Why hit the gym alone? Get in a great sweat session and spend time with someone you love with this ab workout. Planning to hit the gym with your special someone on Valentine's Day? Or maybe you're...
A well-balanced upper body isn't complete without a developed back. Many beginners neglect training their back muscles because they aren't "show muscles" (chest, abs, shoulders) that can be seen when look...
Train like an athlete with Xplosive Performance Academy. These 4 exercises are some of the basic Warm Up exercises used in the Xplosive Performance Academy program, a facility that uses athlete-level trai...
Yes winter is coming. It is often said that this is " The Most Wonderful Time of the Year", why not make it the most wonderful time of the year to exercise? It might sound crazy, but recent research has pr...
Don’t forget to warm-up, or you will get injured and die. Ok…not really. But, the reality is, 5-7 minutes of general cardio, dynamic stretching, and/or weighted warm-up lifts will improve your strength gre...
As Christmas draws near, the days are filled with friends, family, joy, and amazing food. With all the craziness that goes on, you probably don't have a ton of extra time, but you still want...
Thursday nights usually yield some crazy, rowdy, unforgettable memories. For some of us, those come from parties or study groups that last well past midnight. But for some, those me...
Rest is great and all, but after sitting on the couch for hours trying to catch up on Gossip Girl, I know I start to feel lazy and groggy. You know the feeling, right? Enter: the commercial break workout. ...
It's hard to deny that cold weather is upon us. When the month of November creeps up, hot chocolate slowly replaces smoothies, salads (for the most part) are swapped out for warm soups, and it...
No time for the gym? Here's a quick outdoor HIIT workout to get your heart rate up. Bonus points if it's a sunny day (gotta get that vitamin D.) Time: 20 minutes (or complete twice for 40 minutes) ...
Ever heard of Physique 57, Pure Barre, The Bar Method, or Barre3? I thought so. In the last few years, barre classes have been popping up, well, everywhere. And ballet dancers are in killer shape, so why wouldn...
Do the holidays have you tied down at home with no time to hit the gym? No problem. Give this quick, no-equipment HIIT workout a try. Time: 20-30 minutes Type of workout: Hig...
Who says guys and gals can't train their arms the same? #EQUALITY Ladies, skip the super high rep "toning", and fellas lay off the 1RM barbell curls. Going to one extreme or the other won't give you killer b...
Get that shoulder pump. Time: 45 minutes Type of Workout: Strength building Sh*t You Need: A set of dumbells, a workout bench Intensity: Medium Body Target: Chest, shoulder...
When you don't got time..grab a friend for this partner workout. Have you been struggling to stick to your workout routine? Try this quick full body partner workout to get you up and on your feet. We'll k...
No gym, no problem. Try this quick, no-equipment plyo workout that will make your legs scream (in a good way, I promise). Time: 20 minutes Type of Workout: Plyometric/cardio Sh*t You Need:&nb...
There have been so many times where I'm running from class to work to errands and really not in the mood to spend an hour or so at the gym. However, I really want to get a quick sweat in or release so...
Treat your lower body to some high-intensity lovin'. Time: 30 minutes Type of Workout: Cardio, interval training Sh*t You Need: either one set of dumbbells or one heavy weight ...
Get your cardio, and your abs, too. No equipment necessary. To see examples of these cardio based moves, and to help with form, check out the video above before you get to it. Time: 20-30 minutes Ty...
All about them delts, baby. To see examples of these exercises, and to help with form, check out the video above before you get to it. Time: 45-60 minutes Type of Workout: Strength ...
If you haven't tried TRX, now's the time. Time: 25 minutes Type of Workout: Strength and HIIT Sh*t You Need: TRX and a timer Intensity: High Body Target: Full body The W...
It'll be a walk in the park. Time: approximately 60 minutes, depending on speed Type of Workout: cardio, core strength Sh*t You Need: a swing, space to run Intensity: Hi...
Trust us. 20 minutes is all you need. Time: 20 minutes Type of Workout: HIIT, cardio Sh*t You Need: treadmill, or some space to run Intensity: High Body Target: F...
Get dem glutes growin. Time: 60 minutes Type of Workout: Strength conditioning mixed with HIIT Sh*t You Need: Dumbbells or weighted bars, bench or step, mini loop resistance band Intens...
You've probably seen the powerlifting team working out in your gym...ever wanted to join in? Well here's your chance. Powerlifting could be just what you need if you are looking for something n...
