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7 benefits of outdoor workouts on athletic performance

Gyms are a great place to stay fit and active, but moving your exercise outdoors also helps boost your vitamin D levels, improve your mood, and more!
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Are pre-workout supplements safe? (Plus, more of your questions answered)

Pre-workout supplements may give you the boost you need to crush your workout and get the most out of them. Find out more here.
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5 effective resistance band exercises to target your chest

Discover how to build your chest with only resistance bands by incorporating these five exercises into your routine.
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The best pre-workout meals – everything you need to know

If you're prepping for a big workout, what you eat matters. Try these pre-workout meals before your next workout.
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More reps or more weight: Which is actually better for your fitness goals?

Whether you want to build muscle, lose weight, or give your athletic performance a boost, figuring out the best weight and reps to use is vital.
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5 fantastic dumbbell hamstring exercises to take your gains to the next level

Discover five different exercises that only require dumbbells to strengthen your hamstrings and take them to the next level.
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8 best at-home HIIT exercises to help you get ripped

Kick into shape and/or get ripped with these easy-to-do HIIT exercises.
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The 13 best shoulder workouts for an outstanding upper body

Build bulletproof shoulders that are strong and healthy and that make fitting into shirts a challenge by doing these 13 best shoulder exercises.
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Do these quad exercises to build leg size and strength

The legs are the foundation of fitness, so start your leg day right with the best quad exercises to help build mass, strength, and power.
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Effective core workouts: 4 seated ab exercises better than sit-ups

These 4 seated ab exercises are better than sit ups for strengthening your core
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How to do a perfect pushup every time, according to a pro trainer

The pushup isn't just a body weight exercise, according to trainer Clarence Hairston. Learn how to do a pushup with his expert tricks.
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Pvolve is the best new way to feel the burn (and no, it’s not just for women)

Pvolve has a lot going for it. See if the new fitness platform is right for you.
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Resistance bands vs weights: Which are better for building muscle?

Discover whether using resistance bands or weights will help you hit your muscle growth goals more efficiently.
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Should you wait to drink alcohol after working out? Your questions answered

Rewarding yourself with a cold one after exercising seems harmless, but should you wait to drink alcohol after a workout? Let's find out.
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The best swimming workouts, according to a former USA triathlon coach

This 21-day crash course on swimming by former triathlon coach Scott Bay has been condensed into six workouts you can learn and try out to strengthen your core.
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5 effective foam roller back exercises your body will thank you for

Discover five foam roller exercises you can implement in your mobility routine to stretch out your back.
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Do men or women benefit more from exercise? The answer may surprise you

New research suggests that women may benefit more from physical activity than men, especially in terms of reducing cardiovascular and all-cause mortality risk.
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These are the 3 types of exercise you should be doing for better mental health, study says

Exercise has been shown to improve symptoms of depression, new study finds.
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Overhead tricep extensions vs. cable pushdowns: Study says one of these builds more muscle

Overhead tricep extensions vs. cable pushdowns: interesting new research shows one of these tricep workouts builds 40% more muscle
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Massage gun vs. foam roller: Which is better for recovery?

Is it better to use a foam roller or a massage gun to aid muscle recovery after a workout? We consulted with a specialist to learn their relative merits.
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A pro fitness trainer tells us exactly how to do a lunge the right way

Want to learn how to do a lunge properly? Tempo Head of Fitness Melissa Boyd has broken it down from your first lunge to your last. So get to stepping.
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Can tai chi lower blood pressure? A new study suggests it can

A recent study suggests tai chi might also be useful in helping to lower blood pressure.
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Why walking is the key to your weight loss journey

Wondering what form of cardio to do to lose weight? Discover the benefits of walking regularly and why it may actually be better than running.
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The 5 best treadmill workouts to gain fitness fast (and feel great after)

Bored of running on your treadmill? Let's spice up your fitness routine with these treadmill workouts.
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The 12 benefits of jumping rope (it’s not just for your inner child)

