Fitness

Getty Images The cardio row machine was once reserved for professional rowers. But not anymore. These days, thanks in part to CrossFit, rowing is having a moment. Boutique rowing studios are thriving, and rowing machines are commonplace in plenty of gyms. Every CrossFit box has rows upon rows of Concept2 rowers, and rowing competitions are increasingly popular, too.“It’s a total-body workout that uses most of the muscles in your body during every stroke with little to no impact,” says Lisa Niren, a group fitness instructor and CITYROW trainer. “It burns fat while providing extreme cardiovascular fitness and ridiculous muscular endurance.”Compared to other full-body cardio sports—swimming and cross-country skiing, for example—you’ll build more strength and power while rowing, says Eric Von Frohlich, CrossFit Level 1 certified trainer and founder of EVF Performance and Row House NYC. “Rowers tend to be more muscular than other … [Read more...] about 8 Rowing Workouts That’ll Incinerate Fat, Build Muscle, and Make You A Badass

You may have the seen the article I wrote about one of my favorite workouts called The Barbell Trinity. The routine is simple, but it definitely isn't easy. You'll get crushed by three exercises (deadlift, squat, bench press) done for max reps in a 30 minute time span. Now I know what you’re about to ask next, because I’ve had to ask the very same question before, too: What if I don’t have any access to barbells, or any weights for that matter? For the past 25 years I have worked out twice a day, every day. That’s over 18,000 sessions. I didn’t complete that many workouts by quitting every time I didn’t have equipment. There have been numerous times in my life that in order to train I’ve had to get creative, because I had nothing more than a floor and an empty room. This Trinity Format is perfect for these no gear workouts. There really aren’t many restrictions on what you can or can’t do, because it can be very difficult to injure … [Read more...] about This Bobby Maximus Bodyweight Workout Obliterates Your Legs and Abs

Steve GranitzGetty Images A-Rod posted a behind the scenes video of his wedding workout with J.Lo. The two endure a tough total-body workout, covering nearly every area of the gym. A-Rod and J.Lo regularly work out together at Gold's Gym in California.In case J.Lo and A-Rod didn't already hold the unofficial title of fittest couple of the year...they've certainly earned it after their intense pre-wedding workout challenge. A-Rod just posted a video on YouTube titled: "SWEATING FOR THE WEDDING," which opens with A-Rod announcing they're on "day three" of what's later revealed to be a 10-day workout challenge (yes, another 10-day challenge). The video wastes no time jumping right into the action, set to the music of J.Lo's upbeat song "Dinero." In the first gym scene, the two warm up on the elliptical, rocking a matching pair of trash-bag-looking jumpsuits, which A-Rod explains are "sweet sweat suits" that are "supposed to make us sweat." After some more cardio machines for a … [Read more...] about Jennifer Lopez And A-Rod Just Shared Their 10-Day Wedding Workout Challenge On YouTube

The Apple Watch Series 3 is $60 dollars off on Amazon right now.It includes health features like the Breathe App and a heart rate monitor.The Apple Watch has built-in GPS, an activity tracker, and it's water resistant. If you're still rocking a Series 1 or Series 2 Apple Watch, it may be time to snag the Series 3. (Yes, there's also a Series 4, but tbh the Series 3 has everything you need.)Amazon is selling the coveted Series 3 for nearly 20 percent off, and you can buy it today for $249.99 (they're originally $309). This 42mm model comes with a black sport band and Space Grey Aluminum watch detail. Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 42mm) If you have yet to invest in a smartwatch, you're missing out on some seriously amazing health features—like the Breathe app, which helps you manage stress levels through breathing exercises. It also comes with a heart rate monitor that sends you alerts when an unusually high or low heart rate is detected. Bonus: It can also initiate … [Read more...] about The Apple Watch Series 3 Is $60 Off On Amazon

Kim Kardashian just posted an Instagram video of herself doing squats at the gym.Kim wrote in the post that she's "working on depth."Depth is tied to your mobility and can help you improve your workout game, if done correctly.There is perhaps no butt as famous as the one that belongs to Kim Kardashian. So when Kim posts a video of herself working on her behind, you watch it—over and over and over.Kim just shared an Instagram story of herself at the gym, banging out barbell squat reps. The caption reads, "Squats: We're working on depth."Hold on, what does "working on depth" mean when it comes to squats?It's no surprise that Kim makes squats the star of her workout. Squatting for depth means having optimal joint movement at your ankles, knees, and hips, so that you can bring your tush as low to the ground as possible. Kim's famed rear doesn't get quite that low—it hits parallel to her knees, which is the goal for most—but her caption suggests she's trying to get … [Read more...] about Kim Kardashian Just Shared A Video Of Herself Squatting “For Depth” On Instagram