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How the 'Physical Activity Pyramid' Takes the Guesswork Out of Making a Well-Rounded Workout Plan
January 22, 2022
How the 'Physical Activity Pyramid' Takes the Guesswork Out of Making a Well-Rounded Workout Plan
It's no secret that staying active is essential for maintaining both your physical and your mental…
By Saanya Ali
This 25-Minute Stretch Sequence Will Soothe Your Weary Post-Workout Muscles
January 21, 2022
This 25-Minute Stretch Sequence Will Soothe Your Weary Post-Workout Muscles
If you've ever gone from running full speed on the treadmill to the subway or…
By Han Schneider
The '3-6-9 Workout' Is a Low-Impact Way To Build Strength and Get Your Heart Rate Up
January 20, 2022
The '3-6-9 Workout' Is a Low-Impact Way To Build Strength and Get Your Heart Rate Up
When scrolling through lists of at-home workouts to do, the endless exercise acronyms (EMOM, HIIT,…
By Saanya Ali
This Popular Yoga Pose Has Major Benefits—But Doing It Right Is Crucial
January 19, 2022
This Popular Yoga Pose Has Major Benefits—But Doing It Right Is Crucial
If you've taken a yoga class, you've probably encountered downward dog at some point during…
By Han Schneider
This Common Misconception Could Be Keeping You From Doing a Push-Up
January 18, 2022
This Common Misconception Could Be Keeping You From Doing a Push-Up
When it comes to full-body workout moves, the push-up is a classic. As Bridget O'Carroll,…
By Kells McPhillips
This 17-Minute Ab Burner Will Help You Spice Up Your Core Workout
January 18, 2022
This 17-Minute Ab Burner Will Help You Spice Up Your Core Workout
The great thing about a good ab workout is that you’re improving your overall fitness…
By Han Schneider
6 Pectoral Muscle Exercises That’ll Improve Your Posture and Your Push-Up Count
January 17, 2022
6 Pectoral Muscle Exercises That’ll Improve Your Posture and Your Push-Up Count
When it comes to having a more aligned, better posture and stronger upper body, trainer…
By Kate Hull
The Many Benefits of a Cable Crossover—And How To Perform It Properly
January 17, 2022
The Many Benefits of a Cable Crossover—And How To Perform It Properly
We’ve all been there: You walk into the gym, jazzed up on the idea of…
By Rebecca Norris
Why Does Exercise Improve Brain Health as You Age? Scientists Just Unlocked a Major Key To Finding Out
January 17, 2022
Why Does Exercise Improve Brain Health as You Age? Scientists Just Unlocked a Major Key To Finding Out
It's a well-known fact that exercise and mental health are intertwined. When you get sweaty,…
By Kells McPhillips
Learn the Components of a Well-Rounded Fitness Routine With This Holistic Movement Plan
January 16, 2022
Learn the Components of a Well-Rounded Fitness Routine With This Holistic Movement Plan
Give yourself a pat on the back, because you're more than halfway through the ReNew…
By Tara Nicolas
4 Shoulder Mobility Exercises a Physical Therapist Says To Do To Stop the Pops
January 15, 2022
4 Shoulder Mobility Exercises a Physical Therapist Says To Do To Stop the Pops
Feeling a snap, crackle, pop in your shoulders? It’s called crepitus in the shoulder, and…
By Kate Hull
How Adding as Little as 17 Minutes of Power Walking to Your Day Can Improve Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness
January 14, 2022
How Adding as Little as 17 Minutes of Power Walking to Your Day Can Improve Your Cardiorespiratory Fitness
You can learn a lot about what your body is (physiologically) up to from your…
By Kells McPhillips
Why Pick One Modality When You Can Combine Two With This 10-Minute Cardio *and* Core Workout?
January 14, 2022
Why Pick One Modality When You Can Combine Two With This 10-Minute Cardio *and* Core Workout?
