[Video] Plateau-Busting Strength Training Workout

This tough, intense workout is designed for those who have hit a fitness plateau, and need some help busting through it to their next level of fitness. This is a challenging workout, so be sure you are in good enough shape to attempt it!

You will need to add a warmup and cool down on your own, and you will need some equipment for this workout, although it doesn't have to be expensive. You will need some hand weights or kettle bells of different weight levels, an equalizer, bars or a couple of sturdy chairs, and a step.

The format of this workout is a little bit different, as you will always be one exercise behind the instructor. Each exercise is done for 40 seconds, with 10 seconds in between, for just 12 minutes total - but you sure will feel like you worked out for an hour!

Now, let's bust that plateau!

[Video] Total Body Toning Functional Strength Training Workout

Functional fitness is all about strengthening key areas of the body that help you to perform everyday activities without injury. If you've ever reached into your car for a bag of groceries and had a back spasm, or stretched up to get something off a shelf and tweaked your shoulder, you know how easy it can be to injure yourself if your body isn't fit and strong.

Performing regular exercise and stretching can help keep your muscles flexible and prevent injury, but it's also important to keep your muscles strong and toned, so they will be able to handle unexpected demands such as shoveling snow, wrestling with the grandkids, or having a water balloon fight in the back yard!

This workout will take you through a series of exercises designed to strengthen and tone key areas of the body, while taking your body through its entire range of motion to loosen tight muscles and increase flexibility. Many of the exercises mimic common daily movements such as climbing stairs, reaching down to pick something up, or squatting. There is also a focus on core muscles, which are important for maintaining spine stability and keeping your whole body in alignment. This is a bodyweight workout, so you can do it at home, and no equipment is required. All you need is a mat or folded blanket.

Stay in shape and enjoy your life without pain by building a fit, strong body!

Here's the workout (you will need to do a brief warmup first, as the video does not include one):

[Video] Scientific 7-Minute Bodyweight Workout

Looking for an easy way to get in shape and stay fit? Science says you don't have to work out for hours, buy pricey exercise equipment, or get a gym membership to achieve your fitness goals. In fact, you can get a great workout in under 10 minutes - without any equipment at all!

This quick bodyweight workout provides cardio, strength training, and great fat-burning results using 12 super-effective exercises, in less than 10 minutes. The only "equipment" you will need is a sturdy chair or a step to work out your whole body.

Please note that this workout does not include a warmup or cool-down, so you will want to add those on your own. Don't let your busy life keep you from being fit and healthy! Add quick workouts like this into your daily routine, and you'll be well on your way to a fit, healthy body.

[Video] 10-Minute Total Body Strength Training Workout for Beginners

As we discussed on Tuesday, strength training is a great way to not only increase strength and flexibility and help prevent injury, but also to increase your body's fat-burning potential! Building muscle means boosting your metabolism, helping you burn more fat throughout the day - not just during your workout.

This short strength training workout is great for beginners, or those who are starting at low fitness level. All you need is 10 minutes to start getting fit!

The workout includes two sets of 5 strength-building exercises. You will do each exercise for 1 minute, and the second set includes an extra challenge for those who are feeling up to it. Need more? Just repeat the workout again!

Now let's get strong, and burn some fat!

[Video] 10 Minute Bodyweight Upper Body Workout

If you think you need to either spend hours at the gym, or buy expensive weights or a whole bunch of equipment to build strong muscles, think again! In fact, strength training can easily be done at home without any equipment at all. This workout is a great example.

Many women struggle with upper body strength, but it's important for a fit, healthy body, and for avoiding injury. Don't worry that you are going to end up looking like a bodybuilder - it's simply not true! And you don't need to spend hours working out to achieve a fit, strong, healthy body.

Try this quick 10-minute upper body workout and see how easy it can be to get fit at home, with no equipment required!

[Video] 10-Minute Fun P90-X Workout

Got 10 minutes? Get fit and squash sitting disease with this fast, fun, intense 10-minute workout that will get your heart rate up, your blood flowing, and your muscles burning!

This short workout will work all of your major muscle groups for great toning for your abs, back, legs, arms, and more, plus a good cardio burn as well to increase your metabolism and burn more fat. All you need is a mat and a set of hand weights - or do it without weights if you prefer.

For a 10-minute workout, this can't be beat!

[Video] 30-Minute Women's Weight Training Workout

This 30-minute weight-training workout is a great way to build strength, boost metabolism, and burn fat. The workout uses simple exercises, so that you can focus on form and control. The use of slightly heavier weights helps to fatigue your body and achieve maximum strength-building effects, with fewer repetitions.

This low impact workout is designed for all fitness levels; for a more advanced workout, simply add more weight. This sequence will work your legs, back, shoulders, arms, core, and more.

You will need a mat and 2 sets of dumbbells - a heavy one, and a lighter one.

Be sure to listen to your body during the workout and use a weight range that is appropriate to your personal strength and skill level.

Let's work out!