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Why You Should Never, Ever Do Push-Ups From Your Knees, According to a Trainer
May 04, 2021
Why You Should Never, Ever Do Push-Ups From Your Knees, According to a Trainer
If you can't do a full push-up, the easy fix is to drop to your…
By Zoe Weiner
The Outer-Thigh Strengthening Exercises Every Runner (and Non-Runner) Should Do to Prevent Injury
May 04, 2021
The Outer-Thigh Strengthening Exercises Every Runner (and Non-Runner) Should Do to Prevent Injury
Whether you took up jogging during the pandemic or have been marathoning for years, you’ve…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
This 15-Minute Rebounder HIIT Workout is High Intensity, Low Impact, and Great for Longevity
May 04, 2021
This 15-Minute Rebounder HIIT Workout is High Intensity, Low Impact, and Great for Longevity
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a favorite for many and for good reason—it's effective, efficient,…
By Erin Bunch
How To Cut a Tricep-Burning Diamond Push-Up With Proper Form
May 03, 2021
How To Cut a Tricep-Burning Diamond Push-Up With Proper Form
Whatever advances have been made in fitness over the last 100 or so years, few…
By Erin Bunch
4 Mistakes a Trainer Is Begging You To Avoid During Trampoline Workouts
May 03, 2021
4 Mistakes a Trainer Is Begging You To Avoid During Trampoline Workouts
Not to be dramatic, but my rebounder changed my life. During the darkest days of…
By Zoe Weiner
'I'm an Olympic Surfer, and I Swear by These Moves to Stretch and Strengthen My Tight Hips'
May 01, 2021
'I'm an Olympic Surfer, and I Swear by These Moves to Stretch and Strengthen My Tight Hips'
Yes, the Summer Olympics are happening, y'all, which means all the sports lovers (and those…
By Tamara Pridgett
4 Things To Avoid When You're Doing a Walking Plank, According to an SLT Trainer
April 30, 2021
4 Things To Avoid When You're Doing a Walking Plank, According to an SLT Trainer
If you are looking for a true, total-body exercise that builds strength, endurance, and stability,…
By Jess Freedman
Leap Into Action With 'Frog Crunches,' Which Work the Hardest-To-Hit Muscles in Your Abs
April 29, 2021
Leap Into Action With 'Frog Crunches,' Which Work the Hardest-To-Hit Muscles in Your Abs
Here’s a fun fact: Certain types of frogs can jump up to 20 times their…
By Zoe Weiner
I'm a Trainer, and These Are the 3 Exercises That Work Your Butt Better Than Squats
April 28, 2021
I'm a Trainer, and These Are the 3 Exercises That Work Your Butt Better Than Squats
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to strength training, and one of…
By Tamara Pridgett
10 of the Best Barre Workouts To Loosen Up Tight Hips and Give You Some Relief
April 27, 2021
10 of the Best Barre Workouts To Loosen Up Tight Hips and Give You Some Relief
We love a good barre workout. While the modality can feel torturous at times, virtually…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
This 15-Minute Core-Stabilizing Flow Will Make Everyday Life Easier—and Banish Back Pain in the Process
April 27, 2021
This 15-Minute Core-Stabilizing Flow Will Make Everyday Life Easier—and Banish Back Pain in the Process
Nearly every move you make in life starts with the core, which consists of far…
By Erin Bunch
This 30-Minute Full-Body SLT Workout Is Like Having A Private Pilates Session From Home
April 26, 2021
This 30-Minute Full-Body SLT Workout Is Like Having A Private Pilates Session From Home
Adding some Pilates to your weekly fitness regimen is the workout-equivalent of eating your veggies:…
By Jess Freedman
Think You Can't Do a Push-Up? This 4-Step Progression Is for Every Body
April 24, 2021
Think You Can't Do a Push-Up? This 4-Step Progression Is for Every Body
Meg Boggs didn't think she'd ever be able to do a push-up. In fact, trainers…
By Erin Bunch
This Is the Hardest Barry's Bootcamp Workout—And I Crushed It
April 23, 2021
This Is the Hardest Barry's Bootcamp Workout—And I Crushed It
If you’ve ever stepped foot into the infamous red room at Barry’s Bootcamp, you know…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
