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8 Dreamy Hip Opening Exercises To Unlock Even the Tightest Joints
September 21, 2020
8 Dreamy Hip Opening Exercises To Unlock Even the Tightest Joints
Tightness in your hips can be attributed to sitting at your desk all day, but…
By Tehrene Firman
'Grasshopper Push-Ups' Target Hard-to-Hit Obliques (and TBH, Just About Every Other Muscle)
September 21, 2020
'Grasshopper Push-Ups' Target Hard-to-Hit Obliques (and TBH, Just About Every Other Muscle)
The push-up has long been held as the absolute best move for working your upper…
By Zoe Weiner
'I'm a Walking Coach, And These Are the 3 Exercises I Always Recommend for Faster Miles'
September 19, 2020
'I'm a Walking Coach, And These Are the 3 Exercises I Always Recommend for Faster Miles'
When I hop on the phone to interview walking coach and ACE-certified fitness instructor Michele…
By Kells McPhillips
This ‘Juggling Plank’ Is the Hardest Upper-Body Exercise You'll Do All Week
September 19, 2020
This ‘Juggling Plank’ Is the Hardest Upper-Body Exercise You'll Do All Week
There's no easy plank. That's a fact. Whether you're on your forearms, on your hands,…
By Tehrene Firman
6 Abs Moves That Dancers Regularly Do For a Seriously Strong Core
September 18, 2020
6 Abs Moves That Dancers Regularly Do For a Seriously Strong Core
If there's one thing that learning the Hoedown Throwdown in middle school taught me, it's…
By Kells McPhillips
This 25-Minute Lower-Body Resistance Band Workout Hits Every Hard-To-Reach Muscle
September 18, 2020
This 25-Minute Lower-Body Resistance Band Workout Hits Every Hard-To-Reach Muscle
The nice thing about working your lower body is that you don't need much to…
By Tehrene Firman
5 Arms-and-Abs Workouts That Will Leave You Stronger Than 100 Push-Ups
September 17, 2020
5 Arms-and-Abs Workouts That Will Leave You Stronger Than 100 Push-Ups
When it comes to multi-purpose moves, push-ups tend to get a lot of cred. Admittedly,…
By Zoe Weiner
26 Workout Moves Trainers Say You're Always Doing Wrong
September 16, 2020
26 Workout Moves Trainers Say You're Always Doing Wrong
When you're flying through your workout every day, there's not a whole lot of time…
By Tehrene Firman
Trainers Are Seriously Begging You To Stop Doing *This* Standing Ab Exercise
September 15, 2020
Trainers Are Seriously Begging You To Stop Doing *This* Standing Ab Exercise
Many fitness trainers are fans of standing ab exercises. Compared to floor-based core work, like…
By Rachel Lapidos
Unwind Your Body and Mind in This Chill Pill of a 20-Minute Yoga Class
September 14, 2020
Unwind Your Body and Mind in This Chill Pill of a 20-Minute Yoga Class
After most people take their first yoga class, their initial reaction is: "Wow—I feel so…
By Kells McPhillips
These Advanced Yoga Poses May Look Intimidating, But You've Got This
September 13, 2020
These Advanced Yoga Poses May Look Intimidating, But You've Got This
If you're a devoted yogi who never misses a class, you know that even once…
By Jessica Estrada
Yes, Fitness Can Be a Stress Reducer, but Here's Your Reminder That It's Not a Heal-All
September 11, 2020
Yes, Fitness Can Be a Stress Reducer, but Here's Your Reminder That It's Not a Heal-All
For as long as I can remember, movement has been my go-to tactic for relieving…
By Erin Magner
This 20-Minute Flow Is the Best Introduction to Yoga Inversions for Beginners
September 11, 2020
This 20-Minute Flow Is the Best Introduction to Yoga Inversions for Beginners
Some of the most elusive poses in yoga are inversions, asanas that place your heart…
By Kara Jillian Brown
6 Workouts for Beginners That You Can Knock Out in Under 30 Minutes
September 10, 2020
6 Workouts for Beginners That You Can Knock Out in Under 30 Minutes
The recent influx of online workouts has shown us that there are seemingly endless benefits…
By Zoe Weiner
6 Ankle Weight Exercises To Strengthen Small (But Important) Muscles
September 08, 2020
