Trainer Tips

17 Trainer-Approved Exercises For a Stronger Butt

Whether you want to get a bigger butt for aesthetic reasons or because strong glutes are important for moving well, you're not alone in the goal.

How to Motivate Yourself to Work Out Even When Life Gets Hectic

Sometimes, finding the motivation to work out can be just as hard — if not harder — as doing the workout itself.

12 Core-Stability Exercises That Do More For Your Abs Than Crunches Ever Could

Fitness professionals have varying opinions on how to train for optimal health, but one thing they all agree on is the importance of a strong core, which you can get from core stability exercises.

The 11 Best Dumbbell Arm Exercises Trainers Swear By

Dumbbell arm workouts are the way to go if you're looking to get stronger in your upper body, especially if you don't have access to tons of equipment and gym machines.

Weighted Glute Bridges May Be Better Than Squats at Building Butt Strength — Here's Why

Building a bigger butt has definitely become a trend, and as a trainer, I'm not entirely opposed to it.

This Upper-Body Workout Is All You Need to Build Strong Arms and Shoulders

If you want to work your arms, back, and chest at the gym (or at home!), look no further than this six-exercise upper-body workout that'll get you in, out, and feeling strong in no time.

This 7-Move Routine Is Perfect for People Who Always Skip Their Warmup

As tempting as it may be to jump right into a workout, it's not the best idea.

How Many Calories Should You Burn in a Workout? It's Complicated

When you first kick-start a fitness journey, you might automatically look at the "calories burned" figure on your smartwatch or cardio machine to determine your workout's value.

This 1 Technique Is Key to Getting Stronger, Trainers Say

There's a lot of gym jargon out there — including the phrase "progressive overload."

How Long Does It Take to See Results From Working Out? Experts Weigh In

As a Fitness Editor, This Is the Pilates Challenge I'm Doing to Kick Off My New Year

In case you haven't heard, it's our Pilates Era — at least, according to TikTok, celebrities, and Google (the pop culture trifecta, if you will.) But if you've yet to become hooked on the practice, it's not too late.

Celeb Trainer Gunnar Peterson Wants You to Be More “Forward-Thinking” With Your Resolutions

In January 2019, POPSUGAR chatted with celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson about resolutions, and his overarching message was simple: Start slow.