Stressed and Anxious That You're Not Exercising? Science Says You're Not Alone
April 23, 2021
Stressed and Anxious That You're Not Exercising? Science Says You're Not Alone
So, you're trying to reduce stress and anxiety by exercising... but you’re so stressed and…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
If You Feel Like Planks Never Get Easier, You’re Not Wrong—Here’s Why Your Muscles Always Shake
April 23, 2021
If You Feel Like Planks Never Get Easier, You’re Not Wrong—Here’s Why Your Muscles Always Shake
True story: Even when I'm in the best shape of my life, I will always…
By Tamara Pridgett
This Full-Body Pilates Workout Will Make Your Entire Body Shake in Just 16 Minutes
April 23, 2021
This Full-Body Pilates Workout Will Make Your Entire Body Shake in Just 16 Minutes
One of the rare upsides of this past year has been the ability of many…
By Erin Bunch
Test Your Strength With This 3-Minute Plank Challenge To Set Your Core on Fire
April 22, 2021
Test Your Strength With This 3-Minute Plank Challenge To Set Your Core on Fire
No matter your strength, holding a plank will eventually make your body shake. If planks…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 Favorite Exercises of the Longest-Living People in the World
April 21, 2021
5 Favorite Exercises of the Longest-Living People in the World
In the United States, the average life expectancy is 79 years. It's only natural, then,…
By Emily Laurence
5 Million People Have Done This Dancer-Approved Abs Workout—Because It's Effective and Quick
April 20, 2021
5 Million People Have Done This Dancer-Approved Abs Workout—Because It's Effective and Quick
Maybe you were one of the thousands who woke up early and spent three hours…
By Well+Good Editors
This 10-Minute Arm Routine Promises the Svelte-Yet-Sculpted Limbs of a Dancer
April 20, 2021
This 10-Minute Arm Routine Promises the Svelte-Yet-Sculpted Limbs of a Dancer
When you visually compare arm workouts utilizing light hand weights to, say, Crossfit exercises like…
By Erin Bunch
Therabody Acquires Muscle-Stimulating Device That Provides Instant Pain Relief
April 19, 2021
Therabody Acquires Muscle-Stimulating Device That Provides Instant Pain Relief
Therabody expanded its feel-good offerings with the acquisition of PowerDot, a muscle-stimulating device to temporarily…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The Lower Body Slider Workout That Will Have Your Glutes Begging for Arm Day
April 19, 2021
The Lower Body Slider Workout That Will Have Your Glutes Begging for Arm Day
If you've never set foot on a Megaformer in an SLT class , it's a…
By Jess Freedman
This 11-Minute Pilates-Inspired Glute Workout Utilizes the World's Most Effective Exercise
April 16, 2021
This 11-Minute Pilates-Inspired Glute Workout Utilizes the World's Most Effective Exercise
There is something so satisfying about burning your booty out through exercise, about pushing it…
By Erin Bunch
'I'm a Tennis Pro, and This Is How To Improve Your Agility On and Off the Court'
April 14, 2021
'I'm a Tennis Pro, and This Is How To Improve Your Agility On and Off the Court'
A tennis player's ability to start, stop, and quickly change directions all boils down to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Grab a Blanket—This Yoga Flow Is Designed To Put You To Sleep
April 13, 2021
Grab a Blanket—This Yoga Flow Is Designed To Put You To Sleep
If your baseline levels of stress and anxiety are higher now than they were pre-pandemic,…
By Erin Bunch
This 15-Minute SLT Slider Workout Is All You Need To Build Upper-Body Stability
April 12, 2021
This 15-Minute SLT Slider Workout Is All You Need To Build Upper-Body Stability
Adding a piece of equipment to a bodyweight workout is like putting avocado on toast:…
By Jess Freedman
This 16-Minute Advanced Pilates Core Workout Will Literally Help You Find Your Center
April 09, 2021
This 16-Minute Advanced Pilates Core Workout Will Literally Help You Find Your Center
The words "advanced Pilates core workout" are thinly-veiled code for "painful AF," but you know…
By Erin Bunch