6 Ankle Weight Exercises To Strengthen Small (But Important) Muscles
Strapping on a pair of ankle weights before your workout instantly ups the challenge, allowing…
By Tehrene Firman
Move Through This 15-Minute Morning Yoga Class While Your Coffee Is Brewing
September 07, 2020
Move Through This 15-Minute Morning Yoga Class While Your Coffee Is Brewing
If you're anything like me, you wake up feeling creaky on all of the days…
By Kells McPhillips
Build Even More Strength Work Into Your HIIT Sessions With HIRT Training
September 04, 2020
Build Even More Strength Work Into Your HIIT Sessions With HIRT Training
High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, might just be the most efficient workout method ever. The…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 'Typewriter Push-Up' Will Spell Soreness for Your Chest and Core
September 04, 2020
The 'Typewriter Push-Up' Will Spell Soreness for Your Chest and Core
Here's the thing about push-ups: They may be hard, but they are never boring. There are…
By Zoe Weiner
This 20-Minute Flow for Beginners Helps You Perfect the Basics of Yoga
September 04, 2020
This 20-Minute Flow for Beginners Helps You Perfect the Basics of Yoga
Whether you're a yoga newbie or pro, it's never a bad idea to get back…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Whether You Need To Get Energized or Unwind, We Have a Workout for Every Mood
September 03, 2020
Whether You Need To Get Energized or Unwind, We Have a Workout for Every Mood
These last few months, the rise of digital fitness has left us with thousands of…
By Zoe Weiner
Allison Holker Dances Every. Single. Day. And We Are Here for It
September 01, 2020
Allison Holker Dances Every. Single. Day. And We Are Here for It
You may know Allison Holker as a dancer—she was a So You Think You Can…
By Dory Zayas
This Posture Corrector Turned My WFH Back and Shoulder Pain Into a Distant Memory
August 31, 2020
This Posture Corrector Turned My WFH Back and Shoulder Pain Into a Distant Memory
It wasn't until month three of working from home that I came face-to-face with the…
By Zoe Weiner
These 6 Moves Are All You Need To Work 360 Degrees of Your Core
August 29, 2020
These 6 Moves Are All You Need To Work 360 Degrees of Your Core
A quick Google search for "core exercises" will leave you with millions of different ways to…
By Zoe Weiner
The Face Pull Exercise Will Save Your Posture, Rep by Rep
August 28, 2020
The Face Pull Exercise Will Save Your Posture, Rep by Rep
At first blush, the face pull exercise brings to mind one of those skin spas…
By Kells McPhillips
The Trillfit Pledge Is Fighting for Racial Justice in Fitness Studios Across the Country
August 28, 2020
The Trillfit Pledge Is Fighting for Racial Justice in Fitness Studios Across the Country
Around the time that Boston-based fitness studio Trillfit had to shut its doors due to…
By Rachel Lapidos
Feel the Burn Like Never Before With This 25-Minute Upper Body Circuit
August 28, 2020
Feel the Burn Like Never Before With This 25-Minute Upper Body Circuit
Workouts that target your upper body are nothing to fear. In the latest episode of…
By Tehrene Firman
Black People Will Swim's Founder Paulana Lamonier Is Making Waves
August 27, 2020
Black People Will Swim's Founder Paulana Lamonier Is Making Waves
Swimming pools are a hallmark of summer vacations, a piece of Americana. Whether it’s the…
By L'Oreal Thompson Payton
11 Push-Up Variations That Burn Out Every Inch of Your Core and Arms
August 27, 2020
11 Push-Up Variations That Burn Out Every Inch of Your Core and Arms
Much like ice cream flavors, there's a push-up variation for every mood. Besides the classic…
By Rachel Lapidos
This Is the First Fitness Platform That Finally Made Me Feel Like I Was Working Out With My Friends Again
August 27, 2020
This Is the First Fitness Platform That Finally Made Me Feel Like I Was Working Out With My Friends Again
Taking fitness classes with friends used to be one of my go-to social activities. But…
By Alex Taylor
