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Why Bedtime Yoga Does Double Duty as a Way To Prepare You for Sleep
September 25, 2023
Why Bedtime Yoga Does Double Duty as a Way To Prepare You for Sleep
You've tried melatonin and magnesium, taking some deep breaths after you crawl under the covers,…
By Rachel Kraus
Are Hoka’s New Hiking Boots As Lightweight and Waterproof As They Promise? We Put Them to the Test
September 24, 2023
Are Hoka’s New Hiking Boots As Lightweight and Waterproof As They Promise? We Put Them to the Test
Slippery soles, barely there cushioning, tight spots that all but guaranteed blisters—it’s a miracle that…
By Megan McCarty
This Is the No. 1 Core Workout That the World’s Oldest Competitive Ninja Athlete Swears By at Age 71
September 24, 2023
This Is the No. 1 Core Workout That the World’s Oldest Competitive Ninja Athlete Swears By at Age 71
Ginny MacColl never played a competitive sport until her 60s. From the third grade to…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How Community Can Keep Your Relationship With Running Strong
September 20, 2023
How Community Can Keep Your Relationship With Running Strong
Sometimes you can’t wait for a date, and other times it all seems like a…
By Rachel Kraus
Boost Posture, Mobility, and Balance in Just 14 Minutes With This Resistance Band Workout for Seniors
September 18, 2023
Boost Posture, Mobility, and Balance in Just 14 Minutes With This Resistance Band Workout for Seniors
As the years add up, we often feel the effects of our daily lives in…
By Kate Hull
Yet Another Reason To Hit the Weight Room: It’s Linked to Skin Rejuvenation
September 17, 2023
Yet Another Reason To Hit the Weight Room: It’s Linked to Skin Rejuvenation
It’s no secret that exercise is great for us physically and mentally, but it turns…
By Cathy Nelson
To Keep Girls in Sports, We Need Better Coaches. Here’s How Nike Is Helping
September 15, 2023
To Keep Girls in Sports, We Need Better Coaches. Here’s How Nike Is Helping
There’s no arguing that it’s an exciting time for women’s sports. Earlier this year, the…
By Lauren Wingenroth
This Gentle Yet Energizing Stretch Routine for Seniors Will Bring Some Movement to Your Mornings
September 11, 2023
This Gentle Yet Energizing Stretch Routine for Seniors Will Bring Some Movement to Your Mornings
If the words creaky, tight, and sluggish define your mornings, a dose of breath and…
By Rachel Kraus
One Simple Way To Turn Your Walk Outside Into a Mind-Soothing Exercise? Take It Silently
September 09, 2023
One Simple Way To Turn Your Walk Outside Into a Mind-Soothing Exercise? Take It Silently
If you’re looking for a new way to exercise, TikTok always has you covered. From…
By Ashley Broadwater
What Counts as a ‘Brisk Walk’? It Depends on Your Age
September 08, 2023
What Counts as a ‘Brisk Walk’? It Depends on Your Age
If you’re looking to improve your cardio fitness, immune system, metabolism, and mental health, regular…
By Cathy Nelson
Orangetheory’s New Strength Class With a 10,000-Person Waitlist Launches This Month
September 06, 2023
Orangetheory’s New Strength Class With a 10,000-Person Waitlist Launches This Month
Strength training is burning orange hot right now. Case in point: The heart rate–based group…
By Rachel Kraus
Here’s How To Do a HIIT Workout With an Elliptical Machine
September 04, 2023
Here’s How To Do a HIIT Workout With an Elliptical Machine
When you think of HIIT workouts, you likely imagine bootcamp classes like Barry’s,  Orangetheory, or…
By Rebecca Norris
Here’s How To Walk With Perfect Form So You’re Able to Amble Along for Miles Pain-Free
September 04, 2023
Here’s How To Walk With Perfect Form So You’re Able to Amble Along for Miles Pain-Free
Walking is something most of us learn intuitively as we first begin to totter around…
By Rachel Kraus
This Is the Optimal Rest Time Between Sets Based on Your Workout Goals, According to an Exercise Scientist
September 03, 2023
This Is the Optimal Rest Time Between Sets Based on Your Workout Goals, According to an Exercise Scientist
Working out in group fitness classes tends to encourage people to go all-out, all the…
By Rebecca Norris
Scientists Have Zeroed In on the Most Effective Exercise To Reduce Your Blood Pressure
September 03, 2023
