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This at-home spin bike is one of Oprah's Favorite Things
November 08, 2019
This at-home spin bike is one of Oprah's Favorite Things
Oprah Winfrey's list of Favorite Things for 2019 has arrived, meaning it's now socially acceptable…
By Tehrene Firman
Harvard’s ranking of the 5 most effective exercises includes something for everybody
November 08, 2019
Harvard’s ranking of the 5 most effective exercises includes something for everybody
When it came time to rank the best workouts, Harvard Health asked experts on staff…
By Kells McPhillips
"Alphabet workouts" are the most fun way to stay fit since H-O-R-S-E
November 08, 2019
"Alphabet workouts" are the most fun way to stay fit since H-O-R-S-E
For some, running is the be-all-end-all; for others, it's a yoga 365 love affair, and…
By Rachel Lapidos
Dumbbell High Pull Sneakily Targets Hard-To-Hit Muscles—Here's How To Do It
November 07, 2019
Dumbbell High Pull Sneakily Targets Hard-To-Hit Muscles—Here's How To Do It
It’s always fun when exercises include added bonuses. You think you’re focusing on one area…
By Tehrene Firman
Arms day is about to get a whole lot more effective thanks to 'centimeter workouts'
November 05, 2019
Arms day is about to get a whole lot more effective thanks to 'centimeter workouts'
The arms section of spin class is the biggest mindf**k in the fitness world. Because:…
By Zoe Weiner
The ridiculously difficult 'L-sit' exercise works your entire body without moving a muscle
November 05, 2019
The ridiculously difficult 'L-sit' exercise works your entire body without moving a muscle
Everyone likes a good challenge. That's why we all love to hate exercises like burpees.…
By Tehrene Firman
This 5-minute beginner dance cardio routine works your full body and is so. much. fun.
November 04, 2019
This 5-minute beginner dance cardio routine works your full body and is so. much. fun.
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, a fitness series where we tap the coolest,…
By Zoe Weiner
How to create the perfect weekly workout formula, according to Charlee Atkins
November 03, 2019
How to create the perfect weekly workout formula, according to Charlee Atkins
With so many different types of workouts to choose from, it can be tricky to…
By Tehrene Firman
Strengthening your "breathing muscles" is the key to slaying your cardio workouts
November 03, 2019
Strengthening your "breathing muscles" is the key to slaying your cardio workouts
Strengthening your muscles and joints are fundamental for your fitness game. Duh. But one muscle…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best thing you can do for your spine is just hang
November 01, 2019
The best thing you can do for your spine is just hang
In yoga, teachers will tell you that having an open heart starts with having an…
By Kells McPhillips
7 waterproof fitness trackers so good you'll be singing their praises (in the rain)
November 01, 2019
7 waterproof fitness trackers so good you'll be singing their praises (in the rain)
I've dropped enough iPhones into water (read: the toilet) to know that H2O resistance is…
By Erin Bunch
The Rowing Machine Engages 86% of Your Muscles—Here’s How It Benefits Your Fitness Routine
October 31, 2019
The Rowing Machine Engages 86% of Your Muscles—Here’s How It Benefits Your Fitness Routine
I always feel bad for the rowing machine. The treadmills are always packed, the ellipticals…
By Tehrene Firman
Arm day is coming, and trainers say this move remix is the key to crushing it
October 30, 2019
Arm day is coming, and trainers say this move remix is the key to crushing it
You typically wouldn't eat your main course before your appetizer. And yet—so many people (including…
By Rachel Lapidos
Unleash the power of 'live weights' with a no-muscle-left-behind Tidal Tank workout
October 29, 2019
Unleash the power of 'live weights' with a no-muscle-left-behind Tidal Tank workout
Every effective workout needs a dash of surprise. Your favorite form of exercise might be…
By Kells McPhillips
The key to future fitness gains might lie in your resting metabolic rate
October 29, 2019
The key to future fitness gains might lie in your resting metabolic rate
There are tons of acronyms and terms that get thrown around at the gym, from…
By Erin Bunch
This is the optimal amount of time to rest between sets in order to build muscle, according to a trainer
October 28, 2019
This is the optimal amount of time to rest between sets in order to build muscle, according to a trainer
Going to the gym, grabbing some weights, and ripping out your reps day after day…
By Tehrene Firman
For the most effective workout, be sure to hit the 5 components of fitness
October 28, 2019
For the most effective workout, be sure to hit the 5 components of fitness
When I read headlines about 80-year-old World Record-breaking runners, I can't help but worry that…
By Erin Bunch
