joints. Whether you’re pounding the pavement or doing all-out sprints on a treadmill, it can bother the knees and ankles, especially if you already have problems. It also may not be the best choice for beginners who are new to working out. Having alternatives to running for cardio that can elevate your heart rate, burn calories, » Read more about: 8 Great Alternatives to Running for Cardio and Sample Workouts »
Updated: July 21, 2023 By: Roger Lockridge
These workouts are beginner-friendly and can be adapted for any fitness level as you practice and progress. So you’re new to rowing machines? Maybe you’re not sure where to start. That’s okay, this guide will help you devise a plan to start using your rower (sometimes called an erg) into your home workouts. The more comfortable you get with your rowing machine and the better your rowing technique gets, the more advanced you design your workouts. » Read more about: Rowing Workouts for Beginners: Your Starting Guide to Endurance and Intervals »
Updated: August 27, 2024 By: Lauren Strong, CPT
Every workout program should include leg exercises and workouts. The legs are the foundation of the body and training them will improve your ability to get around, increase your overall athleticism, and help make you a fitter version of yourself. If you are looking for a way to train the lower body, a dumbbell-only leg workout may be just what you need. A dumbbell leg workout allows for lots of variety in exercises and movements so you can hit every muscle group in the lower body. » Read more about: Dumbbell Leg Workout: Try These Moves for Strong Legs »
Updated: August 2, 2023 By: TJ Mentus
Before you strap on some shoes, read this article to get the best out of your walking workouts to improve your fitness level and lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. Is walking the best cardio? Read on and find out.
Updated: July 21, 2023 By: Shane McLean, CPT
Running is fantastic exercise: Gets your heart rate up, burns calories, and it can even elevate your mood. However, if you just go for a 30-minute jog every day, you may grow bored and even unenthusiastic, leading to excuses not to train. Worse, you may eventually stop advancing your fitness.Like New York City bike messengers who work all day, you may become capable of incredible fitness feats, but your body begins to stagnate as it merely adapts to what you’re doing instead of being forced to make improvements. » Read more about: 4 Treadmill Speed Training Workouts to Get Faster and Improve Fitness »
Updated: December 3, 2022 By: Steven Asch
Wondering how much HIIT per week you should include in your workout plan? Check out our comprehensive guide for expert tips from a certified personal trainer.
Updated: August 13, 2024 By: Shane McLean, CPT
Wondering how to do a seated cable row? Our in-depth guide provides cues and images of how to tackle this great upper-body exercise.
Updated: August 2, 2023 By: Kate Meier NASM-CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1
Use our comprehensive guide to learn how to use an elliptical for a safe, effective workout.
Updated: August 27, 2024 By: Roger Lockridge
The beginner’s guide to building muscle with workouts and nutritionContributor: Kelsey Butler, MS, RDNWhether you’ve never lifted a weight before, or are getting back into your strength training routine after a long time off, I’ve got good news for you: With the right approach and consistency, you’ll be able to build muscle fairly quickly. Beginners have this advantage—of gaining swiftly at the beginning—but trust me, » Read more about: How To Build Muscle: 7 Expert Tips to Achieve Results »
Updated: July 24, 2024 By: Nicole Davis, CPT, PN1-NC
In this article, a CPT names the seven best dumbbell curl variations for size and strength.
Updated: December 8, 2023 By: Shane McLean, CPT