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Should You Do Cardio Before Or After Weights?

BySara Novak

It depends on what your fitness goals are.

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The “12-3-30” Workout Is Great For Cardio. Here’s How To Make It Even Better.

ByColleen Travers

Get the most out of treadmill workout-of-the-moment with these suggestions.

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Could Cardio On An Empty Stomach Aid Weight Loss, Or Is It An Empty Promise?

ByLauren Vinopal

Some evidence suggests fasted workouts promote faster weight loss, but many experts aren’t convinced. I tried it firsthand to settle the score.

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This Potent Bodyweight Workout Hits Your Most Overlooked Group Of Muscles

ByDan Marzullo

You don't need weights or Olympic lifting to build power and strength.

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6 Ankle Mobility Exercises To Keep You Agile And In The Game

ByJulia Savacool

It’s not your imagination — the joints that connect your feet to the rest of you get stiffer as you get older. Here’s what to do about it.

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6 Balance And Mobility Exercises Every Man Should Master

ByMatt Schneiderman

Stay nimble, dads.

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The Best Damn Bodyweight Workout

ByJulia Savacool

Don't take our word for it — try out this 15-minute, 7-move workout, and your fitness routine will thank you.

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10 Bench Press Alternatives To Get Results On A Workout Bench

ByJulia Savacool

The bench press is a staple of every strength-training routine, but workout bench moves don't stop there.

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36 Cardio Exercises That Will Whip You Into Shape

ByTyghe Trimble

These lung-searing, heart-beating cardio moves will get you in shape fast.

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The Best Home Dumbbell Workout For Building Muscle

ByJulia Savacool

Who needs a gym membership? When you have a set of dumbbells, you can build serious muscle from the comfort of your home.

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How To Get Amazing “Lower Abs,” Fast

ByJulia Savacool

Technically, "lower abs" aren’t a thing. But if your goal is to sculpt your midsection, we're here for you.

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Target Heart Rate Exercises To Max Out Your Cardio

ByJulia Savacool

The faster your pulse, the better your results. Here’s how to get major fat-burning, muscle-building benefits from your next workout.

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This 20-Minute Stairs Workout Burns Fat And Builds Cardio

ByJulia Savacool

One of the fastest ways to get in shape is also one of the simplest.  

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This Forearm Workout Will Build Your Functional Strength All Over

ByJulia Savacool

These muscles play a major role in everything from opening a pickle jar to doing a pull-up. Get to it.

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This Upper Chest Workout Will Help You Lose Your Man Boobs For Good

ByJulia Savacool

The best way to vanquish man boobs and look fit is a focused — and scorching — upper chest workout.

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Isometric Exercises To Build Your Kid-Carrying Muscles

ByMatt Schneiderman

These simple isometric exercises will increase muscle stamina to absorb the weight of a wriggling kid.