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Interval training is a great way to increase the number of calories you burn in a short period of time during a workout. The increase and decrease in your heart rate during interval training causes your body to burn off more calories than…

If you've never sat in a rowing shell, it might seem natural to sit down on a rowing machine's seat and scoot forward and back, without ever really engaging your back or arms. But to really make the best use of this gym machine and enjoy…

Knowing your current level of fitness means you can set goals. And followup assessments can reveal the effectiveness of your current workout program. Branches of the military, first responders, sports teams and leagues measure the fitness…

The sport of gymnastics demands intense muscle power. The best way to keep your muscles in shape and avoid injury to them is to warm up and stretch properly before practice. Sprains and strains are common among gymnasts but many of these…

Resistance training is key when toning your body. And while there are a number of effective exercises to tone your butt -- which is composed of the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus -- stair climbing is especially helpful. For optimal…

The same old workout only delivers the same old results. Increasing the duration of your run, swim, bike ride or other cardio activity requires improving your VO2 max, or maximal oxygen consumption. As you increase your VO2 max, the…

Spin-specific shoes help you get the most out of your indoor cycling class. Spinning is a trademarked name for a particular style of indoor cycling taught in 30,000 gym studios across the world. Among the best shoes for spinning would…

Plyo boxes are used in plyometric workouts. A plyometric workouts quickly expand and contract muscles to improve performance, most often in sports. A plyo box bought in a retail store can take a chunk out of your wallet, but you can save…

After a long, intense cardio workout, if you reach for a doughnut, a pint of ice cream or whatever happens to be edible in the refrigerator, your muscles will face a rocky road to recovery. As soon as you finish exercising, refuel your…

Burn more calories than you take in, and you'll eventually lose weight. But establishing a calorie deficit of about 500 calories per day -- that is, burning 500 calories more than you take in every day -- adds up to losing 1 pound per week.…