Walk into any gym and you’ll be met with a sea of weight machines. With so many options, it’s easy for even the most seasoned lifters to feel overwhelmed. Between the dozen gym machines that claim to ...

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Before I began coaching, I used weight machines all the time. I didn't know how to properly use free weights and felt very insecure in the weight room. Machines provided a simple solution to help me ...

Turning a playground game into a fun workout, skipping is a great way to get your heart pumping without leaving the house. Plus, skipping ropes are compact, easy to store and inexpensive. There are a ...

Some women aren’t comfortable lifting free weights and barbells, but they still need to mix resistance training with cardio to get in optimal shape, says Robin Cortez, the San Diego-based director of ...

While muscle groups like the chest, biceps, and glutes tend to get an abundance of attention, no strong physique is complete without a well-developed back. All too often, however, we overlook back ...

Your gluteus maximus is the muscle that defines the shape of your backside and helps you powerfully straighten your leg at the hip. It tends to get most of the attention when people look to build the ...