If strength training is not already part of your workout routine, it can be difficult to know how to start incorporating it. The side of the gym with people lifting weights can seem a lot more ...

Box jumps: Pick a stable surface that you can jump onto and land safely (use a step, bench in the gym, low wall outside, etc). Start in a squat and jump from both feet to land on both feet in a squat ...

THE BENCH PRESSES, cable crossover machines, and dumbbell pullovers of the world are all great for building up your chest.

Step aerobics is a classic cardio workout. It has lasted for decades for a simple reason: it delivers results. The "step" is a 4-inch to 12-inch raised platform. You step up, around, and down from the ...

Warm weather is coming our way any day now. With spring officially here, let’s celebrate the end of a cold, nasty winter by getting out of the gym and spending more time outdoors. Most people think an ...

All runners can benefit from single-leg exercises (also called unilateral exercises) - they are great for highlighting any muscle imbalances and improving your balance and core stability. Why? By ...

Relatively simple but effective exercises are often particularly popular. Step-ups definitely fall into this category, ...

It's not uncommon to feel like as you age, you gain a gut and lose your butt. As the years wear on, muscle tone—especially in the butt, which is the largest muscle group of the body—diminishes if you ...