Get Strong

Build more strength and you’ll lose more weight -- plus you’ll tighten those problem spots, like abs. We’ll show you the ropes.

The Basics
1. Weight Training Overview Call it “weight” or “strength” training, it’s just as important as aerobic exercise. Learn more about the importance of muscle.
2. What Are Plyometrics? Learn about plyometric exercises. Find out what plyometric training is, benefits, who should and shouldn’t try it, and more.
3. Better Core Exercises Off-balance core moves -- a whole new way to workout.
Upper Body
1. Work Out Your Lats Get advice from personal trainer Aaron Small, PhD, on the right way to work those lats.
2. Get Bigger Biceps In this part of our series, we get advice from personal trainer Aaron Small, PhD, on the right way to work your biceps.
3. Strengthen Your Triceps Get advice from personal trainer Aaron Small, PhD, on the right way to work your triceps.
4. Exercises for Your Chest In this part of our series, we get advice from personal trainer Aaron Small, PhD, on the right way to work your chest muscles.
Lower Body
1. Booty Boot Camp If you feel your "rear view" needs a makeover, the right fitness routine can provide a natural lift.
2. How to Do a Proper Squat Personal trainer, Matt Minter demonstrates the right way to use a free motion squat machine to strengthen and tone your lower body muscles.
3. Calf-Strengthening Exercises We all have our “problem areas”, are yours generally found below the belt? If so, these lower body exercises from personal trainer Aaron Small, PhD, can help tone and tighten you from your hamstrings to your calves.
Workout Types
1. Kettlebell Exercises Burn up to 400 calories in 20 minutes: That's what you'll get from a kettlebell workout.
2. What Is P90X? P90X is a set of 12 high-intensity DVD workouts that you do over the course of 90 days.
3. Learn About CrossFit If you're up for a very tough workout that takes everything you've got, this high-intensity program may be right for you.
4. Benefits of Yoga Yoga does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It's a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation.
5. Why Pilates Moves Work What sets Pilates apart is its focus on toning the muscles with springs, bands, or your own body weight.

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