Scientists Have Zeroed In on the Most Effective Exercise To Reduce Your Blood Pressure
Think fast: What’s the best workout to reduce blood pressure? You might guess it’s a…
By Ashley Broadwater
Can Self-Hypnosis Make You Fitter? I Tried It Before My Workouts for a Month To See
August 30, 2023
Can Self-Hypnosis Make You Fitter? I Tried It Before My Workouts for a Month To See
As a kid, I woke up every Saturday at 5 a.m. to watch re-runs of…
By Kells McPhillips
Netflix 'Live to 100' Documentary Series Names Singapore as a Long-Living Hot Spot and Reveals Fresh Tips for Longevity
August 29, 2023
Netflix 'Live to 100' Documentary Series Names Singapore as a Long-Living Hot Spot and Reveals Fresh Tips for Longevity
For more than 20 years, longevity researcher Dan Buettner has been traveling the globe to…
By Helen Carefoot
‘I’m a Boxing Instructor, and These Are the Abs Moves I Do for a Rock-Solid Core’
August 28, 2023
‘I’m a Boxing Instructor, and These Are the Abs Moves I Do for a Rock-Solid Core’
“Hit me” isn’t just something you say in a card game. We’ve all encountered someone…
By Rachel Kraus & Zoe Weiner
4 Ways To Exercise Outside This Fall That You *Probably* Haven’t Tried Yet, Straight From a Nike Trainer
August 28, 2023
4 Ways To Exercise Outside This Fall That You *Probably* Haven’t Tried Yet, Straight From a Nike Trainer
Pumpkin spice lattes are on coffee shop menus, Halloween decorations are in department store windows,…
By Well+Good Editors
The Case For 10-Minute ‘Exercise Breaks’ To Support Your Mental Health, According to a Therapist and a Nike Trainer
August 28, 2023
The Case For 10-Minute ‘Exercise Breaks’ To Support Your Mental Health, According to a Therapist and a Nike Trainer
You spend all day getting stuff done. Between errands, work, and all the other little…
By Well+Good Editors
Not All the Data You Get From Your Fitness Tracker Is Accurate—These Are the Most and Least Reliable Metrics
August 27, 2023
Not All the Data You Get From Your Fitness Tracker Is Accurate—These Are the Most and Least Reliable Metrics
Whether it’s the Apple Watch, FitBit, Oura Ring, or (and!?) the Garmin Forerunner—to name just…
By Rajpal Brar
Another Reason To Try Pickleball: It’s Great for Your Bone Health
August 27, 2023
Another Reason To Try Pickleball: It’s Great for Your Bone Health
If pickleball feels inescapable right now, there's a good reason for that: It’s officially America’s…
By Helen Hope
A 5-Minute Warm-Up You Should Do Before Every Pickleball Game To Avoid Injuries
August 26, 2023
A 5-Minute Warm-Up You Should Do Before Every Pickleball Game To Avoid Injuries
With pickleball’s recent stratospheric rise in popularity has come a huge uptick in pickleball-related injuries.…
By Helen Hope
I Worked Out With Hailey Bieber's Trainer, Who Teaches the Most Exclusive Fitness Class in Hollywood—This Is What It Was Like
August 23, 2023
I Worked Out With Hailey Bieber's Trainer, Who Teaches the Most Exclusive Fitness Class in Hollywood—This Is What It Was Like
Sometimes the bars, restaurants, and social clubs that require you to jump through hoops to…
By Alyssa Sparacino
‘I’m a Spinal Surgeon, and Here’s Why I Try To Hold a Plank for 2 Minutes Every Day’
August 22, 2023
‘I’m a Spinal Surgeon, and Here’s Why I Try To Hold a Plank for 2 Minutes Every Day’
While commuting 50 minutes each way by train from his home to his medical practice…
By Rachel Kraus
Visualize Your Opponent in Your Mind’s Eye During These Boxing Combos for Beginners
August 21, 2023
Visualize Your Opponent in Your Mind’s Eye During These Boxing Combos for Beginners
In shadowboxing, your opponent is imaginary. There’s no one in the ring but you. But…
By Rachel Kraus
5 Ways You Can Use a Staircase To Get a Fantastic, Full-Body Workout
August 20, 2023
5 Ways You Can Use a Staircase To Get a Fantastic, Full-Body Workout
So often, we’re made to believe that we need to invest in high-quality fitness equipment…
By Rebecca Norris
Why Women Are More Likely To Experience Knee Injuries, and What You Can Do To Protect Yours
August 19, 2023
Why Women Are More Likely To Experience Knee Injuries, and What You Can Do To Protect Yours
Knee pain and knee injuries can happen to anyone at any age, whether you're physically…
By Amber Sayer
Here’s Why Your Back Might Hurt During Pregnancy, and What To Do About It
August 17, 2023