3 of the Best Neck Pain Exercises To Nix Soreness, According to a Physical Therapist
April 09, 2021
3 of the Best Neck Pain Exercises To Nix Soreness, According to a Physical Therapist
You may not think much about neck and spinal health until you've got a stiff…
By Tamara Pridgett
'I'm a Chiropractor, and These Are the Surprising Tools You Need To Stretch Your Own Back'
April 06, 2021
'I'm a Chiropractor, and These Are the Surprising Tools You Need To Stretch Your Own Back'
You might carry an unbearable amount of tension in your back, whether you're strained from…
By Mary Grace Garis
This Is Why Your Muscles Tingle When Stretching and How To Prevent It, According to a Physical Therapist
April 06, 2021
This Is Why Your Muscles Tingle When Stretching and How To Prevent It, According to a Physical Therapist
Stretching is an important element to any workout routine and will help prevent injury, loosen…
By Rachel Kraus
This 20-Minute Glute Workout Is the Perfect Complement to Your Cardio
April 06, 2021
This 20-Minute Glute Workout Is the Perfect Complement to Your Cardio
After a year spent sitting at home in sweatpants, it might finally be time to…
By Erin Bunch
This 15-Minute SLT Core Workout Will Leave *All* of Your Muscles Shaking
April 05, 2021
This 15-Minute SLT Core Workout Will Leave *All* of Your Muscles Shaking
SLT is known for being one of the most challenging workouts out there. Even though…
By Jess Freedman
The 'Power of One' Rule Is All You Need To Get Stronger In Your Workouts
April 02, 2021
The 'Power of One' Rule Is All You Need To Get Stronger In Your Workouts
Have you ever done a workout and felt like stopping in the middle of a…
By Tamara Pridgett
This 15-Minute Foam Roller Workout Is Really Just a Full-Body Massage That 'Hurts So Good'
April 02, 2021
This 15-Minute Foam Roller Workout Is Really Just a Full-Body Massage That 'Hurts So Good'
Whether you're working out hard to counteract the relatively sedentary nature of the past year…
By Erin Bunch
'I'm a Cardiologist, and Adding an Incline to a Walk Can Make Cardio Even More Effective Than a Flat-Road Run'
April 02, 2021
'I'm a Cardiologist, and Adding an Incline to a Walk Can Make Cardio Even More Effective Than a Flat-Road Run'
Clocking your daily cardio doesn't have to mean sprinting at maximum speed for 30 straight…
By Zoe Weiner
Shaktibarre App Founder Corinne Wainer Is Committed To Making Barre Classes Affordable and Approachable
April 01, 2021
Shaktibarre App Founder Corinne Wainer Is Committed To Making Barre Classes Affordable and Approachable
When Shaktibarre opened a studio in Williamsburg in 2016, it was with the mission to…
By Kara Jillian Brown
3 Things Every Workout Should Have To Prevent Injuries and Boost Longevity
April 01, 2021
3 Things Every Workout Should Have To Prevent Injuries and Boost Longevity
Whether you realize it or not, you're technically doing little mini workouts all day long.…
By Jess Freedman
3 Resistance Band Accessories to Upgrade Your Next Low-Impact Sweat Sesh
March 31, 2021
3 Resistance Band Accessories to Upgrade Your Next Low-Impact Sweat Sesh
Looking for ways to make your low-impact workouts more intense? If so, adding resistance band…
By Tamara Pridgett
This 30-Minute Yoga Flow Is Designed To Supercharge Your Creativity
March 30, 2021
This 30-Minute Yoga Flow Is Designed To Supercharge Your Creativity
Few things zap creativity like stress, and the past year has been nothing if not…
By Erin Bunch
Science Just Gave Us the Magic Number of HIIT Sessions To Do per Week
March 30, 2021
Science Just Gave Us the Magic Number of HIIT Sessions To Do per Week
HIIT workouts have got a lot of good things going for them. They serve double…
By Zoe Weiner
3 Common Mistakes That Are Making Your Reverse Lunges Less Effective, According to Trainers
March 29, 2021
3 Common Mistakes That Are Making Your Reverse Lunges Less Effective, According to Trainers
If you're doing pretty much any lower-body workout, chances are you're going to come across…
By Jess Freedman
This 16-Minute Workout Strengthens Your Chest and Back for Better Posture
March 26, 2021
This 16-Minute Workout Strengthens Your Chest and Back for Better Posture
