Cardio & Strength Workouts

“Working out doesn't have to be boring”—why I love this trainer’s Cha Cha Slide fitness challenge

Build core strength and get strong shoulders with this dance-themed challenge

By Maddy Biddulph Published 26 April 25

A personal trainer says this is the HIIT workout to do if you’re over 40—here’s what I think

This no-impact workout delivers lots of high-intensity cardio without major stress on your joints

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 26 April 25

I'm a personal trainer and I've been using this routine to build functional core strength for over 20 years

Borrow this quick drill for your next core finisher

By Sam Rider Published 25 April 25

Can't do a sit-up? A trainer says you should do these chair-based core exercises instead

No sit-ups or planks

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 24 April 25

I’m a personal trainer and these are some of my favourite exercises to build core and upper body strength at home

All you need is a set of dumbbells for this kneeling workout

By Maddy Biddulph Published 23 April 25

I swapped my usual core routine for this dumbbell workout—here’s why you should try it too

Pick up some dumbbells and try my favorite deep core exercises

By Yanar Alkayat Published 22 April 25

You don't need any equipment to improve your posture—just these three back-strengthening moves

These three exercises will strengthen key back muscles

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 22 April 25

"If I could choose just five moves to future-proof my body, these would be it"—A trainer says this longevity workout will help you build lasting strength and mobility

By Lou Mudge Published 21 April 25

If you’re exercising on a budget, this is the one piece of at-home equipment I’d recommend as a personal trainer

Suspension trainers are inexpensive and incredibly versatile

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 20 April 25

Five standing abs exercises this trainer actually uses to improve core strength

Train your abs without hitting the floor

By Lou Mudge Published 20 April 25

This dumbbell challenge is a great way to improve core strength, stability and balance

Weights at the ready

By Maddy Biddulph Published 19 April 25

This is the most underrated exercise for core, quad and hip strength

It will challenge your mobility too

By Maddy Biddulph Published 18 April 25

I’m a personal trainer and I love this plank variation for building core strength and reducing back pain

This one move could help you get a stronger core

By Maddy Biddulph Published 18 April 25

A physical therapist says these five exercises will fix “95% of your problems.” Here’s why I agree

Release stiff areas, strengthen weak ones and move more efficiently

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 17 April 25

I did bird dog every day for seven days and now I understand why trainers recommend it for core strength, spinal health and posture

This simple bodyweight move has so many benefits

By Alice Porter Published 16 April 25

I tried wall balls for 30 days and the results surprised me

Try this fitness challenge to boost total body strength

By Maddy Biddulph Published 15 April 25

Build blockbuster arms and abs with Chris Hemsworth's go-to dumbbell circuit

All you need are adjustable dumbbells and 20 minutes

By Sam Rider Published 12 April 25

I’m a personal trainer and I tell all my clients to do this weighted workout to build muscle and bone health

Make home training even more effective

By Maddy Biddulph Published 10 April 25

Want a full-body workout that you can do anywhere? Pick up this budget fitness tool and you'll be able to build muscle wherever you go

Portable, lightweight and effective

By Maddy Biddulph Published 8 April 25

I discovered a HIIT workout that's actually beginner-friendly: 25 minutes, no repeated moves, and easy on the joints

Cardio doesn’t have to be monotonous

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 7 April 25

No, not sit-ups—a trainer recommends these four exercises if you want to strengthen your core

Workout Alternative moves to strengthen your core

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 5 April 25

If you only have 30 minutes to work out, a trainer says you should do these seven moves to hit all the major muscle groups

Workout Hit all major muscle groups in one go

By Becks Shepherd Published 3 April 25

I'm a personal trainer and this is the six-move full-body workout I rely on when all I have is a pair of dumbbells

Workout A comprehensive circuit to build lower body, upper body and core strength

By Sam Rider Published 2 April 25

A barre instructor says this five-minute no-equipment routine will give you an energy boost—I put it to the test

Five-minute workouts Take a break from your desk and try this workout

By Alice Porter Published 2 April 25

A personal trainer says "you’ll never do sit-ups again" after trying these five exercises

Workout I tried her recommended moves—here’s what I thought

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 31 March 25

Forget the gym—all you need are two dumbbells and five moves to build muscle all over at home

Workout Work all the main muscle groups in just 20 minutes with this dumbbell workout

By Lou Mudge Published 30 March 25

I tried the workout that celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson swear by and it's even better than Pilates for building strength

Lagree Lagree looks a lot like reformer Pilates but is a great option if you want to build muscle but don't like the gym

By Alice Porter Published 29 March 25