Training Advice

Even the best intentions could keep you from reaching your fitness goals, so use this guide to double-check that you aren’t sabotaging your own success.

Maximize your time at the gym by switching to a push-and-pull split.

Summer’s here — who wants to be cooped up inside? These five innovative solutions allow you to fit a great workout into less time.

Spoiler: The Navy SEALs rely on this technique, and so should you.

Here's how to push through when your gains are lacking.

Fitness model and IFBB Figure pro Felicia Romero offers her best tips to get the most out of every sweat session.

Finding it hard to make workouts a priority? Experts weigh in on what you can do to stay on track and create healthy habits for life.

The first medicine to try for a dozen different ailments might be a tall glass of water.

Joint health may not seem important now, but your body will thank you in the long run if you add these movements to you daily warmups.

Take a beat and tune into Annie's Advice about how to ditch the scale.

The ultimate finisher to any workout, drop sets can be just the thing you need to ramp up your results. Here’s how to do them right — plus six killer drop-set combos for your legs, back, chest and arms.

There is science to suggest that one time of day offers increased benefits — including improved fat burning, improved mood and better sleep.

A chiropractor can help with far more than an occasional tweaked neck — regular visits can make all the difference during your workouts and recovery.

Progressive overload is the fastest and most effective way to stimulate muscle growth. Here's how to implement it properly.

While they might appear intimidating at first, there’s good reason to start using suspension trainers. Try this four-exercise circuit routine.

There are pros and cons to working out at different times of day, so deciding when to train isn't all that simple.

Discover the pros and cons of going shoeless.

Has your progress toward strength and physique goals stalled? Learn why it’s not necessarily a bad thing and how to get back on track.

Working out at home comes with numerous advantages, but it can be tough to stay motivated and excited. Trainers weigh in on ways to shake up the repetition.

Set your upper back free and enjoy better results with these T-spine-targeting mobility drills.

Whether you’re brand new to exercise or are returning after a long hiatus, there are a few things you should know before jumping in.

Get better results from more than 20 exercises with this workout wake-up call.

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

A flawless body begins with the ultimate workout. These 10 expert tips can help you optimize your training from start to finish.

Here are nine common mistakes even savvy fit women make. Plus, our best solutions to maximize your time in the gym.

Ladies, are you ready to sculpt your best body? We caught up with author Obi Obadike and asked how this workout plan differs from all the rest.

Don't fall for the trends and hype — get back to basics with these four strength-building tactics.

Five secrets to surviving the crowds of gym newbies

From counting calories to crunches, celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak sets the record straight on many popular fitness myths.

Use training goals, not soreness, to judge your progress in the gym.

From a proper warm-up to the right class tactics, here are some basic guidelines to follow for your first indoor cycling class.

Camille Leblanc-Bazinet, aka the World’s Fittest Woman, gives her sure-fire strategies for staying motivated and sticking to your program.

Ready for your fittest, healthiest, happiest, most inspiring summer ever? Oxygen helps you make great memories with this fun checklist.

Develop grip strength to make strength gains in the gym.

Myth buster: If I lift weights, will I look like a man? Spoiler alert: No!

Here are ways to get your fit on with kids of any age.

What you need to know in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond.

Here’s why you should keep on lunging, squatting, pressing and curling!

You’ve gone to the gym, lifted some weights, maybe even did some cardio and broke a sweat. But was your workout effective? Here are 6 ways to know.

Oxygen put five common, long-held beliefs about exercise to the test and came up with some solid answers to these oft-asked questions.

Building fitness connections can help you build a better body — and enrich your life.

Small tweaks can make big differences in the way you sit, stand and work out.

Did you ever read an exercise description and say, hu? These six cues shine new light on old form pointers to sharpen results.

Kinesio tape can be an effective therapy for relaxing and rehabilitating muscles. Here’s a primer on applying it.

Whether you train at night or workout in the predawn hours, if you’re dedicated to an outdoor fitness routine, you should apply these tips to stay safe in the dark.

A little extra “rise and shine” in your day will add “oomph” to your workouts!

Weather outside frightful? Use these tips to stick to your workout program despite the whims of Mother Nature.

Sometimes it’s hard to tell if you’ve been overtraining. Here are four signs you are, plus tips on how to get back on track.

We’re all guilty of being distracted at the gym, but whether you’re bored, stressed or just plain over it, there are ways to get your body and brain back into a routine and on the way to results-ville.

CrossFit is intense, it’s challenging and it’s fun. Here are 10 reasons you should consider trying it.

Amp up your fat loss, improve your health and change your life with the power of iron.

Give your workouts a breath of fresh air with our attachment guide.

If you want your body to perform, you need to give it some TLC. Here’s how to recover properly.

Here are 8 simple rules to make your training more effective.

These four training offenses are undermining far too many women’s fitness goals. Here’s how to fix them.

Make sure that your dedication to fitness is working for you, not against you. Here’s Oxygen’s take on overtraining, and how you can steer clear and stay in shape.

You won’t get fit just by strapping on a fitness tracker. Here are 4 tips to help you get the most out of yours.

Immediately upgrade workout efficiency by ditching these low-yield moves.

Yes, you can. But the good news is, overtraining is reversible. Try these 4 solutions to get back on track.

There's one little tweak that can make or break your success at the gym: your breathing technique. Try these breathing exercises while running, weight training, stretching and practicing yoga.

Stay on top of your game by tweaking your training to soothe sore muscles.

Why you should take it easy — even if that seems hard.

Prevent foolish injuries and stay healthy while you work out.

Take the "ouch" out of training and love your active lifestyle, with tips from our experts. Bonus: Your questions answered!

How can you get the most out of your workouts? Create a mind-to-muscle connection. Here's how.

Back pain can be more than just agonizing — it's downright annoying when you want to train! Find out your triggers and how to avoid them.