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How to Do a Burpee (and Why)

One of the best total-body exercises is the burpee. Burpees hit almost every muscle group while providing the aerobic and endurance benefits. It even helps strengthen the core. (It is important to note, though, the person ...

Bodyweight Exercises to Build Strength at Home

If you knew that there was something completely free, totally accessible no matter where you are, and proven to benefit your sleep, metabolism, bones, immunity and mood — wouldn’t you be willing to give it ...

Inner Thigh Workout: Best Exercises & Tips

Inner thigh fat is a common concern among women, and many wonder what inner thigh exercises are out there to work on this common trouble area. Thinner thighs may be on your mind, too, thanks ...

How to Do a Plank Exercise & Variations for a Strong Core

Tapping into the power of plank exercise variations is one of the best ways to strengthen your core and work towards more defined abs. While the plank might be a relatively simple exercise to describe — ...

Serratus Anterior Exercises to Strengthen the Top of Your Abs

The serratus anterior? Huh? I know, I know — it sounds like a dinosaur or maybe one of the zombies from “The Walking Dead," but this small muscle is a forgotten powerhouse. A vital stabilizer for healthy ...

Best Leg Workouts for Women & That Produce Results

It is very common for women to dislike the shape of their legs, and you will often hear women say, "These are not the legs I want!" But that doesn't mean you cannot have the ...

Benefits of Yoga and How They Vary Based on Type Practiced

It looks like America is getting the memo: The benefits of yoga are well worth it. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) concluded that almost 10 percent of all Americans, or over 21 million ...

Calisthenics Workout Exercises for Improved Muscle Tone

When thinking of calisthenics, if you have a mental picture of the military performing jumping jacks to cadence, you’re not far off. The truth is, though, that calisthenics exercises are rooted much deeper in history, ...

Best Butt Workouts, Including 5 Butt-Lifting Exercises

Who doesn't want a great booty? The answer is pretty much no one! But as you test out different butt workouts in your quest for the perfect butt, you may find yourself wondering, "Am I wasting my ...

Tabata Workout: An Advanced 4-Minute HIIT to Try

The No. 1 reason (okay, after simply not wanting to) for not working out? Time, or lack thereof. With our fast-paced, always connected, never-enough-time-to-do-anything lifestyles, making time to get that workout in may seem like ...