Never skip butt day. Time: 45-60 minutes Type of Workout: Strength Sh*t You Need: Kettlebell, dumbbell, resistance cable, smith machine, hamstring curl machine, glute kickback machine, yoga or ...
Move, love, and work your body. As college students, we all go through tough times. Whether we're facing heartbreak from a relationship, stressing out about school, or feeling down about our ap...
Finish leg day like a champ. This is meant to be a finisher for a leg workout, meaning you will feel completed exhausted both during and after this set. Keeping that in mind, it's probably not a great wa...
The great thing about walls? They're everywhere. Do this workout outside if it's nice out, or next to a wall inside if it isn't. Time: 16 minutes Type of Workout: HIIT, strength/conditioning ...
Explosive cardio, strength moves, and some quick laps in between. This workout is no joke; when you're done, the track will never seem dull again. Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour Type of Worko...
One bench, two major muscle groups, three days of soreness when you're done. Time: 90 minutes Type of Workout: Strength Sh*t You Need: Barbell and bench, dumbbells, cable machine ...
From the row machine to strength moves, this upper body workout leaves no muscle untouched. Time: 60 minutes Type of Workout: Strength and conditioning Sh*t You Need: Row machine, resistant ban...
Got 12 minutes? Good. You've got a workout. I’m busy. You’re busy. We’re all busy. No wonder the word “work” shows up only 823701 times in the Top 40 songs. As hardworking people, we have priorit...
Jumping rope isn't just for kids anymore. Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour Type of Workout: Cardio, abs Sh*t You Need: Jump rope, 1 heavier weight, bench or chair Intensity: High Body ...
5 exercises. 5 times. 5 rounds. You'll deserve a huge high five when you're done. Time: 20 minutes Type of Workout: Total body HIIT Sh*t You Need: Some space to move around and approximate...
10 minutes is all you need for this energy-boosting workout. We all have those days. Sometimes, all I need to feel better is a little movement. So if you're feeling restless and like you want to mov...
10 seconds of rest never seemed so quick. You've probably heard of HIIT training. These workouts are all the rage, and for good reason. 20 seconds of intense work, followed by 10 seconds of rest. An...
Prevent back pain, get strong doing it. This strength workout is best performed at a gym and works your chest and back muscles from various angles, helping to improve posture and decrease back pain. ...
500 moves, as fast as you can. Ready, set, GO. Shoutout to Joseph Gordon Levitt and rom coms. This workout is great for anyone because it can be done anywhere, with no equipment and very little s...
Normal planks are so passè. We're movin on to a triple plank. You've seen those dope fitness pictures on Instagram. You've tagged your friend and said "@friend, we're doing this tomorrow." But have y...
Let your legs chill while your upper body does some WORK. Time: 35-45 minutes Type of Workout: Circuit training, bodyweight cardio, weighted resistance training, plyometric Sh*t You Need: ...
Hey you! Yes you! Have a little too much free time over the summer? Or are all those barbecues starting to add up and your workouts falling to the wayside…? Grab a buddy and beat the summer slumps with this aw...
Find a squat rack and get to it. Time: 30-45 minutes Type of Workout: Intermediate - Advanced strength workout Sh*t You Need: Squat rack, spotter (optional) Intensity: High ...
Wanna add some spice to your routine? Enter, Acro Yoga. Time: ~20 minutes Type of Workout: Yoga, flexibility, strength Sh*t You Need: Buddy, yoga mat or soft surface, (optional: spott...
When you are finished being a beast at the gym, running in the sweltering sun, or cycling until your palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy (or my favorite, mom’s spaghetti), it is so important to remembe...
Grab a partner, try this full body workout. Let's face it, the gym can get pretty mundane sometimes. Instead of heading inside for your workout today, grab a friend and try this full body workout out...
Just when you thought The Bachelorette couldn't get any better. Monday Night. 8pm. Grab a few friends (or not… I watch the Bachelorette alone, zero shame), make some protein shakes, some Quest Bar cookies, and...
4 workouts you don't need the gym for. Happy Independence day, ya'll. 4th of July/Independence Day/July 4th has arrived for another year of BBQ's, fireworks & celebrations. Befor...
No gym? No problem. Try this full body workout. Don't have time to make it to the gym after class? Getting tired of running on the treadmill bored out of your mind? Been there, done that. No longer can yo...
