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The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V31 — Action Bronson, Drake, Audien, & T.I[G]et amped. Every Friday we're dropping a five-pack of heart-thumping, blood-pumping workout songs to build out your playlist, hardwire a little energy into your workouts, and kickstart the... -
[WOTM, 09/2015] Lean Out And Harden Your Body With The 3-Day Body Shredder Workout Split[T]hump, thump, thump. That's the sound of our latest fat-destroying, body-shredding behemoth. It's coming for you. We really hope you're ready. Whether you're brand new to the workout... -
Your Go-To Workout-Approved Makeup Routine[W]hen I workout, 99% of the time it’s with a fresh, makeup-free face. Unfortunately I’m no Beyoncé and hardly ever wakeup with skin that's deemed “flawless." A majority of the time I’m... -
Perk Up Your Derriere With The Build-A-Butt Workshop Glute Workout Plan [Workout Plans]Image: Oxygen Mag [W]elcome to the Build-A-Butt Workshop. It's a magical wonder emporium where saggy, flat butts are reconstucted and converted into plump, perky, well-shaped rumps. It's a... -
The 40 Best Body Weight Exercises To Build Muscle & Blast Fat ANYWHERE [Exercise Lists][N]ow we're talking body. The world is your body-blasting battleground. Whether you're rendezvousing to a tropical island for a sultry, sun-soaked vacation, looking to squeeze in a quickie... -
The Elite Six — 6 Advanced Six-Pack Ab Exercises To Build An HD, Razor Sharp Core[U]p your ab game. We're gunning for cover model status. Elite, exceptional six-pack abs require a MASSIVE amount of work and dedication. It's a hardcore commitment. But if your diet is on... -
[Workout Plans] Limber Up For Battle With Our 5 Minute Foam Rolling Repertoire*The 5 Minute Foam Rolling Repertoire is part 2 in our series on foam rolling. Before jumping in, read through part 1, which provides a FULL-blown primer on all-things foam rolling. [I]t's... -
How To Foam Roll Your Way To Reduced Pain, Regenerated Muscles, And Improved Mobility [Infographic][W]elcome to a brave new world. Whether you're a world-class athlete, running aficionado, or lifting legionnaire, foam rolling is an absolute must-do for anyone that exercises regularly. If... -
5 Omega-3 & Mineral Rich Seafoods To Stuff Into Your Fitness DietImage: Shutterstock [F]or most of us who are starting a fitness routine, we know which exercises to start with but diet can be a little bit more confusing. We tend to forget to eat right even... -
The Workout Music Friday Five-Pack, V30 — Drake, Audien, Lady Antebellum, and Tove Lo[G]et amped. Every Friday we're dropping a five-pack of heart-thumping, blood-pumping workout songs to build out your playlist, hardwire a little energy into your workouts, and kickstart the... -
[WOTM, 08/2015] Chisel Out Your Abs With The Oblique Obliterator Workout Gauntlet[C]hip, chip, chip away. When people think of gorgeous, tight, lickable abs, the six-pack muscles (aka the rectus abdominis) immediately jump into mind. They're glamorized by every Hollywood... -
Olivia Munn Is An Absolute BEAST In Combat Training Video For X-Men: Apocalypse [Video]A video posted by Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn) on Aug 1, 2015 at 11:15am PDT [Y]ou should be VERY, very scared of Olivia Munn. At least while she's training for her role as Psylocke—a...
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Carve Out Your Abs With These 8 Killer Swiss Ball Exercises
If you’re not already a Swiss ball user, get on it ASAP — you’re leaving an incredible amount of ab growth on the table. Here are 8 of the most effective Swiss ball ab exercises to carve out your upper and lower abs, slice up your obliques, and sculpt a lean, tight midsection.
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The Top 5 Oblique Exercises To Get Ripped Up Abs, V2
Last year we listed 5 of our absolute favorite exercises to rip up the obliques, the muscle fibers that run diagonally along either side of the core. We’re back this year for round two, with 5 additional, uber-effective oblique exercises to spice up your ab routine, condense your core, and add some dense, detailed topography to your midsection.
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14 Uber Lower Abs Exercises To Flatten Your Belly And Carve Out A Sharp V-Cut
Everyone wants lower abs. And for good reason — flat lower abs and a deep V-cut represent the pinnacle of abdominal craftsmanship. Here’s our list of the 14 most effective lower ab exercises to tighten your belly, build a strong lower core, and carve out a deep v-cut.
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10 Advanced TRX Exercises To Sculpt A Tight Core & Propel Muscle Growth
If you’re unfamiliar with TRX, acquaint yourself, ASAP. This core-devouring total body training system can help break up the monotony of weight-lifting, propel new muscle growth, and prevent plateaus. Here are 10 of the best advanced TRX exercises to learn, know, and master.
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The 10 Best Exercises To Burn Fat And Lose Weight Fast
If you’re looking to set your internal systems to fat-burning-furnace mode and absolutely melt body fat as quickly as possible, the following 10 uber-intense, compound exercises are your secret sauce for robust weight loss and sculpting an improved, lean physique.
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Plank Your Way To Better Abs With These 5 Variations
The traditional ab plank is one of the all-around best ab exercises for developing a svelte midsection, a strong core, and superior posture. Here are 5 variations of the traditional plank that can provide variety, pump up the difficulty, and infuse new stimuli to produce a washboard caliber stomach.
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A Billion Ways To Bust Through A Muscle, Strength, Or Weight-Loss Plateau
Think for a minute about your training and progress — does it feel like your muscle growth has slowed, or even stopped altogether? If so, you’re stuck in the middle of a big, black, fitness abyss known as a plateau. Here are a billion ways to bust through.
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18 Reasons Why You NEED To Lift Weights, Especially If You’re a Woman
While one goal of weight lifting is to buff up, most people who train religiously acknowledge that the benefits go far beyond muscular growth. Here are 18 reasons why you NEED to lift weights — right now.
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20 Motivational Fitness Pictures a la Pinterest
Looking for a kick in the ass to help turbocharge your workouts? Pinterest is stupidly good when it comes to motivation, specifically the fitness and health variety. The following is a collection of my 20 favorite motivational fitness pictures and messages a la Pinterest.
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The 5 Best Oblique Exercises to Get Ripped Up Abs
A sexy six pack is the sum of a number of important parts-the obliques are at the forefront of that equation. If you’re looking to build a rock solid set of abs, or get that sexy, deep, v-cut, you need to add these five oblique exercises into your ab routine…right now.
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