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If you do HIIT workouts, using a Gymboss timer is all-but essential for success. After all, with high-intensity interval training, everything you do is controlled by time, from your work periods to your rest periods to the total duration of your workout. If you don’t manage your work-to-rest intervals precisely, your workouts will not be…
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Tabata circuit You can get a good workout in at home. Yes, it is possible! Our workout today uses the Tabata interval training protocol to work virtually every muscle in your body in just 20 minutes and with very little exercise equipment. Tabatas are infamous for being tough but very effective. Traditionally, a Tabata workout…
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BOSU functional balance trainers have been around for about 20 years. This longevity means that these products really work! BOSU stands for Both Sides Up, or Both Sides Utilized, which describes how you can use this workout tool – flat side up or curved side up. A lot of people only use BOSUs for crunches,…
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CrossFit is a great way to get fit, burn fat, and even build muscle. CrossFit HQ publishes a Workout of the Day, or WOD for short, most days of the week. Simply check out CrossFit online and do the workout as prescribed. Many CrossFit workouts require specialist equipment like gymnastic rings, rowing machines, kettlebells, and…
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Boxing and mixed martial arts are amongst the most demanding sports around. Not only do you need to be supremely fit to compete, but you also need to be tough and skilled too. It’s beyond the scope of this article to teach the techniques of these combat sports, but we can help you with the…
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The most common form of stretching is static stretching. This is a movement in which a muscle is stretched beyond normal constraints and then held for a period of time to improve flexibility and elasticity of the muscles and joints. It is commonly accepted that this type of stretching should be done after exercise or…
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Kettlebells are great! You can use them to build muscle, increase your strength, burn fat, and even improve your cardiovascular conditioning. They truly are incredibly versatile. But, if they have a disadvantage, it is that most exercisers only have access to one or two. Kettlebells are also fixed weights, so you have to use the…
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Yoga is arguably the oldest organized exercise system in the world. It dates back thousands of years and, while it originated in India, yoga is now practiced all around the world. There are lots of different yoga styles to choose from. Each one differs in terms of moves performed, equipment used, class duration, and workout…
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Running is an excellent form of exercise. You can do it almost anywhere and anytime. And except for a pair of good running shoes and some appropriate clothing, you really don’t need any fancy, expensive equipment. You don’t even need to be particularly athletic or sporty; you just need a little motivation and determination. 5K,…
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Tabata training has been around for a while now, which means it may have slipped off your radar. That’s a shame because this unique Japanese workout method is perfect for anyone who wants an effective conditioning and fat-burning workout in no time flat! A basic Tabata works like this: set your Gymboss timer up as…