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November 25, 2021
4 Low-Impact Workouts That’ll Help You Hit Your Weekly Cardio Goals
Struggling to hit your daily steps goal lately? Life happens, and it’s not always possible to walk…
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
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November 25, 2021
Wondering What Your True Endurance Level Is? This Test Holds the Answers
There are many ways to measure athletic performance, such as testing speed, agility, strength and…
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Isadora Baum
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November 25, 2021
Muscle Loss Can Start as Early as Your 30s—Here Are 6 Strength-Training Exercises That Are So Easy, It Won’t Even Feel Like a Workout
As you get older, you might find that certain physical activities which used to be…
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Saanya Ali
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November 24, 2021
Hate Strength Training? You're Not Alone—Here's How To Make It More Enjoyable
We’ve all been working out at home a lot more—no surprise there. What started as…
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
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November 23, 2021
This 15-Minute Upper Body Pilates Workout Will Save Your Posture
With many people still working from home (read: hunched over the kitchen table or sprawled…
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Saanya Ali
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November 22, 2021
This Multitasking Move Spikes Your Heart Rate and Works Nearly Every Muscle in Your Legs
Lunges are the All Too Well of the fitness world—the original is amazing on its own,…
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Allie Flinn
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November 22, 2021
This Quickie HIIT Workout Gives You Your Daily Dose of Cardio and Strength in Just 10 Minutes
If you're in need of a quick pick-me-up in the form of endorphins, you're in…
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Allie Flinn
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November 22, 2021
10 Next-Level Gifts for the Fitness Lover Who Has It All
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November 21, 2021
5 Lat Workouts You Can Do at Home for a Stronger Back and Arms
Unlike your arms, legs, or even glutes, your lats generally don’t get their own "day" in…
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Ashley Lauretta
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November 20, 2021
I Dance 7 Days a Week—This Is Exactly What I Do to Combat Foot Pain
"I'm a happier, more confident person when I'm dancing," says Sadie Kurzban, founder and CEO…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 20, 2021
Have 5, 10, or 15 Minutes? Try These Weighted Core Workouts to Build Strength on a Busy Schedule
The benefits of building a stronger core—considered to be the root of all movements by…
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Allie Flinn
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November 19, 2021
Your Triceps Make Up Two-Thirds of Your Arms—Here's How To Work Them Properly
Your triceps make up two-thirds of your arm, but they tend to be one of the…
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Allie Flinn
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November 16, 2021
This Advanced 35-Minute Pilates Workout Uses Small, Controlled Movements To Bring Big Benefits to Your Full Body
When you hear any kind of workout called "advanced," it's easy to picture a rapid…
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Saanya Ali
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November 15, 2021
This Low-Impact Workout Challenge Will Improve Your Cardio in 2 Weeks—No Jumping Required
Getting in a solid cardio session doesn't have to require jumping all over the place…
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Allie Flinn
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November 15, 2021
5 Beginner-Friendly Moves To Work Your Glutes in Less Than 15 Minutes
Working your glutes doesn't need to be complicated. In the latest episode of Trainer of…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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November 14, 2021
Here's What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You If You Have Bad Breath After a Workout
So you just hit the gym, you're drenched in sweat and ready to call it…
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
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November 13, 2021
Why Walk-Run Strategies Can Net Faster Miles Than Running Alone
My whole journey with fitness began with a half marathon. In reality, it began with…
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
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November 12, 2021
Plank Jacks Give You a Daily Dose of Cardio and Core Strength at the Same Time
A little known fact about planks: In addition to working nearly every muscle in your…
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Zoe Weiner
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November 12, 2021
Ready for a New Beginning? This 27-Minute Yoga Flow Will Help You Create the Space You Need
Ready for the understatement of the century? Life moves fast. That makes it all too…
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Saanya Ali
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November 10, 2021
Here’s What a Sports Cardiologist Wants You To Know Before Signing Up To Run a Race
26.2 miles is arguably the most iconic distance of any road race. And when it…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 09, 2021
This No-Jumping Cardio Sculpt Workout Will Have You Looking at Planks in a Whole New Light
The mid-day slump is real. If you're on the hunt for a cure to the…
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Saanya Ali
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November 08, 2021
Tunde Oyeneyin and Nike Want Girls in Sport To Believe That 'If You Have a Body, You're An Athlete'
"Growing up, I never made any team—ever. I tried out for every single one every…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 08, 2021
This Beginner Dumbbell Move Unlocks Years of Tension in Your Shoulders and Back
If you spend eight hours a day hunched over a computer, chances are you've started…
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Zoe Weiner
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November 08, 2021
The One Thing a Trainer Says You Should *Always* Do During Upper Body Exercises
As any trainer worth their Bala Bangles will tell you, the most important part of…
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Allie Flinn
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November 07, 2021
The T-Test Is a Measure of Agility—Here's How To Do It, According to a Trainer
