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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
Side Bends Are the Core-Working, Side-Stretching 2-for-1 Fitness Move You Need in Your Arsenal
April 19, 2022
Side Bends Are the Core-Working, Side-Stretching 2-for-1 Fitness Move You Need in Your Arsenal
Your obliques are kind of like the two pillars of your core. These key muscles…
By Kells McPhillips
5 Pelvic Floor Exercises You Can Do While Watching TV, From a Certified Personal Trainer
April 19, 2022
5 Pelvic Floor Exercises You Can Do While Watching TV, From a Certified Personal Trainer
You’ve done your strength training, worked in your cardio, and stretched out all your achy…
By Ashley Broadwater
How a Flexible Eating Strategy Helps This Olympic Athlete Stay Healthy for the Long Haul
April 18, 2022
How a Flexible Eating Strategy Helps This Olympic Athlete Stay Healthy for the Long Haul
Forty-eight hours before one of the biggest races of her career—the 30K freestyle at the…
By Jordan Galloway
Amp Up the Strength-Building Benefits of Your Pilates Workout by Adding This Unexpected Piece of Equipment
April 18, 2022
Amp Up the Strength-Building Benefits of Your Pilates Workout by Adding This Unexpected Piece of Equipment
You wouldn't be surprised to encounter a 20-pound kettlebell in a bootcamp or HIIT workout—but…
By Allie Flinn
Why You *Still* Can’t Touch Your Toes, According to a Lagree Stretch Specialist
April 15, 2022
Why You *Still* Can’t Touch Your Toes, According to a Lagree Stretch Specialist
If you’re someone who prides yourself on making time to sweat and stretch each day,…
By Rebecca Norris
Test Your Inner (Thigh) Strength With This 15-minute Inner Thigh Workout
April 15, 2022
Test Your Inner (Thigh) Strength With This 15-minute Inner Thigh Workout
It's cool how your muscles work together to help you move, right? When you work…
By Han Schneider
Here’s How To Use Protein Powder for the Most Muscle #Gains, According to a Dietitian and Personal Trainer
April 14, 2022
Here’s How To Use Protein Powder for the Most Muscle #Gains, According to a Dietitian and Personal Trainer
You've likely been told at some point that protein powder is something you should include…
By Rebecca Norris
Why Taking It Easier During Exercise May Be Better for Your Brain, According to a Neuroscientist
April 14, 2022
Why Taking It Easier During Exercise May Be Better for Your Brain, According to a Neuroscientist
We often focus on the physical benefits of working out—improved heart health, stronger muscles, management…
By Amber Sayer
Losing My Peloton Streak Helped Me Combat My Perfectionism
April 13, 2022
Losing My Peloton Streak Helped Me Combat My Perfectionism
When I first considered buying a Peloton, I read a lot of reviews. The one…
By L'Oreal Thompson Payton
The Surprising Way You Might Be Undermining Your Workouts: Not Resting Enough During Them
April 13, 2022
The Surprising Way You Might Be Undermining Your Workouts: Not Resting Enough During Them
We often hear about the importance of recovery after a workout. The body needs time…
By Amber Sayer
Every Pre-Workout Snack Should Include These 3 Key Components for Optimal Energy and Performance
April 13, 2022
Every Pre-Workout Snack Should Include These 3 Key Components for Optimal Energy and Performance
Working out has a long list of benefits—from improved heart health and boosting your mood…
By Sharon Feiereisen
What It Really Means When You’re Still Sore Days Later—And What To Do About It
April 12, 2022
What It Really Means When You’re Still Sore Days Later—And What To Do About It
You knew that your workout earlier in the week was a killer. But now it’s…
By Garnet Henderson
‘I’m a Physical Therapist, and This Is Why Everyone Should Be Doing Toe Yoga—Especially if You Have Flat Feet’
April 11, 2022
‘I’m a Physical Therapist, and This Is Why Everyone Should Be Doing Toe Yoga—Especially if You Have Flat Feet’
Here’s something you may not know: All babies are born with flat feet, but most…
By Jordan Galloway
Ending With a Drink Makes Me More Likely To Work Out. Will That Undo All the Benefits of Exercising?
