Abbie Appel's Articles

Jump rope training is a tried-and-true form of exercise that has been around for many, many years. Relatively easy to do, it improves cardiorespiratory fitness and overall hea...

Circuit training is such a great option in group fitness. It is efficient and allows you to get more done in less time. A smart way to combine cardiovascular training with str...

Format: This is a stationary circuit/a>, which means all exercises are executed simultaneously—as a group—with the instructor leading (no stations). Following a 3- to 5-mi...

Some people have limited time in their busy days to exercise. Others think that working out for 60 minutes is tiresome. In either scenario, finding the time or energy to take ...

So, your participants are hungry for muscle definition. Meet their needs by integrating cardio and strength in one great workout combining step training with weighted bar dril...

Interval training can be a very effective way for clients to increase sports performance, lose weight faster and make workouts more enjoyable. The benefits of interv...

When I started in group fitness almost 20 years ago, I was taught that the warm-up offered many benefits and was a mandatory segment of a properly designed class. Even so, I t...