You may think you know if you’re in shape or not based on how you…
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Isadora Baum
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November 05, 2021
This Pilates Move Is the Gold Standard of Glute Work, as Long as You’re Not Making These Mistakes
Donkey kicks are a pilates move that can feel nearly impossible to do correctly. They…
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Saanya Ali
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November 04, 2021
Box Squats Take It Easy on Your Joints, While Firing Up Every Muscle in Your Glutes and Lower Back
Whether you like them or not, squats are an integral part of most workouts. They’re…
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Saanya Ali
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November 04, 2021
How To Build a Walking Routine That You'll Actually Stick To
My work-from-home dream is to shut my laptop at 1 p.m. on the dot and…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 02, 2021
This Mindful Movement Practice Will Help People Who 'Hate Meditating' Find Inner Tranquility
The main complaint amongst people who "aren't meditators" is that they hate the idea of…
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Zoe Weiner
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November 01, 2021
Are You a Slow Walker or a Power Walker? A Cardiologist Explains What Happens to Your Body When You Do Each
The children's story The Tortoise and the Hare teaches us that "slow and steady wins the…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 01, 2021
This Trainer-Approved Trick Will Help Keep Your Plank Form Perfect Every Time
In theory, it's easy to be a stickler about your exercise form. But in practice,…
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Allie Flinn
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October 30, 2021
How Making a "Cringeworthy Pact" Hauled Me Back to Consistently Exercising
Midway through this year, after many failed attempts at getting back into my running regime,…
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October 29, 2021
The Dancer Arms Workout That Proves Small Movements Can Be Mighty
When you think about an arm workout that uses light weights to get your muscles…
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Saanya Ali
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October 29, 2021
Why a Dietitian Says a Morning Walk Will Boost Your Digestion and Up Your Energy Levels All Day
For some folks, waking up in the morning is a scene that could be straight…
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Allie Flinn
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October 29, 2021
How To Inject Childlike Joy Into Your Workouts, and Why One Celeb Trainer Recommends Doing So
No matter your fitness level or the role working out plays in your life, everyone…
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Natalie Arroyo Camacho
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October 28, 2021
How Quickly You Climb the Stairs Means Nothing of Your Heart Health, According to a Cardiologist
When taking the stairs, you might fall into the camp of "let's get this done…
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
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October 28, 2021
5 Easy At-Home Workouts To Do When You Need To Move Your Body—Stat
There are several trends that I've been happy to see fizzle out in the fitness…
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Mercey Livingston
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October 27, 2021
Want To Get the Maximum Longevity Benefits From Running? Here's How Many Miles To Log Per Week
When it comes to choosing a way to move your body, experts largely say that…
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Emily Laurence
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October 26, 2021
'I'm a Professional Runner and This Is My Pre-Race Day Evening Routine'
Whether you're about to run a 5K or a long 26.2, the night before race…
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Emily Laurence
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October 26, 2021
This 15-Minute Lower Body Sliders Workout Targets Small and Big Muscles Alike
Slider workouts can be intimidating. The balance, control, slipping and sliding, and subsequent shaking can…
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Saanya Ali
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October 26, 2021
A Single Russian Push-Up Is Like a Full Core Workout
Certain variations of the standard push-up accomplish a few fitness goals at once. In addition…
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Tehrene Firman
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October 25, 2021
If You've Hit a Plateau in Your Cardio Workouts, Here's What To Do
If you’ve hit a plateau in your exercise routine—and you’ve been sticking to a steady…
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Dominique Michelle Astorino
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October 25, 2021
Trainers Share Their Top Under-10-Minute Workouts for Better Posture
It may have taken years of sitting slumped over a desk to screw up your…
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Zoe Weiner
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October 25, 2021
A Physical Therapist Says This Move Gives You 'A Lot of Bang for Your Buck' in Stabilizing Your Hips
In the three most recent episodes of Trainer of the Month Club, Pilates and barre…
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Allie Flinn
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October 23, 2021
This Is How a Walking Coach Structures a 3-Mile Walk for Optimal Health Benefits
The refrain of pandemic fitness has been: "Do less and get more out of it."…
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Mercey Livingston
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October 22, 2021
This Move Works Your Arms and Core *and* Spikes Your Heart Rate—But Only If You're Doing It Right
There are just about as many plank variations as there are alt-milks on the market.…
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Allie Flinn
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October 21, 2021
If You’re a Beginner, Here’s the Unintimidating Way To Work Up To Holding a Plank
There’s an artistry to many things in life—and the plank, a workout move known to…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 20, 2021
These Are the 6 Major Different Types of Stretches—And When To Do Them
The ins and outs of stretching are some of the most debated topics in fitness—ya…
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Mercey Livingston
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October 20, 2021
3 Stair Workouts To Get Your Heart Rate Up and Improve Your Cardiovascular Fitness Over Time
