Ready to take the intensity up a notch? A “finisher” is an exercise you do at the end of your workout to make sure you’ve used up all the gas in your tank. Finishers can improve your mental toughness, which is extra important for athletes but can offer anyone an extra boost of confidence. Finishers also make sure you feel satisfied when you head back to the locker room. (Post-workout endorphins, anyone?) When you can only squeeze in a short workout, add one of these finishers to make sure you...

The hinge movement is one of the most important movements for long-term performance and functionality for everyone. You may not realize it, but we hinge all the time in our daily lives – from pulling up our pants to jumping over a puddle. In terms of functional exercise, things like a deadlift and a kettle bell swing both use the hinge movement.

Short on time today? That doesn’t mean you can’t get in a great workout. Stop by the club and get ready to feel the burn with this quick total body workout that focuses on the hinge movement.

Showing up to the club and getting your workout in really is half the battle, but that doesn’t mean you should overlook that second half. You want to make sure your time at the club is spent wisely, not falling into bad habits that slow your progress. Correct these gym mistakes and you’ll see better results, faster.

Looking for a new workout to try at the club? This 20-minute full-body workout uses one piece of equipment: a medicine ball. You’ll need a little room to move and a wall to use for the rotational wall tosses. Ready to get the ball rolling? Head to the functional training area in your club and give this routine a try!

Balance is something we often take for granted—and we could all benefit from balance training. As we age, balance becomes more and more important, but at any age, we rely on balance when catching ourselves when we trip or misstep. These three exercises can be added to your workout routine at the club or done on their own on your active recovery days.

Have you gotten your steps in today? While it turns out there’s nothing magical about that 10,000 step goal you always hear about, moving more each week should always be a goal, and that can include getting more steps in. If you’re having trouble reaching your personal step goals, give a few of these ideas a try. You’ll be getting those steps in before you know it!

Crohn's disease, one of the most common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Exercise can help strengthen the abdominal muscles and help get your bowels moving. Try varying how and where you exercise to keep it more interesting for yourself. Here are three exercises to try.

Working out with others can boost motivation and make exercising really fun — which can help you work out harder and longer. Some people love all of our studio fitness classes, while others will tell you there’s a single class that has their heart. If you’re new to In-Shape or have just never given studio classes a shot, here are the five classes you’ve GOTTA try.

I definitely had BODYPUMP in mind when I walked into the group fitness studio for my first M7: STRONG class, since BODYPUMP is In-Shape’s most popular strength format. To my surprise, it’s a very different vibe. It was kind of a breath of fresh air — I love group fitness classes, but I loved the chance to try something new!