Whenever you walk into a new gym, one space inevitably catches the eye: the main floor, filled with cardio machines of all kinds, rows and rows of ’em. And whether you’re there for a chill yoga class ...

Cardiovascular, or cardio, exercises are any exercises that increase a person’s heart rate. Some of the best cardio exercises include running, swimming, and cycling. Cardio exercises can be beneficial ...

Elliptical machines are one of the best ways to exercise, a worthy addition to your home gym. Efficient and highly effective, the device provides a full-body workout without totally ravaging your ...

Not everyone has the luxury of extra space to create a home gym filled with the works — dumbbell racks, cardio equipment, stretching space, squat racks, benches, and strength training machines. That’s ...

Cycle gyms — offering cardio-heavy classes featuring stationary bikes, loud music, and enthusiastic instructors, have become a common sight on the streets of New York City in the last decade. But ...

Here’s some food for thought: Weightlifting affects both your nervous system and muscles, according to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience. When you start lifting weights, increased ...

Before you can lift a loaded barbell, you have to find a bar and load some plates onto it. At some gyms, there’s only one type of bar, and it weighs 45 pounds, and that’s all you need to know. But ...

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Planning to hit the gym during rush hour? You'll have much better luck finding an open elliptical machine than a bench press, squat rack or 30-pound dumbbells. Strength training — also called weight ...