Free Weight Routine

How do you amp up your current cardio/strength training routine to make sure you burn extra calories and shed extra fat? By jumping. Though jumping sounds easy, after you try this routine and repeat it a few times we'd be surprised if you weren't completely winded and sweaty. ...more

Not all of us have hours and hours to devote each day to exercise. In fact, we applaud you if you manage to squeeze in a thirty minute workout about five times a week. Life tends to get busy, but if you want to lose weight then exercise has to be a priority, as important to at ...more

In this free video exercise lesson, you'll learn how to do a shrug routine with free weights. With weight lifting, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding accident ...more

When it comes to losing weight, cardio is your BFF. When you combine cardio with strength training you achieve what is known as solid gold fitness: The perfect combination of sweating (and fat loss) and muscle building so the fat slides off and your toned muscles come out. So ...more

In this free video exercise lesson, you'll learn how to do an incline dumbbell curl weight lifting routine. With weight lifting, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avo ...more

In this free video exercise lesson, you'll learn how to do a single-arm standing tricep extension exercise weight lifting routine. With weight lifting, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness o ...more

In this free video exercise lesson, you'll learn how to do a seated concentrated bicep curl weight lifting routine with free weights. With weight lifting, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectivenes ...more

If you're a fitness guru/weight training buff finding your normal weight lifting routine a bore, watch this video for a challenging way to increase resistance for an up-tempo workout. Leap with vigor over your exercise plateau with this grab bag of weight training tips. Make ...more

Don't think you can lose weight with yoga? Esther of Yogatic begs to differ. With these four videos you will learn exactly how to maximize your yoga routine for weight loss. Follow Esther as she shows you the best moves for your body, step by step. Part 1 of 4 - How to Use yog ...more

Recently gained some weight (or lost a few pounds after getting yourself hooked on an intense exercise routine)? We've all been there, and know that your clothes probably aren't fitting the way they used to. But don't just throw your outdated threads into a plastic bag and tos ...more

Want to slim down? Feel the burn with this easy, five-minute exercise sure to help you trim or otherwise tighten up your hips. For complete instructions, including a step-by-step overview of this simple exercise, watch this home fitness how-to. Lose weight and feel great with ...more

Get your game on and shed pounds, too, just by playing your Wii. You will need Wii Fit, a Mii, Wii Sport, a dance video game, some user tested routines, commitment and optional: a virtual dance partner.

Fit bodies are made, gals, not born (unless your name happens to be Megan Fox). Most of us have some trouble getting the flab off our bellies because the fat there is the last to go when you're dieting and exercising to lose weight (sucks, we know). So how do you conquer the a ...more

Why run in intervals rather than either slow, medium speed, or fast during your daily jog? Interval training, which alternates between slow, medium, and fast, surprises your body by constantly changing the pace. This makes your body work harder in the same amount of time as yo ...more

Lateral lifts are an excellent exercise because they tone multiple parts of the body at the same time, saving you workout time if you're busy and offering excellent results. By lifting your arms out laterally from resting position while holding a weight, you're strengthening y ...more

See how to break bad habits that secretly are making you fat. Losing weight may be as simple as shaking up your routine. You will need big breakfasts, moderate drinking habits, leisurely dining, and comfortable shoes. Don't skimp on breakfast, don't save up your boozing for t ...more

Whether you're preparing for a thirty minute bout of interval running or for an intense weight lifting session, warming up is vital to building heat in your body so your joints are lubricated and there is less of a chance of injury. Warming up before exercising also boosts you ...more

Train for arm wrestling with this weight routine. Watch this video and learn how you can workout your forearms with this simple Hercules bar exercise.

In this free video exercise lesson, you'll learn how to do a lateral raise lifting routine with free weights. With weight lifting, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and a ...more

In this free video exercise lesson, you'll learn how to do a weight lifting routine to exercise your forearms. With weight lifting, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and ...more

In this free video exercise lesson, you'll learn how to do a dumbbell front raise weight-lifting routine. With weight lifting, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoid ...more

In this free video exercise lesson, you'll learn how to do an incline dumbbell press weight lifting routine. With weight lifting, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and av ...more

In this video from modernmom we learn how to do an arm toning routine for women. It's a short exercise routine that you can do every other day. You'll need 5-8 lb dumbbells. You'll work biceps, triceps, chest, back of arms and shoulders. Do each exercise 10-12 reps. Do at leas ...more

In this free video exercise lesson, you'll learn how to do a wrist curl routine with free weights. With weight lifting, as with any physical fitness system, a basic mastery of proper technique is essential for both maximizing the effectiveness of your workouts and avoiding acc ...more

Are you looking to slim down and get fit? Want to get rid of your annoying love handles? Add the woodchopper to your routine and improve your core strength and overall fitness. This video provides a clear demonstration of the proper technique for this rotational exercise using ...more

Want to look like a Spartan - or, at least the "300" version of a Spartan? Then look no further than this fun and intense video. Using a few pieces of gym equipment and your own body weight, you'll pull, jump, and push your way to a lean, mean body.

