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What is heart rate variability? Here's everything you need to know about fitness's buzziest metric
June 09, 2020
What is heart rate variability? Here's everything you need to know about fitness's buzziest metric
Top athletes have long turned to heart rate variability as a go-to data point to…
By Zoe Weiner
3 moves that will work your lower abs—without a single crunch in sight
June 09, 2020
3 moves that will work your lower abs—without a single crunch in sight
Your core is made up of nearly a dozen different muscles, but there's one in…
By Zoe Weiner
How your mood impacts your workout, according to a sports psychologist
June 08, 2020
How your mood impacts your workout, according to a sports psychologist
The funny thing about being in a good mood is that it doesn't always make…
By Rachel Lapidos
These are the 6 stretches you should do after every weight training session
June 08, 2020
These are the 6 stretches you should do after every weight training session
Raise your hand if you check out the second your weight training session is over.…
By Tehrene Firman
The '10 X 10 core workout' fires up your abs like nobody's business in 10 minutes flat
June 08, 2020
The '10 X 10 core workout' fires up your abs like nobody's business in 10 minutes flat
 If you'll indulge me in a car simile, abs are kind of like the…
By Kells McPhillips
Body conditioning exercises are the fitness multipack that help you move better IRL
June 07, 2020
Body conditioning exercises are the fitness multipack that help you move better IRL
If you're the type of person that loves multitasking, like with leggings that function as…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 sneaky moves that you won't even realize are secretly work your obliques
June 06, 2020
5 sneaky moves that you won't even realize are secretly work your obliques
We all know the hurts-so-good feeling of second day soreness. It's like a little badge…
By Zoe Weiner
11 scenic hikes that are only an hour outside of New York City
June 05, 2020
11 scenic hikes that are only an hour outside of New York City
Few athletic activities are as therapeutic as going for a hike. It's a mix of…
By Rachel Lapidos
The Dumbbell Power Snatch Is One of the Best Full-Body Exercises for Strength and Agility
June 05, 2020
The Dumbbell Power Snatch Is One of the Best Full-Body Exercises for Strength and Agility
The dumbbell power snatch isn't easy, but it sure is effective. It's one of the…
By Rachel Kraus
You've definitely got time for dynamic stretches with this 5-minute, 5-move warm-up
June 05, 2020
You've definitely got time for dynamic stretches with this 5-minute, 5-move warm-up
 Be honest. How often do you actually take the time to warm-up before working…
By Tehrene Firman
39 Black-run fitness classes to support now and always
June 04, 2020
39 Black-run fitness classes to support now and always
Supporting causes that you believe in with the dollars you spend is one key way…
By Rachel Lapidos
4 scissors exercise variations that bring the fire to your lower abs
June 04, 2020
4 scissors exercise variations that bring the fire to your lower abs
As the literal core of your body, your core muscles—of which there are many—have a…
By Rachel Lapidos
7 underarm exercises that strengthen often-forgotten arm muscles
June 04, 2020
7 underarm exercises that strengthen often-forgotten arm muscles
Even if you have what feels like a well-rounded fitness routine, with a glutes and…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 25-minute workout tones your arms and abs without lifting a single dumbbell
June 04, 2020
This 25-minute workout tones your arms and abs without lifting a single dumbbell
Many workouts meant to target your arms require dumbbells. But using a resistance band to tone…
By Tehrene Firman
5 functional core exercises that make your day-to-day movement so much easier
June 03, 2020
5 functional core exercises that make your day-to-day movement so much easier
Some people add core work into their routine with a singular goal in mind: getting.…
By Tehrene Firman
5 ways to improve your joint health for better, easier movement, according to an orthopedist and physical therapist
June 03, 2020
5 ways to improve your joint health for better, easier movement, according to an orthopedist and physical therapist
While working out, your muscles tend to be at the top of mind. But your…
By Rachel Lapidos
The crunch cue trainers say will instantly wreck your form—and what to do instead
June 03, 2020
The crunch cue trainers say will instantly wreck your form—and what to do instead
No matter your modality of choice, crunches are at the (literal) core of any sort…
By Zoe Weiner
30 charitable fitness classes to book that support the Black Lives Matter movement
June 03, 2020
30 charitable fitness classes to book that support the Black Lives Matter movement
