When it comes to free weights, dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells are all good options, but they aren’t your only options. Another effective, though less known piece of equipment? The Bulgarian bag.

A very small family of fitness gear can challenge your aerobic system, build strength, power, and explosiveness and — in the confines of whatever fitness center you use (CrossFit and similar gyms ...

Before there were dumbbells and barbells, strongmen built muscle by lifting whatever heavy objects they could get their hands onlogs, large rocks, barrels of ale, even live animals. If your gym is ...