Workouts

These days, nearly everyone at the gym seems to have embarked on a “core-training” regimen of some kind. But what exactly does that mean? (Hint: It’s not about abdominal crunches.)

Circuit training can rev up your metabolism and extend your endurance. Find out how.

Only have a half-hour to get your resistance workout done? These five moves will do the trick.

Get more results in less time with high-intensity interval training, a super-intense cardio workout.

Cardio workouts are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Here’s how to make your program work better for you.

If you haven’t already made swimming a part of your cross-training repertoire, here are some great reasons for diving in.

Kids have the right idea: They love racing and chasing and seeing just how fast they can go. Here’s why adults should pick up the pace, too.

The humble rowing machine can play a powerful role in propelling your cardio fitness.

Weak glutes can wreak havoc on your back, hips and knees, so building a strong bottom should be a top fitness priority.

The scapulae, or shoulder blades, can cause a whole lot of shoulder pain. Are imbalanced blades bothering you?

It doesn't take pumping iron or fancy weight machines to get a body of steel. Resistance bands let you do a wide array of safe, effective exercises that making building strength and sinew simple.

Looking for a time-efficient workout that builds muscle power and functional fitness? Then give Olympic-style weightlifting a try.

Think you know everything about sit-ups, squats and pushups? Well, Russian strength trainer Pavel Tsatsouline thinks you might know just enough to be dangerous.

Go ahead and focus on the negative. With eccentric training, you can achieve some very positive workout results.

Feeling the need for speed? Yearning to turn on your turbojets? Overspeed training may deliver the velocity you've been missing.

Whether recovering from an injury or making a first foray into fitness, folks of all ages have found that tai chi delivers dramatic results for body, mind and spirit.