• The Best Time of Day to Exercise

    Posted On Apr 11, 2016 By Joel Harper

    The Best Time of Day to Exercise

    People are always asking me about the best time of day to exercise, and my answer is always the same: The best time is the time that is right for you. What does that mean? Every one of us is Read more

  • The Body Part You Need to Target, But Aren't: Glute Workout

    Posted On Jun 10, 2014 By Tom Holland

    glute workout

    I had a client who was experiencing hip discomfort as a result of his running program. I sent him to my friend, a well-known sports orthopedist, who gave him the following one-sentence medical diagnosis: "You have the typical guy weak-butt Read more

  • Fit Tip: 5 Tips Pushing Through A Tough Workout

    Posted On Feb 7, 2021 By Lisa Traugott

    A woman exercising with headphones.

    One year for Christmas my mother gave me a joke gift – an “Easy” button. You would push it and it said, “That was easy!” Wouldn’t it be great if we all had an easy button? Totally could have used it for the last year as 2020 was Read more

  • HIIT Workouts for the Holidays with the BowFlex Max Total 16

    Posted On Dec 8, 2021 By BowFlex Insider Team

    A woman working out on a Max Total 16.

    With holiday preparations in full swing, most people plan to spend their time with family — partaking in celebrations and eating festive goodies, but often also losing sight of what they need for themselves during Read more

  • Fit Tip: Fitness Challenges

    Posted On Mar 18, 2021 By Lisa Traugott

    A woman and a child doing yoga.

    Even before the pandemic it was said that only a meager 8% of people followed through on their New Year’s resolutions. For 2021 let’s try something different. My kids and I are doing Read more

  • The Dumbbell Solution

    Posted On Apr 13, 2014 By Tom Holland

    A man using BowFlex SelectTech Dumbbells performing a Dumbbell workout.

    When it comes to working out, I stick to the basics. I prefer exercises and routines that have stood the test of time, workouts that have been around forever and will continue to be used for many years to come. Read more

  • Fit Tip: Stair Workout

    Posted On May 30, 2021 By Lisa Traugott

    A woman running up stairs.

    Climbing stairs is one of the best workouts to burn fat, tone your butt, thighs, and calves and improve your heart health. While it mostly focuses on the lower half of your body, I added Read more

  • 5 Tips for Summer Workout Safety

    Posted On Jul 19, 2021 By Lisa Traugott

    A woman on a paddleboard.

    There are record breaking heat waves occurring across the continent this summer. If you are going to exercise outdoors, remember to stay safe with these five tips Read more

  • The Five-Minute HIIT Like a Pro Workout

    Posted On Feb 24, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Five-Minute HIIT Like a Pro Workout

    HIIT is an acronym for High Intensity Interval Training. It's all the rage and for a very good reason: It involves shorter workouts with greater results for the time spent than your traditional steady-state cardio. In a HIIT workout you Read more

  • The Five-Minute Summer Body Workout – Part 2

    Posted On May 11, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Five-minute Summer Body Workout - Part 2

    Summer: It's both the time to get in shape and the time for sequels – This workout is a little bit of both! You loved last year's Five-Minute Summer Body Workout so we created a brand new one for you, Read more

  • Chest and Triceps Dumbbell Workout

    Posted On Feb 15, 2022 By Amy Kiser Schemper

    A woman performing an overhead triceps extension using 552 dumbbells.

    Previously, we discussed training your back and biceps muscles together as an upper body split. This month, let's talk about another common training split: chest and triceps. These muscle groups are commonly Read more

  • The Four-Minute Cardio Workout for Your Heart

    Posted On Jan 27, 2016 By Tom Holland

    The Four-Minute Cardio Workout for Your Heart

    According to the American College of Sports Medicine, of the top 10 fitness trends to look out for in 2016, body-weight training ranked #2 on the list. It's no surprise, bodyweight training requires no equipment, which means no expense. You Read more