Training

You don't have to give up exercising just because your schedule is jam-packed. When you only have a few minutes - and no equipment - try these four exercises.

The 10,000-step-per-day goal has sparked a slew of exercise challenges and is still the default setting on many fitness monitors. Perhaps meeting your step goal, which is around 5 miles, is part of your own wellness routine.
Is getting 10,000 steps every day, however, actually beneficial to our overall health? Is it just another exercise fad?
What comes to mind when you hear the word nitric oxide (NO)?
Isn't it likely that you're thinking of a dentist's office? The trouble is, instead of nitric oxide, they employ nitrous oxide.
This amazing exercise with the cable upright row can help you grow your shoulders.
 
Building our shoulders can be difficult, but with wonderful exercises like the cable upright row, it's not impossible. The right shoulder exercise will help you to target those muscles that are frequently disregarded or underworked, allowing you to see them grow consistently. Using cable machines and taking advantage of them can help you obtain more time under strain while also increasing the machine's support for continual tension.
The most difficult aspect of working out for most individuals is... working out. That is, working out on a regular basis.
The hardest aspect is simply working out consistently, whether it's going to the gym on a regular basis or going downstairs for an at-home workout.

We all know someone who claims to be able to hold a plank for 15 minutes. While none of us has ever stayed long enough to witness this incredible 15-minute plank, it's safe to imagine that the form isn't flawless, particularly near the end of the time limit.

Having great abs or a six pack has essentially become a trend for many of us. It's almost magical how a seductive tight waist, washboard abs, and those "sex lines" appear to fascinate the human eye. "What body part do you think ladies look at first on a man?" I asked a local survey, and 9/10 of the respondents said "abs" or "stomach."

Leptin and ghrelin are two hormones that have a big impact on how hungry you are and how effectively you lose weight. Learn more about hunger hormones and how to control your hunger!

New muscle fiber research reveals dramatic changes in morphology after decades of training.
 
Where do strength and size have their upper limits?
Stretching isn't nearly as enjoyable as lifting heavy weights, running outside in the fresh air, or doing a strenuous HIIT workout.
 
But you're doing your body a disservice if you don't stretch. Stretching has numerous advantages, including improved balance and posture, decreased injury risk, and reduced joint pain.
 
There are numerous stretches that target the body's various muscle groups, and if you've never stretched before, you may be unsure where to start. If you haven't stretched in a while, start with the movements listed below.