Compound movements like squats, lunges and push-ups work multiple muscles and joints at the same time, and can be modified to make your workout more challenging.

I did 100 lunges daily for 30 days—no other changes. Here’s what it did to my body, mindset, and fitness routine.

Walking has been rebranded as the “it” workout standby. And it has everything going for it: managing weight, strengthening ...

“Additionally, because they are iso-lateral”—your feet aren't in line with each other—“lunges engage the core ... and you can mix it up with weighted or bodyweight squats, front squats ...

The much deeper sitting position and lateral step direction hits the outer glutes and inner thighs much harder than the squat or "trad" lunge does; this helps improve overall flexibility and ...

I thought I was fit. Then I strapped on 20 pounds and tried to do push-ups. It didn't take long to realize the weighted vest ...

Walking with a weighted vest is gaining popularity— for good reason Yolanda Russell In the last year or so, you may have noticed a surprising uptick in women walking in weighted vests popping up ...

Put simply, lateral exercises are sideways movements - think side lunges, shuffles, or lateral arm raises. "Lateral exercises involve side-to-side movements that target muscles engaged in lateral ...

“A weighted vest should be used to enhance exercises a person is already comfortable doing,” he says. “If you have never done lunges or squats, starting them with a weighted vest may ...

Safety comes first when using a weighted vest. Start with just 5% of your body weight and increase gradually. Focus on basic movements like walking, squats and lunges until you’re comfortable.