We know squats are good for you. The move helps to build a stronger, better butt and strengthen hamstrings and quads, and through all of this, protects your lower back and knees. But doing the same move over and over can get a little boring, right? Here’s a simple way to mix up your squat…
Do not expect to walk normally down stairs. Not after this exercise. The first time I followed Autumn Calabrese doing this during one of the workouts on the 21 Day Fix Extreme program, my legs and butt were instantly burning, but I was not prepared for how my legs would feel the day after. They…
Time for a quickie! These two complementary barre moves will strengthen and sculpt your butt by working the different layers of your glutes, toning the muscles from multiple angles. Plus, these strengthening exercises are great cross-training for runners.
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The best time to work out is anytime you’ll actually do it, so if you can’t seem to get it together and not hit the snooze in the morning, don’t despair. Instead, get yourself ready and excited for the day with these short workouts that you can do even when you’re pressed for time –…
Love them or loathe them, squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do. It’s very important, however, that you do them just right to maximize effectiveness and prevent injury. Squats are also highly versatile: you can do them anywhere – even while brushing your teeth. Multitask by adding bicep curls and other…
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Kat Borchart It’s no secret that running can be really, really hard on your knees. Those who love running (myself included) can often overlook knee pain or simply try to ignore it. Proper recovery is important, but did you know there are exercises – butt-based exercises – you can do…
Deadlifts may as well be deemed the unicorn of exercise moves. Praised by trainers and physical therapists alike, the strength training move simultaneously works the core, back, butt, upper body, and legs – no stone unturned here. But if you want an even bigger challenge, try it on one leg with a kettlebell – you…
Squats – you love ’em, you hate ’em, or you love to hate ’em. In any case, they are a simple, effective, and versatile move to have in your workout arsenal. Squats work your entire lower body: calves, hamstrings, glutes, quads, and lower back. They help prevent injuries caused by imbalance or overuse, and they…
Deadlifts are easily one of the best moves out there. In one fell swoop, a deadlift works your butt, core, legs, back, and upper body – truly the definition of a total-body move. But besides making it look like you had a booty lift, it’s also the ultimate in functional fitness, making the move hugely…
Want to strengthen your butt, back, and core, all while working on your stability? Of course you do! And you can do it all in one fell swoop, thanks to the glute-toning wonder known as the bridge. We’ve got a set of variations so you can turn this traditional exercise up a notch, but before…
