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The difference between isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises
Isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises can all help you progress toward better physical fitn…
Madeline Kennedy,Joey Thurman
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Why isometric exercises are a great way to workout just about anywhere
Isometric exercises can be done in your home, office, or even a plane. They're a great low-impact o…
Lukas Southard,Joey Thurman
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The difference between isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises
Isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises can all help you progress toward better physical fitn…
Madeline Kennedy
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The trainer who got Ryan Gosling Ken-worthy abs for 'Barbie' explains why you should start workouts with core exercises
David Higgins had Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and the rest of the "Barbie" cast train their abs wi…
Rachel Hosie,Anneta Konstantinides
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How to build strong, defined abs by doing the bare minimum amount of exercise
You don't need to spend hours in the gym doing countless crunches to build abs. Here are the bare m…
Shannon Ullman
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2 strength training techniques that can help you build strength and muscle, according to a personal trainer
Eccentric exercise involves lengthening muscles which increases size by adding stress. Concentric m…
Gabby Landsverk
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4 low-impact exercises that target the core and help you build muscle and master form, according to a strength coach
Isometric exercises like planks and dead hangs are good for people who have injuries or limited ran…
Gabby Landsverk
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1 core exercise that's more effective than planks for strong, stable abs, according to a trainer
The Pallof press involves pressing out in front of you with a cable or resistance band, forcing you…
Gabby Landsverk
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3 seconds of weight lifting a day could be enough to build strength if it's intense, small study finds
A small study found three seconds of max effort lifting improved strength by about 10% in a month, …
Gabby Landsverk
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5 techniques to ramp up your squat gains without adding weight or reps
Squats are a key lower body exercise, which can be made more challenging without weights by trying …
Gabby Landsverk
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The surprisingly low number of calories you burn doing push-ups and whether it's worth it
Push-ups burn an average of 7 calories per minute, but you can burn more or less depending on weigh…
Lia Tabackman,Joey Thurman
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5 weight lifting myths for women and the health benefits women who lift weights gain
A common myth about weight lifting for women is that it's dangerous. In truth, strength training he…
Gabby Landsverk,Jessica Zarndt
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The best exercises to lower your blood pressure, even without medication
High blood pressure is a major cause of heart attacks, but the right kind of exercise can lower it …
Gabby Landsverk
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A 74 year-old Instagram fitness model can do pull-ups, burpees, and 200 pound weighted hip thrusts
Joan MacDonald starting working out with her daughter in 2017 and now offers fitness tips and words…
Gabby Landsverk
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Whenever I do ab exercises, my neck and back hurt. How can I strengthen my core and work towards a six-pack?
Focus on core-strengthening exercises that resist movement, like planks, and if you stick with a ca…
Rachel Hosie
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Exercise can help your immune system fight off infections
Regular exercise can boost immunity and help fight off infections. Here's how to exercise safely du…
Kelly Burch
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Does yoga help you lose weight? The best types and poses for weight loss
Yoga may help you lose weight by burning calories, or by reducing stress and leading to healthier c…
Erin Heger
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A former Miss America contestant uses low-impact workouts to build lean muscle and core strength — and protect her heart
A professional dancer and Miss America contestant uses barre and walking to stay lean and fit.
Gabby Landsverk
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An 83-year-old neurosurgeon who does triathlons has 3 tips for younger people who want to be as fit and healthy as him
Neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Maroon could barely climb the stairs at age 40. He shares how he transforme…
Serafina Kenny
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Adding just a few minutes of wall-sits to your workout routine can lower your blood pressure, new research shows
Wall sits, also known as wall squats, may be the most effective exercise to lower your blood pressu…