Mixed martial artists have sung their praises for a while, because they're arguably the best single source of exercise for full-body strength and endurance. But now other sports' athletes – including weekend warriors – have discovered battle ropes.
Read MoreEven with all the pulleys, sliding seats, and adjustable weights, rowing machines today still seem a little old-fashioned. Perhaps because they were fixtures in gyms back when gyms were just gyms, and didn't double as smoothie cafés, yoga schools, or pick-up bars. But today, just as in your grandfather's time, few machines can give you as good a workout in as short a period of time as a rowing machine.
Read MoreExercising in water is not only one of the most refreshing and invigorating workouts you can do but also an effective workout for the health benefits you’ll achieve. And for those who suffer from arthritic joints or who need rehabilitation from an injury, it can be a lifesaver for remaining physically active in an exercise program.
Read MoreWorking out is good for us and every little bit counts. In fact, no matter what form of exercise you do, chances are you are getting even more health perks than youthoughtEvery time we choose to be physically active as opposed to inactivity, we give our body a health boost that pays off big time in the long run.
Read MoreFor men, establishing and then maintaining a routine consistent workout can be challenging. Whether a guy decides to get in shape to lose weight or for better overall health, he needs to avoid some common workout mistakes that could derail his efforts in achieving his goals.
Read MoreUnless you play guitar professionally, you probably don't think much each day about your little finger, your “pinky.” It's our hand's weak sister, almost an evolutionary afterthought in a species gifted with opposable thumbs.
Read MoreYou know the feeling, you just cannot bring yourself to get to the gym or start your workout when the 5 a.m. alarm goes off. We talked about a recent study that showed the best way to instill exercise as a real habit in your life. Study published in journal, Health Psychology. Researchers found most consistent exercisers made exercise into a specific type of habit. Usually one triggered by a cue like hearing the morning alarm, going to the gym without even thinking about it or getting stressed and immediately deciding to exercise. Scientists wanted to see whether this type of habit known as instigation habit was better than another type of habit, when it comes to predicting who stuck with a month of exercise.
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