It’s deceptively simple, but jumping rope is one of the single best cardio fitness exercises.
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These are the benefits of stretching to help you avoid injury

There are many benefits to stretching before and after a workout. Here are the top reasons that you don't want to ignore this important step.
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The right way to do crunches and get rock hard abs

Working on your physique? Try one of these techniques to do crunches correctly and produce excellent results.
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These 5 dumbbell exercises will help you build monster quads

Achieve greater quad gains with these five effective exercises. You only need dumbbells to have a great leg workout.
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The 5 benefits of infrared sauna workouts you need to know

Working out just got a lot hotter thanks to the emergence of infrared sauna workouts.
A man doing pull-ups

Can’t do pull ups? You need this simple addition to your workout routine

Even for people who regularly do killer back exercises at the gym, a pull up is a different type of motion than that of many strength training exercises.
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4 easy Pilates exercises to shrink your love handles

Implement these four Pilates exercises into your ab routine consistently to get rid of your love handles.
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The 9 best cardio workouts to shake up your routine

Bored with those plodding runs? Mix up your cardio workouts with different ways to burn calories and develop your aerobic system.
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The best calf workouts, according to a functional training expert

How do you know if your calves are in sorry shape and in need of a boot camp? Here's what our expert says.
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These 7 yoga moves are an effective arm and shoulder workout

Want a mean arm and shoulder workout? Don't discount yoga — seriously. These yoga poses will leave you feeling longer and stronger.
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A beginner’s guide to weightlifting: Resistance training 101

Everything you need to know in order to get started with weightlifting.
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5 effective Pilates exercises for core strength

A strong and stable core is important for sports and regular everyday activities, and we've listed the top 5 Pilates moves for core strength.
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What to eat before a workout: These are the best pre-workout snacks

Fueling before a workout should energize you without making you feel bloated or full. The best pre-workout snacks are here.
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3 Pilates exercises to strengthen and tone your arms

Discover three Pilates exercises that will take your arms and upper body progress to the next level.
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Wahoo and Zwift team up to challenge Peloton for at-home biking workout supremacy

Zwift and Wahoo are teaming up to challenge Peloton with the hope premium equipment pushes them over the top.
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The best fitness trackers: Our top picks

These are some of the best fitness trackers that help you with monitor your workout, your run, or even your sleep.
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This simple calisthenics workout will build arm strength, and fast

Looking for the best arm workouts? Consider giving calisthenics a try as part of your upper-body regimen. Bodyweight exercises can help you tone up.
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This is why you need dumbbells in your next workout (and every one after that)

Think the only way to fitness is under a barbell? Think again. Trainers are now moving more and more to dumbbells because of their myriad benefits.
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This is why actively stretching is important for you to get a better workout

Do you want to see better gains in your fitness routine? Learn to stretch. Stretching tends to be an overlooked portion of any workout, but it shouldn't be.
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6 yoga poses that help with mobility for runners

Boost your strength and mobility ready for running with these 6 yoga poses
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5 effective exercises with dumbbells to build super-toned glutes

Develop strong glutes with these five effective dumbbell glute exercises that can be done anywhere.
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7 simple fitness tips: The workout plan you need if it’s been a while

Looking to get back into a workout routine? Check out these seven essential tips!
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Jeremy Allen White is hot right now – thanks to calisthenics

Jeremy Allen White is all over the place thanks to his new Calvin Klein ads, and it seems calisthenics is to thank for his new physique.
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Best ab workouts: Rediscover your abs with these 6 exercises

A strong abdominal region or core can help prevent injuries in all aspects of our lives. Try these best ab exercises at home to reach your fitness goals.
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The benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) – and why you should try it

HIIT workouts are efficient and effective. Find out what the benefits are here and why you should start this kind of workout.
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How to do pull-ups (and master them once and for all)

Pull-ups strengthen your back, core, chest, and arms, making them a great upper-body exercise for men. Learn how to perform pull-ups ahead.