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How to Set Up a Bent-Over Dumbbell Row

Building strength through the middle and upper back, lats, and shoulders, this row also enhances mobility through the scapulae and improves stability in the thoracic spine and deep abdominals. Here's how to avoid common errors in the setup.
By Lauren Bedosky

How to Set Up a Barbell Back Squat

This exercise works muscles around multiple joints in the lower body, building strength and muscle in your quads, glutes, and hamstrings. Here's how to avoid common errors in the setup.
By Lauren Bedosky

3 Tips for Fueling for Life Time Classes

Helpful reminders about prioritizing nutrition and hydration when going after your fitness goals.
By Katie Leonard, CPT, NTP

4 Life Time Trainers Share Their Favorite Machine on the Workout Floor

Plus, they demonstrate how to use their most-loved equipment at the club.
By Emily Ewen

How to Set Up a Barbell Deadlift

This compound movement strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, back, and core. It also trains the hip-hinge pattern, which has functional carryover to other exercises and daily activities. Here's how to avoid common errors in the setup.
By Lauren Bedosky

How to Set Up a Barbell Overhead Press

Reaching for or lifting objects overhead is commonplace, making this shoulder strengthener a truly functional exercise. Here's how to avoid common errors in the setup.
By Lauren Bedosky

Foundation, Transformation, Mastery: A Three-Phase Plan to Progress in the New Year

A longtime fitness coach shares the approach he advises for those starting a new fitness regimen.
By David Freeman

Perform a Safe and Effective Kettlebell Swing With These Cues

This dynamic move builds full-body strength and explosive power, working the posterior chain as well as the upper body, namely your lats, forearms, and hands. Here's how to nail the setup and perform it correctly.
By Lauren Bedosky

Want to Reduce Low-Back Pain? Take a Walk

When it comes to low-back pain, walking might be better than rest, according to a recent study. Here's why.
By Claire Carver

Are You Making These Common Pushup Mistakes?

This fitness staple is a full-body exercise that builds core stability as well as back, arm, and chest power. Here's how to nail the setup and perform it correctly.
By Lauren Bedosky

3 Tips to Build a Consistent Fitness Routine

Try these "cheat codes" to create more consistency in your fitness routine.
By Barbara Powell, MA, NBC–HWC

What’s the Best Way to Sequence a Workout?

Learn how to sequence your workouts to match your goals and make the most of your efforts.
By Jessica Migala

9 Strength Moves You May Be Setting Up Wrong (and How to Fix Them)

Expert guidance for nailing the setup of common strength moves — so you can make the most of your lifting efforts.
By Lauren Bedosky

The Best Exercises to Prepare For Falling Sideways

Trips and falls are inevitable. Here are some simple exercises you can practice to help prepare you mentally and physically when falling sideways.
By Lauren Bedosky

The Best Exercises to Prepare For Falling Forward

Trips and falls are inevitable. Here are some simple exercises you can practice to help prepare you mentally and physically when falling forward.
By Lauren Bedosky

Talks — S9, EP13 / Training for Longevity

Learn the connection between fitness and longevity and strategies for training to be fit for life.

With Joel Jamieson, CSCS

The Best Exercises to Prepare For Falling Backward

Trips and falls are inevitable. Here are some simple exercises you can practice to help prepare you mentally and physically when falling backward.
By Lauren Bedosky

6 Tips to Wind Down After an Evening Workout

Exercising at night can leave you too amped up for sleep. These expert tips can help you relax.
By Sarah Tuff

Why Resting During Your Workout Matters

Optimizing how you rest during your workout can help you reach your fitness goals. Here's why.
By Andrew Heffernan

How Daily Movement Helps With Better Sleep

Physical activity during the day can lead to quality sleep, according to a recent study.
By Craig Cox
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