Trainers Break Down How To Choose Between a Pull-Up vs Chin-Up in Your Workouts
August 26, 2020
Trainers Break Down How To Choose Between a Pull-Up vs Chin-Up in Your Workouts
When you're at the gym—or perhaps Muscle Beach in California—one of the most impressive things…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 4-Week Abs Challenge Is The Best Possible Way To Combat Quarantine Workout Boredom
August 26, 2020
This 4-Week Abs Challenge Is The Best Possible Way To Combat Quarantine Workout Boredom
On day infinity of quarantine, it can feel admittedly challenging to find the motivation to…
By Zoe Weiner
This Breathing Technique Strengthens Your Abs Without Doing a Single Crunch
August 25, 2020
This Breathing Technique Strengthens Your Abs Without Doing a Single Crunch
Core strength is essential for all of your movements—it is your center, after all—and it…
By Rachel Lapidos
Exactly How To Dial Up Your Exercise Intensity—Because a New Study Says That's What Longevity-Boosting Workouts Are Made Of
August 24, 2020
Exactly How To Dial Up Your Exercise Intensity—Because a New Study Says That's What Longevity-Boosting Workouts Are Made Of
Dialing up the intensity in your exercise routine can look like a lot of things:…
By Kells McPhillips
Why Every Strength Training Routine Should Be a ‘Descending Pyramid’
August 24, 2020
Why Every Strength Training Routine Should Be a ‘Descending Pyramid’
Lifting weights has a long list of benefits, but one of the biggest risks of…
By Rachel Lapidos
You Just Need 25 Minutes and Two Dumbbells for This Full-Body HIIT Workout
August 24, 2020
You Just Need 25 Minutes and Two Dumbbells for This Full-Body HIIT Workout
Here's your mission, should you choose to accept it: Roll out your mat and grab…
By Kells McPhillips
Is It Better To Drink a Protein Shake Before or After a Workout? Here's What an RD Says
August 23, 2020
Is It Better To Drink a Protein Shake Before or After a Workout? Here's What an RD Says
People often wonder whether it's better to drink a protein shake before or after a…
By Tehrene Firman
Maria Sharapova on the Workout That She Loves for Agility Work (and No, It’s Not Tennis)
August 23, 2020
Maria Sharapova on the Workout That She Loves for Agility Work (and No, It’s Not Tennis)
Maria Sharapova is a force to be reckoned with on the tennis court. The superstar…
By Rachel Lapidos
7 of the Best Adjustable Dumbbell Weights That Streamline Your At-Home Workouts
August 21, 2020
7 of the Best Adjustable Dumbbell Weights That Streamline Your At-Home Workouts
A weight rack is a staple of any gym, but it's not typically something you'll…
By Rachel Lapidos
Work Every Muscle in 20 Minutes With Nothing But a Resistance Band
August 21, 2020
Work Every Muscle in 20 Minutes With Nothing But a Resistance Band
Let's be real. The best workouts are the ones that don't involve a ton of…
By Tehrene Firman
Early Bird Gets the Worm—*And* Longer Workouts, Says New Study
August 20, 2020
Early Bird Gets the Worm—*And* Longer Workouts, Says New Study
Some people get up at the crack of dawn, full of energy and ready to…
By Tehrene Firman
'Sphinx Push-Ups' Will Stretch and Strengthen Your Upper Body in a Single Move
August 19, 2020
'Sphinx Push-Ups' Will Stretch and Strengthen Your Upper Body in a Single Move
The push-up has solidified itself as the official fitness move of quarantine. At the very…
By Zoe Weiner
New York Gyms Are Reopening Next Week—But There's a Catch
August 18, 2020
New York Gyms Are Reopening Next Week—But There's a Catch
On Monday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that gyms across New York State may…
By Zoe Weiner
13 Quad Exercises That Make Leg Day a Whole Lot Spicier
August 17, 2020
13 Quad Exercises That Make Leg Day a Whole Lot Spicier
The longest bones in your body are your femurs, which are located within your upper…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why You Should ‘Wring the Towel’ To Loosen Your Neck and Shoulders Every Hour
