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I tried the 3-minute CrossFit kipping exercise every day for a week — here are my results
By Sam Hopes last updated
Kipping is a popular bodyweight skill learned in CrossFit. Here's how to do it, and what happened when one fitness writer tried it every day for one week.
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Zumba finally launches an app, so you can dance your way fit at home
By James Frew published
The Zumba app brings dance-inspired fitness classes to your home — here's what you need to know.
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I did hollow body holds every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
By John Carroll published
This core-focused move works more than just your abs, connects your upper and lower body, and improves your posture without weights.
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Forget the gym — you just need a pair of dumbbells and 5 exercises to sculpt your shoulders
By Jessica Downey published
Strengthen your upper body with this five exercise shoulder pump — grab some dumbbells and you're good to go.
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Forget weights — this bodyweight workout strengthens your abs in just 7 moves
By Jessica Downey published
This equipment-free workout helps strengthen your midsection, improve your posture, and build your abs, all without a dumbbell in sight.
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You don't need weights to build a stronger core, just this 4-move bodyweight workout
By Jessica Downey published
This short routine works your midsection with three rounds of bodyweight exercise for building a stronger and more defined core.
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The best bike helmets in 2024
By John R. Quain, Mike Prospero last updated
Protect your noggin with the best bike helmets from Bell, Giro, Specialized and more.
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Best hiking boots in 2024 — tested and rated for walks and trails
By John R. Quain last updated
These are the best hiking boots to in 2024, including the best waterproof hiking boots and the best hiking boots for bad weather.
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