April 11, 2022
Ending With a Drink Makes Me More Likely To Work Out. Will That Undo All the Benefits of Exercising?
Work hard, play hard isn’t just a catchy Wiz Khalifa lyric. Per research on the…
By Gabrielle Kassel
This 'Quick and Spicy' Pilates Workout Spikes Your Heart Rate by Amping Up Exercises You Already Know
April 11, 2022
This 'Quick and Spicy' Pilates Workout Spikes Your Heart Rate by Amping Up Exercises You Already Know
When you're short on time (or motivation), sometimes a 10-minute workout is all you can…
By Allie Flinn
'I'm a Ballerina, and My 3 Go-To Core Exercises Look Nothing Like Sit-Ups or Planks'
April 10, 2022
'I'm a Ballerina, and My 3 Go-To Core Exercises Look Nothing Like Sit-Ups or Planks'
You'll never catch American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Skylar Brandt doing traditional core exercises. "As…
By Jennifer Heimlich
7 Red Flags To Look Out For in a Fitness Instructor
April 10, 2022
7 Red Flags To Look Out For in a Fitness Instructor
You’ve heard of relationship red flags you shouldn’t ignore, red flags that signal it’s time…
By Jessica Estrada
4 Mobility Moves To Do in Bed for Better Sleep, According to a Chiropractor
April 09, 2022
4 Mobility Moves To Do in Bed for Better Sleep, According to a Chiropractor
In a world where you may be working from home, one in which fancy pajamas count as business…
By Allie Flinn
Do I Really Need To Cool Down After Working Out? Experts Break Down the Myths—And the Real Benefits
April 08, 2022
Do I Really Need To Cool Down After Working Out? Experts Break Down the Myths—And the Real Benefits
There are many “rules” of fitness that, after a while, we simply come to take…
By Emilia Benton
11 Best Morning Stretches To Do Right When You Wake Up
April 08, 2022
11 Best Morning Stretches To Do Right When You Wake Up
For the many folks who spend a large portion of the work day sedentary and…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
Stand Taller and Stronger With This 15-Minute Back and Core Workout
April 08, 2022
Stand Taller and Stronger With This 15-Minute Back and Core Workout
Your back and core muscles are like sweet and salty flavor combinations—opposites that complement each…
By Han Schneider
HRV Is the Fitness Watch Metric You’re Probably Not Giving Enough Attention, According to an Exercise Physiologist
April 07, 2022
HRV Is the Fitness Watch Metric You’re Probably Not Giving Enough Attention, According to an Exercise Physiologist
If you use a fitness tracker—especially if you’ve upgraded to a newer one recently—you’ve probably…
By Garnet Henderson
How Exercise Improves Your Gut Health—And the One Thing You Need To Know To Take Advantage
April 07, 2022
How Exercise Improves Your Gut Health—And the One Thing You Need To Know To Take Advantage
One of the most fascinating areas of biological research over the last decade or so…
By Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN
Make This Simple Tweak To Transform Your Runs—And Walks—Into a Killer Glute Workout
April 06, 2022
Make This Simple Tweak To Transform Your Runs—And Walks—Into a Killer Glute Workout
Now that the weather is (finally!) warming up, it's getting much more pleasant to trade…
By Kate Hull
I Tried Taking a 15-Minute Walk Every Day for a Week, and Here's How It Changed Me
April 06, 2022
I Tried Taking a 15-Minute Walk Every Day for a Week, and Here's How It Changed Me
I've wanted to be consistent with my walking again for quite some time. I'm not…
By Erin Cryder
The Fitness Industry Often Excludes BIPOC and Bigger-Bodied People. Here’s How These Workout Pros Are Combating That
April 05, 2022
The Fitness Industry Often Excludes BIPOC and Bigger-Bodied People. Here’s How These Workout Pros Are Combating That
Working out can be intimidating, especially if you don’t fit the mold. You know the…
By Kui Mwai
The Jackknife Exercise Works Your Lower Core Like Nothing Else. Here's How To Nail It Every Single Time
April 05, 2022
