Whether you’re a complete beginner or it’s been a few years, going to the gym can be intimidating and overwhelming. Plenty of well-designed beginner workouts safely introduce or reintroduce your body ...

The main muscles recruited when performing a pullup are the back (specifically the rhomboids and lats ), arm muscles including the posterior deltoids and biceps, and the core. Here are some of the ...

So maybe you aren’t in good enough shape to get down and give us 50 crunches. But we know you’re not looking to ignore your core either. Well here’s no small truth: A strong midsection isn’t all about ...

I used to watch girls in the gym who could lift massive weights or squat those huge barbells, and I would wonder: How did they get there? Were they ever as lazy as me? How long did it take for them to ...

Not only is weightlifting fun, it's one of the best ways to lower your body fat percentage and build lean muscle. In addition to losing fat, a 2006 review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine ...

Start in a seated position with legs extended. Loop one end of a large resistance band around the right foot twice and hold ...

If you’re a new runner, maintaining a consistent mobility practice might not fall at the top of your list of priorities. But it probably should. Whether you’ve signed up for your first marathon or you ...

Plenty of folks gripe about picking up dumbbells, but there's no need to fear free weights. A few pointers: It isn't necessary to overload on heavy weights right away; start with a pair that feels ...

These personal trainer-recommended chair exercises help build functional strength and maintain muscle as you age, plus all five are beginner-friendly.

Westlake Chinese School is offering beginner tai chi classes this fall, taught by longtime instructor and martial arts master ...