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I use these 5 strength exercises for runners to boost my training and avoid injury
By Jessica Downey published
Our writer who is in the thick of marathon training swears by these five strength exercises. Here's why they benefit her running.
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I tried a 15-minute wall Pilates workout — here are my honest thoughts
By Jessica Downey published
Working with a wall in Pilates adds both stability and resistance to your training, and it’s free. But does it offer a good workout? Our writer put it to the test.
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You don’t need the gym to build full-body muscle, just this 30-minute dumbbell workout
By James Frew published
This short session works muscles all over your body, raises your heart rate, and boosts your metabolism with just a set of dumbbells.
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Forget weights — I tried this 30-minute workout to get in shape
By Jennifer Rizzuto published
This short routine is the ideal way to work your whole body without weights, even when you're tight on time.
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It only takes 15 minutes and this kettlebell beginner workout to build a stronger body
By Sam Hopes published
The kettlebell beginner workout builds full-body strength and muscle using five exercises and one set of kettlebells. Our personal trainer explains how to do it.
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How to the L-sit hold to build a stronger core
By Sam Hopes last updated
Learn how to do L-sits, the benefits, common mistakes, and variations you can try.
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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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