Want to do weight training, but can't afford a gym membership at the moment? Exercise weblog Sandbag Fitness provides daily workout routines, video guides, and more using nothing more than sandbags.

We’ve all heard the saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” This could certainly be said of some of the “functional” exercises (e.g., flipping tires, pulling weight sleds and lifting ...

Maria Kang, the “fit mom” whose buff Facebook photo went viral and unleashed a flood of controversy, has some advice if you want to DIY your way to better health and fitness. Kang leapt to Facebook ...

A sandbag workout is the training type of choice for some of the strongest athletes out there. Also known as a weighted bag, it's actually a military favourite that's been used by the army for years, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. A sandbag may look ...

Dying to try this down ‘n dirty fitness trend? You'll need a sandbag to help you train. Here is a quick and easy guide to making a sandbag on your own! and then a canvas tote with handles. First ...

Thinking that your fitness regimen isn’t quite carrying over to real-world strength and performance? Have a solid bench press PR, yet still have difficulty hauling all the groceries in from the car?