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A Flexibility Coach Says This 10-Second Test Will Show You How Tight Your Hip Flexors Are
January 01, 2021
A Flexibility Coach Says This 10-Second Test Will Show You How Tight Your Hip Flexors Are
If most of 2020 has involved trips from your bed to your desk to your…
By Zoe Weiner
9 Efficient Cardio Planks To Work Your Core *and* Spike Your Heart Rate
January 01, 2021
9 Efficient Cardio Planks To Work Your Core *and* Spike Your Heart Rate
If you want to work your core and spike your heart rate at the same time,…
By Tehrene Firman
Banish Your No Good, Very Bad Mood With This 20-Minute Cardio Yoga Flow
December 31, 2020
Banish Your No Good, Very Bad Mood With This 20-Minute Cardio Yoga Flow
Forget waking up on the wrong side of the bed; sometimes 4 p.m. comes and…
By Kells McPhillips
Podiatrists Swear by These 5 Oh-So-Simple Flat Feet Exercises To Reduce Pain and Prevent Injury
December 29, 2020
Podiatrists Swear by These 5 Oh-So-Simple Flat Feet Exercises To Reduce Pain and Prevent Injury
Arm day, leg day... foot day? When you're working up a sweat, your feet likely…
By Jessica Estrada
All the Push-Up Variations We Learned This Year in One Place
December 29, 2020
All the Push-Up Variations We Learned This Year in One Place
Push-ups have long been the bane of my existence; I could barely do them in…
By Erin Bunch
This 10-Minute Oblique Core Workout Does *So* Much More Than Strengthen Your Muscles
December 29, 2020
This 10-Minute Oblique Core Workout Does *So* Much More Than Strengthen Your Muscles
Anytime you twist during your typical ab workouts, you hit your side abs—aka your obliques—a…
By Tehrene Firman
This 20-Minute Low-Impact Boxing Workout Is Prenatal Friendly (and So Much Fun)
December 28, 2020
This 20-Minute Low-Impact Boxing Workout Is Prenatal Friendly (and So Much Fun)
Boxing has a reputation for being, well, a little bit punchy. When you're facing off…
By Kells McPhillips
How To Train Your Body To Jump Higher, According to Trainers Who Have Taken the Leap
December 25, 2020
How To Train Your Body To Jump Higher, According to Trainers Who Have Taken the Leap
Growing up, my elementary school's "field day" was the highlight of the year. Three-legged, wheelbarrow,…
By Zoe Weiner
Make This One Tweak To Banish Rounded Shoulders—And Prevent Pain or Injury
December 25, 2020
Make This One Tweak To Banish Rounded Shoulders—And Prevent Pain or Injury
Rounded shoulders—when your shoulders have the appearance of rounding forward due to your shoulders sitting…
By Tehrene Firman
10 of the Best At-Home Workouts That We Tried This Year
December 25, 2020
10 of the Best At-Home Workouts That We Tried This Year
The at-home fitness universe existed well before March, but COVID-19 put it on the express…
By Kells McPhillips
This Fast-And-Dirty Workout Gives Your Booty a Deep, Deep Burn
December 23, 2020
This Fast-And-Dirty Workout Gives Your Booty a Deep, Deep Burn
All booties are beautiful, truly. Still, glutes-specific exercises feel juicy in a good way, and…
By Erin Bunch
Banish Lower Back Pain for Good With This 20-Minute Core Workout
December 22, 2020
Banish Lower Back Pain for Good With This 20-Minute Core Workout
Things like stretching and foam rolling your tight muscles away can help with lower back…
By Tehrene Firman
How To Really 'Hinge at Your Hips' While Strength Training To Gain Better Overall Mobility
December 21, 2020
How To Really 'Hinge at Your Hips' While Strength Training To Gain Better Overall Mobility
"Hinge at your hips!" It's one of those ubiquitous cues that trainers throw out in…
By Kells McPhillips
This 10-Minute Boxing Workout Targets Your Core to Make Your Arms Stronger
December 21, 2020
