Exercise variation is one component of fitness program planning that is often avoided. Routines are a good thing for exercise adherence but can create a "rut," where progression is blunted. This week, ...

Many people think they need exercise variation to make progress. They swap out their main lifts during each training cycle, or they include numerous movements in their program. This is necessary ...

Strengthening your core is one of the best things you can do for your overall fitness—and there are Pilates exercises to add to your workout routine that can help you get there. Your core includes ...

WRAPPING AN UPPER body workout with a few sets of lateral raises is a common tactic for guys aiming to build up strong shoulders. But there’s another underrated exercise that you should consider the ...

The cross star jump adds a coordination challenge by crossing arms and legs during the jump. Start with arms extended outwards and legs together. As you jump up, cross your arms in front of you ...

The idea that “larger bodies can do everything small bodies can” sounds good(ish) on paper, but that mentality ignores the reality that different body shapes move differently. Form cues are an ...

Learn the key differences between these lower-body exercises, their unique benefits, and which one is best for your fitness ...

In Part 1 of this article we discussed some common mistakes that climbers make when weight training (for instance favoring the perceived difficulty of unstable exercises like the TRX over more stabile ...

Relatively simple but effective exercises are often particularly popular. Step-ups definitely fall into this category, ...