Physical activities Articles

The kettlebell swing is one of the best exercises out there for conditioning and strength. But what about the one-armed version? One-arm swings lead to a stronger, more stable core with less back injuries and better sports performance. Here's how!

The treadmill is probably the most mundane, tedious machine in the whole gym, yet people still flock to it like moths to a flame. Make your workouts more interesting and effective by ramping up your treadmill training.

New fitness classes are springing up all the time. Some seem sensible and some just defy belief. On the face of it, high heel workouts seem to fit the second category, but what’s the real story?

Don't worry about what gift will be perfect for the fitness lover in your life. We've compiled a top list of all the best gifts for any budget this year.

While 12 months may feel like a long time, in the strength training world it’s a mere nanosecond. Get your best results ever by planning a year’s worth of training in advance.

The standard advice is that you should perform high rep sets using light weights for fat loss and low rep sets with heavy weights for strength and muscle gain may not be as clear cut as it seems.

Could Korean Internet sensation Psy of Gangnam Style fame be an exercise guru, too? It's more than a little possible. Here are five essential principles of muscle building and weight loss illustrated by Gangnam Style.

The holidays are the one time of year when everything can go to pot. With social, work and family commitments it’s all too easy to forget about working out. But with the right mindset you can get your training done and still enjoy all the festivities.

Cardiovascular exercise has long been used for weight loss, and to achieve other fitness and health goals. There are plenty of rumors which have been going around for several decades; don't get caught up in them!

Believe it or not, fitness and sex do go hand in hand. Your body is a temple, so love and appreciate it, and have fun while your at it! Here are a few hot exercise facts you wish you'd known sooner.