People are always looking for a cheap, easy way to get their workouts, because most of us don't actually like working out. Sure, we feel virtuous after, but the actual workout is tedious and annoying. One way to make it easier is to use an exercise stepper or similar set up.

Generally, exercise steppers are plastic stool-like objects that may or may not be able to be adjusted height-wise. Their purpose is just to serve as a surface for you to step up on, and they are typically just the right size for you to do so. But if you don't want to buy a stepper, the bottom stair of a staircase can be almost as effective, although you won't be able to change the height.



Well known for toning your thighs and buns, steppers can also have benefits for your core and lower ...

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Dumbbells are one of the best pieces of home gym equipment anyone can own. They take up a very small amount of space and can be used to work almost every muscle in the body. There are literally hundreds of different exercises you can do with them but below are the top 5 dumbbell workouts.



The one exercise everybody knows is Dumbell Workouts #1 - The Bicep Curl. To perform this start with your feet about shoulder width apart. The weights should be held in each hand with palms facing inwards. As you lift the weight turn the arm so that the palms face upwards. Do this in a slow and controlled manner. Lower the dumbbell slowly and do the same movement with the opposite arm. This is the most effective way to build up the biceps.

If you want to target the shoulder muscles you should perform the Dumbbell Workouts ...

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