Psst, you don't need heavy weights to have an effective workout--you just need a band. Resistance bands are portable, inexpensive, versatile, and most importantly, functional. A 2021 study published ...

Dumbbells, weight machines and barbells are all great pieces of kit to help you build strength in your upper body, but they’re not essential. In fact, a study has shown you can achieve similar results ...

Are your dumbbell exercises getting stale? Good news: you can totally strengthen and sculpt your arms without them. All you really need is a resistance band or two. Oh, and the top exercises to create ...

When people are investing in home exercise equipment, dumbbells are often the go-to pick. And while as a trainer I do enjoy using them, my favorite piece of equipment for strength workouts is actually ...

Finding time and space to work out can be a real challenge. But hey, who said getting a toned body and staying active has to involve big gyms or expensive equipment? Enter elastic bands, the brilliant ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 30-day challenge and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. Walking is hands (or feet!) down one of my favorite modes ...

Dumbbells are often the first thing people reach for when doing strength training. But resistance bands are actually my go-to piece of equipment. Why? They are inexpensive, versatile and easy to ...

“Lat pulldowns are one of the best exercises for strengthening your posterior chain muscles that help keep your torso upright ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...