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A man running up a set of steps at sunrise.

One Surefire Way to Get Strong for Summer

This workout is outdoors, easily adaptable and completely free

A man with a weighted vest jogs through a blurry cityscape. Here's why you should incorporate weighted vests into your workouts.

It’s Time to Work Out With a Weighted Vest

We talk dos and don'ts, a brand to try and a challenging 30-minute circuit

A pair of Elephant Balls, the grip strength training tool, in front of a picture of the savanna.

This Weird Tool Will Improve Your Grip Strength
A group of people exercising at an outdoor fitness park.

How to Take Advantage of Outdoor Fitness Parks
The Reebok Nano X4. We recently tested and reviewed the latest version of the cult-favorite training shoe.

Review: Reebok’s New Nano X4 Is for Anyone Looking to Get Strong
A kid lifting a man on a motorbike in a black-and-white tint.

How to Build Your Chest the Old-Fashioned Way

We have lots to learn from the lifters of yore

A man shadow-boxing at the beach.

This “AMRAP” Workout Is Way Harder Than It Looks

How many times you can complete this circuit in 20 minutes?

A spliced image of a man doing high-altitude training on a treadmill, and a view of the Himalayas.

How to Get Into “Himalayan Shape”

A training blueprint for those with zero plans of actually climbing Everest

A rear view of two elephants walking on a path. Turns out "elephant balls," a favorite grip strength tool, has nothing to do with actual elephants.

Use “Elephant Balls” to Turbocharge Your Grip Strength

It's not as gross as it sounds. Trust us.

A guy lifting at a CrossFit gym with huge dumbbells.

Why You Should Use the “4-1-1 Method” for Muscle-Building

Better lifts boil down to rep tempo. We explain.

A photograph of fitness trainer Ron "Boss" Everline standing with his hands on his hips.

The Most Energetic Fitness Trainer on Instagram Shares His Secrets

Ron "Boss" Everline talks habit-forming, the NFL and Kevin Hart

A man doing push-ups with his knees on the floor.

How to Use Assisted Weight Features at the Gym

There's no shame in enlisting a little help. Here's a sample workout.

Two kettlebells on the floor.

The Kettlebell Press That Belongs in Your Next Lift

Stop waiting for the bench. Try this underrated move instead.

A park bench in front of cherry blossoms. Here's how to use your local park bench to get a fantastic 10-minute workout.

The 10-Minute Workout That Only Needs a Park Bench

You'll make short work of this 400-rep routine

Crew teams training on a glittering lake.

How to Get a Rowing Workout Without a Rower

No fancy machine (or eight-man team) necessary to benefit from the sport's full-body motion

Keanu Reeves in "John Wick: Chapter 4."

How Keanu Reeves’ John Wick Stays in ‘Assassin Shape’

The man's played John Wick for a decade. How the hell does he do it?

An athlete walking on a blue trrack.

How to Improve Your “Fitness Range”

Hybrid athletes pump up their hearts and biceps in equal measure

A vintage photo of a lifter struggling to lift a bar.

It’s Time to Give “Slow-Motion Lifting” a Try

Sets that take 200 seconds to complete? Allow us to explain.

Michael B. Jordan in the latest "Creed" movie.

Meet the Man Behind Michael B. Jordan’s Absurd “Creed III” Physique

The great Corey Calliet also got Jonathan Majors into "untouchable" shape

A man on an indoor stationary bike.

How to Build “Muscle Confusion” Into Your Workout Routine

An alternative approach for getting in shape this year

A tired lady sitting down in the gym.

Why Missing a Lift Day Isn’t the Big Deal You Think It Is

You'll get 'em tomorrow. Or three weeks from now.

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The All Blacks rugby side performing the traditional haka dance.

The 8 Secrets of the “All Blacks” Training Program

New Zealand's iconic side is a favorite at Rugby World Cup 2023

A photo of Carlos Alcaraz running for the tennis ball, with his mouth open.

Can Grunting Give You a Better Workout?

We explore whether tennis-esque squawks make HIIT any easier

Raheem Sterling skipping on the field in training.

How a Premier League Star Got Himself Back in Shape

Chelsea's Raheem Sterling took the road less traveled back to top form

Two men performing a side plank in a class. You know what exercise is even better? The Copenhagen plank.

Few Exercises Are as Difficult as the Notorious "Copenhagen Plank"

A side plank with a diabolical twist. Your adductors are gonna hate it.

A view of a man's calves as he climbs the StairMaster.

Why the StairMaster Is Still Such an Effective Workout

Sometimes great exercise comes in extra-large, extra-vintage packages

A man lifting a heavy barbell in a darkly lit gym.

How to Join the 1,000-Pound Club at Your Gym

It's one of the most prestigious benchmarks in strength training

A man performing box jumps in a gym.

We Recommend This 15-Minute Box Jumps Workout

A primer on the intimidating (and wildly fun) plyometric move

A man performing a wall sit against a concrete wall.

This Exercise Is One of the Best Ways to Fight Hypertension

Wall sits are back. Here's how to plug them into your routine.

David Goggins at a UFC fight.

Can You Finish This Goggins-Approved Push-Up Workout?

The former Navy SEAL resuscitated a CrossFit classic on YouTube

The gym floor at a cross-training studio, with barbells and weights.

How to Front Squat and Build Your Abs

Don't fret the squat rack any longer. It's here to help.

Close-up images of old creatine labels.

How Much Creatine Is Too Much?

The "quick burst" supplement is definitely having a moment. But proceed with caution.

An image of hands gripping a pull-up bar.

This Program Is Your Best Shot at Performing 20 Pull-Ups

Major Charles Lewis Armstrong's regimen remains legendary

A shirtless man with impressive back muscles using battle ropes.

We Recommend This 15-Minute “Battle Ropes Workout”

Full-body, HIIT-inspired and low-impact. What more could you want?

The Plankpad Pro Made Fitness Fun. Now It’s on Sale for Prime Day.

The Plankpad Pro Made Fitness Fun. Now It’s on Sale for Prime Day.

Demystify the devilish exercise with one of our favorite new fitness toys

Cycling on the Val de Zafán greenway between Bot and Xerta villages (Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain).

5 Steps to Staying in Shape for the Rest of Your Life

We call it "permanent fitness." Here's how it works.

A photo of Nick Bare lifting weights.

How Nick Bare Pioneered the “Hybrid Athlete” Revolution

The bodybuilding ultramarathoner talks military days, supplements and what's next