It’s no secret that consistent running is important for progress, but what about strength training? When visiting a gym, runners may feel inclined to stick with the treadmill, but research reveals ...

The leg press machine is one of those gym staples that looks simple, but can be surprisingly tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing. Walk into any gym, and you’re bound to see someone loading up ...

Why: This exercise is the best alternative you'll get to a machine leg curl. It will isolate your hamstrings better than ...

Working the lungs and legs is a combination punch to being healthy and living longer. Studies show that leg strength and heart and lung efficiency are the keys to staying mobile, doing things outside ...

You’ve probably heard it a million times: “Nothing beats squats for leg day!” But what if I told you there might actually be a better option for toning those legs? As a certified personal trainer, ...

The leg press is likely one of the most popular classic exercise machines. However, it's often observed that only the same ...

certified personal trainer, lead group fitness instructor at Equinox, and creator of the fitness platform Orriors Your glutes consist of three main muscles: the gluteus maximus (the largest of the ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. The muscles in your lower ...

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There are many ways to combine leg exercises with cardio options. This is a classic method for working the legs, glutes and hips, along with cardio events between resistance training. If you wish, you ...