Lara McGlashan, MFA, CPT

If your get-up-and-go has got-up-and-went, use these energizing strategies from NASM-certified trainer and nutrition specialist Brooke Erickson.

You can hit every major muscle group with dumbbells and can adapt just about every barbell move in existence to be dumbbell-centric.

Meld form and function with this do-anywhere dumbbell workout.

New research suggests intermittent fasting can increase motivation to exercise.

The Dutch concept 'niksen,' which means doing nothing, has surprisingly powerful stress-relieving effects.

Use plyometric training to improve performance and enhance fat burning.

Eating before bed is controversial, but researchers now say snacking won't disrupt your fat-loss goals as long as it fits within this criteria.

Work the muscles deep in your abdominals with this challenging move.

No, it's not just your imagination. New research explains why it's more difficult to lose fat as you age.

Build core strength with this brutal four-minute workout.

Here it is — the ultimate bodyweight workout — with nary a squat, lunge or plyometric in sight!

This unique move targets the chest and front delts. Here’s how to do it.

A recent study examines the fat-loss benefits of this meal-timing strategy.

Barbells are super versatile and can be used to hit every major bodypart. In fact, with nothing more than a bar, some plates and a bench, you can easily assemble an effective full-body program — no gym required.

IFBB Bikini pro and mother of two-year-old twins Ingrid Romero shares her winning do-anywhere back workout.

Level up your fitness and nutrition with Jamie Eason Middleton and Dr. Chelsea Axe — and go from good to great!

How you move can change your mood. Here are 7 exercises that can make you happier and feel better.

Bored with your routine? Throw your core a curveball (literally) with this 20-minute total-body BOSU circuit.

Nurse practitioner and mother of two Janet Selz considered herself "just" a fitness enthusiast, but her peers saw her as cover model.

Add muscle and burn fat with this head-to-toe dumbbell program.

Need some ideas for V-Day gifties? Here are some solid suggestions for the fit femme in your life.

How you lace up your shoes can make all the difference in comfort and performance.

Train your body 360 degrees around with this quickie one-kettlebell workout.

Here’s a quick and dirty way to train your flip side.

Do these skills and zigzag training drills to improve your ability to stop on a dime while burning fat and mega calories.

Tires and sandbags and tubes, oh my! How odd object training could make you stronger, more balanced and fitter than ever.

Learn about the causes of this condition and easy preventative measures you can take postworkout.

Who needs fancy cardio equipment or commercial gym gear? These simple substitutions work just as well as the latest, greatest machines in a pinch.

Don’t skip out on the jump rope — it’s a simple yet effective cardio tool.

Kick your own butt with this 10-minute glute and posterior chain workout.

Perhaps the key to improving exercise capacity has been hidden in your gut all this time.

Are you ready to accomplish your health and fitness goals? Research says a friendly competition will help you get there faster.

Increase your time under tension and work the lateral and anterior delts as well as the tie-in to the chest with this double-duty shoulder move.

Intense kettlebell workouts burn about 20 calories a minute and can improve aerobic capacity, explosive power, dynamic balance and core strength.

It’s a fact that you need water to survive. But do you need fancy bottled water? Here, we turn to science to help distill the truth from the hype about water.

After hard training, you need to replace essential nutrients in your cells to fuel recovery — and tomorrow’s workout! Here are some shakes to help with that.

Compression clothing may be the key to enhanced performance and accelerated recovery.

Learn why you should consider trading regular yogurt in for this superfood — kefir.

If you want to burn fat in a time-efficient manner but don’t want to lose your hard-earned muscle, a complex could be key.

Unleash your inner beast and train for athleticism, mobility and coordination with this high-octane combo of Animal Flow and kettlebell movements.

Ease tension, reduce bloating and help headaches with these five poses you can do without leaving your bed.

Sculpt your physique with this supersets-based program from Canadian phenom Lyzabeth Lopez.

The jump rope is one of the simplest, most portable fitness tools at your disposal. Learn the basics and get shredded with these four unique programs.

Having well-developed pectoral muscles is important not only for physical symmetry and balance but also for proper function of your arms and shoulders.

Read the latest research about the benefits of an active lifestyle, improving lifting performance and morning versus evening exercise.

Squats are the key to building strong legs, but they’re also an effective move for burning fat.

Maybe the scale is your friend, after all! Research shows that daily weigh-ins can help you achieve your fat-loss potential.

Pair your lean protein with iron-rich spinach to make this dish a nutritional powerhouse.

If you’ve got back issues or are just looking for something new, then this variation on a good morning is perfect.

Combine kickboxing with isometrics to forge functional strength, clear your head and rev your metabolism —in just 18 minutes.