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This five-move barbell complex workout strengthens muscles, blitzes calories, and builds power in 20 minutes

By Sam Hopes published 11 March 23

It only takes 20 minutes, five moves, and this barbell complex workout to burn calories, sculpt stronger muscles, and boost your metabolism through muscle conditioning.

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I did resistance band deadlifts for a week — here’s what happened

By John Carroll last updated 11 March 23

What are the benefits of resistance band deadlifts, and what happened when this fitness writer did them every day for a week

Woman performing leg extensions on a gym machine

I did 60 leg extensions every day for a week — here’s what happened

By Sam Hopes last updated 15 March 23

This one move could build stronger leg muscles, so our fitness writer did it every day for a week.

Woman performing a sprawl outside by steps with legs slightly bent as she transitions into jump forward

I did 80 sprawls every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body

By Sam Hopes published 10 March 23

This burpee alternative is a full-body torcher

Best yoga mats: Woman performing a yoga move in backbend at home on her yoga mat during yoga routine

Best yoga mats 2023: superb designs for grip, style, and all practices

By Jane McGuire, Sam Hopes published 10 March 23

Find the best yoga mats for home practice, hot yoga, or Pilates. Models include sustainable options, moisture-wicking, and PVC.

Woman at home on plain background performing a single-leg Romanian deadlift with left leg back, holding kettlebell in left hand, right arm extended

This 5-move hamstring workout develops leg muscle and strength in under 20 minutes without hamstring curls

By Sam Hopes last updated 14 March 23

This five-move hamstring workout sculpts stronger, more muscular hamstrings and glutes in under 20 minutes when performed as part of a regular fitness routine.

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Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Apple Watch 8: Which should you buy?

By Jane McGuire published 10 March 23

Should you buy the Garmin Forerunner 265 or the Apple Watch Series 8? We compare the two smartwatches

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Forget crunches — these four ab exercises blast your entire core

By Jane McGuire published 9 March 23

An ab finisher that works the entire core in just four exercises, by fitness trainer Courteney Fisher

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These are the 10 best hamstring exercises for building stronger legs without squats

By Sam Hopes last updated 14 March 23

These are the best hamstring exercises for building strength in your legs. Here's how to do them with proper form and why they could improve flexibility, mobility, and strength.

Woman performing renegade rows using a pair of dumbbells by a river in a plank position

You only need 10 minutes and this upper body and abs workout to build strength and sculpt muscle

By Sam Hopes published 8 March 23

Grab your dumbbells and try this 10-minute upper body and abs workout to build strength and muscle mass for beginners.

Image left: woman performing a barbell back squat. Image right: group of people performing renegade rows in a plank position using dumbbells

Barbells vs dumbbells: Which is better for building strength and muscle?

By Sam Hopes published 8 March 23

Feature Which exercise is better at building muscle and strength, barbells or dumbbells? We cover the benefits of barbells, the benefits of dumbbells, and which one could help you reach your fitness goals.

I tried Jane Fonda’s workout 35 years later — and I was surprised

By Jane McGuire published 8 March 23

Read what happened when this fitness editor tried Jane Fonda's workout 35 years later. The benefits, and the results.

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Does jumping rope burn more calories than running?

By Sam Hopes published 7 March 23

Feature Could a jump rope burn more calories than running? Our fitness writer found out.

I did the Pallof press every day for a week to build my core — here’s my results

By Sam Hopes published 7 March 23

This one move could build a strong and defined core, so our fitness writer did it every day for a week.

Man walking through a park holding two kettlebells performing a farmer's walk

I did the farmer's walk every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body

By Sam Hopes published 7 March 23

This one move could build stronger shoulders, legs, and core muscles, so our fitness writer did it every day for a week.

Woman working out with Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells

I trained with Bowflex’s adjustable dumbbells — here’s the pros and cons

By Sam Hopes last updated 7 March 23

Our in-house PT trained using the popular Bowflex SelectTech 552i adjustable dumbbells — and here's what she liked and disliked about them.

