Latest articles by John Carroll
I did wall squats with arm raises every day for a week — here's how it helped boost my posture
Here's what happened when writer John tried wall squats with arm raises every day for one week to build a stronger back and boost posture.
I did 50 weighted lateral step-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
Read what happened when one fitness writer did 50 weighted lateral step-ups every day for one week, plus the benefits of the leg exercise, and how to do it yourself.
I did 30 reverse crunches with leg lifts every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
One move to build a stronger core
I did planks with knee taps every day for a week to build core strength — here's what happened
This plank variation engages your upper body, strengthens your core, and works your legs for a full-body workout to boost your balance and improve your posture without weights.
I tried 50 plank hip dips every day for a week — here's what happened
This plank variation works your obliques and strengthens your core, but it's tougher than it looks.
I did 100 weighted donkey kicks every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
This weighted variation on the glute kickback is a great way to build lower body muscle and strengthen your glutes.
I did 30 lateral raises every day for 2 weeks — here's the results
The dumbbell lateral raise is an effective, muscle-building upper body exercise, and I was surprised how well my body adapted to the two-week challenge.
I did 60 dumbbell renegade rows every day for a week — here's what happened
This upper body exercise really worked my core and shoulder muscles, but I just couldn't enjoy it.
I did hollow body holds every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
This core-focused move works more than just your abs, connects your upper and lower body, and improves your posture without weights.
Forget tricep dips — I did kettlebell skull crushers for a week, here's what happened
What is a kettlebell skull crusher, how do you do one, and what happened when this writer did kettlebell skull crushers for a week
Forget lunges — I did single-leg seated squats every day for a week and here's what happened to my body
How to do single-leg seated squats, and what happened when this writer did them every day for a week
I did 50 incline push-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my chest, arms and shoulders
What is an incline push-up, how do you do it, and what happened when this writer did 50 reps a day for a week
I did the side-to-side crunch for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
I did the side-to-side crunch for a week — here’s what happened to my abs and the different variations I tried
I did the dumbbell push press every day for a week — here's what happened to my body
What is the dumbbell push press, how do you do it, and what happened when this writer did it every day for a week?
I did 50 walking lunges every day for a week — here’s what happened to my legs
What is a walking lunge, how to do a walking lunge, and what happened when I did walking lunges every day for a week
I did the lunge crunch for a week — here’s what happened to my legs and abs
What is a lunge crunch, what are the benefits of a lunge crunch, and what happened when this fitness writer did them every day for a week
I did a standing bird dog every day for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
What is the standing bird dog ab exercise, how do you do it, and what happened when this fitness writer did it every day for a week
I did dumbbell push-ups every day for a week — here’s what happened to my upper body
What is a dumbbell push-up, how do you do a dumbbell push up, and what happened when this fitness writer did them for a week
I did the double leg stretch for a week — here's what happened to my abs
What is the Pilates double-leg stretch, how do you do it, and what happened when this fitness writer did it every day for a week
I did the standing bicycle crunch for a week — here's what happened to my core
What is the standing bicycle crunch, how do you do standing bicycle crunches, and what happened when this fitness writer did them every day for a week?
Brooks Adrenaline 23 review
A review of the Brooks Adrenaline 23 running shoe - one of the best cushioned stability running shoes on the market
I did the cross-body arm swing for a week — and the results surprised me
What is the cross-body arm swing, how do you do it, and what happens when you add it to your routine for a week? We found out
Forget planks, I did the jackknife sit-up for a week — here’s what happened to my abs
What is a jackknife sit-up, how do you do it, and what happens when you do it every day for a week?
