Many gyms build a business model on the premise that most people won't go, and this plan generates massive income, so gym contracts discourage cancellations.
It's time to ramp up intensity when you've been doing the same workout for up to six weeks and haven't noticed any changes in your body ... or you're bored.
It can seem easier to open a new bank account than join a gym -- and there's a reason for that. Here are the secrets gyms don't want any of us to know.
Whether to choose calisthenics or plyometrics depends on your fitness level and goals: Calisthenics focus on strength, while plyometrics focus on power.
Stabilizer muscles, including the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings, aren't activated with the leg press. You can get more benefit from other movements.
The leg extension machine is one of the most popular ways to isolate your quadriceps. However, experts believe that this exercise causes more harm than good.
Planks are one of the most basic movements to strengthen your core, but your trainer may have you performing them incorrectly. Here's what you should know.