How to make step-ups harder: Hold a light weight, like a dumbbell or kettlebell, in each hand as you perform the exercise. Increase the weight as you get stronger. Trainer tips: Keep your hips square ...

Start standing. Slowly bend left knee to bring left heel behind you to glute as you swing your right arm forward and left arm back (as if you are running). You should feel your left hamstring engage.

I asked Nicole Hernandez, co-founder of Pilates Pros and a certified Pilates teacher, to create a gentle seven-minute routine ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Soon after graduating, Rogers moved to Chicago as part of the Teach for America program. That’s when he decided to start his monthly time trial. Rogers would go to the gym, but instead of running easy ...

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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. January 21, 2026 Add ...

I made this workout for those who prefer simple to follow routines that are effective and target your desired areas. It is targeted for beginners, but any fitness level can get a great workout. We are ...