10 Resistance Band Exercises That Will Strengthen and Stretch Your Legs in No Time
October 28, 2019
10 Resistance Band Exercises That Will Strengthen and Stretch Your Legs in No Time
We're gonna go ahead and say it: Resistance bands don't get enough credit. Why's that?…
By Tehrene Firman
Frog hops open your hip flexors and massage your spine at the same time
October 27, 2019
Frog hops open your hip flexors and massage your spine at the same time
Yesterday, I was crawling all over the floor at Willspace Movement, the new workout studio…
By Rachel Lapidos
Orthopedic surgeons explain how to prevent the 4 most common shoulder injuries
October 27, 2019
Orthopedic surgeons explain how to prevent the 4 most common shoulder injuries
A good friend of mine surfs daily in order to maintain his sanity (it's a…
By Erin Bunch
Your triceps are the largest muscle in your arm—here’s how to stretch ’em
October 26, 2019
Your triceps are the largest muscle in your arm—here’s how to stretch ’em
I learned a surprising piece of trivia during a workout the other day: Your triceps…
By Rachel Lapidos
Pro tip: AMRAP workouts push you to go even harder
October 25, 2019
Pro tip: AMRAP workouts push you to go even harder
The first time a fitness trainer told the class we were doing AMRAPs, I went…
By Rachel Lapidos
3 ways to improve your knee stability to move better in your day-to-day life
October 24, 2019
3 ways to improve your knee stability to move better in your day-to-day life
Remember that song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"? Sure, it teaches children about anatomy, and…
By Rachel Lapidos
The most common fitness mistakes that stand in the way of getting the results you want
October 23, 2019
The most common fitness mistakes that stand in the way of getting the results you want
Cycling, yoga, Pilates, and barre—with all the boutique fitness classes on the market, you may…
By Rebecca Norris
These are the best glute workouts—and there's not a squat in sight
October 22, 2019
These are the best glute workouts—and there's not a squat in sight
Squats are a sure-fire way to make your glutes burn. There's no denying that. I…
By Tehrene Firman
8 abs moves that go above and beyond to work your entire body
October 22, 2019
8 abs moves that go above and beyond to work your entire body
Ab workouts generally go one of two ways: They feel far too easy (making you…
By Rebecca Norris
4 moves to loosen up your lower half if you're dealing with restless legs
October 21, 2019
4 moves to loosen up your lower half if you're dealing with restless legs
If you have restless legs syndrome, you know the feeling: It's been a long day…
By Mercey Livingston
Bear planks make your whole body roar—and that's a good thing
October 21, 2019
Bear planks make your whole body roar—and that's a good thing
Most trainers would agree that it's a great idea to begin every workout with a…
By Tehrene Firman
This 5-minute lower-body stretch sesh is the best way to cool down
October 21, 2019
This 5-minute lower-body stretch sesh is the best way to cool down
 Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, a fitness series where we tap the…
By Zoe Weiner
Yep, you can lift too light—here's what you need to know
October 20, 2019
Yep, you can lift too light—here's what you need to know
I pick the dumbbells I work out with pretty much the same way I pick…
By Rachel Lapidos
7 ways to be more mindful during your workouts, straight from the pros
October 19, 2019
7 ways to be more mindful during your workouts, straight from the pros
For the most part, people want to be distracted during their workouts. There are TVs…
By Tehrene Firman
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back and Ensure Good Posture for Life
October 19, 2019
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back and Ensure Good Posture for Life
When it comes to strengthening and toning, some parts of the body get all the…
By Emily Laurence
Let's stop believing the myth that all good workouts end in soreness
October 18, 2019
Let's stop believing the myth that all good workouts end in soreness
There's a certain pride that comes with soreness after workouts. Aching muscles serve as a…
By Tehrene Firman
If You’re Going To Do One Move Every Single Day, Make It a Push-Up
October 18, 2019
If You’re Going To Do One Move Every Single Day, Make It a Push-Up
As far as workout moves go, push-ups are the great equalizer. No matter where you…
By Zoe Weiner
The 'dragon flag' is a martial arts-inspired ab exercise that sets your core on fire
October 17, 2019
The 'dragon flag' is a martial arts-inspired ab exercise that sets your core on fire
World-famous martial artist Bruce Lee was known for many things, including his signature abdominal strength-training…
By Tehrene Firman
7 resistance band shoulder exercises that will correct your posture in no time
October 17, 2019
7 resistance band shoulder exercises that will correct your posture in no time
