What Are Stabilizer Muscles (and Do You Really Need to Train Them)?

What Are Stabilizer Muscles (and Do You Really Need to Train Them)?

Photo: maridav (Shutterstock) you may have heard Dumbbell exercises are better than barbell exercises because they work more of your body. “stabilizers,” or that free weights are better than machines for Same reason. But what are stabilizer muscles? AAre they really careless with machine exercises and are they so important for training? What are stabilizer … Read more

12 of the Best Exercises to Do With Resistance Bands at the Gym

12 of the Best Exercises to Do With Resistance Bands at the Gym

Oscillating Bar Overhead Press This is not a good replacement for a strict press, as the instability means you can’t use as much weight. However, it’s a great workout for the muscles that stabilize the shoulders during a press, including the core—basically everything from the hips up. Make it harder by using thinner bands, even … Read more

Yasmin Karachiwala’s beach workout is unmissable; watch her give fitness goals on vacation

Yasmin Karachiwala’s beach workout is unmissable; watch her give fitness goals on vacation

In the video, Yasmin Karachiwala is seen standing in the water and using a kickboard to support her exercise regimen. (Photo credit: Yasmin Karachiwala/Instagram) New Delhi: Celebrity physical aptitude coach yasmin karachiwala always goes the extra mile when it comes to grooming Bollywood stars like katrina kaif Y deepika padukone – and what’s more, she … Read more

How to Get Fit on a Budget

How to Get Fit on a Budget

Photo: YAKOBCHUK VYACHESLAV (Shutterstock) Fitness is one of those areas where you can literally spend as much money as you have. There are gyms that cost $10 a month and there are gyms, sorry, boutique fitness studios—that will run you $50 or more per workout. There is a similar wide open price range for clothing, … Read more

Is a $10 Gym Membership Ever Really Worth It?

Is a  Gym Membership Ever Really Worth It?

Photo: Kzenon (Shutterstock) There are many ways to start an exercise routine, and as we point out here, it’s not always worth worrying about the details. But does it matter what kind of gym you join? Gyms with squat racks and weights give you plenty of options to get stronger, but it’s rare to find … Read more

How to Work Out in a Crowded Gym Without Being a Dick

How to Work Out in a Crowded Gym Without Being a Dick

Photo: monkey business images (Shutterstock) We are still in the busiest time of year for gyms. A good chunk of the people who started with the new year goals are still there, and the regulars who may have stuck to the less busy times at the beginning of the year. they are going back to … Read more