Dumbbells, weight machines and barbells are all great pieces of kit to help you build strength in your upper body, but they’re not essential. In fact, a study has shown you can achieve similar results ...

With so much equipment to choose from, it can be hard to know what to prioritize for your workouts. As a trainer, I often ...

Psst, you don't need heavy weights to have an effective workout--you just need a band. Resistance bands are portable, inexpensive, versatile, and most importantly, functional. A 2021 study published ...

There's an overwhelming amount of exercise equipment out there, we know. But if you're not sure where to start, you can't go wrong having a resistance band on hand. You can get a good full-body ...

In addition to strengthening all the major muscles of the lower body, moves like the clamshell and lateral walk also switch up the planes of motion, which is important for runners who spend most of ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. If the words “wearable resistance” conjure images of ankle weights from early ‘90s home workouts, you’re not wrong, but ...

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a heck of a lot easier than cranking out some reps with a pair of dumbbells or ...

The fitness industry and its influencers have long preached toxic ideas of what a cardio workout needs to look like in order to “count”: that you have to burn a certain number of calories, feel ...

This 20-minute aquatic exercise routine is easy on the joints and provides a fun alternative to the gym, especially in summer. Credit... Supported by By Hilary Achauer Photographs and Video by Zack ...

When it comes to fitness guidance, many of us hear familiar refrains about the benefits of cardio exercise. Calls for cycling, running, jogging, walking, or simply "getting your steps in" are ...