One way to improve your arm strength and work out your bicep muscles is with curl exercises. All you need are some dumbbells and some time. This video shows you an alternative curl routine called the side curl, which is a type of concentration curl. It begins at the side, then ...more

A little tidbit of fitness advice: Always do cardio first, and strength training afterwards. Cardio builds heat in your body and lubricates joints so once you're lifting weights or doing muscle-specific moves you're less likely to break something and you're also burning more c ...more

If you don't have the time to hit the gym everyday, Woman's Day Magazine has some tips for you to do your daily firm and tone workout at home, on your own time! Firming and toning your body is one of the most important aspects of weight loss, so if you want to shed some pounds ...more

One way of losing the weight is by walking, and a better way to lose that fat is by interval walking. Woman's Day Magazine has some tips on how to make the best out of your interval walking routine to shed the pounds fast and increasing your stamina!

Tigers are common names for forms and routines in martial arts because they are creatures of bold, athletic beauty who usually remain graceful yet can pounce and kill you before you even know it. Absorb the power of the animal by watching this video on the Tiger swimming exer ...more

Slim down or tighten up by doing pilates exercises at home. If you're looking for a means of losing weight or strengthening your core, you might want to give pilates a try. This free video guide presents a general overview of a number of simple pilates routines that you can ea ...more

Check out this bicep workout from Robbie Coleman the Mr Olympia. Everybody want to be a bodybuilder, but nobody want to lift heavy weights. This is a routine overview from Coleman. He talks about the reps and plates he does.

Abdominal lifts give a great core workout while developing breathing muscles in your abdomen. They tone your abdominals, strengthen your lower back, and boost your metabolism. They're a great way to start any workout. Some dieters use them to help them loose weight. Watch this ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to tone their arms and legs with a 10 minute, 30 rep workout. This entire workout routine will target the arms, legs, abs/core, aerobic and balance. There are 6 exercises in this workout. The exercises are: plank rows (with weights), b ...more

Looking to shed that baby weight? In this three part tutorial learn how Iris completely lost her baby weight in one year and got back to wearing her pre-pregnancy clothes before her baby's first birthday. In the three parts of this advice session, the following topics are touc ...more

Working out can help to prevent neck injury. Learn exercises and stretches for your workout routine in this fitness video. Take action: use light weight and towel, place stomach flat on bench, hang neck off bench and lift forward, and lift neck straight up using hands for supp ...more

Advanced workouts with weights can help strengthen your neck. Learn exercises and stretches for your workout routine in this fitness video. Take action: protect forehead from weight, hang neck off bench and lift forward, keep back straight & tighten abs, and place feet flat on ...more

We all know that we should exercise daily, but few of us have the time or energy to commit to a consistent exercise routine. If your schedule barely gives you enough time to breathe, try this video's easy yoga-based exercise, which takes less than ten minutes to complete. Wit ...more

In this Fitness video tutorial you will learn how to get lower abs with a hanging knee raise. This video is from www.fitwithmitch.com and here Mitch explains how to do the hanging knee raise and a few variations to this routine. Hang from the overhead bars, bend your knees and ...more

In this video, we get tips on how to get into shape and add fitness into our lives. One alternative to get fit is to just add fitness into your everyday routine instead of having to add in a specific work out regimen. Something you can do is take the stairs instead of the elev ...more

This video is about exercise during pregnancy. Pregnancy can be overwhelming, you are gaining weight and your body is changing in other ways, too. Your normal exercise routine may not feel as comfortable because of the changes and discomforts of pregnancy. During the first tri ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to perform an outdoor strength training workout. This exercise routine will only require a chin up bar. For each workout, users can choose the amount of sets and reps to do. Users are encouraged not to rest too much in between the exer ...more

Learn exercises and stretches for your workout routine in this fitness video. Take action: use chest press position, do not bend the elbows, inhale on the way down, and keep feet planted. Tom Clifford, the instructor in this how-to video, has a degree in physical education, fi ...more

Tone your neck muscles with this barbell workout. Learn exercises and stretches for your workout routine in this fitness video. Take action: use a partner or safety machine, place pad of barbell on head, flex neck to lift head straight up, keep lower back straight, and move sl ...more

Also known as a Swiss ball or an exercise ball, this workout prop breaks up your routine. Learn exercises and stretches for your workout routine in this fitness video. Take action: keep back straight and abs tight, hold ball in place, while a partner presses down. Tom Clifford ...more

Strength training promotes endurance. Learn exercises and stretches for your workout routine in this fitness video. Take action: use bench press position, move one arm at a time, keep shoulders from rolling or moving, and place feet flat on floor. Tom Clifford, the instructor ...more

A daily, brisk 30-minute walk boosts brain power, helps control weight, and improves your overall health. And if you commit to doing it with friends, you're more likely to stick with it. Step 1: Partner up Start recruiting. Ask friends, colleagues, and neighbors if they’d lik ...more

If you work out on a regular basis and all of a sudden get an injury then you probably think it's okay to stop exercising until you're completely healed. But unless you're on doctor-prescribed bedrest there's ALWAYS soemthing you can do to stay fit and lean. Check out this fi ...more

The video tells about the exercise that should be done after pregnancy, mainly the methods, procedure etc. It is narrated by Kathy Kaehler, who is a personal trainer. For more information go to kathykaehlerfitness.com. There will always be zeal to come back to your previous a ...more

Why sweat through a boring exercise routine when you can achieve the same results while having fun? You Will Need * Dance classes or DVDs * Space to dance at home * A partner (optional) Step 1 Sign up for Zumba, a fitness class that combines moves from salsa, samba, merengue, ...more

The two arm dumbbell row exercise is used to target the back, primarily the latissimus dorsi or "lats." The lower back is also used in this exercise as a stabilizer. However, many individuals can often mistake this exercise as an arm exercise. While in fact you are incorporati ...more