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Only have one dumbbell? Try this quick 10-minute workout to build full-body strength

Only have one dumbbell? Try this quick 10-minute workout to build full-body strength

Published by Jenni Sidey

I always tell my clients they don’t need to spend hours at a gym to get a good workout. In fact, one of my go-to routines takes just 10 minutes and only requires a single dumbbell. On days when my schedule is packed, I use this sequence to target my legs, arms, back and core. Latest Videos FromFit&Well It’s a circuit workout, which means you’ll do one set of reps for each exercise before moving on to the next. Perform all the exercises to complete one round of the circuit. I always aim to do two rounds, but you can do more rounds if you have the time. You may like 1. Single-arm bent-over row Single Arm Bent Over Dumbbell Row – YouTube Watch On Reps: 10 each side Stand with your feet hip-width apart holding a dumbbell in your right hand. Engage your core muscles, hinge from the hips and lean your torso forward until your back is nearly parallel to the floor. Squeeze your right shoulder blade and pull the dumbbell toward your …

Vibration Plates Are the Latest Workout Trend but Do They Really Work?

Vibration Plates Are the Latest Workout Trend but Do They Really Work?

Published by Sam Flores

The latest viral fitness trend is literally buzzy. Vibration plates are all over TikTok, with devotees saying they help tone and strengthen muscles. Never heard of them? “A vibration plate, also known as a power plate, is a machine that vibrates when you stand on it,” says John Gallucci Jr., a doctor of physical therapy and CEO of JAG Physical Therapy. “This forces your muscles to constantly contract and relax.” Unlike sneakers, stationary bikes or ankle weights, vibration plates seem a bit more complicated to use. And do they even work? To answer these questions and more, I spoke with physical therapists — here’s what they had to say. Want more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. Do vibration plates work? With so many ridiculous wellness fads out there, I was skeptical when I first started seeing videos of people standing on these vibrating devices pop up in my feed. So, the first question I asked the experts I spoke with was whether they actually have any benefits. …

This 59-year-old trainer doesn’t lift heavy weights, but she’s the strongest she’s ever been—this is the resistance band workout she recommends for beginners

This 59-year-old trainer doesn’t lift heavy weights, but she’s the strongest she’s ever been—this is the resistance band workout she recommends for beginners

Published by Jenni Sidey

You’ve probably heard about the importance of lifting weights as you get older, because it’s a fantastic way to future-proof your muscles, bones and joints. However, there are some good reasons why you might not feel confident with weights right now. Perhaps you’re recovering from an injury, haven’t exercised in a while, or don’t want to pay for a gym membership or invest in bulky equipment. Jill Brown is a 59-year-old board-certified health and wellness coach, personal trainer and Pilates instructor and, as you’d expect, she’s seriously fit. As she revealed in her workout diary, she says that lifting heavy weights is no longer part of her routine. Latest Videos FromFit&Well “I don’t lift heavy because of injuries,” Brown tells Fit&Well. “There’s plenty of research that shows that muscle grows just as well with lighter to moderate weights.” But if you’re going to use a light weight, something else needs to increase to make sure your body is challenged enough to respond by building muscle. Brown does this with reps. You may like I’m a …

Jennifer Garner reveals unseen corner of .4 million mansion mid daring workout

Jennifer Garner reveals unseen corner of $7.4 million mansion mid daring workout

Published by Daniella Wilson

Jennifer Garner gave her fans a rare peek inside her $7.4 million mansion – all while lifting some pretty heavy weights. The actress took to Instagram on October 9 to share a post capturing a few recent moments during her busy schedule. In one clip, Jennifer stood on a yoga mat in her luxurious home gym, framed by a balcony view. Clad in a black vest and Lycra leggings, she flexed her muscles for the camera while lifting heavy dumbbells – before the camera turned to reveal her trainer applauding her progress over a video call. Jennifer’s brunette locks were swept back into a high ponytail and she opted for a makeup-free complexion. Jennifer’s workout routine combines low-impact sessions with high-intensity training and weight-lifting. “I realised that I had pursued strength and stamina at the expense of mobility, so I’m incorporating things I haven’t done in so long, like yoga. I have to back up to go forward,” she previously told Marie Claire. © InstagramJennifer Garner lifted weights in her home gym She blends The …

How a Pilates instructor overcame major health setbacks to become stronger than ever—here’s her weekly workout routine

How a Pilates instructor overcame major health setbacks to become stronger than ever—here’s her weekly workout routine

Published by Jenni Sidey

Welcome to Workout Diaries, a series where we ask expert trainers to talk us through what a week of exercise looks like for them, helping you figure out how to develop and maintain an effective workout routine. Georgia Testa has always enjoyed working out, but it became central to her recovery after health issues. The Pilates instructor and Studio 281 founder had skin cancer in 2018, when she was just 22. Three years later, she had a complicated C-section birth. Latest Videos FromFit&Well “It took me around three years [after the birth] to feel as though I had properly rebuilt myself,” she tells Fit&Well. Pilates was central to her postpartum recovery: “It taught me to slow down, reconnect with my body and rebuild strength from the foundations rather than trying to rush back to where I’d been before.” You may like Now, the instructor says she feels stronger than ever, but her definition of fitness has changed. “It’s much less about pushing myself as hard as possible and more about building a body that is …

