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This Sweaty, 16-Minute HIIT Workout Also Helps with Lower Back Pain
June 28, 2021
This Sweaty, 16-Minute HIIT Workout Also Helps with Lower Back Pain
If you've spent the past year working from your couch or bed, your lower back…
By Allie Flinn
3 Reasons Why Your Grip Strength—a Sign of Longevity—Is Diminishing, According to a Physical Therapist
June 27, 2021
3 Reasons Why Your Grip Strength—a Sign of Longevity—Is Diminishing, According to a Physical Therapist
You may not think about it all that often, but grip strength—the ability to hold…
By Erin Bunch
This 10-Minute Workout Is the Remedy for Lower-Back Tension
June 25, 2021
This 10-Minute Workout Is the Remedy for Lower-Back Tension
If you don't have lower-back tension, congratulations! You are probably still in your twenties. Everyone…
By Erin Bunch
How Much Muscle Can You Gain In a Month? Trainers Tell Us Once and for All Whether or Not You Can Max Out
June 24, 2021
How Much Muscle Can You Gain In a Month? Trainers Tell Us Once and for All Whether or Not You Can Max Out
It's a fact of life that exercise helps you get stronger. But if you're hitting…
By Zoe Weiner
Jennifer Aniston Can Hold a 10-Minute Plank—Here's How She Stays In the Best Shape of Her Life
June 23, 2021
Jennifer Aniston Can Hold a 10-Minute Plank—Here's How She Stays In the Best Shape of Her Life
Jennifer Aniston can hold a 10-minute plank, and—as with everything she does—somehow makes it look…
By Zoe Weiner
The Navy SEAL Secret To Crushing Your Fitness Goals? Pyramid Training
June 23, 2021
The Navy SEAL Secret To Crushing Your Fitness Goals? Pyramid Training
I love (like, adore) whipping out my gel pens, grabbing a spare note pad, and…
By Kells McPhillips
Being Intentional Transformed 800-Meter Runner Ajeé Wilson's Olympics Preparation and Performance
June 22, 2021
Being Intentional Transformed 800-Meter Runner Ajeé Wilson's Olympics Preparation and Performance
The past year has been "unusual" for Olympian and 800-meter United States record holder Ajeé…
By Tamara Pridgett
This 18-Minute Pilates Routine Helps Prevent Injury and Improve Performance for Runners
June 22, 2021
This 18-Minute Pilates Routine Helps Prevent Injury and Improve Performance for Runners
When you're someone who loves running, it can be difficult to stray from that routine…
By Erin Bunch
This Low-Impact HIIT Workout Crams an Entire Cardio Session Into 4 Quick Rounds
June 21, 2021
This Low-Impact HIIT Workout Crams an Entire Cardio Session Into 4 Quick Rounds
No offense to Daft Punk, but sometimes doing it faster doesn't make you stronger—especially when…
By Allie Flinn
We Asked a Cardiologist and a Trainer How Good Burpees Are for You Really
June 20, 2021
We Asked a Cardiologist and a Trainer How Good Burpees Are for You Really
Out of all the workout moves that make us sweat, burpees may be one of…
By Francesca Krempa
This Advanced Abs Move Offers 'Fantastic' Core Strengthening Benefits—As Long As You Don't Make These Mistakes
June 18, 2021
This Advanced Abs Move Offers 'Fantastic' Core Strengthening Benefits—As Long As You Don't Make These Mistakes
Core stability is important for everything from balance to injury prevention—and if you're bored of…
By Allie Flinn
'I'm a Cardiologist, and These Are the 5 Best Strength-Training Moves for Boosting Your Heart Health'
June 18, 2021
'I'm a Cardiologist, and These Are the 5 Best Strength-Training Moves for Boosting Your Heart Health'
There are certain types of workouts, like running and spinning, that we know are good…
By Zoe Weiner
If Planks Are Killing Your Wrists, Consider This $20 Tool a Must-Have
June 16, 2021
If Planks Are Killing Your Wrists, Consider This $20 Tool a Must-Have
The good news about planks: As your core gets stronger, the move becomes easier and…
By Zoe Weiner
Want Stronger Glutes, Abs, and Hamstrings? Start With the Marching Glute Bridge
June 16, 2021
Want Stronger Glutes, Abs, and Hamstrings? Start With the Marching Glute Bridge
Looking for an exercise that strengthens your abs, your glutes, and your hamstrings all at…
By Tamara Pridgett
