Shoulders are awesome. These complex ball-and-socket contraptions allow for incredibly diverse movement and function. But this versatile setup can also be a common area of pain when mistreated. Using ...
When I’m short on time and equipment (often), I use a medium to heavy kettlebell and get to work strengthening my core muscles at home. These three kettlebell exercises will crop up in my routine ...
New research published on Thursday finds that kettlebell training may help reduce inflammation and increase muscle strength as we age — even without a history of being physically active. If you’re ...
For building strength, most guys still gravitate toward heavy barbell lifts like squats and deadlifts. They work, but they also lock you into rigid movement patterns and demand a level of space, setup ...
Sometimes it’s all in the design. One trip to the gym and you’ll quickly learn that weights come in many forms. The kettlebell, with its handle and bottom-heavy design, begs to be used for dynamic and ...
This one’s an abs-olute winner. A classic, fit-for-all workout is back in the spotlight after a popular workout video resurfaced, showing a fitness influencer’s surefire way to a rock-hard core using ...
Exercises like planks, sit-ups, crunches, and Russian twists all serve a purpose: they hit various muscles to build a ...
I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...
If you’re looking to start weight training at home or change up your current setup, a kettlebell set is an excellent choice. Hugely versatile, you can use kettlebells to perform a range of lifts and ...
Throwing a baseball or softball at a high velocity places an incredible strain on the arm and shoulder. It's one of the most violent motions in sports. Increasingly, players are using kettlebell ...