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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. While plenty of ...

While TRX bands may look intimidating as they dangle in the corner of the gym, they’re actually no harder to use than more common pieces of equipment, like dumbbells or kettlebells. In fact, if you’re ...

Like any exercise, the key to performing a deadlift correctly lies in understanding the right technique and gradually building confidence ...

Runners tend to think of instability as a condition to avoid or a problem to solve, but adding a dose of wobbliness to your workout is actually beneficial. And one of the best ways to (literally) ...

Although many people aspire to exercise more in the new year, nearly 80 percent of adults fail to meet the recommendation for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. To achieve any fitness goal, it ...

Hitting the weight room can be intimidating, especially when everyone there already seems to know what they’re doing. The good news is you don’t have to have a master’s degree in exercise science to ...

When people ask me for exercise advice as a fitness writer and coach, my go-to line is: “Go for a walk, have an apple and lift something fairly heavy.” Is this an oversimplification? Undoubtedly. But ...

Hold the ends of the band in each hand. Step back from the anchor point until the band is taut. Stand tall, engage your core ...