Here’s Why Your Back Might Hurt During Pregnancy, and What To Do About It
From headaches to swollen feet and everything in between, pregnancy aches and pains can be…
By Rachel Kraus & Rebecca Norris
Each Surface You Run on Affects Your Body in Different Ways—Here's How, According to a Sports Physician
August 17, 2023
Each Surface You Run on Affects Your Body in Different Ways—Here's How, According to a Sports Physician
Runners put a lot of thought into their workouts, considering things like how far they'll…
By Amber Sayer
3 Exercises Every Runner Should Do To Build More Power in Their Stride, Directly From a Pro Nike Runner and Run Coach
August 16, 2023
3 Exercises Every Runner Should Do To Build More Power in Their Stride, Directly From a Pro Nike Runner and Run Coach
When we think about running faster, the emphasis almost always seems to be on speed…
By Amber Sayer
Trainers Share the 5 Most Overrated Exercises They See People Doing at the Gym
August 15, 2023
Trainers Share the 5 Most Overrated Exercises They See People Doing at the Gym
Every trainer will tell you that exercise is good for you; there’s no doubt about…
By Brittany Hammond
3 Yoga Moves You Can Do Right From Your Chair To Relieve an Achy Back
August 15, 2023
3 Yoga Moves You Can Do Right From Your Chair To Relieve an Achy Back
Know what’s fun? Waking up one day and realizing that you’ve gotten to the point…
By Rebecca Norris
Get Loose, Then Get Sweaty: Why a Boxing Mobility and HIIT Workout Just Makes Sense
August 14, 2023
Get Loose, Then Get Sweaty: Why a Boxing Mobility and HIIT Workout Just Makes Sense
With the bursts of energy, the constant movement on your feet, and the powerful punches…
By Rachel Kraus
Exercising With Osteoporosis: Here’s How To Maximize the Bone Health Benefits—While Staying Safe
August 14, 2023
Exercising With Osteoporosis: Here’s How To Maximize the Bone Health Benefits—While Staying Safe
Being given an osteoporosis diagnosis can be intimidating—and raise a lot of questions. What does…
By Korin Miller
Is It Actually Possible To Improve Your Running Form?
August 14, 2023
Is It Actually Possible To Improve Your Running Form?
Scroll through enough runfluencers’ reels on Instagram, and it’s easy to think that becoming a…
By Lauren Wingenroth
This Is What It’s Actually Like Being One of the Last Runners To Cross the Finish Line
August 11, 2023
This Is What It’s Actually Like Being One of the Last Runners To Cross the Finish Line
As Bailey Quinn approached the finish line of the New York City Marathon at around…
By Rachel Kraus
This Is Why Your Romanian Deadlifts Aren’t Getting Any Stronger, According to a Lifting Coach
August 10, 2023
This Is Why Your Romanian Deadlifts Aren’t Getting Any Stronger, According to a Lifting Coach
Leg day in the gym would not be complete without sets of Romanian deadlifts for…
By Rachel Kraus
5 Strategies To Keep ‘The Runs’ From Ruining Your Run, According to a Sports Dietitian and Run Coach
August 10, 2023
5 Strategies To Keep ‘The Runs’ From Ruining Your Run, According to a Sports Dietitian and Run Coach
You’ve had your morning brew, laced up your shoes, and are readying to conquer your…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Les Mills Brings the Reformer Burn to the Comfort of Your Home in a New Pilates, Barre, and Power Yoga Workout
August 08, 2023
Les Mills Brings the Reformer Burn to the Comfort of Your Home in a New Pilates, Barre, and Power Yoga Workout
During my final years living in New York City, Lagree—a high-intensity, low-impact megaformer workout akin…
By Rebecca Norris
Here’s the Key to Punching With Speed and Power in Shadowboxing
August 07, 2023
Here’s the Key to Punching With Speed and Power in Shadowboxing
When I think of boxing, I sometimes imagine a cartoonish figure pummeling a punching bag…
By Rachel Kraus
I Tried Infrared Yoga, and Found It Far More Enjoyable Than Your Traditional Hot Yoga Class
August 06, 2023
I Tried Infrared Yoga, and Found It Far More Enjoyable Than Your Traditional Hot Yoga Class
Busybee entrepreneur Alli Webb, who co-founded the hugely success blow-dry business Drybar, the massage company…
By Erin Bunch
These Experts Are Begging You To Stop Trying To ‘Speed Up’ Your Workout Recovery
August 04, 2023
These Experts Are Begging You To Stop Trying To ‘Speed Up’ Your Workout Recovery
When you’re hurting after a hard workout and eager to get to your next one—or,…
By Lauren Wingenroth
Too Hot To Get Your Run or Walk In? Here Are 7 Cardio Workouts You Can Do Inside
August 04, 2023
Too Hot To Get Your Run or Walk In? Here Are 7 Cardio Workouts You Can Do Inside
From coast to coast, record high temps are sweeping the country this summer. Heat waves are…
By Rachel Kraus
Free Weights vs. Resistance Bands: Here Are the Pros and Cons of Each
August 01, 2023
Free Weights vs. Resistance Bands: Here Are the Pros and Cons of Each
Strength training is like climbing a mountain, with lots of ways to get to the…
By Lauren Wingenroth
Why a Longevity Expert Swears by Rollerblading As Her Go-To Workout
August 01, 2023
Why a Longevity Expert Swears by Rollerblading As Her Go-To Workout
Dr. Florence Comite’s first experience with rollerblading in the early ‘90s involved careening down a steep…
By Rachel Kraus
I Tried Fueling My Workouts With Candy, a Pre-Workout Supplement, a Banana, or Espresso—This Is What Worked Best
July 31, 2023
I Tried Fueling My Workouts With Candy, a Pre-Workout Supplement, a Banana, or Espresso—This Is What Worked Best
I recently moved 6,000 miles to Paris, and decided to take advantage of the fresh…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
A Functional Medicine Doctor Shares Her No. 1 Tip for Exercising With Arthritis
July 31, 2023
A Functional Medicine Doctor Shares Her No. 1 Tip for Exercising With Arthritis
It might seem counterintuitive to move much when you have a painful condition that can…
By Cathy Nelson
This 2-in-1 Cardio Step and Strength Workout Will Get Your Heart Pumping and Muscles Burning
July 31, 2023
This 2-in-1 Cardio Step and Strength Workout Will Get Your Heart Pumping and Muscles Burning
Step aerobics may seem retro, but the fact that people have been knee driving, step-kicking,…
By Rachel Kraus
Get More Out of Your Mobility Work With This Simple Tweak To Nab 2-in-1 Benefits
July 30, 2023
Get More Out of Your Mobility Work With This Simple Tweak To Nab 2-in-1 Benefits
Mobility has become a popular buzzword around the gym these days. Yet, at much as…
By Jennifer Heimlich
Science Shows ‘SuperAgers’ Have These 3 Lifestyle Factors in Common
July 30, 2023
Science Shows ‘SuperAgers’ Have These 3 Lifestyle Factors in Common
If life were a video game and you could choose your player, you’d probably want…
By Kells McPhillips
Goodbye, ‘Shy Girl Workouts’—Here Are 3 Expert Ways To Beat Gymtimidation
July 28, 2023
Goodbye, ‘Shy Girl Workouts’—Here Are 3 Expert Ways To Beat Gymtimidation
Third-millennium feminism is obsessed with telling women to take up space. Whether we’re fighting manspreading…
By Kells McPhillips
This *Twist* on a Figure Four Stretch Series Turns the Hip Opener Into a Full-Body Move
July 26, 2023
This *Twist* on a Figure Four Stretch Series Turns the Hip Opener Into a Full-Body Move
The figure four stretch is a classic move in your stretching arsenal, and for good…
By Rachel Kraus
Will Tonal Make You Work Out More? I Ran a Year-Long Experiment With My Husband To Find Out
July 25, 2023
Will Tonal Make You Work Out More? I Ran a Year-Long Experiment With My Husband To Find Out
There was no way our experiment was going to be accurate, my husband Ryan claimed.…
By Rachel Kraus
Everything I Wish I’d Known About Exercise During Egg Freezing Before I Started the Process
July 24, 2023
Everything I Wish I’d Known About Exercise During Egg Freezing Before I Started the Process
From the moment I learned about egg freezing, sometime in my late teens, I knew…
By Gabby Shacknai
Combine Cardio and Strength Training Together in This 15-Minute At-Home Workout
July 24, 2023
Combine Cardio and Strength Training Together in This 15-Minute At-Home Workout
We all have an “ideal” fitness routine in our minds. But the reality is that…
By Amber Sayer
Why Sprinting Is Strength Training in Disguise
July 23, 2023
Why Sprinting Is Strength Training in Disguise
When you think of sprinting, what comes to mind? Do you imagine sprinters on their…
By Rajpal Brar
I Tried a Sleep-Tracking App for Two Weeks, and It Changed the Way I Approach My Workouts
July 23, 2023
I Tried a Sleep-Tracking App for Two Weeks, and It Changed the Way I Approach My Workouts
Because I teach fitness classes starting at 5:30 am every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I…
By Brittany Hammond
3 Exercises That Will Help You Build a Strong Spine
July 22, 2023
3 Exercises That Will Help You Build a Strong Spine
When most people think about the benefits of exercise, they think about how exercise strengthens…
By Amber Sayer
What It’s Like To Spend 48 Hours in the Hamptons Working Out Like a 'Real Housewife'
July 21, 2023
What It’s Like To Spend 48 Hours in the Hamptons Working Out Like a 'Real Housewife'
I’m doing everything I can to keep my leg continually raising and lowering in time…
By Rachel Kraus
A Beginner’s Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding: 7 Tips Every Newbie Should Know
July 20, 2023
A Beginner’s Guide to Stand-Up Paddleboarding: 7 Tips Every Newbie Should Know
Summertime brings the opportunity to partake in all manner of intimidating water sports (surfing and…
By Lauren Wingenroth
If Your Shoulders Are Super Tight and Painful, This Simple Move From a Massage Therapist Can Help Relieve Tension ASAP
July 18, 2023
If Your Shoulders Are Super Tight and Painful, This Simple Move From a Massage Therapist Can Help Relieve Tension ASAP
For nearly 10 years, I’ve lived with chronic neck and shoulder pain. While it’s not…
By Rebecca Norris
Taking a Pre-Workout Supplement? You Might Not Be Getting the Ingredients You Think You Are
July 18, 2023
Taking a Pre-Workout Supplement? You Might Not Be Getting the Ingredients You Think You Are
My husband is a general skeptic of vitamins and supplements, but a few times a…
By Rachel Kraus
This Simple Tool Offers One of the Easiest Ways To Improve Your Grip Strength, According to a Physical Therapist
July 17, 2023
This Simple Tool Offers One of the Easiest Ways To Improve Your Grip Strength, According to a Physical Therapist
From the time we get up until the time we go to bed, we probably…
By Cathy Nelson
The Best Way To Stabilize Your Hips and Knee Joints? Grab a Mini Band
July 17, 2023
The Best Way To Stabilize Your Hips and Knee Joints? Grab a Mini Band
Of all the fitness accessories available, the resistance band has got to be the most…
By Rachel Kraus
Standing for Several Hours Certainly Feels Like a Workout… But Is It?
July 16, 2023
Standing for Several Hours Certainly Feels Like a Workout… But Is It?
The summer is packed with music festivals, days putzing around a museum, catching live music…
By Kate Hull
8 Ways To Make Walking in the Heat More Bearable, According to a Walking Coach
July 16, 2023
8 Ways To Make Walking in the Heat More Bearable, According to a Walking Coach
If the mention of a heat wave makes you want to hide from the outdoors…
By Rachael Wade
There’s a Special Joy in Going to a Gym When You’re Traveling—And It’s Got Nothing To Do With Getting Fit
July 14, 2023
There’s a Special Joy in Going to a Gym When You’re Traveling—And It’s Got Nothing To Do With Getting Fit
Hiding in the only place appropriate for a class newbie, I attempted to salsa, shimmy,…
By Rebecca L. Root
Here's How Much 'Silent Exercise' You Do Every Day If You Have a Baby You Carry Everywhere
July 13, 2023
Here's How Much 'Silent Exercise' You Do Every Day If You Have a Baby You Carry Everywhere
Whether you've got a newborn or a toddler, toting around a tiny tot can sure…
By Kate Hull
Your Feet and Ankles Deserve a Nice Stretch, Too—And This 8-Minute Session Hits All the Good Spots
July 12, 2023
Your Feet and Ankles Deserve a Nice Stretch, Too—And This 8-Minute Session Hits All the Good Spots
Any time we walk, run, jump, squat, or generally move our bodies from the feet-up,…
By Rachel Kraus
Yoga Can Help You Manage Your Blood Sugar—Here’s Why, and How To Get Started
July 11, 2023
Yoga Can Help You Manage Your Blood Sugar—Here’s Why, and How To Get Started
People are paying more attention to their blood sugar levels these days, and for good…
By Ashley Lall
Certain Heart Medications Could Make High Temps More Dangerous—Here's What Cardiologists Want You To Know
July 09, 2023
Certain Heart Medications Could Make High Temps More Dangerous—Here's What Cardiologists Want You To Know
According to weather forecasts, global warming may further escalate heat wave intensity across the U.S.…
By Oladimeji Ewumi
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