In the latest episode of Good Moves, New York City trainer Sashah Handal offers a…
By Erin Bunch
You're Not Imagining It—Adding Weights Really *Does* Make Your Spin Classes Harder
March 23, 2021
You're Not Imagining It—Adding Weights Really *Does* Make Your Spin Classes Harder
The arms section of any spin class is meant to serve as active recovery to give…
By Zoe Weiner
This 20-Minute Chest-Opening Sequence Is an Easy Way To Improve Your Posture
March 23, 2021
This 20-Minute Chest-Opening Sequence Is an Easy Way To Improve Your Posture
Long hours at the computer, followed by long commutes or, in the pandemic age, just…
By Erin Bunch
This 15-Minute, Beginner-Friendly Lower-Body Workout Will Light Your Glutes and Legs on Fire
March 22, 2021
This 15-Minute, Beginner-Friendly Lower-Body Workout Will Light Your Glutes and Legs on Fire
If the phrase "don't skip leg day" makes you roll your eyes just a little…
By Jess Freedman
The Adventure Sports Industry Has Long Felt Like a "White Boys Club." These Are The People Working To Change That
March 20, 2021
The Adventure Sports Industry Has Long Felt Like a "White Boys Club." These Are The People Working To Change That
"Adventure travel is a lot like a boys club," says Evita Robinson, founder of Nomadness…
By Zoe Weiner
The Fitness Industry Needs To Be More Inclusive, and It Starts With Prioritizing Modifications
March 19, 2021
The Fitness Industry Needs To Be More Inclusive, and It Starts With Prioritizing Modifications
When trainer and disability advocate Kelsey Lindell was growing up, the only thing she got…
By Zoe Weiner
This 15-Minute Lower-Body Barre Routine Makes You Stronger, Centered, and Supported
March 19, 2021
This 15-Minute Lower-Body Barre Routine Makes You Stronger, Centered, and Supported
The latest episode of Good Moves features a lower-body barre routine courtesy of Barre3 owner Alicia…
By Erin Bunch
3 Surprising Ways Halle Berry Keeps Her Core Strong (Without a Single Plank or Sit-Up)
March 18, 2021
3 Surprising Ways Halle Berry Keeps Her Core Strong (Without a Single Plank or Sit-Up)
Halle Berry's fitness routine is no joke. When training for a role, she spends up…
By Zoe Weiner
The Arm Series So Hard That One W+G Reader Said It Should Come With a 'Disclaimer'
March 17, 2021
The Arm Series So Hard That One W+G Reader Said It Should Come With a 'Disclaimer'
Even when your gym is only a few steps away from your couch desk, it…
By Allie Flinn
‘I’m a Fitness Instructor, and Walking Is the Most Important Workout of My Week’
March 17, 2021
‘I’m a Fitness Instructor, and Walking Is the Most Important Workout of My Week’
The fitness instructor at the front of your studio—or on your screen—might look invincible. They…
By Zoe Weiner
I'm a Trainer, and These 4 Core Movement Patterns Are the Secret to Stronger Abs
March 17, 2021
I'm a Trainer, and These 4 Core Movement Patterns Are the Secret to Stronger Abs
As a trainer, I approach fitness from a holistic perspective. My main goal is to…
By Tamara Pridgett
How Early Experiences With Sports Shape How We Feel About Fitness in the Future
March 16, 2021
How Early Experiences With Sports Shape How We Feel About Fitness in the Future
As an adult, I enjoy working out, but this certainly wasn't the case when I…
By Yasmin Al-najar
If Your Joints Crunch When You Stand All of a Sudden, Here's What's Going On
March 16, 2021
If Your Joints Crunch When You Stand All of a Sudden, Here's What's Going On
Your body has a lot of different ways of communicating that something is wrong—like muscle…
By Zoe Weiner
'I'm a Barry's Instructor, and This Is How To Get a Perfect Bicep Curl Every Time'
March 16, 2021
'I'm a Barry's Instructor, and This Is How To Get a Perfect Bicep Curl Every Time'
Picking up a pair of weights can be a daunting task. It can be tricky…
By Jess Freedman
This Yoga Flow for Body Positivity Is All About Trust and Honor
March 16, 2021
This Yoga Flow for Body Positivity Is All About Trust and Honor
Yoga for body positivity is meant to honor every part of it from head to…
By Erin Bunch
10 Stretching Routines To Erase a Year's Worth of Aches and Pains