August 17, 2020
Why You Should ‘Wring the Towel’ To Loosen Your Neck and Shoulders Every Hour
Even though slouching and hunching forward feels worth it the moment, your body pays you…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 15-Minute Workout Targets Every Angle of Your Core—And There's Not a Crunch in Sight
August 17, 2020
This 15-Minute Workout Targets Every Angle of Your Core—And There's Not a Crunch in Sight
Core exercises usually happen in one of two positions: lying flat on your back or…
By Kells McPhillips
The Russian Twist Exercise Hits the Most Overlooked Ab Muscles of All
August 16, 2020
The Russian Twist Exercise Hits the Most Overlooked Ab Muscles of All
When you want to fire up your core—and fast—moves that involve twisting your mid-body get you there…
By Kells McPhillips
This '4-Way Glutes' Series Hits the Hardest-To-Reach Corners of Your Booty
August 16, 2020
This '4-Way Glutes' Series Hits the Hardest-To-Reach Corners of Your Booty
If you want to get stronger glutes, there are hundreds (maybe even thousands) of different…
By Zoe Weiner
The 8-Minute Core and Back Workout That Makes Planks Look Like Child's Play
August 15, 2020
The 8-Minute Core and Back Workout That Makes Planks Look Like Child's Play
When it comes time to target your core in any given workout, most of us…
By Zoe Weiner
What a Sports Physiologist Says About Exercising in Dry Heat vs Humidity
August 14, 2020
What a Sports Physiologist Says About Exercising in Dry Heat vs Humidity
It's the middle of August, which means that temperatures are about as high as they've…
By Rachel Lapidos
Set Your Obliques Ablaze With This 15-Minute Pilates Workout
August 14, 2020
Set Your Obliques Ablaze With This 15-Minute Pilates Workout
The obliques don't get nearly as much attention as the front of the abs (whatever,…
By Tehrene Firman
The ‘Pop Squat Twist’ Sculpts Your Booty and Obliques at Once
August 13, 2020
The ‘Pop Squat Twist’ Sculpts Your Booty and Obliques at Once
Anytime a new exercise pops up on my feed, I can't help but try it.…
By Tehrene Firman
Calisthenics Versus Weights: Here's How to Balance the Two, According to Trainers
August 13, 2020
Calisthenics Versus Weights: Here's How to Balance the Two, According to Trainers
Calisthenics and weight training have a lot in common: Both can be your partner-in-crime in…
By Kells McPhillips
Physically Demanding Jobs Can Lead to Knee Problems Later in Life—Here’s How to Deal
August 12, 2020
Physically Demanding Jobs Can Lead to Knee Problems Later in Life—Here’s How to Deal
Your knees are the largest joint in your body, and they're in charge of so…
By Rachel Lapidos
6 Tips for Getting More Out of Your Walking Workouts, According to Harvard Health
August 12, 2020
6 Tips for Getting More Out of Your Walking Workouts, According to Harvard Health
Walking is the sneakiest workout of all. Stepping one foot in front of the other…
By Rachel Lapidos
The Wheelbarrow Push-Up Opens Up Your Shoulders As It Burns Your Entire Upper Body
August 12, 2020
The Wheelbarrow Push-Up Opens Up Your Shoulders As It Burns Your Entire Upper Body
You can work through some really challenging exercises, but once you add sliders into the…
By Rachel Lapidos
ClassPass Personal Training Is the New, Affordable Way To Get Customized Workouts
August 12, 2020
ClassPass Personal Training Is the New, Affordable Way To Get Customized Workouts
When ClassPass launched in 2013, it gave users a chance to test out all kinds…
By Zoe Weiner
Upright Rows Are the Back- and Shoulder-Strengthening Move Missing From Your Workout
August 11, 2020
Upright Rows Are the Back- and Shoulder-Strengthening Move Missing From Your Workout
There are rowing machines, and then there are rowing exercises that mimic the signature upper…
By Rachel Lapidos
Better Your Posture in Just 25 Minutes With This Extra-Sweaty, No-Equipment Back Workout
August 10, 2020
Better Your Posture in Just 25 Minutes With This Extra-Sweaty, No-Equipment Back Workout
