This is a great workout if you have a Marine Corps obstacle course available. If not, an outdoor pull-up bar will suffice, or there are other options listed below. We did this one on a holiday when ...

My first memory of engaging in physical activity for any reason other than "play" occurred in high school gym class. Up to that point, the only exercise I did surrounded a sport or game. There I was, ...

Drumming is an excellent way to build grip strength, as it requires constant hand movement and pressure. The act of holding ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re training for an obstacle race of some sort, then you’ll likely need to climb a tall rope. Climbing a rope, like the pull-up or push-up, can ...

At the gym, veering too far from the equipment you're used to can feel intimidating. But the sweat session you'll get from one of the most underrated tools at the gym makes it worth stepping out of ...

You may not have gym class anymore, but rope climbing can still be a good workout. And knowing how to climb a rope could be an invaluable skill in some emergency situations. Here are a few methods you ...

You've done the Couch-to-5K thing, you've dabbled in 10Ks, and you've even completed a half-marathon or two (or 10). You're comfortable running short and long distances—but you've never wiggled your ...

Want to add a little more adventure and excitement to your exercise routine? People are turning to rock climbing to meet their fitness needs. Charlotte area climbers say the sport offers a full-body ...

Watching climbing at the Paris Olympics makes it seem as if it’s a sport that would be completely out of the question for a weekend athlete. The speed, strength and dexterity with which the ...