Push-ups are one of the most simple, effective, and challenging exercises you can do. When done properly, they work your core, arm, and back muscles in a way that many other moves just don’t. And let’s be real, yeah, they’re tough, but you can totally do a push-up. It’s not like we’re learning new dance…
It’s pretty typical to hyperfocus on getting your body in tip-top shape for Summer and the beach, but many of us (not pointing fingers!) tend to fall off the wagon a bit as the warmer season fades. We wanted to keep our arms strong, so we asked LA-based celebrity trainer Lalo Fuentes for a few…
Ready to take your core work to the next level? All you need are a couple of hand towels or paper plates! Using slider-disc substitutes, you’ll quickly break a sweat while toning your legs and strengthening your core, with a fun burst of fat-burning cardio. Here’s how to do slider mountain climbers! With the towels…
Whether you’re waiting for the coffee to brew, catching a few TV commercials, or have a couple minutes before bed, you can squeeze in this six-minute workout! You’ll notice a difference in your strength and in the look of your arms by doing this workout regularly. Grab a set of dumbbells (three- to six-pounders) and…
This workout is all about the upper body! Grab a set of light- to medium-sized weights, and get ready to tighten and tone the arms. Not only will this strength-training workout target the arms, chest, shoulders, and back, but it will also challenge your core and balance. It’s the perfect complement to a cardio workout,…
The shoulder scissors move is like a sliding elbow plank; in one fell swoop, you’ll work your triceps while leaning out your abdomen. All you need are two small towels to place under your elbows (or paper plates or gliders if you’re on a carpet). Here’s how it’s done! Related: A 30-Minute Fat-Frying Workout That…
If you’ve ever watched a Cirque du Soleil show, you know how breathtaking aerial performances are. Thanks to the show’s popularity, a number of acrobatic studios have popped up all over NYC, bringing aerial hoop workouts to the mainstream. The best part of aerial hoop classes is that you can participate regardless of your proficiency…
Even if your goal isn’t to be able to do a handstand, your upper body and core can benefit greatly from practicing two exercises yogis often do to strengthen their muscles in order to hold this advanced pose. Do this quick two-minute workout, and your muscles will be burning – we promise! The Workout: Hold…
Boxing workouts are all the rage these days, so take a quick lesson from Christa DiPaolo, creator of Equinox’s signature boxing class The Cut. In this short video, you will learn a quick shadow-boxing sequence to add to your workout as you see fit. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it will work the arms, abs,…
Toned, strong arms are always in season. If you just can’t seem to see the muscle definition you’ve been working toward, you’re in luck. We’ve spoken with some of the most respected fitness experts in the country to talk about what really works. Whether you’re a gym rat, a barre or Pilates fanatic, or even…
