Untie the knots that are holding you back by releasing these five problem areas.Though they're not fully understood, trigger points are commonly believed to be mini muscle spasms caused by repetitive trauma to the tissue, either because of poor posture or repetitive movement patterns that, over time, cause a compensation to occur. That compensating muscle...
Share your gratitude for the moms in your life with these fitness and wellness gifts that have been hand-picked by Oxygen’s Brand Director and Editor-in-Chief Lara McGlashan.Nobull Knit RunnersBy far one of my favorites on the market, these running shoes are incredibly light and responsive, and they are made with breathable, stretch knit material. And...
Sculpt killer bi’s and tri’s with this six-move regimen.Arms don’t always get the attention they need. They tend to be tacked onto the tail end of another bodypart, when you’re already a bit fatigued and not necessarily ready to go at them as intensely as you should. This workout — meant to be done as...
Here’s a quick and dirty way to train your flip side.Second only to legs, your back probably takes the most out of you when it comes to training. But unfortunately, you don’t always have tons of time to dedicate to working this massive muscle group. In those instances, a superset workout are your best bet,...
Do these skills and zigzag training drills to improve your ability to stop on a dime while burning fat and mega calories.Everyone trains to go faster, bigger, harder, stronger — but once you’re going warp speed — then what? The ability to stop is just as important as being able to go from zero to...
Tires and sandbags and tubes, oh my! How odd object training could make you stronger, more balanced and fitter than ever.With the popularity of events such as CrossFit and obstacle course racing comes a new kind of training protocol that looks, well, odd. It’s odd object training, to be precise, and it can use any...
Having a well-defined trapezius is a boon for backless dresses, balanced posture and building strength.The trapezius spreads across your back, neck and shoulder blades, covering the rhomboids and helping define the V-shape of the latissimus dorsi. Because of its size, various zones perform different functions: The upper traps draw your scapulae upward and allow you to...
Who needs fancy cardio equipment or commercial gym gear? These simple substitutions work just as well as the latest, greatest machines in a pinch.Not every gym is equipped with the latest, greatest fitness gear, and while NBC’s The Biggest Loser contestants enjoy a bank of Jacobs Ladders for their cardio workouts, the only ladder your...
If you can spare 12 to 18 minutes, three times a week, you can start your weight-loss plan today with this do-anywhere workout.This unique high-intensity interval training workout was created exclusively for Oxygen readers by Andy Speer, CSCS, SFG 1, co-owner of Soho Strength Lab, an elite training facility in New York City. “The two exercises...
These six classic exercises will help you get your arms tank top ready.Hit your biceps and triceps for full arm development! You can do this routine on its own, or work these moves in with other body parts. These exercises were selected to inject some definition into your pipes in two ways: by focusing on...