Fitness
How to Get Strong—Not Bulky—With Pilates
Toned. Trim. Tight. Adjectives used to review a 1970s Ohio Players album? Sure. But also a more up-to-date description for the kind of physique we...
Strength Training
Fitness
3 of the Best Trap Exercises for Muscle and Power
Congratulations for being here. Simply by landing on this page, you’ve demonstrated you’re paying attention to a crucial part of a workout routine that far...
Fitness
What is Periodization?
When your workouts become stale and ineffective, you hit a plateau. And here’s why: Your training program lacks periodization. Here's what that means, and how...
Fitness
Are You Overtraining? These 7 Symptoms Will Surprise You
You probably recognize the obvious symptoms of overtraining, including continuous muscle soreness and chronic injury. But there are several other signs and symptoms of overtraining...
Fitness
Do Allergy Pills Block Muscle Growth?
Antihistamines Might Hamper Strength Gains Itchy eyes, runny nose, incessant sneezing, chest pain — there’s nothing fun about allergies or heartburn. But a recent study...
Fitness
How to Do the Dumbbell Push Press
The dumbbell push press not only sculpts your shoulders, but it works your glutes and quads at the same time. Here's how to do the...
Fitness
6 Quiet Exercises You Can Do in Your Apartment
It’s happening again. You may have a napping infant nearby, a sensitive downstairs neighbor, or even a freak storm keeping you indoors. Want to work...
Fitness
Muscle Fatigue, Key to Building Strength and Lifting Weights
To reach muscle fatigue during weight lifting, cycle your workouts from lifting heavy periodically to lifting lighter with higher reps.
Fitness
How to Lose Your Man Boobs
If you're already lifting weights, doing cardio, and eating clean, and you still have unwanted man cleavage — and nothing you do seems to minimize...
Fitness
Why Do Muscles Get Sore After Exercise?
Sports scientists say the more accustomed your muscles are to certain moves, the less damage may be done to muscle fibers and less soreness may...
Fitness
Why Is It So Important to Have a Strong Core?
There are many benefits to a strong core - find out what they are and get a sneak peek at two moves from CORE DE...
Fitness
Master the Bridge Exercise for a Stronger, Sexy Butt
There's nothing more powerful than a set of well-toned glutes. The safe, effective bridge exercise gets you there and stronger, sexy glutes also boosts core...
Fitness
The Busy Woman’s Guide to Building Muscle
The modern woman's fitness journey is about more than fat loss. It's about feeling good, building lean muscles, and reaching all of your health and...
Fitness
How to Do the Perfect Push-Up
Few exercises command more muscle-building respect than the push-up, which is why everyone from soldiers to yogis perform it regularly. Here's how to perform it...
Fitness
Smart Moves for Neck Pain Relief
Have a sore or stiff neck and need to soothe your aches? Join the club. Poor posture, arthritis, bad workout form, and stress can all...
Before and After
How to Have an Effective Rest Day
While training, rest days are important for muscles to recover and come back stronger. There are things you can do to get the most out...
Fitness
How To Do The Perfect Plank
Crunches might receive most of the attention when it comes to sculpting a six-pack, but if you want a strong, chiseled middle, it also pays...
Fitness
How to Do the Step-Up
With all of the attention paid to the squat, the step-up often gets overlooked. Indeed, many people simply consider the step-up an “alternative” to that...
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