Exercises that combine cardio and strength training are a one-way ticket to a more efficient workout, and squat jacks are one of the best moves around, explains certified personal trainer Lisa Tanker.

Squats will always light up your glutes and quads. But the cardio king of the squat family-the squat jack-does so much more. For starters, it burns calories like crazy. And since you crank out tons of ...

Check out Women's Health's Fitness Faceoff every week to learn which moves will best help you reach your fit goals. Here's this week's faceoff: High intensity moves are the best way to set fat on fire ...

When it comes to warming up, what do you do? I guess it depends on what kind of exercises you have planned. But at any rate, you want your muscles warm and your heart pumping. So, obviously, you have ...

Each branch of the armed forces uses a simple bodyweight exercise to keep everyone in peak physical condition — they clearly understand the benefits of jumping jacks! While exercises like squats, ...

Over the last few years, pop culture has veered away from the super-skinny physique, and replaced it with the strong, fit and curvy body. Thanks to celebrities like Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Kim ...

It’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to home-based cardio moves. There are jumping jacks, burpees, running on a treadmill and… what else, exactly? Well, there are more options than you might ...

No matter where you are or how much time you have, you can get in an amazing leg workout. You don't even need equipment or machines; rather, your body becomes the machine when you use these bodyweight ...

A resistance band is arguably the most versatile piece of workout equipment you can own. It can enhance just about any bodyweight exercise, taking a simple squat or plank to a whole new level of wow ...