Conditioning Workouts
How to Do Burpees to Build Endurance and Strength
A Burpee is a bodyweight exercise that combines a Push-Up with a Squat Jump to produce a move that challenges your mind as well as your muscles. Don't let the silly-sounding name fool [...]
Why You Should Ditch Your Treadmill for a Jacob’s Ladder on Your Next Conditioning Workout
I hate the treadmill. I hate how it affects my running form. I hate trying to figure out the right speed and incline settings. I hate how long I have [...]
2 Full-Body Superset Workouts for Strength, Size and Endurance
Two Full-Body Workouts Supersetting Resistance Training Modes for Building Strength, Size and Endurance By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Seeking some condensed,...
3 CrossFit Endurance WODs to Improve Your Conditioning
When most people think of CrossFit, they usually view it as a strength training program. But when you look at a typical CrossFit WOD -- from the...
Are HIIT Workouts Sabotaging Your Strength?
High-intensity interval training is considered by many to be the Holy Grail of exercise. It promises unmatched conditioning and fat-loss benefits in minimal time, causing it to skyrocket as one [...]
The Training Plan That Powers John Isner Through His Marathon-Length Tennis Matches
Six years ago, American John Isner played a tennis match that stretched over three days. His 11 hour and 5 minute match against Nicolas Mahut at Wimbledon ended with an [...]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Interval Conditioning Workout
Metabolic Conditioning is not only great for weight loss and energy development but is a great way to challenge an athlete/client. Using 1 minute (Total...
The Butt-Burning Tabata Workout
Tabata workouts suck—in a good way. The method pushes your body to the limit for enormous conditioning benefits in only four minutes. It’s uncomfortable but effective. RELATED: Tabata Push-Ups Will Kick Your [...]
A Beginner’s 3-Month Plan for Getting Fit
How have you tracked down your New Year's Resolution fitness goals from January? If you have fallen off, this plan is for you. First, let's start with...
Improve Your Conditioning With Tabata Squat Jumps
Tabata Training is alternating 20 seconds of intense aerobic activity with 10 seconds of brief rest until four minutes has passed. You might think that...