For those of you who prefer your workouts short, simple, and effective, military-style “bootcamp” training is a fitness favorite. By combining strength and cardio — sometimes in the same workout — and requiring minimal (if any) equipment, bootcamp workouts can…
One of the Big Three strength-training exercises (alongside the bench press and deadlift) for delivering benefits across multiple major muscle groups, the squat is the king of lower-body exercises. The dumbbell squat in particular offers several advantages over the barbell…
A common myth about yoga is that it only improves flexibility, but the yoga plank pose is primarily about building strength in the core. The yoga plank pose, or phalakasana, is a foundational yoga pose that strengthens the entire body. It’s…
Broad, defined shoulder muscles are like a billboard declaring, “I WORK OUT! But if you don’t take care of this complicated joint, that little sign can quickly turn into “ROAD CLOSED!” As many as two-thirds of people will experience shoulder…
When your schedule is crammed with appointments and your to-do list is endless, sneaking off for an hour-long workout can seem like an impossible task. So, instead of skipping your workouts altogether, shorten them. If it’s done right, a 20-minute…
Dropping into a set of one-arm push-ups sends a few different messages, the first of which is that you have upper-body strength for days. Secondly, you’re not afraid to put in the work; learning how to do a one-arm push-up takes…
If you want to move more powerfully and prevent injury, it’s time to incorporate hip extensions into your exercise routine. So, what’s a hip extension? It’s any movement powered by your hip extensors — the muscles that lengthen the front of your…
Looking for a novel way to work your hamstrings, glutes, and lower back while burning a ton of calories at the same time? The dumbbell deadlift, a less-celebrated take on the much-vaunted barbell version, has your name on it. The dumbbell deadlift can be…
We created a friendly head-to-head competition we dubbed “Bracketology,” pitting some of your favorite vegan Shakeology recipes against each other. The winner: Vegan Chocolate Caramel Delight Shakeology. In case you didn’t know, our Plant-Based Vegan Shakeology lineup includes Chocolate, Tropical Strawberry, Vanilla, Café Latte Shakeology,…
A mile is a mile is a mile, right? Well, no — not if you’re in a pool. A mile in swimming is not always the same distance as a mile walking, running, or biking (or any other way of…