Jan 14

Ankle Weights Are the Key to Firing Up Your Abs—These Are the 8 Best Exercises to Do

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If you’re looking to take your core workouts to the next level, try adding ankle weights to your next ab routine. Strapping on a light pair of ankle weights adds extra resistance and forces your core to work harder while stabilizing your body, explains Taylor Phillips, CPT, a certified personal trainer and Pilates instructor at Equinox in New York City. The result? Stronger abs. Having a stronger core helps improve your posture, balance, and stability, according to Harvard Health Publishing. Working on your core strength can also make daily activities, like bending down to tie your shoes or sitting in your desk chair, that much easier. Below, you’ll find the best ankle weight exercises that’ll isolate your abs and help build a solid core. Think of these moves as the cherry on top of your strength routine.   But first, the benefits of using ankle weights for ab exercises   1. It adds an extra challenge to your core “Light ankle weights challenge the core by adding extra weight for the muscles of your core to brace against,” Phillips says. With more weight on your legs, you’ll have added resistance on your core muscles, which increases the demand on both […]
Jan 11

Walking Workouts: 9 Myths and Facts to Know

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Should you be walking every single day? Is one long walk better than multiple shorter ones? And how fast should you be walking?   There are lots of reasons walking workouts are so popular. Walking boasts all the health and fitness benefits of other low-intensity steady-state cardio (LISS) workouts. Plus, they’re convenient and accessible. You don’t need a fancy gym or a lot of equipment to walk. Walking workouts are customizable to your personal ability. And they’re good for people of all fitness levels and ages. TikToker @exactlyliketheothergirls claims to have coined the term “hot girl walk,” which took the social media platform by storm. Her January 2021 video shows her weight-loss transformation that she attributes to the “hot girl walk” (which details her playlist and other recommendations). The video was viewed three million times and sparked the trending hashtag #hotgirlwalk (1.1B views) that appears on videos like those from @meeksbruh (18.2M views) and @nataliexelise (1.7M views). But are the glories of walking overrated? Here we bust a few myths and back up the cold hard truth about walking as exercise.   1. Myth: Walking 10,000 Steps a Day Is Ideal Many people use 10,000 steps as a benchmark for […]
Jan 08

Want Bigger Arms? This Tricep Training Hack Could Help

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It’s all about extending the shoulder as well as the elbow, says top kinesiologist and trainer Jeremy Ethier   Is finally building sleeve-filling arms on your 2025 wish list? You won’t be alone – but to substantially grow your guns you need more than just curls. It’s your triceps, not your biceps, that are the biggest muscle in your arms, making it likely your failure to build is down to misdirected focus. So, instead of focusing all of your effort onto the front of your arms, spend this year thinking more about the other side. ‘If you’re struggling with your triceps growth or just want to get bigger triceps – and bigger arms – fast, there’s one triceps exercise that you need to include in your weekly routine,’ says Jeremy Ethier, kinesiologist, fitness trainer, and founder of Built with Science. Before we get into this magic movement, let’s quickly talk arm-building strategy.   How To Build Bigger Triceps The most important thing to know is that you shouldn’t rely on compound exercises to grow muscles like your tris. Yes, your triceps are bigger than your biceps, but they’re still small compared to your chest and shoulders. When you do compound […]
Jan 04

The 3 Abs Exercises to Unlock Your Six-Pack

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The mastermind behind the new MH Summer Shred program shares his top core moves.   ARE YOU SPENDING your summer crunching away, trying to get visible abs for the remainder of the sunny season? You can pile up all the situp reps you want, but you won’t be much closer to the core muscle you’re training to build using just one type of movement. You’ll need a smarter workout to achieve your six-pack goals, filled with moves that train some of the other functions of your core muscles. That’s exactly what trainer Korey Rowe, ACE, is offering with this smart series from his new Summer Shred workout program. This simple workout offers you three exercises that take on different aspects of what your core can do. You’ll brace and flex your abs to build them up—while working against resistance to make them stronger, too. Give this routine a try to get shredded before the end of the summer.   The 3 Summer Shred Abs Exercises   Cable Crunch   Why: You’ll get shapelier (and stronger) abs when you add a load to your core workout. “I like this one because you can really load up and give your core a […]
Dec 30

Can’t find time to workout? 5 ways to move more and get slim

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Discover easy ways to incorporate more movement into your daily life, even without formal workouts. From household chores and quick 10-minute routines to walking during phone calls and staying hydrated, small changes can add up to significant health benefits. Aim for at least 150 minutes of activity per week, spread throughout your day for manageable and sustainable fitness. Are you too busy to fit in exercise into your daily routine? Try these easy strategies to get more movement in your daily life when you can’t seem to find the time for a complete workout. Finding at least 150 minutes a week, or little over 20 minutes a day, to engage in physical activity is all that is required! There are several simple, cost-free methods to accomplish this, so don’t worry. Do you believe that you will never find the time? The good news is that you don’t have to finish everything at once. Spreading out your activities throughout the course of the week is actually preferable. Even if you only engage in a few quick workouts each day, you can still reap the health benefits.   Take cleaning chores seriously A clean house not only makes your mind refreshed, it […]
Dec 27

