The human body is smart: It will always take the path of least resistance to get things done. This is all too clear to fitness professionals when training clients -- beginners and veterans alike -- ...

The best CrossFit exercises for beginners include air squats, deadlifts, and burpees. You don't need a specific gym to do them, either, as many can be done wherever there's equipment. CrossFit offers ...

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Work smarter, not harder.

Not only is weightlifting fun, it's one of the best ways to lower your body fat percentage and build lean muscle. In addition to losing fat, a 2006 review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine ...

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Building up your body isn't as complicated as you might think. Over-involved fitness routines might have discouraged you from taking to the gym in the past – but if you're ready and willing to put the ...