This 10-Minute Boxing Workout Targets Your Core to Make Your Arms Stronger
It feels right to me that our final four episodes of Trainer of the Month…
By Allie Flinn
Trainers Agree: Jumping Rope Is One of the Best Forms of At-Home Cardio
December 18, 2020
Trainers Agree: Jumping Rope Is One of the Best Forms of At-Home Cardio
When it comes to stellar at-home workouts, we often think of video-led bodyweight sequences, simple…
By Rebecca Norris
This 30-Minute Full Body Deep Stretch Flow Is the All-Natural Mind-Body Relaxation You Need Right Now
December 18, 2020
This 30-Minute Full Body Deep Stretch Flow Is the All-Natural Mind-Body Relaxation You Need Right Now
This year saw a significant rise in demand and preference for gentler, more restorative workouts…
By Erin Bunch
Gymnasts Swear By the Daily ‘Pancake’ Stretch for Better Flexibility
December 17, 2020
Gymnasts Swear By the Daily ‘Pancake’ Stretch for Better Flexibility
No worries if you're feeling extra rickety recently from being cooped up at home. Sedentary…
By Mary Grace Garis
How the Music Selection on Apple Fitness+ Is Sneakily the Best Part of the Workout
December 16, 2020
How the Music Selection on Apple Fitness+ Is Sneakily the Best Part of the Workout
We hold this workout truth to be self-evident: Good music makes the workout. Apple has carried…
By Kells McPhillips
This Is Exactly How Much Vigorous Exercise You Need Each Week for Longevity
December 16, 2020
This Is Exactly How Much Vigorous Exercise You Need Each Week for Longevity
The more is more exercise mentality is dead and gone—and we're all better for it.…
By Kells McPhillips
7 Beginner Medicine Ball Exercises To Fire Up Your Core
December 16, 2020
7 Beginner Medicine Ball Exercises To Fire Up Your Core
Core exercises used to be my favorite, but hours of virtual mat workouts later, I…
By Tehrene Firman
This Standing Workout Sets Your Core Ablaze in Less Than 10 Minutes
December 15, 2020
This Standing Workout Sets Your Core Ablaze in Less Than 10 Minutes
Most ab workouts are done lying down on a mat, but in the latest episode…
By Tehrene Firman
9 Beginner Exercises You Can Do at Home for Better Range of Motion From Head to Toe
December 14, 2020
9 Beginner Exercises You Can Do at Home for Better Range of Motion From Head to Toe
With less movement amid the pandemic, your mobility is likely taking hit, leaving you feeling…
By Tehrene Firman
I Tried Apple Fitness+ and It's So Much Fun That From Here On Out, I'll Always Close My Rings
December 14, 2020
I Tried Apple Fitness+ and It's So Much Fun That From Here On Out, I'll Always Close My Rings
When Apple announced Fitness+ back in September, all I could think about was my 16-year-old…
By Ali Finney
Raise Your BPMs to Brand-New Heights in This 20-Minute Killer HIIT Boxing Workout
December 14, 2020
Raise Your BPMs to Brand-New Heights in This 20-Minute Killer HIIT Boxing Workout
When you hear the term HIIT (that's high-intensity interval training), your mind might immediately jump…
By Kells McPhillips
The Super Simple Trick That Will Turn Core Exercises Into a Full-On Cardio Workout
December 13, 2020
The Super Simple Trick That Will Turn Core Exercises Into a Full-On Cardio Workout
I'm going to be honest: I'm constantly looking to cut corners with my workouts. My…
By Zoe Weiner
7 Quick Warm-Up Exercises To Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workout
December 12, 2020
7 Quick Warm-Up Exercises To Help You Get the Most Out of Your Workout
Here's what happens when you skip the opportunity to loosen up: Your body doesn't feel…
By Tehrene Firman
This 10-Minute Pilates Workout Lights Up Every Muscle In Your Core—And All You Need Is a Towel
December 11, 2020
This 10-Minute Pilates Workout Lights Up Every Muscle In Your Core—And All You Need Is a Towel
