"I get a kick out of the donkey in 'Shrek,'" Carpenter said. "And I get a kick out of it when the kids visit and start talking to Guiseppi," she said.

But don’t let the fancy equipment fool you. Barre is a very practical workout. “I think of barre as being in the category of functional fitness because so many things that we do in barre mimic ...

HIIT may offer the same health benefits as regular exercise in less time and help reduce body fat, heart rate, and blood pressure. It may even help improve blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity.

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It’s also foldable for easy storage. If you’re serious about fitness then you need a bench whether a basic lightweight option or an adjustable one. This simple piece of equipment gives you so many ...