The new year is officially in full swing, which means that schedules are filling up,…
By Saanya Ali
17 Treadmills Desks Designed To Help You Walk Miles While You Work
January 13, 2022
17 Treadmills Desks Designed To Help You Walk Miles While You Work
We all spend too much time sitting these days, which research has shown to be…
By Lesley Chen
Leg Strength Is an Indicator of Longevity—Here Are 4 Moves To Help Strengthen Yours
January 13, 2022
Leg Strength Is an Indicator of Longevity—Here Are 4 Moves To Help Strengthen Yours
Leg day can be tough, but putting in the work now can payoff in gains…
By Kate Hull
Reset and Refresh Your Body and Your Mind With This Mobility and Meditation Series
January 13, 2022
Reset and Refresh Your Body and Your Mind With This Mobility and Meditation Series
Nike trainer Tara Nicolas is leading our ReNew Year Movement Program to bring us together…
By Saanya Ali
This 4-Minute Tabata Series Might Just Be the Most Efficient Workout You'll Ever Try
January 12, 2022
This 4-Minute Tabata Series Might Just Be the Most Efficient Workout You'll Ever Try
Tabata is one of those amazing-yet-awful workout modalities. It's over in four minutes—which makes it…
By Allie Flinn
This Endurance-Based Workout Will Leave Your Lower Body Shaking in Just 4 Minutes
January 10, 2022
This Endurance-Based Workout Will Leave Your Lower Body Shaking in Just 4 Minutes
If you haven't heard the term AMRAP before, you're about to become well-acquainted with it.…
By Allie Flinn
So, What Exactly Counts as Power Walking? A Sports Cardiologist Explains
January 09, 2022
So, What Exactly Counts as Power Walking? A Sports Cardiologist Explains
Whenever I think about power walking, I think of my mom, a woman who walks…
By Kells McPhillips
Leave No Muscle Behind With This Full-Body Activation Workout Plan
January 09, 2022
Leave No Muscle Behind With This Full-Body Activation Workout Plan
Congratulations: You've landed in the second week of Well+Good's Renew Year Movement Plan. Last week,…
By Tara Nicolas
5 Beginner Workout Moves a Trainer Says Will Set You Up for Success
January 08, 2022
5 Beginner Workout Moves a Trainer Says Will Set You Up for Success
Once you've decided that you're ready to start a new fitness routine, the next challenge…
By Allie Flinn
Is It Better to Walk Fast or Far? A Sports Cardiologist Weighs In
January 08, 2022
Is It Better to Walk Fast or Far? A Sports Cardiologist Weighs In
If you're someone who's dedicated to your daily walks, it's very likely that your time…
By Kells McPhillips
Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t 'Go Hard or Go Home' in Every Workout
January 07, 2022
Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t 'Go Hard or Go Home' in Every Workout
Your fitness routine can be a safe space where you find joy, endorphins, and—yeah—even a…
By Kells McPhillips
The Benefits of a CrossFit Wall Walk—And How To Perform It Properly
January 07, 2022
The Benefits of a CrossFit Wall Walk—And How To Perform It Properly
CrossFit is a modality known for so many statement movements, it’s hard to pick just…
By Rebecca Norris
5 Moves a Pro Skier Swears By for Strength, Endurance, and a Super-Strong Core
January 07, 2022
5 Moves a Pro Skier Swears By for Strength, Endurance, and a Super-Strong Core
If you've ever spent time on the slopes, you know that skiing is a killer…
By Kells McPhillips
This 19-Minute Yoga Flow for Cyclists Will Help Release Tension in Your Hips
January 07, 2022
This 19-Minute Yoga Flow for Cyclists Will Help Release Tension in Your Hips
Cycling is a full-body activity—there’s so much to keep in mind as you pedal along,…
By Han Schneider
How Stretching This Sneaky Muscle Could Improve Your Low Back Pain
January 06, 2022
How Stretching This Sneaky Muscle Could Improve Your Low Back Pain
Back pain? Join the club. If it’s low back pain, though, and you can’t seem…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
Here's Why Incline Walking Can Be Better Than Running, According to a PT
January 06, 2022
Here's Why Incline Walking Can Be Better Than Running, According to a PT
