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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 ...

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 ...

Does Golf Count as Exercise? The Answer May Surprise You!

Does golf count as exercise? Considering the leisurely pace at which the sport is commonly played, it's a question many health enthusiasts likely have. Now, thanks research published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, we ...

Do You Suffer from Excess Supination? Warning Signs & Remedies for This Running Problem

Both supination and pronation are terms used to describe the rolling motion of the heels and feet during the body's gait cycle, which takes place as we run or walk. Supination describes the rolling outward ...

Best Calf Exercises & Stretches for Great Calves

Ever notice how the calf muscle seems to get little attention? Rarely do group fitness classes dedicate blocks of time to calves and calf exercises like they do for ab workouts or butt workouts. While the calf ...

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 ...