Our shoulders are like the steering wheel of the body—they help direct the rest of…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to marry strength training and yoga so you can be stretchy-strong
October 15, 2019
How to marry strength training and yoga so you can be stretchy-strong
Stretching and strength training are like the sister-and-law and grandpa you don’t want sitting together…
By Kells McPhillips
Everything you need to know about calisthenics and how to try it yourself
October 15, 2019
Everything you need to know about calisthenics and how to try it yourself
Sure, megaformer Pilates and boxing/treadmill/weights hybrid workouts are fun and all, but it's just as…
By Rachel Lapidos
Strengthen your core and massage your hip flexors with hanging leg raises
October 15, 2019
Strengthen your core and massage your hip flexors with hanging leg raises
Sometimes, the title of things can be misleading. Some examples: the entire Real Housewives series…
By Rachel Lapidos
Use your Mars sign to discover the best workout for you, astrologically speaking
October 15, 2019
Use your Mars sign to discover the best workout for you, astrologically speaking
When it comes to astrology, Mars is a body-ruling planet. On the physical front, we…
By Mary Grace Garis
For the love of your body, here's why trainers want you to flirt with more than one workout modality
October 14, 2019
For the love of your body, here's why trainers want you to flirt with more than one workout modality
Many of us like to practice workout monogamy. You might be so smitten with running,…
By Kells McPhillips
Why trainers say you should start every single workout with a plank
October 14, 2019
Why trainers say you should start every single workout with a plank
Think of your core as the Cher Horowitz of your skeletal muscular system. It's the…
By Zoe Weiner
In the battle between kettlebells vs. dumbbells, here's what will upgrade your sweat sesh
October 14, 2019
In the battle between kettlebells vs. dumbbells, here's what will upgrade your sweat sesh
Finding your way around your gym's cardio machines is fairly foolproof. You want to run?…
By Zoe Weiner
This glutes workout—literally—kicked our butts in 10-minutes flat
October 14, 2019
This glutes workout—literally—kicked our butts in 10-minutes flat
 Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our fitness series, where we tap the…
By Zoe Weiner
How To Maximize Your Steps To Turn All 10,000 of Them Into Full-Blown Cardio Moves
October 13, 2019
How To Maximize Your Steps To Turn All 10,000 of Them Into Full-Blown Cardio Moves
There are times in life when taking a break from exercise can be the best…
By Zoe Weiner
11 hip stretches for runners that melt away tightness—and help you move like the wind
October 13, 2019
11 hip stretches for runners that melt away tightness—and help you move like the wind
The common refrain in any runner's life is this: "My hips are SOOOO tight!" Unlike…
By Kells McPhillips
Love leg day? Here’s the 4-move lower body routine a top trainer swears by
October 12, 2019
Love leg day? Here’s the 4-move lower body routine a top trainer swears by
Well+Good readers love leg day. When we put out the call on Instagram for you…
By Rachel Lapidos
7 Standing Ab Exercises That Make You Ditch the Mat To Really Work Your Core
October 12, 2019
7 Standing Ab Exercises That Make You Ditch the Mat To Really Work Your Core
Ab workouts have always been a favorite of mine for one simple reason: You get…
By Tehrene Firman
Why a stellar workout one day might be lackluster the next
October 11, 2019
Why a stellar workout one day might be lackluster the next
Gather around and I'll tell you one of life's simple truths: Some days, your workouts…
By Kells McPhillips
How being too flexible can throw your fitness routine out of whack
October 11, 2019
How being too flexible can throw your fitness routine out of whack
Focusing on just working out is so...passé. Much to our bodies' benefits, however, stretching and flexibility…
By Rachel Lapidos
Ankle mobility exercises will soothe your aching feet
October 09, 2019
Ankle mobility exercises will soothe your aching feet
There's a lot going on in your feet. I'm talkin' 26 different bones and 33…
By Tehrene Firman
The only piece of fitness equipment you need right now is a heart rate monitor
October 09, 2019
The only piece of fitness equipment you need right now is a heart rate monitor
First there were FitBits, then came the Apple Watch, and nowadays, you'd be hard-pressed to…
By Rachel Lapidos
Use this simple AF gym cheat sheet to make yourself Queen Bee of the weight room
October 09, 2019
Use this simple AF gym cheat sheet to make yourself Queen Bee of the weight room
The weight room at the gym gives me stage fright. I know, I know: exactly…
By Kells McPhillips
Why one trainer thinks heated studios are hurting your workouts
October 07, 2019
Why one trainer thinks heated studios are hurting your workouts
