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Photo: Twenty20 While kettlebells may be all the rage and dumbbells never go out of fashion, its time to give some love to the no-frills medicine ball. Great for at-home workouts or at the gym, weighted med balls can target just about every muscle group, improve coordination, challenge core stability, …

Photo: Courtesy of The LIT Method Don’t get us wrong: We’re big fans of high-intensity training and running, but what happens when you’re recovering from an injury and want to take it easy on those burpees and sprints? Fitness trainers Justin Norris and Taylor Gainor were faced with this dilemma …

Photo courtesy of CorePower Yoga When you think of yoga and HIIT, two separate workouts probably come to mind. But combining them into one — now that’s pretty genius. You get the best of both top-notch fitness worlds: Intense, sweat-inducing intervals maximize your calorie and fat burn, while yoga poses …

Photo: Twenty20 It’s finally upon us: The day that determines who will be President of the United States for the next four years. Seriously stressed? It’s not just you. But while most election night parties will have you snacking and imbibing your jitters away (drinking games included), why not work …

Photo: Pond5 When we drag ourselves out of bed for a workout, there’s one goal we all have in common: Get the most out of it. Unfortunately, research shows we’re not great at judging how hard we’re pushing ourselves during our sweat sessions. In fact, when left to our own …

Photo: Pond5 When temperatures drop and wind chills pick up, the drive to hit the road for a run often comes to a screeching halt. But not for you! You just have to do one thing…step on the treadmill. Even if the thought of logging some miles on a machine …

Photo: Pond5 If you’re too intimidated to touch the barbells stacked in the corner of your gym, prepare to get un-afraid. These weight room staples aren’t just for CrossFit fiends and meatheads. Beginners, it’s time to step up to the weight plates — because it turns out barbell exercises are …

Photo: fitbit on Instagram  If you missed out on the opportunity to achieve your summer body goals, you can always stay in shape as we head into autumn. Whether you’re starting a new dream job or returning to the classroom, September is a fresh start which can leave many of …

Celebs and athletes love touting the benefits of fancy exercise systems and zillion dollar recovery treatments. But when you’re not on a Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous budget, your fitness regimen has to come in at a fraction of the price. Whether you’re new to the workout game or …