by admin | Jan 24, 2024 | Cardio Workouts, Fitness, Fitness Tips, Leg Workouts
Not since the advent of the moonwalk has walking backward had such a moment. TikTok and Instagram are filled with videos of physical therapists and fitness influencers touting the benefits of walking backwards, aka retro walking. You may have also noticed people at...
by admin | Jan 23, 2024 | Fitness, Leg Workouts
No doubt about it: Pilates exercises offer incredible benefits for the core. But when it comes to the best leg exercises, Pilates can also provide a major boost, according to Andrea Rogers, founder of Xtend Barre and XB Pilates. Best of all, the practice uses compound...
by admin | Jan 18, 2024 | Fitness, Leg Workouts
Although this exercise may be called the hip thrust, you’re really going to appreciate what it does for your butt. In fact, hip thrusts can fire up your entire posterior chain, according to Holly Perkins, C.S.C.S., Los Angeles-based trainer and author of Lift to Get...
by admin | Jan 5, 2024 | Fitness, Leg Workouts
The Romanian deadlift may be the hardest simple exercise you can do in the gym. Like the squat, the Romanian deadlift (or RDL) looks fairly straightforward, but doing it well takes practice and precision. The payoff, however, is great — and strong-looking glutes,...
by admin | Dec 28, 2023 | Cardio Workouts, Core Workouts, Fitness, Leg Workouts
Squats are popular for a reason. No matter which variation you choose, they not only help build a stronger lower body, but also fire up your core and increase range of motion when performed correctly. Jumping jacks, too, deserve the esteemed reputation they’ve had...
by admin | Dec 13, 2023 | Fitness, Leg Workouts
You’ve probably heard a trainer say, “Don’t let your knees track over your toes.” It’s a common form cue during certain exercises, especially squats and lunges. But how crucial is it, and why? Here’s what you need to know. How Bad Is It to Go Knees Over Toes During...