The ‘3-6-9 Workout’ Is a Low-Impact Way To Build Strength and Get Your Heart Rate Up
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email When scrolling through lists of at-home workouts to do, the endless exercise acronyms (EMOM, HIIT, BWT, METCON, etc.) can sometimes make me feel like hardcore fitness enthusiasts speak a language that I never learned. Left out of the club—or intimidated by what those workouts may entail—it’s easy to circle […]
I Started Breathing Correctly While Lifting Weights, and It Changed My Workouts in 3 Major Ways Han Schneider
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email As a health and fitness writer, I often learn new info firsthand that ends up changing my own workouts. Recently, for instance, I wrote a story about the best way to breathe while lifting weights. Until then, breathing correctly hadn’t really crossed my mind during my workouts, […]
The 7 Best Shoes for CrossFit, According to CrossFit Athletes and Coaches
Step into a CrossFit box for the first time and, admittedly, you may feel mind-boggled by all the new movements, workout formats, and terms. Even what you should wear on your feet can seem overwhelming. Since CrossFit combines movements from a variety of other sports, such as gymnastics, rowing, running, Olympic lifting, and powerlifting, by […]
CrossFit’s ‘Murph Challenge’ Is a Workout Created To Honor Veterans—Here’s How To Do It
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Most people will spend the next few days throwing back a few beers and grilling burgers. But for the CrossFit community, the highlight of Memorial Day Weekend isn’t setting up an out-of-office automated reply on your work email; it’s completing the Murph Challenge. The Murph Challenge was created […]
Here’s Why the Old ‘Keep Your Chest Up’ Rule for Squats Is Outdated—And Could Potentially Cause an Injury
These are just a few of the most common squatting cues I tried to keep in mind as a newbie lifter, and yet, despite following them all religiously, my barbell squat always felt a little… off. While I was able to leg press 450 pounds without breaking a sweat, I could barely squat the barbell […]
‘I’m a Boxing Instructor, and These Are the Abs Moves I Do for a Rock-Solid Core’
“Hit me” isn’t just something you say in a card game. We’ve all encountered someone wanting to show off their abs, who then braces their stomach for impact while you wallop them. In boxing, a solid core isn’t just about taking a hit, though. It’s also about having the power to throw a punch, which, […]
The Benefits of Shadow Boxing Allow You to Get Fit Without Taking a Hit
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email It’s time to step into the ring and face off against your greatest opponent—yourself. Shadow boxing workouts let you see just how far you can push your limits by building muscle, improving reflexes, and getting a cardio boost with every punch. “[Shadow boxing] is one of the best […]
This 4-Week Boxing Challenge Packs the Punch Your Workout Routine Needs
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Just like Rocky Balboa, you too can go from zero to hero with our 4-week boxing challenge—prepare to train, sweat, and succeed thanks to a program designed to get beginners ready to rumble. Our host Bobbie Jo Davis, CPT, trainer for Rumble Boxing, will guide you through everything […]
Unleash Your Inner Fighter With This 20-Minute, Beginner-Friendly Shadow Boxing Workout
W+G Creative Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Who says you need a heavy bag and gloves to get a heart-pounding boxing workout? Grab a spot in your living room (or outdoors if the weather’s nice!) for a quick 20-minute beginner shadow boxing workout that packs a serious punch for your fitness goals. […]
This Blitz and Build Boxing Strength Workout Will Burn You Out
Channel your inner champion with a quick 20-minute boxing strength workout that’s designed not just to improve your punches but to build real, functional strength. “This workout is half strength training with light to moderate weights and half shadowboxing,” says Bobbie Jo Davis, CPT, trainer for Rumble Boxing, who designed the workout below for our Movement of […]