Whenever I do a back-centric workout, I always think of motivational speaker Brené Brown's idea…
By Kells McPhillips
Meet the ‘Slack of Fitness’—A Trainer-Led Answer to Fostering Community During Quarantine
August 10, 2020
Meet the ‘Slack of Fitness’—A Trainer-Led Answer to Fostering Community During Quarantine
When boutique fitness was still alive and well, trainers spent as much time fostering community…
By Kells McPhillips
The 'Ab Clock' Exercise Is a Ticking Time Bomb for Your Core
August 09, 2020
The 'Ab Clock' Exercise Is a Ticking Time Bomb for Your Core
Since quarantine kicked off earlier this year, TikTok has become destination number one for finding…
By Kells McPhillips
This 20-Minute Yoga Flow for Strength Targets Your Tiniest Muscles
August 07, 2020
This 20-Minute Yoga Flow for Strength Targets Your Tiniest Muscles
When you're trying to improve your strength, your first thought is probably to add a…
By Tehrene Firman
This Is the First (and Only!) Workout Brie Larson Has Done During Quarantine
August 06, 2020
This Is the First (and Only!) Workout Brie Larson Has Done During Quarantine
I don't think anyone could ever forget the workout video of Brie Larson pushing her…
By Tehrene Firman
I Founded BLAQUE Fitness to Make Sure Black Communities Had an Inclusive Place to Work Out
August 06, 2020
I Founded BLAQUE Fitness to Make Sure Black Communities Had an Inclusive Place to Work Out
Think about any gym or boutique studio locker room you’ve ever walked into. Have you…
By T'Nisha Symone
The 'Flying Bird Dog' Works Every Muscle in Your Core *and* Your Butt
August 06, 2020
The 'Flying Bird Dog' Works Every Muscle in Your Core *and* Your Butt
When you're working out at home with very little to no equipment, you've gotta get…
By Tehrene Firman
2 of the Worst Exercises You Can Do for Your Spine Are Super Common, According to a Chiropractor
August 05, 2020
2 of the Worst Exercises You Can Do for Your Spine Are Super Common, According to a Chiropractor
Chiropractors have, quite literally, got your back. The spine-focused pros learn everything they can relating to…
By Rachel Lapidos
How To Get Better at Pickleball, the Fastest Growing Sport in America
August 04, 2020
How To Get Better at Pickleball, the Fastest Growing Sport in America
Pickleball has been around for decades, but its popularity is skyrocketing in 2020. The clever…
By Tehrene Firman
The Iranian Half-Moon Push-Up Hits Your Core Muscles the Hardest
August 04, 2020
The Iranian Half-Moon Push-Up Hits Your Core Muscles the Hardest
You might want to start planning your obliques' funeral right now. By the time you…
By Tehrene Firman
I Went to an Outdoor Workout Class During COVID-19—Here's What It Was Really Like
August 03, 2020
I Went to an Outdoor Workout Class During COVID-19—Here's What It Was Really Like
After five months of working out at home, I'm burnt out. So much so, that…
By Zoe Weiner
The Best Fitness Trackers by Activity Type
August 03, 2020
The Best Fitness Trackers by Activity Type
In the time of quarantine, the challenge of hitting 10,000 steps a day feels...well, more…
By Lulu Chang
Cardio and Strength Training Collide in This Peachy 15-Minute Glute Workout
August 03, 2020
Cardio and Strength Training Collide in This Peachy 15-Minute Glute Workout
If you thrive on the feeling of ticking off the items on a to-do list,…
By Kells McPhillips
The 4 Hardest Lower Body Exercises You Can Do, According to Trainers
August 01, 2020
The 4 Hardest Lower Body Exercises You Can Do, According to Trainers
Pushing yourself to your physical limits is fun sometimes. Take, for instance, sprinting as fast…
By Rachel Lapidos
Mastered the Push-Up? Here Are 6 Exercises That Take Your Strength to the Next Level
July 31, 2020
Mastered the Push-Up? Here Are 6 Exercises That Take Your Strength to the Next Level
You know when you're growing out your hair and you reach that awkward period between…
By Tehrene Firman
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