Battle ropes have long held our top gym floor prize for Equipment That’s Not As Fun As It Looks. That’s mainly because wielding 30 feet of two-inch, 20-pound rope for any stretch of time is extremely ...

High-intensity interval training involves performing an all-out, exhaustive physical effort for a short time followed by a short (sometimes active) recovery. Its benefits are clear: Effective HIIT ...

High-intensity interval training is one of the best ways to pack a lot of exercise into a short period of time. HIIT workouts are so efficient because they alternate short bursts of very intense ...

Sure, gym standbys like barbells and dumbbells are among the top tools of the fitness trade—they’re standbys for a reason, after all. But even the most dedicated iron-pumper should mix it up on ...

Those mid-class sprint intervals are tough. But experts break down whether they really get you ready for race day.