When I think of the things that make me sweat the most, it's a tie…
By Han Schneider
This Functional Fitness Test Measures Agility and Strength for Adults Over 60
January 05, 2022
This Functional Fitness Test Measures Agility and Strength for Adults Over 60
If you’re over the age of 60 and you’re looking to test your health and…
By Amy Schlinger
This 12-Minute, Full-Body Workout Will Spike Your Heart Rate Without a Single Piece of Equipment
January 05, 2022
This 12-Minute, Full-Body Workout Will Spike Your Heart Rate Without a Single Piece of Equipment
Nike trainer Tara Nicolas is back with the next workout in our ReNew Year Movement…
By Allie Flinn
Want to Boost Heart Health in 2022? A Cardiologist Says It's as Simple as Walking—Here's a Plan To Get Started
January 04, 2022
Want to Boost Heart Health in 2022? A Cardiologist Says It's as Simple as Walking—Here's a Plan To Get Started
Nothing sweetens a sour mood quite like a walk. Whether you're smack-dab in the middle…
By Kells McPhillips
Walking Was Just Linked to Better Brain Health—Especially as You Age
January 04, 2022
Walking Was Just Linked to Better Brain Health—Especially as You Age
It's no secret that exercise has remarkable effects on our overall health. From fighting off…
By Kate Hull
13 Minutes Is All You Need To Build Strength In Your Core and Upper Body
January 03, 2022
13 Minutes Is All You Need To Build Strength In Your Core and Upper Body
Starting a new fitness regimen can be overwhelming, so we created our ReNew Year Movement…
By Allie Flinn
15 Workouts That All Take 15 Minutes or Less to Complete
January 02, 2022
15 Workouts That All Take 15 Minutes or Less to Complete
When it comes to excuses why I can't work out on any given day, "I…
By Jessica Estrada
The 10 Exercises That Worked Every Inch of Our Core in 2021 So We’re Keeping Them in Rotation This Year
January 02, 2022
The 10 Exercises That Worked Every Inch of Our Core in 2021 So We’re Keeping Them in Rotation This Year
When it comes to key muscle groups that help you live an all-around happier, fuller…
By Kells McPhillips
This 'Kneeling Backstroke' Move Unwinds Back and Shoulder Tension
January 01, 2022
This 'Kneeling Backstroke' Move Unwinds Back and Shoulder Tension
Okay, let’s talk back pain. Whether it’s from sitting at a computer screen day after…
By Kate Hull
Kick Off Your New Year With This Beginner-Friendly, Equipment-Free Workout Plan
January 01, 2022
Kick Off Your New Year With This Beginner-Friendly, Equipment-Free Workout Plan
What better way to welcome a shiny new year than with a shiny new 28-day…
By Tara Nicolas
The Hardest Workouts We Did This Year—Ranked
December 31, 2021
The Hardest Workouts We Did This Year—Ranked
To be sure, 2021 was the year of the at-home gyms, but just because we…
By Kate Hull
'I'm A Podiatrist—Here's What Causes Your Morning Heel Pain'
December 31, 2021
'I'm A Podiatrist—Here's What Causes Your Morning Heel Pain'
I swear, nothing makes me feel more like ‘Oscar the Grouch’ than when I wake…
By Han Schneider
These Are The Fitness Products and Athleisure Pieces Well+Good Readers Couldn't Get Enough of in 2021
December 31, 2021
These Are The Fitness Products and Athleisure Pieces Well+Good Readers Couldn't Get Enough of in 2021
We already knew this but, our readers have really great taste. Especially when it comes…
By Francesca Krempa
Try This 15-Minute Dancer Arms Workout the Next Time You're Bored With How You Sweat
December 31, 2021
Try This 15-Minute Dancer Arms Workout the Next Time You're Bored With How You Sweat
It's no secret that dancing makes everything more fun. That said, whether you're grooving it…
By Saanya Ali
Use This Machine For Your Best High-Cardio, Low-Impact Workout Yet 
December 30, 2021
Use This Machine For Your Best High-Cardio, Low-Impact Workout Yet 
Growing up, I loved riding my bike. Right after school, I’d pedal up and down…
By Kristina Valdez
How Much Should You Exercise as You Age? A New Study May Hold the Answer
December 30, 2021
How Much Should You Exercise as You Age? A New Study May Hold the Answer
We can say a few things for certain, but this is one of them: Movement—whatever…
By Kate Hull
Want a Stronger and More Stable Core? Do This Move on Repeat
December 29, 2021
Want a Stronger and More Stable Core? Do This Move on Repeat
Your core is key to everything you do. When you walk, it holds you upright.…
By Saanya Ali
How To Determine How Many Steps You Should Take a Day, According to a Cardiologist
December 28, 2021
How To Determine How Many Steps You Should Take a Day, According to a Cardiologist
Keeping track of your daily steps is a handy way to track whether or not…
By Kate Hull
This 22-Minute Pilates Foam Roller Workout Is the Easiest Way to Mimic a Reformer Sweat Session at Home
December 28, 2021
This 22-Minute Pilates Foam Roller Workout Is the Easiest Way to Mimic a Reformer Sweat Session at Home
Here's my dirty little secret, Pilates reformer and Megaformer machines intimidate me more than just…
By Saanya Ali
How To Pick the Right Hike for You, According to an Adventurist
December 27, 2021
How To Pick the Right Hike for You, According to an Adventurist
Adding "hike more" to your list of 2022 goals? Before you set out on a…
By Kate Hull
The Key To Going Harder In Your Workouts? Building in Time To Rest
December 27, 2021
The Key To Going Harder In Your Workouts? Building in Time To Rest
Here's a fun fact: Having rest built into your workout can actually help you push…
By Allie Flinn
Find Your Inner Motivator With These Tips for Reinvigorating Your Workout Routine
December 27, 2021
Find Your Inner Motivator With These Tips for Reinvigorating Your Workout Routine
Your motivation to start a workout routine is never stronger than at the beginning, regardless…
By Well+Good Editors
Why Nailing Your Interval Timing May Be the Key to Crushing Your HIIT Workouts
December 26, 2021
Why Nailing Your Interval Timing May Be the Key to Crushing Your HIIT Workouts
One of the most rewarding aspects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is how easily you…
By Kells McPhillips
I Ski Six Hours a Day for My Job—Here's My Trick To Warm Myself Up Quickly
December 26, 2021
I Ski Six Hours a Day for My Job—Here's My Trick To Warm Myself Up Quickly
Heather Munn, a professional ski patroller and snow safety director at Grand Targhee Resort in…
By Kate Hull
Shake up Your Workout by Slowing Down and Focusing on These Moves
December 25, 2021
Shake up Your Workout by Slowing Down and Focusing on These Moves
When I really don’t want to exercise, I’ll rush through a workout just to mark…
By Kristina Valdez
All the Things We Learned About Walking—And Why It’s So Good for You—According to Cardiologists and Fitness Pros
December 25, 2021
All the Things We Learned About Walking—And Why It’s So Good for You—According to Cardiologists and Fitness Pros
When it comes to turning around a "meh" day, there's nothing quite like going for…
By Kells McPhillips
Release Neck and Shoulder Tension from the Past Year With This 20-Minute Yoga Flow
December 24, 2021
Release Neck and Shoulder Tension from the Past Year With This 20-Minute Yoga Flow
It's no secret that the end of the year is stressful. There are holiday parties…
By Saanya Ali
This Classic Pilates Move Stabilizes Your Hips and Combats Back and Knee Pain
December 22, 2021
This Classic Pilates Move Stabilizes Your Hips and Combats Back and Knee Pain
The clamshell is the ultimate multitasking move. A classic in most Pilates practices, the exercise…
By Saanya Ali
The Best Ways We Learned to Get Stronger in 2021, According to Fitness Pros
December 21, 2021
The Best Ways We Learned to Get Stronger in 2021, According to Fitness Pros
While cardio exercises like running will certainly make you sweat and get your heart pumping,…
By Jessica Estrada
4 Moves That Strengthen 360 Degrees of Your Back and Core in a Single Quickie Workout
December 21, 2021
4 Moves That Strengthen 360 Degrees of Your Back and Core in a Single Quickie Workout
We tend to think of our back and core as if they're separate entities—but in…
By Saanya Ali
4 Moves To Burn Out Your Lower Body in 12 Minutes Flat
December 20, 2021
4 Moves To Burn Out Your Lower Body in 12 Minutes Flat
Last week on Trainer of the Month Club, Anissia Hughes, NASM-certified trainer, and creator of…