As people across the country join together in the Black Lives Matter movement, it's clear…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why we have a short attention span for workouts, according to a neuroscientist
June 02, 2020
Why we have a short attention span for workouts, according to a neuroscientist
Many people remember periods of life based on the kind of workout that made them…
By Kells McPhillips
Trainers say the 'Superman exercise' is the best way to work your obliques and back
June 02, 2020
Trainers say the 'Superman exercise' is the best way to work your obliques and back
Considering Superman is known as the man of steel, it makes sense that a move…
By Zoe Weiner
Full-body workouts get you to your goal faster than splits—here's why
June 02, 2020
Full-body workouts get you to your goal faster than splits—here's why
When you're coming up with a general routine, you might choose a full-body workout or…
By Tehrene Firman
'Flip-flop abs' is the fastest way to strengthen your entire core in one go
June 01, 2020
'Flip-flop abs' is the fastest way to strengthen your entire core in one go
There are a lot of different ways to work your core. On this website alone, we've…
By Zoe Weiner
This 15-minute Tabata workout is the fastest way to get your daily dose of cardio
June 01, 2020
This 15-minute Tabata workout is the fastest way to get your daily dose of cardio
 Whenever a trainer announces that it’s time for a Tabata, you know you’re in…
By Zoe Weiner
Everything you need to know about exercising outdoors during COVID-19
May 31, 2020
Everything you need to know about exercising outdoors during COVID-19
Mile High Run Club, a fitness studio in New York City, isn't ready to open…
By Rachel Lapidos
'City Block' workouts make your street the only equipment you need—here are 5 easy outdoor workouts
May 31, 2020
'City Block' workouts make your street the only equipment you need—here are 5 easy outdoor workouts
In a time when gyms across the country have shuttered their doors, Maillard Howell, owner…
By Kells McPhillips
Newbie hiker? Here's your hiking starter kit
May 30, 2020
Newbie hiker? Here's your hiking starter kit
If there is one outdoor athletic trend you can’t ignore right now it’s hiking. Thanks…
By Brooke Ely Danielson
The best workout to combat afternoon brain fog, according to a neuroscientist
May 29, 2020
The best workout to combat afternoon brain fog, according to a neuroscientist
Spending nine weeks at home is enough to make even the sharpest brain start to…
By Zoe Weiner
This hip-opening yoga flow totally unwinds the largest joint in your body in just 20 minutes
May 29, 2020
This hip-opening yoga flow totally unwinds the largest joint in your body in just 20 minutes
 The practice of yoga has a lot to offer in its bag of tricks,…
By Kells McPhillips
6 face masks for working out, straight from activewear brands
May 28, 2020
6 face masks for working out, straight from activewear brands
Face masks and workouts don't exactly go hand-in-hand. They make it harder to breathe and…
By Tehrene Firman
Strengthening your forearms is the key to finally mastering pull-ups, push-ups, and planks—here's how to do it
May 28, 2020
Strengthening your forearms is the key to finally mastering pull-ups, push-ups, and planks—here's how to do it
Your forearms don't get the attention they deserve. Most people don't even notice the area…
By Tehrene Firman
You're probably forgetting to stretch this muscle before your workout, and that's a big mistake
May 28, 2020
You're probably forgetting to stretch this muscle before your workout, and that's a big mistake
 If you've got a good pre-workout stretching routine in place, chances are that you…
By Zoe Weiner
These lats exercises protect your spine and build strength at once
May 27, 2020
These lats exercises protect your spine and build strength at once
When you think about muscles you can easily work at home, lats likely aren't at…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Upper Glute Workout: The 9 Best Exercises To Target Those Butt Muscles
May 27, 2020
Upper Glute Workout: The 9 Best Exercises To Target Those Butt Muscles
If you've been working on your backside lately, there’s a good chance that you’ve zeroed…
By Tehrene Firman
How to lift weights at home whether you're a fitness newb or a strength-training pro
May 26, 2020
How to lift weights at home whether you're a fitness newb or a strength-training pro
One of the biggest myths in the entire fitness world (aside from the fact that…
By Zoe Weiner
This low-impact cardio workout spikes your heart rate without enraging downstairs neighbors
May 26, 2020
This low-impact cardio workout spikes your heart rate without enraging downstairs neighbors
 Being quarantined has added a number of challenges to everyone's fitness routines, to say…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best at-home workout for you to try next, according to your zodiac sign
May 25, 2020
The best at-home workout for you to try next, according to your zodiac sign
