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Not every treadmill comes with motivational training apps and access to entertainment. So how do you keep running in place from feeling like work? Here are some tips for making your treadmill workouts more fun, even without the bells and whistles.

What is a true superset? Fitness purists say only one type of intense two-exercise combo qualifies. Other experts embrace a broader definition. Which of these candidates do you think deserves the super distinction?

What is a superset exactly? Although some observe a precise definition, a superset generally involves taking minimal rest between two sets of different exercises. Here’s how that works and how it could benefit your strength training.

Plyometric exercises activate the fast-twitch fibres – which are difficult to activate with regular weightlifting exercises.

Strength training has many benefits. More muscle = more burned calories. "Building muscle mass helps your body burn fat more efficiently at rest," says Michelle Lovitt, a celebrity trainer and exercise physiologist.

It’s fairly common to set a new years resolution that involves health and fitness, but it’s also common for resolutions to be forgotten (or ignored) after a few months of dedication. Here are some tips to help:

On their own, foam rollers are outstanding training and physical therapy tools. They can warm up your muscles before an intense workout, roll out waste products, relieve pain and reduce delayed onset muscle soreness afterward.

The sport of jump rope offers many physical and cognitive benefits. Boxers, gym-goers and home gym trainers use it to burn calories, fortify bones, strengthen joints, improve balance, build their cores, and boost their quickness and agility.

Jump Rope or “skipping” has several possible origins. Chinese rope makers made it part of New Years celebrations.

Although the stability ball is often called the “Swiss Ball,” it actually originated in Italy. Engineer Aquilino Cosani invented a formula for a burst-proof inflatable ball in 1963. It was originally marketed as a toy.