By Allie Flinn
Doing the 'Thread the Needle' Stretch Every Morning Will Mobilize Your Mid-Back and Release Shoulder Tension
December 18, 2021
Doing the 'Thread the Needle' Stretch Every Morning Will Mobilize Your Mid-Back and Release Shoulder Tension
In the category of things that could make you feel like you’ve woken up on…
By Allie Flinn
This 30-Minute Full Body Sculpt Workout Proves That Light Weights Can Supply a Seriously Big Burn
December 17, 2021
This 30-Minute Full Body Sculpt Workout Proves That Light Weights Can Supply a Seriously Big Burn
When you think of building muscle, many of us picture the pros sweating and grunting…
By Saanya Ali
This 30-Second Test Will Show You if a Pair of Leggings Will Stay Put
December 16, 2021
This 30-Second Test Will Show You if a Pair of Leggings Will Stay Put
The workday is behind you and you're ready to dedicate an hour to moving your…
By Kells McPhillips
The Pandemic Forced the Fitness Industry Into Overdrive—Here's Where It's Headed in 2022
December 15, 2021
The Pandemic Forced the Fitness Industry Into Overdrive—Here's Where It's Headed in 2022
While we were stockpiling toilet paper, trying to source face masks, and learning what "shelter…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Best Move To Work Your Lower Abs Is Also One of the Easiest To Do Incorrectly
December 15, 2021
The Best Move To Work Your Lower Abs Is Also One of the Easiest To Do Incorrectly
When it comes to core work, crunches are often the first exercise that comes to…
By Saanya Ali
This 12-Minute Pilates Core Workout Proves Just How Challenging the Basics Can Be
December 14, 2021
This 12-Minute Pilates Core Workout Proves Just How Challenging the Basics Can Be
It comes as no surprise that, while December may be "the most wonderful time of…
By Saanya Ali
This Is One of the Fastest and Most Efficient Ways To Build Strength, According to a Trainer
December 13, 2021
This Is One of the Fastest and Most Efficient Ways To Build Strength, According to a Trainer
When you're short on time but still want to get a workout in, it's important…
By Allie Flinn
HIIT vs. Boot Camp: Which One Gives You the Best Workout?
December 10, 2021
HIIT vs. Boot Camp: Which One Gives You the Best Workout?
The terms “HIIT” and “boot camp”— once reserved for the super-human athletes—have since seeped into…
By Sophie Wirt
This 20-Minute Yoga Flow for Beginners Is Just the Release Your Body Needs
December 10, 2021
This 20-Minute Yoga Flow for Beginners Is Just the Release Your Body Needs
Whether you're a yoga newbie or someone who's looking to get back into their practice…
By Saanya Ali
5 Deadlift Variations That One Trainer Called the 'Ultimate Total Body Exercises'
December 09, 2021
5 Deadlift Variations That One Trainer Called the 'Ultimate Total Body Exercises'
When it comes to strength training, deadlifting is often the first thing that comes to…
By Saanya Ali
This Simple, Core-Strengthening Pilates Move Doubles as a Back Massage
December 08, 2021
This Simple, Core-Strengthening Pilates Move Doubles as a Back Massage
The 'roll like a ball' is a classic Pilates transition that takes you between different…
By Saanya Ali
4 Quick and Easy Lower Body Moves That Work Your Core and Glutes in Equal Measure
December 07, 2021
4 Quick and Easy Lower Body Moves That Work Your Core and Glutes in Equal Measure
Whether you're sprinting around the track, tearing up the dance floor, or rushing to get…
By Saanya Ali
This 2-in-1 Upper Body Move Stretches and Strengthens Your Postural Muscles at the Same Time
December 07, 2021
This 2-in-1 Upper Body Move Stretches and Strengthens Your Postural Muscles at the Same Time
Lately, my back feels as if it’s been pieced together with paper mache: It's stiff,…
By Sophie Wirt
If You're Having Trouble With Form During Your Core Workouts, a Trainer Says To Do This
December 06, 2021
If You're Having Trouble With Form During Your Core Workouts, a Trainer Says To Do This
An important lesson to keep in mind during any type of workout: "Faster" does not…
By Allie Flinn
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