For those just learning to lift, the fewer the number of exercises, the better. 'Two or three [per workout] on the low end,' says Eric Sung, C.S.C.S., a private trainer in New York.

Being high in one big, crowded, sweaty sphincter of a place sounds awful, but I can see why someone wouldn't want to go ...

the short interval session has an autoamnesia function. You can never remember how terrible they are afterwards, probably due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. Finally, there is The Gym.

If hitting the gym and getting back into shape is ... Even if you only do one or two sessions, a trainer can help you decide the best use of your space and design a workout regimen tailored ...

If strengthening your upper body is one of your fitness goals this year, then you need workouts that effectively target a wide range of muscle groups. Your back, chest, arms and shoulders all need ...

A lot of the advice below can be applied in the gym, too ... the days you don’t strength train, or do back-to-back cardio and strength training sessions on the same day — if you do the ...

What made the difference in that particular session ... That’s good news for those who can’t afford a coach, but also remember that trainers on the gym floor are there to help you.