The Jackknife Exercise Works Your Lower Core Like Nothing Else. Here's How To Nail It Every Single Time
When your fitness instructor cues jackknife exercise (also known as a "V-up"), you know you're in…
By Kells McPhillips
Feeling Distant From Your Partner? Science Says Exercising Together Could Help You Reconnect
April 05, 2022
Feeling Distant From Your Partner? Science Says Exercising Together Could Help You Reconnect
Sometimes, it feels like no matter how much you and your partner love each other,…
By Ashley Broadwater
3 Quick Workouts That Provide Instant Energy After a Bad Night’s Sleep
April 04, 2022
3 Quick Workouts That Provide Instant Energy After a Bad Night’s Sleep
Given how many Americans say they have chronic sleep problems (70 million, in fact), it’s…
By Jordan Galloway
If Your Hip Flexors Hurt During Pilates Ab Moves, Try This Physical Therapist-Approved Fix
April 04, 2022
If Your Hip Flexors Hurt During Pilates Ab Moves, Try This Physical Therapist-Approved Fix
It's fun to try new-to-you things, like breathwork or pickleball, but sometimes you just want…
By Allie Flinn
2 Easy Exercises That Can Help Increase Hip Mobility Lost From Sitting So Much
April 03, 2022
2 Easy Exercises That Can Help Increase Hip Mobility Lost From Sitting So Much
Shakira said it best: Hips don’t lie. And if yours have been particularly achy or…
By Ashley Lauretta
'I'm a Celebrity Pilates Instructor, and This Budget-Friendly Tool Is by Far the Most Effective for Sculpting the Glutes'
April 02, 2022
'I'm a Celebrity Pilates Instructor, and This Budget-Friendly Tool Is by Far the Most Effective for Sculpting the Glutes'
Have you ever loved a fitness tool so much that you carry it around with…
By Jennifer Heimlich
The 'Superman' Exercise Works All 360 Degrees of Your Core if You Do It the Right Way
April 01, 2022
The 'Superman' Exercise Works All 360 Degrees of Your Core if You Do It the Right Way
Follow me on a little experiment, reader, and bring one hand to your core. If…
By Kells McPhillips
This 30-minute Pilates Workout Will Test Your Endurance (and Your Core)
April 01, 2022
This 30-minute Pilates Workout Will Test Your Endurance (and Your Core)
Working out can be really fun, really challenging (or both). And, if you're a fan…
By Han Schneider
Exercise Can Actually *Help* Calm Seasonal Allergies. Here’s How To Work Out When Pollen Counts Rise, According to an Allergist
March 31, 2022
Exercise Can Actually *Help* Calm Seasonal Allergies. Here’s How To Work Out When Pollen Counts Rise, According to an Allergist
Spring is in the air, pollen counts are up, and many people have been pushed…
By Haley Hilton
'Getting Your Pre-Baby Body Back' Is a Myth. Here's a Smarter Postnatal Workout Approach
March 31, 2022
'Getting Your Pre-Baby Body Back' Is a Myth. Here's a Smarter Postnatal Workout Approach
Though we as a society have begun to make progress in changing harmful fitness mindsets,…
By Allie Flinn
The 5 Best Pickleball Shoes To Help You Embrace the 'One More Game' Attitude
March 30, 2022
The 5 Best Pickleball Shoes To Help You Embrace the 'One More Game' Attitude
"Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America," my mom tells me for the hundredth…
By Kells McPhillips
'I’m an Ultramarathoner and Physical Therapist—Here’s Why Walking in the Wind Is a Solid Workout' 
March 30, 2022
'I’m an Ultramarathoner and Physical Therapist—Here’s Why Walking in the Wind Is a Solid Workout' 
Those cold and windy days when the seasons are changing, either from warm to cold…
By Han Schneider
This Pilates Move Is a Plank for Your Back Body—And It's Really Freaking Hard
March 30, 2022
This Pilates Move Is a Plank for Your Back Body—And It's Really Freaking Hard
Just when you think you're getting friendly with plank pose, you meet its spicy sister:…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Stop Shin Splints in Their Tracks, According to a Physical Therapist
March 30, 2022
How To Stop Shin Splints in Their Tracks, According to a Physical Therapist
This warmer spring weather may be giving you a little more energy to add a…
