Veteran “skipper” Kim Corbin shares the story of Ro Gammond, a seasoned runner who plans to skip an entire half marathon in honor of her 70th birthday.Kim "Skipper" Corbin and her skipping group in San Francisco. When we’re kids, we skip when we play and we skip down the sidewalk without giving it a second thought....
Strengthen and tone your legs and glutes with this ballin’ circuit routine.If you’re like me, you mean business when it comes to getting the most out of a lower-body workout. Hello, thighs and glutes! The stability ball is a staple tool for this type of work that never seems to get old. You know that...
Ready for a new workout that packs a punch? Then train like a champ with this boxing routine for women.The first rule of fight club is that there is no fight club. But that’s not exactly true. Boxing is making a comeback in the fitness world, and boutique boxing studios are sweeping the nation. Why...
Take advantage of the warm, end-of-summer weather with this pool-based routine.The kids are back to school, Labor Day has passed and pumpkin lattes are already making their seasonal appearance. But, according to your local weather forecast, it’s still very much so summer outside. This never-ending heat can take a toll on your workout mojo and...
Improve blood flow, increase range of motion and relieve stress in less than five minutes with this five-part stretch.How many of you out there skip your warm-up? Now that everyone in North America has raised their hands, let’s talk time-turkey: This stretch hits almost every muscle in your body and takes less than five minutes...
Get more out of your workout in less time by lifting heavier weight with less reps.You’ve heard it before — there are no shortcuts when it comes to fitness. But what if this were only halfway true? What if there was a faster and arguably better way to change your body and lean out, involving...
Looking to challenge yourself without simply lifting heavier? We’ve got you covered.Hitting the gym hard but not seeing the results you want? You might assume it’s time to add heavier weights to your bar or increase the amount of time you spend at each session — but that’s not necessarily the case.“There’s an art and...
Use these all-time best bodyweight exercises to add muscle, burn fat and improve your conditioning — no iron necessary.Barbells, dumbbells, cables and kettlebells are great, but technically speaking, they’re not necessary for sculpting a lean, strong physique. (Helpful? Yes. Imperative? No.) The phrase “I can’t get to the gym” is not a viable excuse for...
Strengthen, sculpt and burn all at once with this ab-and-cardio combo workout.Savvy exercisers know that achieving a six-pack requires a combination of ab-centric resistance training and an intensive cardio program (as well as a clean diet). But can you blend cardio and strength work together in the interest of efficiency? Samantha Carmean, CSCS, SFG, PN,...
Bored with your routine? Throw your core a curveball (literally) with this 20-minute total-body BOSU circuit.At the inception of functional fitness, there was the BOSU — a large, blue pimple composed of half a stability ball secured to a flat rubber platform. But unlike many “fad” training tools, the BOSU still holds its own, providing...