The split squat can be done using dumbbells, a barbell, kettlebells or your own bodyweight. To make the exercise harder, you can place the back foot on an elevated surface to perform a Bulgarian split ...

Getting started with strength training doesn’t have to be intimidating. With just a pair of dumbbells and a bit of guidance, ...

Isometric training is contracting a muscle group and holding a position to build muscle, lower blood pressure, improve ...

It turns out that doing hot yoga a few times a week and hiking at least once a week won’t make you a decent beginner runner. Month one was plagued by difficult quarter-mile runs and sore legs and ...

When it’s too cold to go outside, you can still get a good cardio workout on a stationary bike. But you need to do it correctly. When it’s too cold to go outside, you can still get a good cardio ...

If stretching isn’t part of your regular health and fitness routine, you may be missing out. “Stretching is good for everybody and definitely something to do on a regular basis as part of an overall ...

Research suggests shorter strength-training sessions may lead to noticeable muscle gains. A study found that lifting weights twice a week for just 30 minutes helped increase muscle mass in certain ...

One step a time...but make it explosive. That’s basically how you approach plyometric exercises that typically require zero equipment—and they may be just what your body needs for cross-training in ...

We can all benefit from stretching more. Whether you’re chained to your desk for work or feeling the effects of yesterday’s leg day, a healthy stretch always feels great. And it doesn’t take an ...

Many of us don’t spend enough time in the weight room and that can come at a disadvantage. The faster you realize strength training and running go hand in hand, the sooner you’ll boost your ...

Fitness coach and ATHLEAN-X founder Jeff Cavaliere explained how to build the lats and a V-taper with two dumbbell-only ...

A roundup of things to do and news to know in Homewood, Flossmoor and the surrounding area on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ...