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If You're a Yo-Yo Exerciser, Read This Before You Dive Into Workouts Again
May 27, 2022
If You're a Yo-Yo Exerciser, Read This Before You Dive Into Workouts Again
It's easy to get stuck on the roller coaster of an on-again off-again relationship with…
By Kate Hull
This Full-Body Pilates Workout Turns Up The Heat Slowly—So You Can Ease Into Movement
May 27, 2022
This Full-Body Pilates Workout Turns Up The Heat Slowly—So You Can Ease Into Movement
One of the worst things about heading into a hard workout or full-body Pilates session…
By Han Schneider
What Does It Mean if My Legs Get Itchy When I Run?
May 26, 2022
What Does It Mean if My Legs Get Itchy When I Run?
Soreness, tiredness, and muscle burning are all sensations you might expect to feel while running.…
By Rachel Kraus
I Tried Biohacking My Period To Optimize My Workouts—Here’s What Happened
May 26, 2022
I Tried Biohacking My Period To Optimize My Workouts—Here’s What Happened
Over the past two years, I’ve heard numerous menstruators talk about “hacking” their period, aka…
By Tamara Pridgett
Release Your Lower Back To Relieve Pregnancy-Related Pain With These 4 Stretches
May 25, 2022
Release Your Lower Back To Relieve Pregnancy-Related Pain With These 4 Stretches
Pregnancy can be quite a physical journey. As your body undergoes monumental changes to accommodate…
By Amber Sayer
Inspired by Restaurant Week, Get Ready for the First Fitness Week
May 25, 2022
Inspired by Restaurant Week, Get Ready for the First Fitness Week
If you’re the kind of person who likes their fitness plate to be filled with…
By Rachel Kraus
5 Personal Trainers Tell Us Their Favorite Glute Exercises That Actually Work
May 24, 2022
5 Personal Trainers Tell Us Their Favorite Glute Exercises That Actually Work
There’s a lot to love about having strong glutes. They help us with athletic feats…
By Amber Sayer
Mindy Kaling Wants You To Forget 'Sweating It Out for Summer,' and Find Joy in Working Out Instead
May 24, 2022
Mindy Kaling Wants You To Forget 'Sweating It Out for Summer,' and Find Joy in Working Out Instead
In the past decade, the fitness industry has come a long way toward being inclusive…
By Zoe Weiner
3 Forearm Plank Mistakes You Should Nix From Your Practice, Stat
May 24, 2022
3 Forearm Plank Mistakes You Should Nix From Your Practice, Stat
If you deal with achey, sensitive wrists, you may have decided long ago that planks simply aren't…
By Kells McPhillips
How Alison Brie Got in the Best Shape of Her Life by Eating More and Ditching Cardio
May 23, 2022
How Alison Brie Got in the Best Shape of Her Life by Eating More and Ditching Cardio
When Alison Brie started training for the Netflix comedy GLOW—if you haven't seen it, she…
By Erin Magner
Watch Out for These 3 Telltale Signs of Weak Glutes
May 23, 2022
Watch Out for These 3 Telltale Signs of Weak Glutes
Last year I spent the final few weeks of 2021 sitting on my couch, riding…
By Jordan Galloway
Relieve Full-Body Tension in 15 Minutes With This Do-Anywhere Standing Yoga Flow
May 23, 2022
Relieve Full-Body Tension in 15 Minutes With This Do-Anywhere Standing Yoga Flow
Fact: You don't need a mat—or any other equipment—to squeeze in a great yoga practice.…
By Kells McPhillips
Anyone Who Works on a Laptop Should Be Doing These 4 Wrist Mobility Exercises
May 23, 2022
Anyone Who Works on a Laptop Should Be Doing These 4 Wrist Mobility Exercises
Are you taking care of your moneymaker? And by moneymaker, we of course mean your…
By Rachel Kraus
If Your Body Is Aching From Walking More Than You’re Used to, These Stretches Can Help
May 23, 2022
If Your Body Is Aching From Walking More Than You’re Used to, These Stretches Can Help
Summertime is almost here (finally!) and that means more daylight, and more time outside. Whether…
By Amber Sayer
'I'm a Pro Cliff Diver, and This Is My Number One Secret for Facing My Fears'
May 21, 2022
'I'm a Pro Cliff Diver, and This Is My Number One Secret for Facing My Fears'
Although she may be a professional cliff diver, Ellie Smart swears she's not an adrenaline…
By Jennifer Heimlich
Get Relief From PMS Symptoms With These 4 Gentle Moves
May 20, 2022
Get Relief From PMS Symptoms With These 4 Gentle Moves
Anyone who menstruates knows that the hormonal fluctuations of our monthly cycle can wreak havoc…
By Amber Sayer
Grab Your Leg Warmers—Step Aerobics Are Back! This Fun, 15-Minute Workout WiIl Get Your Heart Pumping
May 20, 2022
Grab Your Leg Warmers—Step Aerobics Are Back! This Fun, 15-Minute Workout WiIl Get Your Heart Pumping
Think back to your childhood: Did you ever walk in on your parents enthusiastically stepping…
By Rebecca Norris
In This 20-minute Pilates Session, All Roads Lead to Your Core
May 20, 2022
In This 20-minute Pilates Session, All Roads Lead to Your Core
If you've ever heard the phrase all roads lead to Rome, there's a fitness equivalent:…
By Han Schneider
Is It Bad To Work Out When the Air Quality Is Unhealthy? Here’s What a Pulmonologist Says
May 18, 2022
Is It Bad To Work Out When the Air Quality Is Unhealthy? Here’s What a Pulmonologist Says
With the nice weather, many of us want to head outside to get in our…
By Ashley Broadwater
Is Walking Enough To Build Strong Bones? Here's What the Science Has To Say
May 18, 2022
Is Walking Enough To Build Strong Bones? Here's What the Science Has To Say
Have you ever wondered why activity monitors suggest a certain number of steps per day?…
By Rebecca Norris
'No Pain, No Gain' Is a Myth and So Is 'If You Feel Pain, Stop.' So What Rules Should You Follow?
May 17, 2022
'No Pain, No Gain' Is a Myth and So Is 'If You Feel Pain, Stop.' So What Rules Should You Follow?
You’re moseying along on your morning run and suddenly you feel a pang of discomfort…
By Rajpal Brar
Roll Out Your Neck and Shoulder Tension With This One Trick
May 17, 2022
Roll Out Your Neck and Shoulder Tension With This One Trick
Neck and shoulder tension is honestly the worst. So, if you don't have a savvy…
By Han Schneider
There Are 3 Kinds of Hip Flexibility, and This Yoga Flow Hits Them All To Reduce Physical *and* Emotional Tension
May 16, 2022
There Are 3 Kinds of Hip Flexibility, and This Yoga Flow Hits Them All To Reduce Physical *and* Emotional Tension
Yoga teachers are fond of saying that the hips hold a lot of pent-up emotions—and…
By Kells McPhillips
‘I’m a Pilates Instructor, and This Is the Number One Core Workout Rule I Want You To Forget About’
May 16, 2022
‘I’m a Pilates Instructor, and This Is the Number One Core Workout Rule I Want You To Forget About’
If you’re used to flattening your back into the mat while doing core exercises during…
By Jordan Galloway
5 Tips From a Professional Dog Runner if You Want To Start Running With Your Pup
May 16, 2022
5 Tips From a Professional Dog Runner if You Want To Start Running With Your Pup
You know that feeling of satisfied exhaustion that comes after a good run? Well, turns…
By Rachel Kraus
These 4 Exercises Target Your Glutes and Core Simultaneously for a Double-Duty Workout
May 16, 2022
These 4 Exercises Target Your Glutes and Core Simultaneously for a Double-Duty Workout
Most people feel like their lives are an over-scheduled, choreographed dance of balancing too many…
By Amber Sayer
I've Been Tying My Sneakers Wrong for My Whole Life, and You Probably Are, Too
May 14, 2022
I've Been Tying My Sneakers Wrong for My Whole Life, and You Probably Are, Too
Tying my sneakers is the last thing I do before heading out the door for…
By Kells McPhillips
6 Ways To Make Sure Your Workouts Are Helping—Not Harming—Your Mental Health
May 14, 2022
6 Ways To Make Sure Your Workouts Are Helping—Not Harming—Your Mental Health
My husband likes to joke that you don't want to talk to me if I…
By Jennifer Heimlich
13 Triathlon Training Tips With a Basic Plan To Get Yourself Across the Finish Line
May 13, 2022
13 Triathlon Training Tips With a Basic Plan To Get Yourself Across the Finish Line
Looking for ways to take your fitness to a whole new level? Or, perhaps, you’re…
By Rebecca Norris
These 4 Common Stretches Can Backfire. Here's What To Do Instead To Boost Flexibility, According to a Trainer
May 13, 2022
These 4 Common Stretches Can Backfire. Here's What To Do Instead To Boost Flexibility, According to a Trainer
For the majority of the day, most of us find ourselves seated at an office…
By Isadora Baum
Functional Energy Drinks Are Bigger Than Ever, but Are They Actually Any Different From the Red Bulls of the World?
May 13, 2022
Functional Energy Drinks Are Bigger Than Ever, but Are They Actually Any Different From the Red Bulls of the World?
Energy drinks haven’t always had the best reputation—after all, consuming too much caffeine in the…
By Alondra Segoviano
Give Your Body the Lunch Break It’s Craving With This 7-Minute Stretch
May 13, 2022
Give Your Body the Lunch Break It’s Craving With This 7-Minute Stretch
If your butt is dangerously close to becoming fused to your chair, it’s time for…
By Rachel Kraus
Looking for an 'Exercise Snack'? We've Got a 5-Minute Workout Video To Suit Any Mood
May 12, 2022
Looking for an 'Exercise Snack'? We've Got a 5-Minute Workout Video To Suit Any Mood
When you’re short on time, choosing a workout is like scratching an itch: You really…
By Rachel Kraus
Here's Why Knowing Your Body Fat Percentage May or May Not Be Beneficial
May 12, 2022
Here's Why Knowing Your Body Fat Percentage May or May Not Be Beneficial
If you follow any body positive influencers, fat activists, or holistic health providers, you’ve probably…
By Gabrielle Kassel
I Took an Ice Bath Every Day for 2 Weeks—Here's How It Soothed My Aches and Pains
May 11, 2022
I Took an Ice Bath Every Day for 2 Weeks—Here's How It Soothed My Aches and Pains
It's not every day—or ever—that I take an ice bath. I'm like a lizard in…
By Francesca Krempa
Jogging Is Making a Comeback Right Now—and We Are So Here for It
May 11, 2022
Jogging Is Making a Comeback Right Now—and We Are So Here for It
When Monica Rivera was looking for company on her runs in New York City, she…
By Lauren Wingenroth
The ‘Big 3’ Bad Habits That Might Be Hurting Your Hips—And How To Fix Them
May 11, 2022
The ‘Big 3’ Bad Habits That Might Be Hurting Your Hips—And How To Fix Them
The hips are a remarkable part of our bodies. They are strong enough to provide…
By Kate Hull
Lunge Pose Is the Ultimate Lower Body Strengthener—As Long as You Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes
May 10, 2022
Lunge Pose Is the Ultimate Lower Body Strengthener—As Long as You Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes
There are a few poses—or "asanas"—that you just can't yoga without. There's child's pose, cat-cow,…
By Kells McPhillips
9 Tennis Rackets for Beginners That Will Help You Ace Your Game on the Court
May 10, 2022
9 Tennis Rackets for Beginners That Will Help You Ace Your Game on the Court
Learning how to play tennis is hard. Really hard. But not having the right tennis racket to…
By Taylor Bell
Increase Your Circulation With This 30-Minute Beginner Yoga Flow for Mobility
May 09, 2022
Increase Your Circulation With This 30-Minute Beginner Yoga Flow for Mobility
Whenever my cat wakes up, she indulges in a quick stretch routine (cat pose followed…
By Kells McPhillips
These 5 Exercises Will Help You Majorly Strengthen Your Low Abs Without Breaking a Sweat
May 09, 2022
These 5 Exercises Will Help You Majorly Strengthen Your Low Abs Without Breaking a Sweat
Layers are great in all sorts of places—they can help your garden grow better, keep…
By Jordan Galloway
What It Means if You’re Sweating More Than Anyone Else in Your Workout Class
May 09, 2022
What It Means if You’re Sweating More Than Anyone Else in Your Workout Class
Picture this: You've just finished an intense cycling class and are so soaked with sweat…
By Amber Sayer
What Happens to Your Body When You Breathe Out Through Your Nose or Breathe Out Through Your Mouth
May 08, 2022
What Happens to Your Body When You Breathe Out Through Your Nose or Breathe Out Through Your Mouth
Breathing is something we do without thinking, but it's a powerful tool that, when wielded…
By Allie Flinn
'I'm a Fat Personal Trainer, and This Is the #1 Thing I Tell All My New Clients’
May 08, 2022
'I'm a Fat Personal Trainer, and This Is the #1 Thing I Tell All My New Clients’
"I’m Tasheon, and yes I’m a fat personal trainer located in Tacoma, Washington," Tasheon Chillous,…
By Allie Flinn
6 Stretches and Moves to Help Get Rid of That Hump at the Base of Your Neck
May 08, 2022
6 Stretches and Moves to Help Get Rid of That Hump at the Base of Your Neck
If you, too, are guilty of living the constantly-hunched-over-a-digital-device life, you may notice a bump…
By Jessica Estrada
Sneaker Brand Saysh Now Lets Pregnant People Exchange Shoes for Bigger Sizes as Their Feet Grow
May 07, 2022
Sneaker Brand Saysh Now Lets Pregnant People Exchange Shoes for Bigger Sizes as Their Feet Grow
The human body transforms in countless subtle (and not so subtle) ways throughout a pregnancy.…
By Kells McPhillips
How 'The Best Female Surfer on Earth' Preps for Big Wave Competitions—Including the Hip Exercise She Swears By
May 07, 2022
How 'The Best Female Surfer on Earth' Preps for Big Wave Competitions—Including the Hip Exercise She Swears By
In 2020, professional surfer Keala Kennelly won an award she would rather not have gotten:…
By Jennifer Heimlich
10 Ways Fitness Pros Work Out on Vacation While Actually Having Fun
May 06, 2022
10 Ways Fitness Pros Work Out on Vacation While Actually Having Fun
Summer is coming and that means longer days, BBQs, warm weather, and if you’re lucky,…
By Amber Sayer
Loosen Up Even the Tightest Hips With This 20-Minute Pilates Workout
May 06, 2022
Loosen Up Even the Tightest Hips With This 20-Minute Pilates Workout
Do you ever finish your day and feel like The Tin Man from The Wizard…
By Han Schneider
7 Podiatrist-Approved Foot Mobility Exercises That Will Have You Light on Your Feet in Minutes
May 04, 2022
7 Podiatrist-Approved Foot Mobility Exercises That Will Have You Light on Your Feet in Minutes
Imagine if you could see a supercut of all the places your feet have carried…
By Kells McPhillips
I Tried Bala's New Weighted Jump Rope... and Experienced the Most Challenging Indoor Cardio Workout of My Life
May 03, 2022
I Tried Bala's New Weighted Jump Rope... and Experienced the Most Challenging Indoor Cardio Workout of My Life
In middle school, I was the playground double dutch champion (at least... that's how I…
By Kells McPhillips
Why You Should Let Out That Fart During Your Workout, According to a Gastroenterologist
May 03, 2022
Why You Should Let Out That Fart During Your Workout, According to a Gastroenterologist
If you're in a workout class or cramped gym, one of the last things you…
By Isadora Baum
Try This 5-minute Stretch Routine While Sitting at Your Desk (or Anywhere Else)
May 03, 2022
Try This 5-minute Stretch Routine While Sitting at Your Desk (or Anywhere Else)
In the first episode of the new series Good Stretch, East River Pilates instructor Brian…
By Han Schneider
3 Tips for Setting Up a Daily Wellness Routine for You and Your Dog, According to a Fitness Trainer
May 03, 2022
3 Tips for Setting Up a Daily Wellness Routine for You and Your Dog, According to a Fitness Trainer
Whether you've got your self-care practices on lock or you're just dipping your toes into…
By Well+Good Editors
This 30-Minute Yoga Flow Will Unwind Your Muscles and Quiet Your Mind
May 02, 2022
This 30-Minute Yoga Flow Will Unwind Your Muscles and Quiet Your Mind
When your brain is going a million miles a minute, it's good to take some…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Summer, All High Schoolers Can Work Out at Any Planet Fitness for Free
May 02, 2022
This Summer, All High Schoolers Can Work Out at Any Planet Fitness for Free
In the summers of my youth, my friends and I would kick it at the…
By Kells McPhillips
A Cardiologist Says You Should Break These 6 Aerobic Exercise ‘Rules'
May 02, 2022
A Cardiologist Says You Should Break These 6 Aerobic Exercise ‘Rules'
Aerobic exercise can seem fairly straightforward on the surface: Just get your heart rate up,…
By Amber Sayer
'I'm a Thru-Hiker, and This Is What a Months-Long Trek Does to Your Body—And Mind'
April 30, 2022
'I'm a Thru-Hiker, and This Is What a Months-Long Trek Does to Your Body—And Mind'
Shilletha Curtis's lungs were screaming, and her legs were cramping. "I was like, I'm not…
By Jennifer Heimlich
How To Choose the Best Protein Powder for You and Your Fitness Goals
April 29, 2022
