Of any calisthenics exercise, pull-ups are the most difficult to perform and see improvements without significant time and effort. Your pulling muscles (biceps, latissimus dorsi, rear deltoids, ...

The Class: The 50-minute Beach Body Bootcamp at City Surf Fitness. This class is offered five days per week and uses the The Ripsurfer X (TRX) machine for a full-body workout. The Appeal: My social ...

Many people struggle with pull-ups at first, but with practice, this exercise can be rewarding and can build upper-body pulling and grip strength. Fortunately, you can still build the necessary ...

Massy Arias, a NASM- and ACE-certified personal trainer who has worked with the likes of Jordin Sparks and Kelly Rowland, said that she's a huge fan of circuit training. One of the benefits she ...

All runners know that cross-training is essential — but forcing themselves to actually do it can be a struggle. That's why we love this circuit led by fitness instructor Ashley Joi. It's actually the ...

Building and preserving muscle becomes more important than ever as you age. A strong, fit body makes performing daily tasks and hobbies easier—carrying groceries, climbing stairs, getting in and out ...

Across Long Island, new and noteworthy exercise classes are out there waiting for you to join in and work up a sweat. Besides being fun, fresh challenges help you reap rewards that can shrink when you ...

Like most current connected fitness devices and machines, the Hydrow Rower requires an All-Access Membership ($44 per month). And in addition to the rowing classes, this membership also includes an ...

From her window across the street, Jodi Popper couldn’t help but notice the lively group lunging, squatting, jumping and laughing together every Thursday evening in Astoria Park. “I was curious about ...