The 3 Pilates Exercises Pro Sprinter and Olympic Hopeful Jaide Stepter Baynes Does for Strong Abs
June 15, 2021
The 3 Pilates Exercises Pro Sprinter and Olympic Hopeful Jaide Stepter Baynes Does for Strong Abs
Your core is an integral part of daily functions and your athletic performance—it's used every…
By Tamara Pridgett
Here's How Jennifer Garner's 83-Year-Old Mom Stays in 'Tip-Top Shape'
June 15, 2021
Here's How Jennifer Garner's 83-Year-Old Mom Stays in 'Tip-Top Shape'
Jennifer Garner never fails to inspire—with a pizza recipe, with a relationship tip, with a…
By Francesca Krempa
What an OB/GYN and a Pelvic Floor Pro Want You To Know About Spin Crotch
June 15, 2021
What an OB/GYN and a Pelvic Floor Pro Want You To Know About Spin Crotch
During a spin class, a certain amount of discomfort is to be expected. Your heart's…
By Zoe Weiner
This 30-Minute Yoga Flow Is the Reset You Need To Prep for a Roaring '20s Summer
June 15, 2021
This 30-Minute Yoga Flow Is the Reset You Need To Prep for a Roaring '20s Summer
Summer officially begins this week and for many of us, this season promises to be…
By Erin Bunch
The Nordic Hamstring Curl Hits Places Even Squats Can't—And Helps To Prevent Injury
June 14, 2021
The Nordic Hamstring Curl Hits Places Even Squats Can't—And Helps To Prevent Injury
When you think about exercises to strengthen your lower body, squats are probably one of…
By Tamara Pridgett
This Equipment-Free HIIT Workout Will Have Your Core and Glutes Feeling the Burn In Under 17 Minutes
June 14, 2021
This Equipment-Free HIIT Workout Will Have Your Core and Glutes Feeling the Burn In Under 17 Minutes
HIIT workouts are great if  you're crunched on time. They fit a ton of benefits,…
By Allie Flinn
This 10-Minute Dancer-Inspired Standing Core Workout Hardly Feels Like Work
June 11, 2021
This 10-Minute Dancer-Inspired Standing Core Workout Hardly Feels Like Work
Core work can be uncomfortable, not just because it burns so good in the ab…
By Erin Bunch
Exercising Your 'Neck Flexors' Is the Little-Known Secret for Reducing Neck Pain
June 10, 2021
Exercising Your 'Neck Flexors' Is the Little-Known Secret for Reducing Neck Pain
If you want a quick way to check in on your posture, imagine a line…
By Zoe Weiner
2 Breathing Techniques That Are the Easiest Way To Release Aches Anywhere in Your Body
June 10, 2021
2 Breathing Techniques That Are the Easiest Way To Release Aches Anywhere in Your Body
Back pain, knee pain, any pain really, can be frustrating, especially when all you want…
By Tamara Pridgett
The ‘Hip Hook’ Is the Tool Doctors Recommend To Release the Inner-Most Tightness in Your Body
June 09, 2021
The ‘Hip Hook’ Is the Tool Doctors Recommend To Release the Inner-Most Tightness in Your Body
If you have a sedentary lifestyle, habitually cross the same leg over the other, or…
By Saanya Ali
Sculpt and Strengthen Your Abs With Our 14-Day At-Home Challenge
June 09, 2021
Sculpt and Strengthen Your Abs With Our 14-Day At-Home Challenge
Strong abs are the latest fitness trend, haven't you heard? And when we say strong…
By Tamara Pridgett
4 of the Best Weighted Hula Hoops That Will Leave Your Core Muscles Super Sore
June 08, 2021
4 of the Best Weighted Hula Hoops That Will Leave Your Core Muscles Super Sore
After a year of working out primarily at home (or right outside of it), it's…
By Saanya Ali
The One Piece of Gym Equipment Venus Williams Loves for Leveling Up Her HIIT Workouts
June 08, 2021
The One Piece of Gym Equipment Venus Williams Loves for Leveling Up Her HIIT Workouts
Saying Venus Williams loves her tennis racket is like saying a smoothie aficionado loves their…
By Emily Laurence
Strengthen and Sculpt Your Hamstrings at Home With These 5 Exercises
June 07, 2021
Strengthen and Sculpt Your Hamstrings at Home With These 5 Exercises
Working all the muscles in your body (both big and small) is imperative and will…
By Tamara Pridgett
New Research Says 150 Years Is the Likeliest Longest Lifespan for Humans—Here Are 8 Top Tips for Staying Healthy As You Age
June 07, 2021
New Research Says 150 Years Is the Likeliest Longest Lifespan for Humans—Here Are 8 Top Tips for Staying Healthy As You Age