Here’s how to use a workout technique that helped Alison Brie get seriously strong in her 40s

Here’s how to use a workout technique that helped Alison Brie get seriously strong in her 40s

Published by Jenni Sidey

There are some celebrities who appear to achieve superhuman levels of fitness. For many actors and singers, that’s because staying in shape is part of the job, so they dedicate much more time to training than the average person. But celebrities also have access to some of the best trainers in the business. Alison Brie, who stars in “Mad Men”, “Community” and “Masters Of The Universe”, recently talked through her workout routine with trainer Jason Walsh in an interview with Women’s Health. The star is 43 years old now, but says she started strength training 15 years ago after working with Emily Blunt. She then upped her training when she played a wrestler in the series “GLOW”. Latest Videos FromFit&Well It’s resulted in Brie developing serious strength. For instance, part of her routine involves doing weighted pull-ups with 45lb plates. In the video, Walsh revealed some of the clever techniques he uses to ensure each session is as effective as possible. You may like One approach involves performing an isometric hold of an exercise before …

If you spend your 9-5 tied to your desk, use this 15-minute mobility workout to reduce stiffness, ease lower-back tightness and improve posture

If you spend your 9-5 tied to your desk, use this 15-minute mobility workout to reduce stiffness, ease lower-back tightness and improve posture

Published by Jenni Sidey

The downsides of long days spent hunched over your desk are well documented: rounded shoulders, tight hip flexors, lower back grumbles. Using a standing desk, taking regular breaks and strengthening vulnerable areas can lighten some of this load. But the best remedy to counteract the dreaded desk slump is to mobilize your body in all the ways it isn’t moving while you’re at your keyboard. Latest Videos FromFit&Well This 15-minute routine from certified trainer Maxwell Thompson of David Lloyd Clubs is designed to do just that. “It’s ideal for anyone who spends six-plus hours a day at their desk or screen,” Thompson tells Fit&Well. You may like He recommends slotting the routine into your lunch break or whenever you feel your body seizing up. How to do the workout You will need a long-loop resistance band for the third move in this routine. Alternatively, you can use a towel to create tension in your upper back muscles. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. Perform each exercise …

Bookmark this five-minute workout recommended by a Pilates instructor for your next exercise snack

Bookmark this five-minute workout recommended by a Pilates instructor for your next exercise snack

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you can’t fit a full workout into your day, that doesn’t mean you have to forget about movement altogether. In fact, exercise snacks—short bursts of movement throughout the day—are a great way to improve your overall health, particularly if you spend a lot of time sitting down. Try this five-minute routine from Pilates instructor and Barre coach Vanessa Michielon to help you activate your core, shoulders and glutes. Latest Videos FromFit&Well How to do this “exercise snack” five-minute Pilates workout The short workout is essentially made up of four exercise positions. We break down the moves below. 1. Plank knee drives “This is a great way to prepare the whole body for the sequence ahead, activating your core, shoulders and hip flexors while warming up the body through a dynamic, weight-bearing movement,” says Michielon. You may like “The cross-body action also challenges coordination and control through the trunk.” How to do it: Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. Reps: 5 each side Start in a …

“We have to separate the number on the scale from the assessment of our health”—a trainer who owns a longevity clinic shares the weekly workout routine she follows

“We have to separate the number on the scale from the assessment of our health”—a trainer who owns a longevity clinic shares the weekly workout routine she follows

Published by Jenni Sidey

Amanda Lim knows how to build a strong, resilient body—and it’s not through complicated exercises or fitness trends. “I always joke that I have the most boring workout routine in the world,” she says. “I do a real balance of functional strength training, zone two cardio, and I get a lot of steps.” Latest Videos FromFit&Well The 43-year-old has been a trainer for over 20 years and is the CEO of liftCLINIC, a metabolic health center focused on longevity. She’s also a mother of three. Her youngest child is two and a half years old, but she still includes pelvic floor, deep core and postpartum rehab in her routine. You may like “Moms think about it right after they have the babies, but they don’t think about it as part of their long-term fitness strategy,” she explains, adding: “I’m just riding that wave into perimenopause, and this is basically when all of the things that you experienced during postpartum come back.” Below, Lim has shared an example of what a week of exercise looks like …

Vote for the first Readers’ Choice workout!

Vote for the first Readers’ Choice workout!

Published by Jenni Sidey

Our mission at Fit&Well is to inspire you to try activities that can improve your wellbeing. We rely on our own experience, as well as the insight of bona fide experts, but with the launch of our new free-to-join Fit&Well club, I wanted to give regular readers a chance to have your say in the type of activities we offer. So we’re launching Readers’ Choice workouts, a monthly poll where members can tell us what we should work on. For the first poll, tell us what kind of morning workout you would like us to program. Latest Videos FromFit&Well Would you like a five-minute yoga flow to prepare yourself for the day ahead? Or a 30-minute strength workout to fit in exercise before your time gets monopolized by others? Vote in the two polls below to tell us the duration and type of workout you’d want. The poll closes on October 15, and we’ll publish the winning routine on November 1, in tandem with our next Readers’ Choice poll. If there’s a topic you’d like …