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Study: Exercise May Help Deal With Pain

It's no secret that there are a plethora of benefits of exercise, and research continues to unearth more reasons to get moving. For instance, recent studies have found that exercise can help reduce chronic disease, ...

Hip Flexor Stretches Are Key to Both Hip & Knee Health

Our hip flexors aren't understood very well and often ignored when we exercise. However, if it weren’t for the hip flexors, we would not be able to sit down, which makes hip flexor stretches and ...

Barre Workout: Can It Give You a Dancer’s Physique?

A barre workout relies on ballet moves and isometric exercises, and many gyms and fitness centers these days offer barre classes. Many proponents say results come quickly and that barre becomes perfect for anyone regardless of age, ...

Best Types of Cardio Workouts

One of the best types of exercise routines is the interval cardio workout. Instead of steady state cardio (basically, staying at the same moderate intensity level for a length of time), some form of high-intensity interval ...

Best Quad Exercises & Recommended Workout

The quadriceps are considered to collectively be one of the most powerful muscles groups in the whole body. The primary role of the "quad" muscles is to bend and straighten (extend) the knees — exactly why ...

Plyometric Exercises for Better Fitness & Agility

Let’s take a moment to reminisce. Think back to the time when you were eight years old and playing outside with your friends. Maybe you’re thinking of the time you and your friends spent hours ...

TRX Workout: Best Exercises for Beginners

While TRX training is popular among elite athletes, models, members of the military and Hollywood A-listers alike, the truth is it's a great mode of exercise for almost anyone, including people who are just getting ...

How to Get Rid of Back Fat

Having a sexy back can give you more confidence this summer, but that annoying bulge just above your hips or where your sports bra lines your back can be frustrating. And this is not only ...

6 Benefits of Jumping Jacks + Circuit Routine

Jumping jacks go way back. That's what I love most about this traditional exercise. You probably learned how to do the jumping jack while in elementary school. It's a basic exercise that most anyone can perform, and ...

20-Minute Kettlebell Workout, with 5 Best Kettlebell Exercises

Ready to get in great shape, without sparing any more time than it would take you to watch one episode of your favorite show? Well, this full-body, heart pounding 20-minute kettlebell workout is for you. Kettlebells ...