If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve ...

But believe it or not, you can build serious strength—without even moving a muscle. It’s called isometrics. In these exercises, your muscles tense up, but don’t actually move. Say what? Imagine ...

We’ve all been there: holding at the bottom of a squat or plank, feeling your legs start to quiver like crazy. Congrats—you’ve experienced the burn of an isometric hold. These strength-boosting pauses ...

Isometric, isotonic, and isokinetic exercises can all help you progress toward better physical fitness, but through very different techniques.

Not so with kettlebells.Clif Marshall, the director of pro athlete training and senior director of coaching at D1 Training, ...

The fitness industry has convinced everyone that building serious muscle requires loading barbells with intimidating amounts of weight and grunting your way through sets that make you question your ...

There are a lot of reasons to head to your local barre studio and try out a class. Among a long list of benefits, this modality improves your balance, posture, and core strength. Another perk? It’s ...

There are a lot of reasons to head to your local barre studio and try out a class. Among a long list of benefits, this modality improves your balance, posture, and core strength. Another perk? It’s ...