Your Pilates practice can be as affordable or as pricey as you want it to…
By Tehrene Firman
This 20-Minute Pilates Workout Fires Up Your Core and Glutes at Once
December 10, 2020
This 20-Minute Pilates Workout Fires Up Your Core and Glutes at Once
Sometimes the workouts that provide the biggest burn are the ones that skip the burpees…
By Tehrene Firman
The WHO Just Updated Its Physical Activity Guidelines for the First Time in a Decade—And This Low-Intensity Exercise Is All You Need
December 09, 2020
The WHO Just Updated Its Physical Activity Guidelines for the First Time in a Decade—And This Low-Intensity Exercise Is All You Need
In our wellness trend predictions for 2020, we declared that bite-size workouts sprinkled throughout the…
By Kells McPhillips
7 Beginner Dumbbell Exercises That Will Work Your Entire Body in a Single Workout
December 09, 2020
7 Beginner Dumbbell Exercises That Will Work Your Entire Body in a Single Workout
If your fitness routine only consists of bodyweight exercises in your living room, you might…
By Zoe Weiner
Al Fresco Workouts Are a Breath of Fresh Air
December 08, 2020
Al Fresco Workouts Are a Breath of Fresh Air
Fresh air, open sky, firm ground: “It just feels good to be outside,” says Julia Healey, director of…
By Zoe Weiner
This Low-Impact Cardio Workout Helps You Break a Sweat With Ease
December 08, 2020
This Low-Impact Cardio Workout Helps You Break a Sweat With Ease
Cardio typically involves running, jumping, or another activity that isn't so easy on your joints.…
By Tehrene Firman
The 20-Minute, Low-Impact Boxing Workout That Will Help You Blow Off Some Steam
December 07, 2020
The 20-Minute, Low-Impact Boxing Workout That Will Help You Blow Off Some Steam
Full transparency: I've wanted to hit something more than a few times in 2020. (Haven't…
By Kells McPhillips
These Core-and-Cardio Exercises Work Doubletime for Your Body
December 04, 2020
These Core-and-Cardio Exercises Work Doubletime for Your Body
When it comes to exercise, efficiency is queen and core cardio exercises really deliver in…
By Zoe Weiner
This 20-Minute Yoga Flow Is All You Need To Melt Away Stress
December 04, 2020
This 20-Minute Yoga Flow Is All You Need To Melt Away Stress
While there are dozens of different ways to de-stress when you're feeling overwhelmed, nothing can…
By Tehrene Firman
6 Trainer-Approved Low-Impact Exercises That Give Your Back a Break
December 03, 2020
6 Trainer-Approved Low-Impact Exercises That Give Your Back a Break
High-impact exercises aren't the easiest on your body. If you're starting to feel it in…
By Tehrene Firman
Any Good Burpee Workout Requires Other Moves, Too—Just Ask Nike Master Trainer Kirsty Godso
December 02, 2020
Any Good Burpee Workout Requires Other Moves, Too—Just Ask Nike Master Trainer Kirsty Godso
If you want to spike your heart rate, and fast, you'd be hard-pressed to find a…
By Kells McPhillips
The Decline Bench Press Targets Hard-To-Reach Muscles for Better Posture and Functional Movement
December 01, 2020
The Decline Bench Press Targets Hard-To-Reach Muscles for Better Posture and Functional Movement
The decline bench press doesn't get nearly enough love. And trainers say it's about time…
By Tehrene Firman
Trainers Rank the 6 Hardest Abs Moves With a Hurts-So-Good Payoff
November 30, 2020
Trainers Rank the 6 Hardest Abs Moves With a Hurts-So-Good Payoff
When you want to get maximum benefits in minimal time, there's no messing around—you've gotta…
By Tehrene Firman
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 Is a Whopping $130 Off Today—And It Doesn't Take Shortcuts When Tracking Your Health
November 30, 2020
The Garmin Vivoactive 3 Is a Whopping $130 Off Today—And It Doesn't Take Shortcuts When Tracking Your Health