March 15, 2021
10 Stretching Routines To Erase a Year's Worth of Aches and Pains
In the Before Times, I went to hot yoga three times a week. Since the…
By Erin Bunch
15 Minutes Is All You Need To Strengthen Your Arms and Abs
March 15, 2021
15 Minutes Is All You Need To Strengthen Your Arms and Abs
If you've ever felt like you could lunge for days, but only a few bicep…
By Jess Freedman
Your Muscles Shaking During a Strength Workout Doesn't Mean You're Getting Stronger
March 14, 2021
Your Muscles Shaking During a Strength Workout Doesn't Mean You're Getting Stronger
Just like your mouthwash can work without that burning sensation, your muscles shaking during strength…
By Tamara Pridgett
I'm a Trainer, and This Is the Best Mini Resistance Band I've Ever Used
March 13, 2021
I'm a Trainer, and This Is the Best Mini Resistance Band I've Ever Used
As a trainer, I'm never without a resistance band. I like to use them during…
By Tamara Pridgett
This 18-Minute Workout Makes Your Arms Feel Like Jell-O (and Then Like Steel)
March 12, 2021
This 18-Minute Workout Makes Your Arms Feel Like Jell-O (and Then Like Steel)
It's recently been brought to my attention that I have very little muscle on my…
By Erin Bunch
This 78-Year-Old Powerlifter Deadlifts 400 Pounds—Here’s Her Secret
March 11, 2021
This 78-Year-Old Powerlifter Deadlifts 400 Pounds—Here’s Her Secret
I'm so world weary that I find the remote to be a heavy lift most…
By Erin Bunch
The Best Exercises for Every Resistance Band Level in the Pack—From Extra Light to Extra Heavy
March 11, 2021
The Best Exercises for Every Resistance Band Level in the Pack—From Extra Light to Extra Heavy
As far as investing in at-home fitness equipment goes, you can't go wrong with a…
By Zoe Weiner
This 24-Minute Hip-Opening Yoga Video Might Make You Cry—But in a Good Way
March 09, 2021
This 24-Minute Hip-Opening Yoga Video Might Make You Cry—But in a Good Way
Jessica Biel's favorite yoga poses are pretty much the juiciest of juicy: hip-openers. They feel…
By Erin Bunch
Why Comparing Your Strength to Days and Years Past Is Your Worst Enemy in Fitness
March 08, 2021
Why Comparing Your Strength to Days and Years Past Is Your Worst Enemy in Fitness
Last year, when a minor surgery forced me to put my workouts on pause for…
By Zoe Weiner
This 'Hip Hike' Exercise From Harvard Heath Offers Protection Ahead of Your Next Run or Walk
March 08, 2021
This 'Hip Hike' Exercise From Harvard Heath Offers Protection Ahead of Your Next Run or Walk
Hustle culture is so very 2019. After having been put through the ringer over the…
By Erin Bunch
This 15-Minute Total Core Workout Will Secretly Work Every Other Muscle In Your Body, Too
March 08, 2021
This 15-Minute Total Core Workout Will Secretly Work Every Other Muscle In Your Body, Too
There's a reason why trainers are constantly telling you to "fire up your core." Why?…
By Jess Freedman
Once and for All, How Long Should You Wait To Work Out After Eating?
March 05, 2021
Once and for All, How Long Should You Wait To Work Out After Eating?
Many fitness devotees are all too familiar with the nausea-inducing feeling of stepping on the…
By Kells McPhillips
This 17-Minute Barre Workout Does Not Confuse 'Low Impact' With 'Easy'
March 05, 2021
This 17-Minute Barre Workout Does Not Confuse 'Low Impact' With 'Easy'
High-intensity workouts are great—love me some HIIT—but sometimes your body just won't allow them. Perhaps…
By Erin Bunch
Heavy Bag Workouts Are One of the Best Ways To Relieve Stress (Because of All the Punching)
March 04, 2021
Heavy Bag Workouts Are One of the Best Ways To Relieve Stress (Because of All the Punching)
A heavy bag workout is a boxing- or kickboxing-inspired workout performed with a punching bag,…
By Allie Flinn
If You Want a Stronger Core, Don't Skip This Important Step While Holding a Plank
March 04, 2021
If You Want a Stronger Core, Don't Skip This Important Step While Holding a Plank
Having a strong core is essential to all movement. A strong core helps stabilize your…
By Tamara Pridgett
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