If barre exercise classes are inspired by ballet, Barre Hop brings the beat by infusing the moves with hip-hop. Created by dancer and barre instructor Ericka Taylor, this 30-minute workout is a treat and will work your entire body – there’s even a fun dance section to get your heart rate climbing. Grab a sturdy…
Tabata interval workouts are all the rage these days, and for good reason. This high-intensity training is fun, blasts calories, and moves so quickly that it’s hard to get bored. For Tabata, you perform an exercise at maximal intensity for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest. You repeat this on-off pattern a total…
If you struggle with doing push-ups, I feel your pain. It wasn’t until a few months ago that I could actually complete a full set of push-ups on my toes. I was fit and more active than most, but I found out from my trainer that I wasn’t conditioning my body in the right way…
Strength training is one of the best ways to change your body and feel stronger – but is there a way to burn even more calories and get the most out of your workout? We consulted our expert, physiologist Nicole Aurigemma from the Penn State Muscle Biology Lab, to give us some pointers on how…
You can build muscle and burn calories without all that jumping around, which can be hard your joints, especially your ankles, knees, hips, and even your lower back. This low-impact high-intensity workout, created by Justin Norris and Taylor Gainor, cofounders of the LIT Method, builds muscles, burns calories, and minimizes the impact on your joints.…
Give your workout some flame with these booty-burning moves. Watch this video to learn a handful of ways to mix up your squats, then put them into practice at your next workout. Chances are high you’ll find a new favorite in these five moves. Related:The Lower-Body Move That’ll Bring New Life to Your ButtThe Ultimate…
Exercises that target your backside not only add shape and lift in your jeans and leggings, but they can also make you a stronger, faster runner. To work the glutes a little more, we suggest you grab a set of dumbbells. Look good and run faster with these effective tush-toning moves. Related:The Moves You Should…
It’s hard to hold anything for one minute, let alone see results. We get that. However, we’re going to tell you how you can build up to holding a pretty tough exercise for 60 seconds, and results will follow. The magic move you’re going to love to hate is a variation on the oblique V-crunch.…
While we know that cardio is an excellent way to burn fat, we wanted to know how working with weights can contribute to a whittled middle and washboard abs. So how can we blast belly fat with strength training? Nicole Aurigemma, physiologist at the Penn State Muscle Biology Lab, told us not only how to…
If you’re pregnant, we know you’re dealing with a lot of changes, physical and otherwise. But as you work your way through the trimesters, it’s important to stay strong so your body can handle the stresses being placed on your joints, spine, and ankles – oh, how we remember those swollen feet. Here is a…