The fitness wearable market may be expanding at the speed of light (or, okay, at…
By Kells McPhillips
The Cardio-Revving Benefits of Jumping Rope Seriously Rival Running
November 28, 2020
The Cardio-Revving Benefits of Jumping Rope Seriously Rival Running
Jump ropes have long been a staple on the playground. But once you're an adult,…
By Zoe Weiner
Relieve Major Stress (and Feel Like a Badass) With These 4 Punching Bag Workout Moves
November 27, 2020
Relieve Major Stress (and Feel Like a Badass) With These 4 Punching Bag Workout Moves
A good yoga sesh or cycling class can certainly feel cathartic, but when it comes…
By Jessica Estrada
Take Your Basic Jumping Jacks Up a Notch With These 5 Heart-Pumping Variations 
November 26, 2020
Take Your Basic Jumping Jacks Up a Notch With These 5 Heart-Pumping Variations 
Whether you’re a jumping jack fanatic or you haven’t done a jumping jack since middle…
By Jessica Estrada
This Full-Body Cardio Interval Workout Turns Today Into Arms, Abs, *and* Leg Day
November 26, 2020
This Full-Body Cardio Interval Workout Turns Today Into Arms, Abs, *and* Leg Day
When it comes to carving out time to work out, many people believe an hour…
By Rebecca Norris
Keep Your Arms Guessing With This Never-Been-Easier Workout Playlist
November 26, 2020
Keep Your Arms Guessing With This Never-Been-Easier Workout Playlist
Arm day is exciting... said no one ever. If you're getting sick of your routine,…
By Tehrene Firman
3 of the Biggest Mistakes a Trainer Sees That Wreck the Jump Squat Form
November 25, 2020
3 of the Biggest Mistakes a Trainer Sees That Wreck the Jump Squat Form
I like to think of the squat jump as the cool older-cousin of the classic…
By Jess Freedman
This High-Energy Advanced Pilates Video Gives You a Full-Body Workout in 20 Minutes
November 25, 2020
This High-Energy Advanced Pilates Video Gives You a Full-Body Workout in 20 Minutes
Don't ever let anyone tell you that Pilates isn't a great workout. Even beginner-level exercises…
By Tehrene Firman
This 15-Minute Core-Back Sweat Sesh Is All That You Need To Do Today
November 24, 2020
This 15-Minute Core-Back Sweat Sesh Is All That You Need To Do Today
Why work your abs and back separately when you can get the job done in…
By Tehrene Firman
This Speedy Barre Class Squeezes All of the Benefits of Cardio Into Just 20 Minutes
November 23, 2020
This Speedy Barre Class Squeezes All of the Benefits of Cardio Into Just 20 Minutes
If there's one thing I know to be true, it's that sometimes you just want…
By Kells McPhillips
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Wrecking Your Push-Up Form
November 20, 2020
The 3 Biggest Mistakes Wrecking Your Push-Up Form
Push-ups are deceptively difficult, and not just from a strength perspective; they're also technically hard…
By Erin Bunch
This Quickie 7-Minute Arm Workout Offers Plenty of Bang for Your Buck
November 20, 2020
This Quickie 7-Minute Arm Workout Offers Plenty of Bang for Your Buck
The arm series trainer Liv McIlkenny shares in the latest episode of Good Moves is…
By Tehrene Firman
The ‘C-Crunch Rock’ Instantly Sets Fire to Your Core With a Twist
November 19, 2020
The ‘C-Crunch Rock’ Instantly Sets Fire to Your Core With a Twist
Pretty much every Pilates mat class I've ever taken has included the classic "rolling like…
By Tehrene Firman
The Best Workout Gloves To Protect Your Hands and Improve Your Grip Strength
November 18, 2020
The Best Workout Gloves To Protect Your Hands and Improve Your Grip Strength
Gloves aren't just for keeping your hands warm when you're out on a walk. They…
By Tehrene Firman
Elliptical vs. Running: Which One Gives You the Most Effective Cardio Workout?
November 18, 2020
Elliptical vs. Running: Which One Gives You the Most Effective Cardio Workout?
