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How to Use Resistance Stretching For Strength
Conventional stretching nets you conventional results. Resistance stretching (the secret weapon of Olympic athletes) can make you more flexible — and stronger! — in a hurry.
The Exuberant Animal Workout
Unleash your primal instincts, and move like you were meant to.
Primitive Workouts: How Training Like Our Ancestors Boosts Strength, Endurance, and Health
Why today’s hottest fitness regimens are looking back to our ancient, hunter-gatherer past for the best ways to get fit and live healthy.
More of the Best Exercises (You’re Not Doing)
Some of our favorite fitness experts return to share another batch of the most effective, little-known exercises for your upper body, lower body, and core.
A Partner Resistance-Band Workout
This cardio workout you can do with a friend builds spring-loaded strength.
Partner-Assisted Cardio Workout (Video)
This partner-assisted cardio workout provides a fun challenge for exercisers at all levels.
A TRX Full-Body Strength Workout
It’s just a pair of nylon straps, but the TRX Suspension Trainer offers hundreds of strength-building exercises – and it is compact enough to fit in the corner of a suitcase. You can try any or all of these 12 moves during your next workout to take advantage of its versatility
The “Shortest Mile” Track Workout
Increase your aerobic capacity and strength in just four short laps around a standard running track.
TRX Back Row (Video)
Jay Ross of CrossFit 215 demonstrates a TRX back row during a photo shoot for Experience Life magazine.
TRX Single-Leg Squat (Video)
Jay Ross of CrossFit 215 demonstrates a TRX single-leg squat during a photo shoot for Experience Life magazine.
A TRX Workout With Jen Sinkler & Jay Ross (Video)
Jen Sinkler, senior fitness editor for Experience Life, and Jay Ross, co-owner of CrossFit 215, discuss the benefits of TRX training and demonstrate 12 TRX workouts.
Every Body Into the Pool: 8 Strength and Stamina Water Workouts to Try
Water workouts aren’t just for hardcore swimmers anymore. Learn how aquatic exercise can help you take your fitness to a whole new level.
5 Creative Cardio Ideas to Add Variety to Your Workout
Not one for marathons on the elliptical machine? Maximize the burn and minimize the boredom with these innovative options.
6 of the Best Exercises You’re Not Doing
Tired of doing the same old lifts? Hungry for variety—or just looking for some exciting new results? Try these six innovative, underutilized moves.
A 45-Minute Hyperfit Workout
Tired of your usual fitness grind? Try this energizing Hyperfit workout from record-setting adventure athlete Sean Burch.
The Hyperfit Workout With Sean Burch (Video)
Record-setting adventurer Sean Burch demonstrates five exercises from his Hyperfit workout. A word of warning: This workout is pretty intense, and isn’t for the untrained or faint of heart. If it feels too daunting from the get-go, be prepared to scale it back, or just work elements of the routine into a more moderate regimen until you’re ready to take on the whole beast.
Hyperfit Workout: Dumbbell-Assisted Inverted V Pushup (Video)
Record-setting adventurer Sean Burch demonstrates how to do the Dumbbell-Assisted Inverted V Pushup from his Hyperfit Workout.
How to Integrate Vertical Core Training in Your Workout
Still crunching to strengthen your core? Time to get your core off the floor. Try Vertical Core Training, which recruits more muscles for a more effective workout.
3 Dynamic Kettlebell Exercises for Building Strength and Endurance
These low-tech wonders offer a super-effective full-body workout. Here are some tips from several experts, including Pavel Tsatsouline and Mike Mahler.
What Is Functional Training?
Functional training teaches your body to move more effectively in specific sports — and everyday activities. Read on to learn more.