Ask someone what makes a good workout, and they’ll probably say it needs to be quick and it needs to be convenient. (They might also say it needs to be …
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Never used a kettlebell before? Start with this beginner-friendly routine to build strength all over safely
by UNN Feedby UNN FeedI often wince when I see a relative newcomer to exercise making their way over to the kettlebell rack. There’s no doubt that kettlebell training is a fantastic way to…
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“A little makes a difference!”—a Pilates instructor shares a five-minute core workout for people who are time-poor but want to build strength
by UNN Feedby UNN FeedBuilding a strong core offers more benefits than just aesthetic appeal. Because your core is made up of many muscles—from the hips and lower back to the pelvic floor and…
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You don’t need to buy heavier weights to build muscle, try this trainer’s five exercise hacks first
by UNN Feedby UNN FeedOutgrown your light dumbbells? Before you invest in heavier weights, there are a few muscle-building tricks you can use to make your workouts more challenging. For example, looping a light…
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Here’s when it’s definitely better to walk on a treadmill, according to an exercise physiologist
by UNN Feedby UNN FeedWhen you start walking for exercise, you may wonder if it’s better to head outdoors to walk, or if a treadmill walking workout is just as good. I recently got…
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A mobility expert recommends doing this one thing to loosen your hips, hamstrings and lower back
by UNN Feedby UNN FeedDo you have tight hips? A tight lower back? Knee problems? If this sounds familiar, you may be able to address all three issues just by kicking. That’s according to…
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Hate burpees? Here are two ways to make them instantly more manageable
by UNN Feedby UNN FeedNobody loves burpees—that’s a given. But if your goal is to improve overall strength, mobility and fitness, they’re an exercise you need to include in your workouts. That’s because burpees…
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You don’t need the gym to build core strength, just this four-move Pilates routine
by UNN Feedby UNN FeedIf you’ve never tried Pilates, you might be surprised by how effectively it can help you build core strength without weights. Pilates instructor Georgia Weibel recently shared a routine that…