Here in New York City, some boutique fitness spots have a reputation for turning their…
By Kells McPhillips
This 9-move dumbbell arm workout targets every muscle in your upper body
October 07, 2019
This 9-move dumbbell arm workout targets every muscle in your upper body
If I could be a fitness iteration of Edward Scissorhands, I'd have dumbbells attached to…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 10-minute core workout will make you feel stronger than ever
October 07, 2019
This 10-minute core workout will make you feel stronger than ever
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our fitness series, where we tap the coolest,…
By Zoe Weiner
62% of you hate working out at night—here's how to get to the gym anyways
October 05, 2019
62% of you hate working out at night—here's how to get to the gym anyways
After a full day of sitting through meetings that could have been emails and trying…
By Zoe Weiner
Sick of planks? Sharpen your workout with 'body saws'
October 04, 2019
Sick of planks? Sharpen your workout with 'body saws'
I'm part of the very tiny percentage of people who actually enjoy planks. It's not…
By Tehrene Firman
Six pack abs are the biggest scam of our generation
October 04, 2019
Six pack abs are the biggest scam of our generation
The menu of benefits that comes with a workout is delectable: a boost in mental health,…
By Mercey Livingston
Forget 10,000 steps: Recovery is the next thing you'll be tracking non-stop
October 04, 2019
Forget 10,000 steps: Recovery is the next thing you'll be tracking non-stop
First, everyone began to diligently track their movements, their steps, and their workouts. Then, the…
By Rachel Lapidos
Weight distribution is the key to workout longevity—here’s how to test yours right now
October 03, 2019
Weight distribution is the key to workout longevity—here’s how to test yours right now
When I walk through the doors of my neighborhood gym, I'm usually too focused on…
By Kells McPhillips
Boost your coordination and full-body strength with kettlebell cleans
October 02, 2019
Boost your coordination and full-body strength with kettlebell cleans
Kettlebell cleans used to scare me. However, once I gave them a shot, I quickly…
By Tehrene Firman
This 4-minute resistance band workout tones your whole body—no shower required
October 01, 2019
This 4-minute resistance band workout tones your whole body—no shower required
The days of strictly adhering to a hardcore fitness routine to feel like you got…
By Tehrene Firman
These head-to-toe doorway stretches are the next best thing to a full-body massage
October 01, 2019
These head-to-toe doorway stretches are the next best thing to a full-body massage
With all of the professional stretching studios you can go to these days, it's become…
By Rachel Lapidos
WTF is a coregasm... and how can I have one?
September 30, 2019
WTF is a coregasm... and how can I have one?
Six-pack abs are a lie, but I just learned about something that's making me double…
By Erin Bunch
The lower body stretches that will leave your legs and glutes feeling ooey gooey
September 30, 2019
The lower body stretches that will leave your legs and glutes feeling ooey gooey
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the…
By Zoe Weiner
The yoga foot stretches that will have the other muscles in your legs writing thank you notes
September 29, 2019
The yoga foot stretches that will have the other muscles in your legs writing thank you notes
Stretching doesn't always feel like a necessity. You already just pounded out a workout, and…
By Tehrene Firman
Master your lunge form in order to drop it like it's hot and feel your glutes burn
September 29, 2019
Master your lunge form in order to drop it like it's hot and feel your glutes burn
There are a few moves everyone has in their at-home workout arsenal: the burpee (oh,…
By Jessica Migala
I streamed a hardcore elliptical workout—here's why you should, too
September 28, 2019
I streamed a hardcore elliptical workout—here's why you should, too
In the daily game of treadmill versus trying new things at the gym, treadmill always…
By Rachel Lapidos
No, really: Your belly button holds the key to a good hip stretch
September 28, 2019
No, really: Your belly button holds the key to a good hip stretch
Anyone with a desk job asks a great deal of their hips. Apart from coffee…
By Kells McPhillips
78% of you don't want to do push-ups—here are 4 killer arm movements to do instead
September 28, 2019
78% of you don't want to do push-ups—here are 4 killer arm movements to do instead
You can get tired of a good, dependable thing like push-ups after a while. It…
By Rachel Lapidos
Low-impact 'triplets' offer stress relief on your most taxing days
September 27, 2019
Low-impact 'triplets' offer stress relief on your most taxing days
I rarely think about my mental state before I choose my workout of the day.…
By Kells McPhillips
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