I’m pretty sure stair workouts weren’t what Miley Cyrus was talking about when she belted…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 19, 2021
New Balance Is Quietly Making Some of the Best Activewear Around—Don't Miss Out on It
New Balance is crushing it. Between the collab with Olympian and World-Record-breaking athlete Sydney McLaughlin,…
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Ali Finney
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October 19, 2021
Need To Shift Your Mindset? This 30-Minute Yoga Flow Can Help
It's easy to get stuck in a rut. Similarly, your body can tend to prefer…
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Erin Bunch
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October 18, 2021
Tight Outer Thighs? Here's the Unexpected Spot To Stretch for Instant Relief
When your outer thighs are tight and achy, it can feel nearly impossible to find…
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Kara Jillian Brown
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October 18, 2021
Want Full Body Mobility *and* a Core Workout? Try the Bird Dog
If you haven't been doing the bird dog exercise, consider this the sign that you…
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Allie Flinn
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October 18, 2021
3 Moves That'll Add More Power and Stability to Your Walks and Runs
Becoming a stronger runner isn't just about hitting the pavement. Building strength in areas like…
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Allie Flinn
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October 15, 2021
5 Stretches To Try When You're Constipated, According to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
You might not spend much time thinking about, ahem, "going number two," until you suddenly…
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Korin Miller
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October 15, 2021
3 Moves a Physical Therapist Swears by for Resetting Your Hips After a Day Sat in Front of a Computer
When we talk about treating the aches and pains associated with desk work, the conversation…
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Zoe Weiner
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October 15, 2021
The 10-Minute Pilates Core Workout That Left Our Instructor 'Shaking'
When life gets really busy—you know: work, side hustle, home, family, endless emotional labor, unwatched…
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Erin Bunch
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October 14, 2021
Yoga's Easiest Backbend Is Also One of the Easiest To Mess Up—Here Are 3 Mistakes a Physical Therapist Wants You To Avoid
When we think about improving our flexibility, our goals are often along the lines of…
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Allie Flinn
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October 13, 2021
3 Ways Your Feet Are Telling You You're Too Stressed, According to a Podiatrist
Chronic stress provides a unique physiological experience for us all. Some people find that, when…
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Brenna Holland
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October 13, 2021
The One Piece of Wisdom a Cardiologist Wants Every Fitness Newbie To Remember
The word “cardio” comes from the Greek word “kardía,” meaning “heart.” It’s a pretty apt…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 12, 2021
This 10-Minute Core Workout Features Not a Single Plank, But Is No Less Fiery for It
If you rank plank exercises somewhere alongside colonoscopies and root canals in terms of how…
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Erin Bunch
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October 11, 2021
A Physical Therapist Says Strengthening This Muscle Group Will Help Prevent Running-Related Knee Pain
Strength training is key for stability, and stability is key for, well, pretty much every…
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Allie Flinn
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October 10, 2021
This Is the Best Time to Shower After a Workout, According to a Health Coach
In the minutes that follow a high-intensity workout—when your breathing is deep, your blood is…
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Brenna Holland
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October 08, 2021
For As Long as I Can Remember, I’ve Hated Strength Training—But Here’s What Changed That for Me
Part of the reason I played sports every chance I got in high school was…
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Ali Finney
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October 08, 2021
Want to Challenge Your Arms in Pilates Workouts? Add Weights
Pilates is well-known for its benefits to the spine and the core—it strengthens your abs,…
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Erin Bunch
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October 07, 2021
Yin Yoga Is a Game Changer for Stress Management
Fall signals the season for pumpkin spice everything, cozy sweaters, and (finally!) cooler temps. But…
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Mercey Livingston
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October 06, 2021
10 Squat Alternatives To Hit Every Lower-Body Muscle at Once
As beneficial as squats may be, some folks either don’t love performing them or they…
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Rebecca Norris
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October 06, 2021
Feeling Overwhelmed? This 20-Minute Flow Will Help Ground You
You've probably heard the term "grounded" used throughout your life, and while you might intuitively…
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Erin Bunch
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October 05, 2021
3 P.M. Brain Fog Is No Match for This 20-Minute Yoga Flow
Strong and healthy balance is so critical to our mobility, longevity, and sanity that BK…
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Erin Bunch
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October 04, 2021
A Physical Therapist Says '3-D Core Moves' Will Help You Run a Better Mile
Obviously, cardiovascular strength and endurance are important in running—but they're not the only things that…
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Allie Flinn
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October 01, 2021
Ready To Run? Sign Up To Train for a Virtual 5K or 10K With Us This Fall
The second the leaves start falling, runners of all stripes and athletic abilities flood the…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 01, 2021
Hate Side Planks? Try These Pilates-Inspired Obliques Moves Instead
Obliques have a reputation for being difficult to target. To fire them up, they usually…
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Allie Flinn
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