Humans are living longer and longer. Currently, the oldest living person in the world is…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Try This 15-Minute Tabata Workout That Feels Like It’s Over in the Blink of an Eye
June 07, 2021
Try This 15-Minute Tabata Workout That Feels Like It’s Over in the Blink of an Eye
Tabata workouts are quick and dirty. They'll kick your butt every time, but are over…
By Allie Flinn
How To Tell If You Need Hot Versus Cold Therapy for Sore Muscles
June 05, 2021
How To Tell If You Need Hot Versus Cold Therapy for Sore Muscles
Hot versus cold therapy. It's the age old question when it comes to addressing aches…
By Allie Flinn
The Simplest Way To Rocket Past a Workout Plateau? Add Bala Bangles
June 04, 2021
The Simplest Way To Rocket Past a Workout Plateau? Add Bala Bangles
Even if you’re one of 60 percent of Americans who think the pandemic has rendered…
By Saanya Ali
The Eagle Crunch Targets 2 of Your Body's Hardest-To-Hit Spots
June 04, 2021
The Eagle Crunch Targets 2 of Your Body's Hardest-To-Hit Spots
There are certain muscles that are notoriously hard to hit. The biggies? Your inner thighs…
By Zoe Weiner
The 7 Best Ways To Test Your Overall Physical Fitness
June 04, 2021
The 7 Best Ways To Test Your Overall Physical Fitness
It's not always easy to gauge how your fitness practices are paying off. Especially if…
By Francesca Krempa
Skip Your Scroll Break in Favor of This Energizing 10-Minute Full-Body Pilates Workout
June 04, 2021
Skip Your Scroll Break in Favor of This Energizing 10-Minute Full-Body Pilates Workout
As anyone who's had to maintain focus during interminable Zoom meetings throughout the past year…
By Erin Bunch
The Benefits of Static Hold Exercises Impact Every Muscle in Your Body
June 03, 2021
The Benefits of Static Hold Exercises Impact Every Muscle in Your Body
While movement and cardio can improve fitness, burn calories, and keep your heart healthy, there…
By Isadora Baum
13 Bike Accessories To Make Your Rides Safer and Smarter
June 03, 2021
13 Bike Accessories To Make Your Rides Safer and Smarter
When you get a new bike, you realize very quickly that you need more than…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 Upper Back Exercises That Will Help To Perfect Your Posture
June 03, 2021
5 Upper Back Exercises That Will Help To Perfect Your Posture
We all have a certain order of operations we cycle through before we sit down…
By Zoe Weiner
What Your Lung Capacity Can (and Can't) Tell You About Your Fitness, According to a Pulmonologist
June 02, 2021
What Your Lung Capacity Can (and Can't) Tell You About Your Fitness, According to a Pulmonologist
Of all the ways to measure you physical fitness, what can you learn from lung…
By Allie Flinn
Lyft's New Ebike Rides the Rising Wave of Electric Bicycle Popularity
June 02, 2021
Lyft's New Ebike Rides the Rising Wave of Electric Bicycle Popularity
Lyft is stepping up its bike game with the announcement of its revamped electric bicycle.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This 30-Minute Yoga Flow Is As Much for Mental Health As Physical Flexibility
June 01, 2021
This 30-Minute Yoga Flow Is As Much for Mental Health As Physical Flexibility
Over the course of this past year, we've been forced to adapt to unprecedented, uncomfortable,…
By Erin Bunch
Trainers Say ‘3-Way Glutes’ Are the Secret to a Strong Backside
May 31, 2021
Trainers Say ‘3-Way Glutes’ Are the Secret to a Strong Backside
Let’s talk about your butt! Specifically, your butt muscles. You see, your buns are made…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
This Classic Move Fires Up the Biggest Muscle In Your Arms—But You're Probably Doing It Wrong
May 31, 2021
This Classic Move Fires Up the Biggest Muscle In Your Arms—But You're Probably Doing It Wrong
When you think about working your triceps, the first thing that probably pops to mind…
By Allie Flinn
NYC Studios and Gyms Are Starting to Offer Mask-Free Workouts to Fully Vaccinated People
May 30, 2021
NYC Studios and Gyms Are Starting to Offer Mask-Free Workouts to Fully Vaccinated People
Last Wednesday, my personal inbox pinged with an e-mail from Barry's that read: "If you're…
