Start in a standing position holding a dumbbell by each end. Be sure the shoulders are open and the muscles of the back are engaged. Press the dumbbell toward the floor as you perform a squat. In one ...

When I first walked into a gym a little over a decade ago, I made a beeline for a treadmill and stayed there for the duration of my session. I was a skinny soccer player, the intimidating weights ...

An expert trainer recommends these five dumbbell exercises for a comprehensive full-body strengthening workout Taking up ...

Below, you’ll find the 7-minute routine designed to maximize muscle-building potential after 45. It’s short, sharp, and effective. By the time you’re finished, you’ll feel like you squeezed an hour’s ...

You can work your whole body from the comfort and privacy of home with a pair of dumbbells. While gym machines, kettlebells, resistance bands, and other gym equipment definitely have their benefits ...

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 ...

If you’re looking to change your body shape, we’ve got you covered. Here, Laura Hoggins, a personal trainer and author, takes ...

Creating an effective full-body dumbbell workout requires both compound and isolation exercises. Try this quick, 15-minute workout (with video!). “Using a set of dumbbells for a full-body workout ...

Squats are one the top exercises recommended by trainers. Get the most out of your workout with these trainer-approved moves. Getting started with strength training can feel like a lot, especially ...

Instead of sharing a list of exercises I think should be retired (like the crunch — please stop doing crunches!), I decided to compile a list of exercises I think you should be doing more of today, ...

Our everyday movements are not always equal and in life we tend to favor one side of our body over another. Intermountain Health personal trainer Cami Flygare says symmetrical exercises are meant to ...