If strength training is not already part of your workout routine, it can be difficult to know how to start incorporating it. The side of the gym with people lifting weights can seem a lot more ...

This simple yet powerful movement is gaining popularity across the U.S. fitness community for its ability to strengthen the lower body while improving balance and cardiovascular wellness—without ...

Step aerobics is a classic cardio workout. It has lasted for decades for a simple reason: it delivers results. The "step" is a 4-inch to 12-inch raised platform. You step up, around, and down from the ...

What you need for this week’s workout: one bench and one weight — that’s it! Well, a sturdy bench, I should say. Each exercise will incorporate the bench in some way, so you want to make sure it’s a ...

Box jumps: Pick a stable surface that you can jump onto and land safely (use a step, bench in the gym, low wall outside, etc). Start in a squat and jump from both feet to land on both feet in a squat ...

A step platform may be the most basic piece of fitness equipment in your fitness center, but also one of the most versatile. Made popular by the 1980s step-aerobics craze, step platforms have evolved ...