By Kate Hull
This Overlooked 'Sixth Sense' Could Be the Key to Better Posture and Balance—Here Are 5 Ways To Improve It
March 29, 2022
This Overlooked 'Sixth Sense' Could Be the Key to Better Posture and Balance—Here Are 5 Ways To Improve It
“The sixth sense” isn’t just a classic late '90s M. Night Shyamalan thriller. It’s also…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
Three Longtime Yogis Share the Piece of Advice They Wish They’d Known As Beginners
March 29, 2022
Three Longtime Yogis Share the Piece of Advice They Wish They’d Known As Beginners
When many people think of yoga, they picture the Instagram version: a super-fit, hyper-flexible yogi…
By Sophie Bress
Your Heart and Hamstrings Will Thank You for This 20-Minute HIIT Workout
March 29, 2022
Your Heart and Hamstrings Will Thank You for This 20-Minute HIIT Workout
In this most recent episode of Good Moves with Pilates and fitness instructor, Traci Copeland…
By Han Schneider
This Pilates Workout Encourages *Lots* of Modifications as a Way To Get Stronger
March 28, 2022
This Pilates Workout Encourages *Lots* of Modifications as a Way To Get Stronger
Pilates workouts have a tricky habit of looking a whole lot easier than they actually…
By Allie Flinn
One of the Best Ways To Strengthen Muscles While You Walk Is Adding Weights—Pros Love the Kind You Can Wear
March 28, 2022
One of the Best Ways To Strengthen Muscles While You Walk Is Adding Weights—Pros Love the Kind You Can Wear
Gone are the days of the clunky, vintage, not-so-chic ankle or wrist weights weighing you…
By Kate Hull
Have You Fallen for These Exercise Myths? Test Your Fitness IQ
March 28, 2022
Have You Fallen for These Exercise Myths? Test Your Fitness IQ
You might hit up all the hottest boutique studios and follow dozens of #fitfluencers on…
By Kate Hull
The Pilates Scooter Combines 3 of the Most Important Movements for Longevity
March 25, 2022
The Pilates Scooter Combines 3 of the Most Important Movements for Longevity
The way we move is one of the most important factors that contribute to longevity…
By Zoe Weiner
Here’s How Changes in Your Hormones Can Affect Your Workouts—At Every Stage
March 25, 2022
Here’s How Changes in Your Hormones Can Affect Your Workouts—At Every Stage
At any given point in your life, you could be experiencing some kind of hormone…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is the Ideal Workout Schedule for a Healthy Heart
March 25, 2022
I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is the Ideal Workout Schedule for a Healthy Heart
Workouts are typically created to target certain muscle groups. There are butt-sculpting workouts, upper body…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 20-minute Glutes Workout Will Have You Standing Tall and Feeling the Burn
March 25, 2022
This 20-minute Glutes Workout Will Have You Standing Tall and Feeling the Burn
Doing a glutes workout can be intimidating, especially if you think you'll be doing a…
By Han Schneider
These Are the 6 Exercises You Should Be Doing While Pregnant to Prep for Labor and Delivery
March 24, 2022
These Are the 6 Exercises You Should Be Doing While Pregnant to Prep for Labor and Delivery
Remember in Sex and the City when Charlotte York finally got pregnant after thinking she’d…
By Rebecca Norris
These 5 Exercises Are More Effective Than Bicep Curls, According to a Sports Performance Coach
March 24, 2022
These 5 Exercises Are More Effective Than Bicep Curls, According to a Sports Performance Coach
Whenever we do any kind of “pulling” motion—whether we’re opening a drawer or locker, or…
By Isadora Baum
This Exercise Is Great for Stabilizing Through Your Center and Lower Core—If You Aren't Making 3 Common Mistakes
March 23, 2022
This Exercise Is Great for Stabilizing Through Your Center and Lower Core—If You Aren't Making 3 Common Mistakes
Thankfully, we've moved beyond the mentality that doing 3,245 crunches a day is the only…
By Allie Flinn