How To Choose the Best Protein Powder for You and Your Fitness Goals
Many people think it’s easy to consume enough protein with meals and snacks throughout the…
By Isadora Baum
Learn How To Engage Your Pelvic Floor With This 15-Minute Pilates Routine
April 29, 2022
Learn How To Engage Your Pelvic Floor With This 15-Minute Pilates Routine
If you've heard advice about doing Kegels, which involves tightening and relaxing your pelvic floor…
By Han Schneider
'I’m a Cancer Exercise Specialist, and Here’s How To Work Out During the Treatment Process in a Way That Helps You Heal'
April 28, 2022
'I’m a Cancer Exercise Specialist, and Here’s How To Work Out During the Treatment Process in a Way That Helps You Heal'
There are few things more overwhelming and frightening than receiving a cancer diagnosis. Anyone who…
By Amber Sayer
I Tried Taking Regular Stretch Breaks Throughout the Workday—Here's the Benefit I Discovered
April 27, 2022
I Tried Taking Regular Stretch Breaks Throughout the Workday—Here's the Benefit I Discovered
As a health writer who works from home, I feel pretty acutely aware of how…
By Han Schneider
What Trainers *Actually* Mean When They Tell You To 'Activate Your Pelvic Floor'
April 26, 2022
What Trainers *Actually* Mean When They Tell You To 'Activate Your Pelvic Floor'
"Lift your pelvic floor" is one of those classic fitness cues like "engage your core"…
By Kells McPhillips
Is It Normal To Yawn When I’m Working Out?
April 26, 2022
Is It Normal To Yawn When I’m Working Out?
When it comes to exercising, especially high-intensity efforts, pushing yourself to the point of fatigue…
By Jordan Galloway
The 6 Best Mobility Exercises for Longevity, According to an Occupational Therapist
April 26, 2022
The 6 Best Mobility Exercises for Longevity, According to an Occupational Therapist
When it comes to physical activity, the equation is fairly straightforward: The more we move,…
By Amber Sayer
5 Mental Strategies That Bring You Closer to Your Fitness Goals, According to a Neuroscientist and U.S. Army Athlete
April 25, 2022
5 Mental Strategies That Bring You Closer to Your Fitness Goals, According to a Neuroscientist and U.S. Army Athlete
We all know by now that the mind and body are inextricably intertwined. This idea,…
By Sophie Wirt
If You’ve Got Tight Hips and Shoulders From Sitting at a Desk All Day, This 10-Minute Pilates Workout Is All You Need for Relief
April 25, 2022
If You’ve Got Tight Hips and Shoulders From Sitting at a Desk All Day, This 10-Minute Pilates Workout Is All You Need for Relief
The only thing worse for you posture than sitting at a desk all day is…
By Allie Flinn
How To Exercise for Your Zodiac Sign, According to a Strength-Specialist Astrologer
April 24, 2022
How To Exercise for Your Zodiac Sign, According to a Strength-Specialist Astrologer
While a well-rounded exercise routine will always include some version of cardio and some type…
By Erica Sloan
How to 'Future-Proof' Your Body for Optimal Longevity in Just 10 Minutes a Day
April 22, 2022
How to 'Future-Proof' Your Body for Optimal Longevity in Just 10 Minutes a Day
When most of us work out, we’re focused on building strength and achieving other performance…
By Tamara Pridgett
Put Your Glutes and Abs to the Test With This 15-minute Advanced Pilates Workout
April 22, 2022
Put Your Glutes and Abs to the Test With This 15-minute Advanced Pilates Workout
In the most recent episode of Good Moves, East River Pilates instructor Brian Spencer treats…
By Han Schneider
Got Flat Feet? Here's What You Need to Know to Work Out Pain-Free
April 21, 2022
Got Flat Feet? Here's What You Need to Know to Work Out Pain-Free
Even though I've got flat feet, I can still do most things when it comes…
By Taylor Bell
Why Stronger Ankles Make for Happier Hips, and 3 Exercises That Can Help
April 20, 2022
Why Stronger Ankles Make for Happier Hips, and 3 Exercises That Can Help
According to the butterfly effect, one small change in the present can lead to a…
By Kells McPhillips
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