By Zoe Weiner
This 20-Minute PHA Bodyweight Workout Is All About Keeping Your Heart Rate in the Aerobic Zone
May 30, 2021
This 20-Minute PHA Bodyweight Workout Is All About Keeping Your Heart Rate in the Aerobic Zone
Without my own state-of-the-art home gym, I'm all about workouts that don't call for a…
By Francesca Krempa
Anyone (Literally, Anyone) Can Do a Handstand Push-Up With This Strength-Building Plan
May 30, 2021
Anyone (Literally, Anyone) Can Do a Handstand Push-Up With This Strength-Building Plan
Of all of the impressive fitness moves that show up on my Instagram "Explore" page,…
By Zoe Weiner
Ramp Up Your Core Workouts With This Dead Bug Variation From Jen Aniston's Trainer
May 30, 2021
Ramp Up Your Core Workouts With This Dead Bug Variation From Jen Aniston's Trainer
If you fall into the “I’ll do anything Jen Aniston does” fan club, listen up:…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
'I'm a Blind, Deaf Runner—Here's How My Guide Dog Changed My Life'
May 28, 2021
'I'm a Blind, Deaf Runner—Here's How My Guide Dog Changed My Life'
The first time Maricar Marquez met Cliff—the beautiful, black Labrador Retriever trained to guide her…
By Zoe Weiner
The 'Blast-Off Bear Plank' Combines 3 of the Hardest Cardio Core Exercises Into a Single Move
May 28, 2021
The 'Blast-Off Bear Plank' Combines 3 of the Hardest Cardio Core Exercises Into a Single Move
The classic plank is one of the most foundational fitness moves. Mountain climbers are nothing…
By Zoe Weiner
This 18-Minutes Pilates Workout Will Make Your Buns Burn Like They've Been in the Oven Too Long
May 28, 2021
This 18-Minutes Pilates Workout Will Make Your Buns Burn Like They've Been in the Oven Too Long
With all the sitting most of us do, it takes a lot of effort to…
By Erin Bunch
Pro Athletes Swear By a Vibrating Device To Up Their Abs Workouts—And You Can Get One for a Fraction of What They Pay
May 27, 2021
Pro Athletes Swear By a Vibrating Device To Up Their Abs Workouts—And You Can Get One for a Fraction of What They Pay
As our lives slowly (or too quickly, depending on your perspective) ramp back up to…
By Erin Bunch
7 Trainers Share the Workouts That Got Them in the Best Shape of Their Lives
May 27, 2021
7 Trainers Share the Workouts That Got Them in the Best Shape of Their Lives
There really is a workout for everyone. After all, exercise isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
Planks are Good for Your Heart, Too—Here's How to Increase Their Cardio Cred
May 27, 2021
Planks are Good for Your Heart, Too—Here's How to Increase Their Cardio Cred
Planks aren't usually associated with heart health. This classic exercise—which involves holding yourself in a…
By Francesca Krempa
Becky G Credits *This* Cardio-Strength Move With Keeping Her Core and Glutes Strong
May 26, 2021
Becky G Credits *This* Cardio-Strength Move With Keeping Her Core and Glutes Strong
Over the course of the past year, singer Becky G used the pandemic-induced break to…
By Zoe Weiner
This 20-Minute Gentle Yoga Flow Is Exactly What Your Burnt Out Body and Brain Have Been Begging For
May 25, 2021
This 20-Minute Gentle Yoga Flow Is Exactly What Your Burnt Out Body and Brain Have Been Begging For
Deep in the throes of burnout after a year of working nonstop through an unprecedented…
By Erin Bunch
Have Your Period? Science Says You May Want To Tone Down Your Exercise Intensity
May 24, 2021
Have Your Period? Science Says You May Want To Tone Down Your Exercise Intensity
If the only pose you feel like striking on your period is the fetal one,…
By Erica Sloan
This 20-Minute Barre Workout Will Leave Every Muscle In Your Body Shaking
May 24, 2021
This 20-Minute Barre Workout Will Leave Every Muscle In Your Body Shaking
Barre workouts are deceptively difficult. Their small, ballet-inspired movements may make them look easy, but all…
By Allie Flinn
Strengthen Your Core With Halle Berry's 4-Move Ankle Weight Abs Workout
May 21, 2021
Strengthen Your Core With Halle Berry's 4-Move Ankle Weight Abs Workout
Halle Berry’s fitness routine has captivated us for years. The woman kicks absolute ass in…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
