Exercises & Workouts

If you’re into physical fitness, you’ve probably heard of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) before, but you might not have heard of its cousin, low-intensity interval training (LIIT). These two approaches to training share some similarities,…

Your core is a column of muscles that links your lower and upper body. Having a strong core is the foundation for all physical movements. All movements you perform engage your back and abdominal muscles…

Despite the popular misconception that working on your biceps is what gives you impressive-looking arms, your triceps are the main muscles responsible for the size and definition of your arms. That’s because your triceps are…

Developed, well-defined calves are one of the main components of balancing your lower body muscles. However, the muscles in your calves are one of the most challenging muscle groups for people to build up. Some…

Burpees combine pushups, squats, and jumps to give you a full-body calisthenic exercise designed to build muscle strength and endurance simultaneously. It’s one of the best calisthenic exercises for calorie burn, using up to 355…

A skipping rope – aka jumping rope – is one of the most affordable pieces of workout equipment you can buy, and they’re also one of the simplest to use. You probably already have some…

Pull-ups and push-ups are two effective bodyweight exercises for your upper body. The former targets the large muscles in your back, shoulders, and triceps, while the former targets your chest, shoulders, and triceps.  These two…

Kettlebells are all the rave these days as more people realize the many benefits of working out with them. Their odd shape often makes people hesitant to try them, but that’s what makes them excellent…

“Calisthenics” refers to resistance exercises that primarily use your body weight for resistance. Many of the movements used in calisthenics are similar to those used in conventional gym workouts that use free weights or machines….

Kegel exercises strengthen muscles in your pelvic floor (pubococcygeal or PC muscles). They are typically simple clench-and-release exercises anyone can perform. The term “pelvic floor” refers to a cluster of tissues and muscles that form…