Grab your mask and walk into any gym and you're bound to see two cardio…
By Emily Laurence
This 10-Minute Core Workout Fires Up Your Abs With Weights
November 17, 2020
This 10-Minute Core Workout Fires Up Your Abs With Weights
Taking your core workout to the next level is easy. All you have to do…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm a Cardiologist, and This Is What I Want People To Know About Heart-Rate Training
November 16, 2020
I'm a Cardiologist, and This Is What I Want People To Know About Heart-Rate Training
No matter what your modality of choice is, all fitness enthusiasts have one thing in…
By Zoe Weiner
This 15-Minute Lower Body Barre Workout Will Leave Your Leg Muscles Screaming (for More)
November 16, 2020
This 15-Minute Lower Body Barre Workout Will Leave Your Leg Muscles Screaming (for More)
Most people have the same reaction to leg day as they do daylight saving time…
By Kells McPhillips
The Trifecta of Mobility Drills You Need To Snuff Out Knee Pain
November 12, 2020
The Trifecta of Mobility Drills You Need To Snuff Out Knee Pain
For many runners, cyclists, and other athletes, knee pain keeps coming back to steal the…
By Kells McPhillips
This Pilates for Posture Workout Gets You Standing Taller in 10 Minutes
November 12, 2020
This Pilates for Posture Workout Gets You Standing Taller in 10 Minutes
Pilates is one of the best ways to strengthen your body. A single class can…
By Tehrene Firman
This Total-Body Split Workout Makes Choosing Your Next Sweat Sesh a Piece of Cake
November 12, 2020
This Total-Body Split Workout Makes Choosing Your Next Sweat Sesh a Piece of Cake
One of the hardest parts of starting a strength training routine is learning how to…
By Kells McPhillips
This 'Lazy Leg Day' Circuit Makes Today's Workout Easier Than Ever
November 11, 2020
This 'Lazy Leg Day' Circuit Makes Today's Workout Easier Than Ever
Just like your appetite changes by the day, you won't prefer the same type of…
By Kells McPhillips
This 10-Minute, 10-Move Oblique Workout Is the Only Thing You Need To Do Today
November 10, 2020
This 10-Minute, 10-Move Oblique Workout Is the Only Thing You Need To Do Today
The obliques don't get nearly enough credit. "They're your stabilizers," says Keoni Hudoba, creator of…
By Tehrene Firman
This 10-Minute Barre Class Doubles as an Abs-Strengthener and Tension Reliever
November 09, 2020
This 10-Minute Barre Class Doubles as an Abs-Strengthener and Tension Reliever
You know the dramatic moment in the movies when someone clutches their wine glass so…
By Kells McPhillips
This Fiery Plank Series Is the 10 Minutes of Exercise You Need Right Now
November 06, 2020
This Fiery Plank Series Is the 10 Minutes of Exercise You Need Right Now
Can't find an hour in the day to exercise? No problem. Trainer Liv McIlkenny designed a…
By Erin Bunch
How Black Athletes Are Reclaiming Racist Narratives Within Sports
November 06, 2020
How Black Athletes Are Reclaiming Racist Narratives Within Sports
I have been an athlete my entire life. It is part of what’s defined me,…
By Traci Copeland
This No-Equipment Move Works Your Balance, Mobility, and Flexibility At the Same Time
November 04, 2020
This No-Equipment Move Works Your Balance, Mobility, and Flexibility At the Same Time
There are certain workout moves we know we can depend on to "do it all."…
By Zoe Weiner
This Tiny Tweak Will Keep Your Push-Up Form Perfect Through the Very Last Rep
November 03, 2020
This Tiny Tweak Will Keep Your Push-Up Form Perfect Through the Very Last Rep
No matter how many years you've spent mastering the perfect push-up, the minute you get…
By Zoe Weiner
This 10-Minute, 10-Move Lower Ab Workout Is the Easiest Thing You'll Do All Day
November 03, 2020
This 10-Minute, 10-Move Lower Ab Workout Is the Easiest Thing You'll Do All Day
The lower abs can be a tricky spot to target. That's why you have to…
By Tehrene Firman
This Easy 3-Step Exercise Promises To Help You Achieve Better Orgasms
November 02, 2020
This Easy 3-Step Exercise Promises To Help You Achieve Better Orgasms
Even if you have an easy time finding pleasure, sometimes you might run into real…
By Mary Grace Garis
The 30-Minute Full-Body Barre Class That Will Make Every Last Muscle Quiver
November 02, 2020
The 30-Minute Full-Body Barre Class That Will Make Every Last Muscle Quiver
Barre classes all have one major thing in common: Their movements all take place alongside…
By Zoe Weiner
This 20-Minute Beginner Pilates Workout Is the Perfect Introduction
October 29, 2020
This 20-Minute Beginner Pilates Workout Is the Perfect Introduction
The real benefits of Pilates—and what makes it different from general mat work—are a strong…
By Tehrene Firman
Why Trainers Believe That Barbell Hip Thrusts Are Key for Your Glutes Workouts
October 28, 2020
Why Trainers Believe That Barbell Hip Thrusts Are Key for Your Glutes Workouts
The most popular exercise to do if you're looking to light up your all-important glutes…
By Rachel Lapidos
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