7 Stationary Bike Workouts You Can Do Anywhere

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When it comes to cardio equipment, stationary bike workouts are sometimes overlooked. Riding a stationary bike, known as indoor cycling, is a convenient way to meet some or all of your aerobic exercise goals from the comfort of your home or a gym. Stationary bike workouts provide benefits like keeping your blood pressure or cholesterol levels in check. Before starting any new exercises, always talk with a healthcare provider. They can advise you on appropriate and safe activities for your fitness needs and how long you should do them.   7 Stationary Bike Workouts To Try Whether a biking newbie or an avid cyclist, experience the spin benefits first-hand with one of seven expert-designed cycling workouts. Just make sure you grab a timer to clock all the intervals. All levels welcome Cardio and strength for higher levels Intro to hill and speed intervals Cycle fartlek 25-minute intermediate intervals Power intervals Advanced conditioning   1. All Levels Welcome This 53-minute, beginner-friendly stationary bike workout is primarily aerobic. It incorporates short, challenging intervals to build fitness and burn calories, Kate Ligler, NASM-CPT, CES, PES, a MINDBODY wellness specialist and designer of the workout, told Health. How to do the workout: Start with […]
Dec 24

10 exercises that help blast away belly fat

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Looking for washboard abs? Add these exercises to your routine. Reducing belly fat is one of the most common fitness goals out there — who wouldn’t want washboard abs and to get rid of that annoying bulge above their waistband? In addition to being an aesthetic goal, losing belly fat is a good way to improve your overall health: research has linked larger waist sizes to conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, as well as some cancers. That said, doing hundreds of crunches every day isn’t enough. Instead, it’s about a mix of eating well, limiting the number of calories you eat and increasing the number of calories you burn In other words, losing weight and lowering your body fat percentage is the only way to really reduce belly fat, and despite what you might have heard, specific exercises that target your abdominals alone aren’t the answer. So, rather than spending hours doing sit-ups and crunches in the gym, it’s better to focus on exercises that include cardio and strength work, as well as targeting your core. Not sure where to start? We’ve found 10 of the best exercises for banishing belly fat here.   1. Burpees We’ll get these out […]
Dec 19

These 4 simple tips will burn more calories — you don’t even need to go to the gym

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When it comes to burning calories, work smarter — not harder. Fitness Coach DH (@dhfitinc) says there are four easy adjustments you can make in your day in order to maintain a calorie deficit to lose weight, and none of them involve dragging yourself to the gym.   Rucking Enjoy a nice walk? No need to trade it in for an arduous run or stint on the treadmill. “Walking at a moderate to vigorous pace can improve memory, sleep, cognitive function and help control your weight,” Dr. Robert Glatter, a board-certified emergency medicine physician, told The Post last year. But you can upgrade your walking to rucking by adding a weight-filled backpack. Rucking elevates walking from simple cardio to compound resistance training by adding weight to your back. The low-impact exercise is rooted in military training, where “ruck” refers to a rucksack and ruck marching, a core skill used by militaries worldwide. “Why it works is that it increases your intensity, it engages more muscles, and it’s a simple way to burn more calories doing a simple activity without having to speed up. It’s easy on the joints, too,” DH said. He recommends newbies get a backpack or specifically designed […]
Dec 16

Home workout ideas: how to get fit at home

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Specialized home workout ideas for you to try in the comfort of your own home.   Coming up with new and interesting home workout ideas can be tricky sometimes, no matter whether you’re an avid fitness enthusiast or you simply want to keep yourself healthy. However, with gym prices often being prohibitively high, home workouts can be a great alternative option. That extra $50 every month that you save from going to the gym could even be put towards some home gym equipment. All you need to work out at home is a little bit of time and space. Your own body can provide the same results as a top-class gym, you just need to activate the muscles correctly. We sat down with some fitness experts who shared some of their favorite home workout ideas, as well as providing us with some insightful knowledge around the benefits of their selected workouts.   Home workout ideas: DIY home gym The most cost–effective and creative way to workout at home is if you bring the gym to you. While investing in proper weights and machines can give great results, items within the home can aid you just as well. Try slotting your […]
Dec 13

What Is the ’12-3-30′ Workout—and Is It Effective and Safe?

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A personal trainer gives insight on the treadmill workout that went viral and whether you should try it. If you’re active on social media, you may have seen someone raving about the “12-3-30″ workout. This cardio routine requires just 30 minutes and a treadmill—and no running. Its simple formula touts many potential benefits, like building strength, increasing stamina and aiding weight loss. Almost sounds too good to be true, right? To get the scoop on its effectiveness, we consulted Julie Floyd Jones, a certified personal trainer and wellness specialist.   What Is the 12-3-30 Workout? The 12-3-30 workout was coined by 24-year-old social media maven and YouTuber Lauren Giraldo. It consists of setting a treadmill to an incline of 12 and walking at 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes. Sounds easy enough. Well, according to hundreds of commenters, it’s actually “a lot harder than it seems.” Giraldo first shared the treadmill routine in a 2019, but it wasn’t until she posted it to Instagram and TikTok in 2020 that it gained traction, and it’s still going strong. In a 37-second TikTok video, she claims this routine helped her lose 30 pounds and overcome gym intimidation.   Potential Benefits of […]
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