The 20 Best Push-Up Variations Ranked From Easiest to Hardest
May 21, 2021
The 20 Best Push-Up Variations Ranked From Easiest to Hardest
It doesn't matter which type of push-up you do—they're all hard. Enough reps on your knees can…
By Tehrene Firman
The 2 Stretches Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Does For Tight Hips and Calves
May 21, 2021
The 2 Stretches Olympic Gymnast Laurie Hernandez Does For Tight Hips and Calves
At the age of 20, gymnast Laurie Hernandez is out of retirement. A lot has…
By Tamara Pridgett
This 20-Minute Pilates Workout Will Build Arms Strength That Rivals Michelle Obama's
May 21, 2021
This 20-Minute Pilates Workout Will Build Arms Strength That Rivals Michelle Obama's
If you've ever struggled to loosen the lid on a jar of pickles or lift…
By Erin Bunch
This 20-Minute Rebounder Workout Is a Beginner-Friendly Bounce
May 18, 2021
This 20-Minute Rebounder Workout Is a Beginner-Friendly Bounce
If you're looking to level up your workouts in anticipation of an active, post-vaccination summer,…
By Erin Bunch
One of the Most Effective Yoga Core Moves Is Also the Easiest To Mess Up
May 17, 2021
One of the Most Effective Yoga Core Moves Is Also the Easiest To Mess Up
"Focus on form" is the fitness world's version of "always wear sunscreen" in that both…
By Allie Flinn
This Core and Upper Body Workout Will Get You On and Off the Mat in 15 Minutes Flat
May 17, 2021
This Core and Upper Body Workout Will Get You On and Off the Mat in 15 Minutes Flat
Ready to kick arm day up a couple notches... without adding any extra gym time?…
By Allie Flinn
On a Scale of 1 to Yikes, How Bad Is It if I Work Out On an Empty Stomach?
May 15, 2021
On a Scale of 1 to Yikes, How Bad Is It if I Work Out On an Empty Stomach?
It’s no secret that nutrition and fitness are largely linked. Whether we’re sweating it all…
By Francesca Krempa
5 Benefits of Jogging That Prove You Don't Have To Sprint To Get a Good Workout
May 14, 2021
5 Benefits of Jogging That Prove You Don't Have To Sprint To Get a Good Workout
I vividly remember running my first timed mile at age 10. I came in last…
By Zoe Weiner
‘I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is How To Use the 6-Minute Walk Test for Faster Miles’
May 14, 2021
‘I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is How To Use the 6-Minute Walk Test for Faster Miles’
The 6-minute walk test (6MWT) is a widely available, easy-to-reproduce, and well-tolerated test that physicians…
By Isadora Baum
This 20-Minute Full-Body Pilates Workout Will Tone Everything From Your Shoulders to Your "Glamstrings" and Beyond
May 14, 2021
This 20-Minute Full-Body Pilates Workout Will Tone Everything From Your Shoulders to Your "Glamstrings" and Beyond
If you've lost some muscle over the past year, you're not alone; a recent road…
By Erin Bunch
This $13 Tool Strengthens the Most Overlooked Muscles in Your Body
May 13, 2021
This $13 Tool Strengthens the Most Overlooked Muscles in Your Body
You may not think about it all that much—until, say, you try to open a…
By Erin Bunch
What Being Able To Carry On a Conversation During a Workout Says About How Hard You're Training
May 13, 2021
What Being Able To Carry On a Conversation During a Workout Says About How Hard You're Training
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: You should be able to have a…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
'I'm a Cardiologist, and This Is What Walking Up 4 Flights of Stairs Can Tell You About Your Heart Health'
May 12, 2021
'I'm a Cardiologist, and This Is What Walking Up 4 Flights of Stairs Can Tell You About Your Heart Health'
One of the first questions that Arnold Meshkov, MD, a board-certified cardiologist based in Philadelphia,…
By Zoe Weiner
Alison Brie Credits a Single Move With Helping Her Get Into the Best Shape of Her Life
May 12, 2021
Alison Brie Credits a Single Move With Helping Her Get Into the Best Shape of Her Life
When Alison Brie was cast to play a professional wrestler on GLOW, her workouts took…
By Zoe Weiner
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