Maybe you want to break out of your split-routine. Or maybe your current workout regimen isn’t effectively hitting all of your major muscle groups. Either way, you could benefit from a full-body workout plan. Rather than focus on specific types…
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…
Love yoga but also love tough workouts? With cardio yoga, you don’t have to choose. If you prefer adding pulses to your warrior poses, love doing push-ups in your down dog, or crave the go, go, go flow of sun…
There are plenty of reasons why everyone eats bananas to recover after a workout. They come with a built-in wrapper, they’re inexpensive, you can eat them with one hand, and they’re 100 percent free of weird ingredients or additives. Oh,…
Bow pose (dhanurasana in Sanskrit) is a very challenging yet satisfying backbend. Its difficulty lies in the amount of strength required of the body’s posterior. Similarly shaped postures like camel pose and bridge pose are often easier to access because of how…
There’s nothing more powerful than a well-toned, butt. Sure, a fit and firm rear end looks amazing, but it’s more than just an aesthetic asset; it can help you during your workouts (and in life), as well. If you want to get…
When it comes to cardio, high-intensity exercises — like plyometrics, boxing, and HIIT — tend to get the most buzz. And yes, they can offer a killer workout. But there are plenty of reasons to incorporate low-impact cardio into your fitness…
If your workouts always have you moving, it may be time to add some isometric exercises to take your results to the next level. “Isometric exercises increase the target muscle’s time under tension, which is a key growth stimulus,” explains…
Strong, developed chest muscles (a.k.a. pecs) are the centerpiece of a fit physique. Not only do they look impressive, but they also make life in and out of the gym easier — whether you’re swinging opening a heavy door, pressing…
You’ve probably heard the saying, “It takes 21 days to form a habit.” Unfortunately, it’s not quite that easy — research shows that habit formation, on average, actually takes around 66 days. Still, you have to start somewhere, and a…