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You only need a pair of dumbbells and these 7 moves to build full-body strength
Got a pair of dumbbells and 15-20 minutes? This 7-move workout from fitness coach Caroline Idiens is a perfect way to squeeze in a quick yet powerful session. No gym is needed for this one, just you and one set of dumbbells. With over 25 years of experience and 2 million Instagram followers, Idiens is a master at making fitness…
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You don’t need the gym to build strength — Amazon’s top-rated kettlebell is just $18 this Presidents’ Day
During the Presidents’ Day sale, you can slash the prices of some of the best gym equipment, including Amazon’s top-rated kettlebell. The 5-star reviewed Amazon Basics bell is just $18 at Amazon right now. I’ve been hands-on with this kettlebell for a long while now and it’s a staple in my home set-up. If you can’t decide which weight to…
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The Best Strength Training Exercises for Kids and Teens
We may earn a commission from links on this page. For years, my kids have been following me into my garage gym—even before we had a proper home gym, they would steal stray dumbbells or yoga balls that I thought I had bought for myself. I would encourage their interest, but I wondered: How can I encourage them to make…
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How to Do Strength Workouts on a Garmin Watch
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Fitness watches are great for running and other continuous activities, but some can also track and even guide you through a strength workout. Today we’re looking at Garmin’s strength training features: how to build workouts, how to use them, and even a peek at the new Strength Coach. How to…
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Forget push-ups — this 15-minute standing workout builds full-body strength and boosts your metabolism
One of the most important features of any workout is accessibility. If you don’t have the space, time or equipment needed to do a particular workout, then you’re not going to do it. That’s why this 15-minute full-body standing workout from fitness trainer Maddie Lymburner is worth highlighting. You don’t need any equipment to do the workout, which only takes…
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Peloton’s new audio-based app is like an invisible strength coach
Peloton announced the launch of Strength Plus, a new standalone, audio-based strength training app. The app was introduced in a limited beta program earlier in September, but is now officially available. The Strength Plus app allows users to generate custom workouts by choosing workout length, equipment, experience level, and which muscle groups they want to focus on. It also includes…
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No, not planks! Use this 5-minute standing abs workout to build core strength and and improve your posture instead
Fed up with every core workout including planks? We hear you; the plank isn’t the most exciting exercise to be doing, nor is it the comfiest on the elbows unless you have one of the best yoga mats underneath you. Fortunately, you can develop core strength and improve muscle definition in your midsection with this 5-minute standing abs workout instead.…
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No, not pull-ups — personal trainer recommends this one exercise that builds upper body strength without weights
You don’t need weights to increase strength and build muscles in your upper body, but you do need to be doing the right bodyweight exercises. Pull-ups and dips are great moves, but when we asked Nicholas Arcata, certified master trainer at Fit Athletic Club, for his top bodyweight move for beginners in particular, push-ups came out on top. “Push-ups are…
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Take it from a personal trainer — this 20-minute walking workout builds strength and boosts your metabolism without weights
I’m a big fan of a good, long walk. Whether I’ve got 10 minutes or two hours, I’m always keen to lace up a pair of sneakers and get outdoors to stretch my legs. The benefits of walking are well-documented, improving your physical and mental wellbeing while remaining accessible, low-impact and enjoyable. A walk can be five minutes to the…
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Forget the gym — build strength all over with this 7-move workout and a set of resistance bands
Going to the gym to work out isn’t the sole answer to strength building. With a set of the best resistance bands, you can train your entire body from the comfort of your home, or even outdoors in your garden or local park. To give you a little inspiration, we’ve found a seven move full-body resistance band routine to get…
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