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I did 50 lateral step-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened

By Jane McGuire published 7 March 23

Read what happened when this fitness editor did 50 lateral step-ups every day for a week - the benefits of this exercise, and how to do it

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Kayla Itsines’ BBG workouts transformed my body — here’s how they work

By Jane McGuire published 5 March 23

What are Kayla Itsines' BBG workouts and how do they work? Our fitness editor shares her story.

How to change the time on your Fitbit

By Jane McGuire published 4 March 23

How to change the time on your Fitbit, how to change the time zone on a Fitbit and how to change the time format on a Fitbit.

Yoga vs Pilates: woman on her exercise mat in her living room in a pigeon pose with right leg bent leaning backwards

Yoga vs Pilates: which burns more calories?

By Sam Hopes last updated 10 March 23

Feature Which exercise burns more calories, yoga or Pilates? We cover the benefits of yoga, benefits of Pilates, and expected calorie burn during an hour of each, including how to boost calorie burn.

Peloton’s Cody Rigsby talks mental health and essential advice for exercise bike beginners

By Jane McGuire published 4 March 23

Peloton's Cody Rigsby on his proudest moment as a Peloton instructor, his mental health, and how he stays motivated.

Jonathan Majors (left) and Jonathan Majors shown in Creed III (right)

I tried Jonathan Majors’ Creed 3 workout — here’s what happened

By Jane McGuire published 3 March 23

I tried Jonathan Majors' back and ab workout — here's what happened when I gave it a go.

Woman laying on her right side in a side plank with a foam roller underneath her right leg and left hand on hip

This 6-minute foam roller exercise routine builds stronger muscles and releases tension in your lower body

By Sam Hopes published 3 March 23

This six-minute foam roller exercise routine uses self-massage foam rolling techniques to release tension and build a stronger lower body. Here's how.

a photo of the Forerunner 255 and the Forerunner 265

Garmin Forerunner 255 vs Forerunner 265 — which is best?

By Jane McGuire published 3 March 23

Should you buy the Forerunner 255 or the Forerunner 265? We put the two mid-level Garmin running watches face to face.

Garmin Forerunner 965 release date, price and all the new features

By Jane McGuire published 2 March 23

Everything you need to know about the new Garmin Forerunner 965, including its price, release date, and new features.

Garmin Forerunner 265 hands-on review — a little watch with a beautiful screen

By Jane McGuire published 2 March 23

A review of the Garmin Forerunner 265 - Garmin's mid-level Forerunner running watch, one of the best Garmin watches on the market.

Best golf shoes 2023

By Scott Kramer last updated 3 March 23

The best golf shoes - the best golf shoes for men and women, the best golf shoes for walking, and more.

Man performing a burpee against a grey backdrop jumping into the air with his hands behind his head

How to do a burpee and why you might be doing it wrong

By Sam Hopes published 1 March 23

We break down how to do a burpee with good form, burpee benefits, and burpee variations to try

Woman holding a kettlebell in a racked position against her shoulder, smiling, against a white back drop

These 3 isometric kettlebell exercises build strength and stability all over — while barely moving

By Sam Hopes published 28 February 23

You only need these three isometric kettlebell exercises to build strength and stability while barely moving your body. We explain how.

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Apple Watch potential ban: What you need to know

By Jane McGuire published 28 February 23

Everything you need to know about the Apple Watch ban. Will the Apple Watch be banned in the US?

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This five-move barbell complex workout strengthens muscles, blitzes calories, and builds power in 20 minutes

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I did 80 sprawls every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body

Best yoga mats 2023: superb designs for grip, style, and all practices

This 5-move hamstring workout develops leg muscle and strength in under 20 minutes without hamstring curls

Garmin Forerunner 265 vs Apple Watch 8: Which should you buy?

Forget crunches — these four ab exercises blast your entire core

These are the 10 best hamstring exercises for building stronger legs without squats

You only need 10 minutes and this upper body and abs workout to build strength and sculpt muscle

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I tried Jane Fonda’s workout 35 years later — and I was surprised

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I did the Pallof press every day for a week to build my core — here’s my results

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I trained with Bowflex’s adjustable dumbbells — here’s the pros and cons

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Kayla Itsines’ BBG workouts transformed my body — here’s how they work

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