Over the course of the pandemic, it's likely that your exercise routine has changed at…
By Nikhita Mahtani
Everyone is roller skating right now—and it turns out, it's good for your mental health
May 25, 2020
Everyone is roller skating right now—and it turns out, it's good for your mental health
The year is 2001 I’m on the brink of puberty, yearning for a shred of…
By Claire Stern
This 18-minute dance cardio workout will leave every muscle in your body quaking
May 25, 2020
This 18-minute dance cardio workout will leave every muscle in your body quaking
 Right now, when it feels like the world is pretty much falling apart, the…
By Zoe Weiner
If you're not already stretching your inner thighs, here's why it's important—and how to do it
May 24, 2020
If you're not already stretching your inner thighs, here's why it's important—and how to do it
Stretching—especially as you get older—is crucial. When you don't do so regularly, your muscles shorten…
By Tehrene Firman
Trainers say '3-way abs' are the secret to your strongest core ever
May 23, 2020
Trainers say '3-way abs' are the secret to your strongest core ever
Ladies and gentlemen, let's talk about three-ways. No—not the kind that happen in the bedroom…
By Zoe Weiner
We figured out how to not hurt your back while gardening
May 23, 2020
We figured out how to not hurt your back while gardening
Plants are one the few things truly thriving in quarantine, but it isn't a hobby…
By Mary Grace Garis
The beloved burpee really makes sense when you break down the movements step-by-step
May 22, 2020
The beloved burpee really makes sense when you break down the movements step-by-step
Anytime a trainer says it's time to do a round of burpees, it's hard not…
By Tehrene Firman
Toss the weights! This 20-minute strengthening yoga flow will fire up your full bod
May 22, 2020
Toss the weights! This 20-minute strengthening yoga flow will fire up your full bod
 Whenever someone tells me they think yoga is "too easy" for them, I nod…
By Kells McPhillips
These 4 low-impact cardio moves work your heart as much as running a mile
May 21, 2020
These 4 low-impact cardio moves work your heart as much as running a mile
People either love running or they despise it. There's not a whole lot of in-between.…
By Tehrene Firman
3 upper body mobility exercises that'll have you doing more push-ups than ever
May 21, 2020
3 upper body mobility exercises that'll have you doing more push-ups than ever
Even though a trainer may instruct you to drop down and give them twenty, it's…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 20-minute stretch routine will loosen every bit of WFH-induced tightness in your body
May 21, 2020
This 20-minute stretch routine will loosen every bit of WFH-induced tightness in your body
ATM, my list of grievances about aches and pains in my body is growing ever…
By Zoe Weiner
6 benefits of physical activity that happen well after you've finished sweating
May 20, 2020
6 benefits of physical activity that happen well after you've finished sweating
If you ask a hundred people why they work out, there would, no doubt, be…
By Lindsay Tigar
Memorize these breathing techniques to engage your core in any workout
May 20, 2020
Memorize these breathing techniques to engage your core in any workout
Whether you're a CrossFit aficionado or spend most of your sweat sessions on top of…
By Zoe Weiner
Gyms across the country are starting to reopen—here's what the new normal will look like
May 19, 2020
Gyms across the country are starting to reopen—here's what the new normal will look like
More than a month after closing their doors for the sake of social distancing, fitness…
By Zoe Weiner
3 exercises to improve your ankle mobility for squats
May 19, 2020
3 exercises to improve your ankle mobility for squats
There are a handful of different factors that allow you to do deep squats with…
By Tehrene Firman
Why some muscle groups take longer than others to fully recover
May 19, 2020
Why some muscle groups take longer than others to fully recover
Raise your hand if you've ever noticed that muscles like your quads or your calves…
By Rachel Lapidos
6 workout moves you shouldn’t attempt at home for the first time—and what to do instead
May 18, 2020
6 workout moves you shouldn’t attempt at home for the first time—and what to do instead
At-home workouts are more popular than ever before. Whether you're streaming a class from a…
By Tehrene Firman
Bored of bicep curls? Try this 20-minute dancer arm workout instead
May 18, 2020
Bored of bicep curls? Try this 20-minute dancer arm workout instead
When you think of a dance workout, "arms" aren't exactly the first muscle that comes…
By Zoe Weiner
8 couch exercises for working up a sweat during your next Netflix binge
May 16, 2020
8 couch exercises for working up a sweat during your next Netflix binge
No longer just the place where you curl up for a movie marathon, in recent…
By Jessica Estrada