Combat 'Dead Butt Syndrome' in Just 7 Minutes By Doing These Simple Exercises
March 23, 2022
Combat 'Dead Butt Syndrome' in Just 7 Minutes By Doing These Simple Exercises
You know the feeling: After a long day working at your desk, you finally get…
By Lauren Wingenroth
Getting a Heart-Healthy Workout Is All About Finding Your Magic BPM Number, According to a Cardiologist
March 22, 2022
Getting a Heart-Healthy Workout Is All About Finding Your Magic BPM Number, According to a Cardiologist
It's nearing the end of spin class, and you're pedaling so hard that you're gasping…
By Kate Hull
Try This 30-Second Test From a Trainer To Tell Which Muscles in Your Body Are the Weakest
March 22, 2022
Try This 30-Second Test From a Trainer To Tell Which Muscles in Your Body Are the Weakest
Although we might have our own personal fitness goals—like nabbing a new 5K PR or…
By Kate Hull
Here's a Slow, Steady 20-Minute Yoga Flow You Can Do Anywhere
March 22, 2022
Here's a Slow, Steady 20-Minute Yoga Flow You Can Do Anywhere
When you’re stressed, busy and hitting that 3 P.M. wall, it can help to stop,…
By Han Schneider
Does Intense Exercise Give You Digestive Issues? These 7 Eating Tips Can Help
March 21, 2022
Does Intense Exercise Give You Digestive Issues? These 7 Eating Tips Can Help
You’re hitting that final rep around the track, going all out for one last sprint…
By Isadora Baum
'I'm an Ice Skater, and These Are My Go-To Balance Exercises'
March 21, 2022
'I'm an Ice Skater, and These Are My Go-To Balance Exercises'
Okay. I still cannot get enough of Nathan Chen’s mind-blowing free skate or the duo…
By Kate Hull
This Exercise Is a Trainer's 'Absolute Favorite Way To Activate the Lower Body'
March 21, 2022
This Exercise Is a Trainer's 'Absolute Favorite Way To Activate the Lower Body'
If you need some inspo for your next leg day workout, look no further. Bridget O'Carroll,…
By Allie Flinn
How To Optimize Your Exercise for Better Sleep, According to Sleep and Fitness Experts
March 19, 2022
How To Optimize Your Exercise for Better Sleep, According to Sleep and Fitness Experts
If you’ve ever had a good workout and then a great night sleep afterward, you…
By Amy Schlinger
These 6 Tips Are Game-Changers if Exercising in the Cold Makes Your Joints Hurt
March 18, 2022
These 6 Tips Are Game-Changers if Exercising in the Cold Makes Your Joints Hurt
You know that moment when you’re exercising outdoors in the cold and suddenly your joints…
By Ashley Broadwater
'I Did a 30-Day Yoga Program After Miscarriage and It Saved My Mental Health'
March 18, 2022
'I Did a 30-Day Yoga Program After Miscarriage and It Saved My Mental Health'
The final class of the challenge was "Trust," a silent yoga practice. Allowing the flow,…
By Erin Cryder
Feel Like the Weight of the World Is on Your Shoulders? Try This 10-minute Pilates Routine for Better Posture
March 18, 2022
Feel Like the Weight of the World Is on Your Shoulders? Try This 10-minute Pilates Routine for Better Posture
When it comes to reminders to improve your posture, it’s easy to relax your shoulders…
By Han Schneider
These 5 Exercises Are Scientifically Proven To Reduce Inflammation
March 17, 2022
These 5 Exercises Are Scientifically Proven To Reduce Inflammation
Abdominal pain. Chest pain. Fatigue. Joint pain or stiffness. Mouth sores and skin rashes. Digestive…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
6 Reasons Why Fitness Pros Recommend This Simple Calf Exercise to Pretty Much Everyone
March 17, 2022
6 Reasons Why Fitness Pros Recommend This Simple Calf Exercise to Pretty Much Everyone
Have you ever felt off-balance while walking? Or experienced shin splints or knee pain during…
By Rebecca Norris
7 Jump Rope Benefits That Make It Totally Worth the Sweat—Plus, 4 Workouts To Try
March 16, 2022
7 Jump Rope Benefits That Make It Totally Worth the Sweat—Plus, 4 Workouts To Try
Jumping rope is a highly effective, high-intensity workout that you can do in just a…
By Isadora Baum
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