With so many different machines, weights and workout styles to choose between, it can be hard to know where to start at the gym—especially as a beginner. Plus, if you’re trying to get in and out as ...

Which back machines are best? There are many exercise machines designed to work the neck, arms and upper back, but there is one piece of equipment that focuses on your lower core muscles — a back ...

Simple, equipment-free routines for beginners to build strength, flexibility and heart health at home, with safety tips and ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLT Body-weight exercises are convenient and effective for strengthening your body.These exercises can be done anywhere and do not require ...

You don’t need a pricey gym membership or a set of weights to start building upper-body strength—just your own body. Whether you're tight on time, space, or equipment, bodyweight arm exercises offer a ...

The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. This crew is all about functional strength—workouts that mimic real-life movements ...

While many powerlifters, bodybuilders, and Olympians use both, there’s still the ever-raging debate of whether free weights or machines are best. I recently covered a study that showed that both free ...

You won’t find dumbbells or weight machines in the gym Sean Keogh runs. At Calisthenics Club Houston, it’s all about training with body weight. “That’s all we do,” Keogh said — but that’s enough to ...

Standing exercises to build upper body strength after 50, guided by a certified trainer, to improve posture and muscle tone.