Meet the $45 'muscle scraper' that rivals any sports massage
May 16, 2020
Meet the $45 'muscle scraper' that rivals any sports massage
Sports massages can instantly get rid of tension and tight muscles. The issue, even pre-pandemic?…
By Tehrene Firman
Yard work is basically strength training—here's how to get stronger while mowing the lawn
May 16, 2020
Yard work is basically strength training—here's how to get stronger while mowing the lawn
My dad spent every Saturday of my childhood blowing the leaves in our yard, obliterating…
By Kells McPhillips
5 strength training exercises that help perk up your boobs
May 15, 2020
5 strength training exercises that help perk up your boobs
You know it and I know it, but it has to be said: your breast…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 20-Minute Stress-Busting Yoga Routine Is Like WD-40 for Your Tightest Muscles
May 15, 2020
This 20-Minute Stress-Busting Yoga Routine Is Like WD-40 for Your Tightest Muscles
 When the stress is piling on, all of those racing thoughts can lead to…
By Rachel Lapidos
Try this beginner hangboard workout if you're a climber without a wall
May 14, 2020
Try this beginner hangboard workout if you're a climber without a wall
I was just starting to get hooked on indoor climbing when COVID-19 arrived and all…
By Kells McPhillips
5 post-run stretches that unwind miles and miles in a mere 5 minutes
May 14, 2020
5 post-run stretches that unwind miles and miles in a mere 5 minutes
 It's just a fact: Runners are known as some of the tightest athletes out…
By Kells McPhillips
How to stack shorter workouts to create the best combinations at home
May 13, 2020
How to stack shorter workouts to create the best combinations at home
Long gone are the days of heading to your favorite fitness studio for an in-person…
By Tehrene Firman
9 rest day workout ideas that take your recovery up a notch
May 13, 2020
9 rest day workout ideas that take your recovery up a notch
Regardless of the types of workouts that you sweat through throughout the week, taking a…
By Rachel Lapidos
This bodyweight HIIT and core workout tops them all (without a single piece of equipment)
May 13, 2020
This bodyweight HIIT and core workout tops them all (without a single piece of equipment)
If being stuck at home has taught us anything (aside from how much we love…
By Zoe Weiner
The best self-massage techniques to try when your bum is going numb from sedentary behavior
May 12, 2020
The best self-massage techniques to try when your bum is going numb from sedentary behavior
You know the feeling all too well. The first few hours of working are fine.…
By Tehrene Firman
The biggest mistake you're making in your core workouts might be the culprit behind your back pain
May 11, 2020
The biggest mistake you're making in your core workouts might be the culprit behind your back pain
When we talk about "core work," we're usually hyper-focused on the abdomen. By definition, though,…
By Kells McPhillips
This 20-minute dancer leg workout will light up your entire lower body
May 11, 2020
This 20-minute dancer leg workout will light up your entire lower body
 A good dance workout torches your entire body. It hits your abs hard and…
By Zoe Weiner
Here’s what it’s like to work out with a virtual personal trainer
May 10, 2020
Here’s what it’s like to work out with a virtual personal trainer
It’s safe to say that COVID-19 has changed the way we do a lot of…
By Jessica Estrada
This accessory turns any outdoor space into a gym—and you probably already have it
May 09, 2020
This accessory turns any outdoor space into a gym—and you probably already have it
With gyms still closed across the country, you've gotta get creative. Many people have been…
By Tehrene Firman
Move Through This 30-Minute Energizing Yoga Flow To Stretch Out Every Cramped Muscle in Your Body
May 08, 2020
Move Through This 30-Minute Energizing Yoga Flow To Stretch Out Every Cramped Muscle in Your Body
Days spent cramped inside due to the COVID-19 quarantine can leave one's body feeling cramped,…
By Rachel Lapidos
8 leg day workouts that burn out the largest muscles in your body in mere minutes
May 07, 2020
8 leg day workouts that burn out the largest muscles in your body in mere minutes
There's a high chance you've seen coffee mugs or T-shirts with witty quotes about leg…
By Rachel Lapidos
Partial reps target your body's tiniest muscles for the biggest gains
May 07, 2020
Partial reps target your body's tiniest muscles for the biggest gains
Repetitions or "reps" are kind of like the building blocks of strength training: You stack…
By Kells McPhillips
Think full-body Pilates is hard? Try adding a resistance band with this 30-minute workout
May 07, 2020
Think full-body Pilates is hard? Try adding a resistance band with this 30-minute workout
 Whenever I ordered ice cream (you know, in times when one could still pay…
By Kells McPhillips
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