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September 26, 2019
This post-natal core workout is low-impact and super effective
Your body changes in a lot of ways during and post-pregnancy, but one of…
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Allie Flinn
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September 26, 2019
Wall push-ups can make you so much stronger—here's how
The perfect push-up is like the holy grail of exercise moves. It works everything from…
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Zoe Weiner
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September 25, 2019
If you only have time to strengthen one body part, make it your core
I find that some of my body parts get FOMO when I'm focusing on others.…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 24, 2019
5 foods that destroy your endurance, according to a sports nutritionist
Endurance is strictly defined as the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity.…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 24, 2019
These 3 'T-spine' stretches are the key to perfect posture
You know the puppet strings that hold up Pinnochio by attaching to the key parts…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 24, 2019
Meet the 'Big Four for Booty' toning exercises you need to know
Squats? Check. Lunges? Yep, got those too. When it comes to leg- and butt-toning workouts,…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 23, 2019
How to fake the Big Five personality trait that helps people stick to their fitness goals
Anytime I meet someone who breezes through life with a fully optimized, color-coded Google calendar,…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 23, 2019
This Pilates ring workout targets your obliques and booty
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the…
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Zoe Weiner
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September 21, 2019
Work your hamstrings and your back at once with 'good mornings'
Waking up to a workout is always a good idea. While there are plenty of…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 20, 2019
Hip flexors kicking in during your ab workout? Here's how to turn 'em off
A funny thing happens in fitness: Sometimes body parts other than the ones we're trying…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 20, 2019
Target the ‘Bermuda Triangle’ of back pain with these 3 stretches
In case you thought you were alone, a whopping 31 million Americans experience a painful…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 20, 2019
Your core is made up of *many* more muscles than just your abs—here's how to work 'em all
Raise your hand if you've always been under the impression that your "core" and your…
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Zoe Weiner
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September 19, 2019
‘I’m a dancer, and these are the 3 no-no-no’s of stretching your hamstrings’
I have a rocky relationship with hamstring stretching (see: the yoga butt incident of 2018).…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 18, 2019
The grown-up version of 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' stretches the tightest muscles in your body
When I picture my own personal hell-scape, the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" loops…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 18, 2019
How Long After Waking Up Should You Wait To Work Out?
I may not be a morning person, but I do manage to sporadically conquer before-work workouts…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 17, 2019
Yes, 10,000 steps a day *does* matter—but not in the way you think
Every morning, I grab my sneakers, put on a pair of bike shorts and an…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 16, 2019
Real talk: Taking a break from working out can do wonders for your body
In my mind, a workout break is essentially a rest day. It's those 24 hours…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 16, 2019
The 9-minute, at-home Pilates workout that targets every muscle of your core
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest,…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 15, 2019
Boost your balance *and* lower body strength with the pendulum lunge
When it comes to building up your lower body, lunges are all-stars. You only have…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 14, 2019
3 back extension exercises that whisk away the effects of sitting at a desk all day
I'm surprised that my back isn't permanently in the shape of a C by now.…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 13, 2019
Yep, you can mimic Swedish or deep tissue massages with just a ball
Some people come home to significant others who love and cherish them—and, like, that's cool.…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 12, 2019
True or False: Stretching actually makes you taller
Standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall, I'm pretty happy with my height. That said,…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 12, 2019
8 trainers share the best moves for working your obliques—and there's not a side plank in sight
There are so many exercises you can use to work your core. Crunches, sit-ups, leg…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 11, 2019
The most effective way to warm up for a workout will take you straight back to elementary school recess
When I got onto the treadmill last night to start my Peloton-guided HIIT run, I…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 10, 2019
New to HIIT? Follow these 6 insider tips to slay your workouts
Different workout classes are scary for different reasons. Yoga's intimidating because it can easily make…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 08, 2019
The breakdown of the muscles you use during a spin class that you've been looking for
There's no burn quite like spin class burn. While I'm pedaling away on that bike…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 08, 2019
Make your hamstrings feel like *butter* with the 'waterfall stretch'
My hamstrings are more like violin strings or Spandex-laced skinny jeans. Read: Extremely tight. As…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 05, 2019
How to work out when you're not feeling it? The "1-minute method"
If my sore muscles need a recovery day from working out, I'm all for it.…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 05, 2019
Why Walking After Eating Might Be the Best Time To Get Your Steps In
As tempting as it is to lie down after eating, there’s an excellent case to…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 05, 2019
Think you could pass the U.S. Army sit-up test?
If you thought you knew what the perfect sit-up looked like, you're probably wrong—at least…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 04, 2019
How to exercise for better energy so that you won't need that extra cup of coffee
Hitting the gym before work usually makes me feel like the Energizer Bunny. By 9…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 04, 2019
The 3 most common mistakes this trainer sees people make in tabletop position
As incredible as yoga makes me feel, there's a decent portion of the flow…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 02, 2019
Hit the snooze button! These exercises in bed count as a full-body workout
You know those mornings when you straight up just don't want to get out of bed…
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Zoe Weiner
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September 02, 2019
The Slow-and-Steady Glutes Workout That Fire Up Your Butt Muscles
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 01, 2019
Here to break hearts: Sweating isn't always the best indicator of a good workout
If feet are measured in inches, then workouts must be measured in sweat... right? Wrong.…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 31, 2019
How to know if your workout 'hurts so good' or just plain hurts
Once upon a time, my friend and I became regulars at a very sub-par spinning…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 30, 2019
You're Probably Neglecting the Tightest Muscle in Your Leg—Here's Exactly How To Stretch It Out
Your calves can be pretty hard to stretch, and that stinks... because just about everything…
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Tehrene Firman
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August 30, 2019
This post-natal workout is the perfect way for new moms to start working out again
When you’re a new mom, it can feel like a Sisyphean challenge to get…
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Zoe Weiner
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August 30, 2019
Can't kip (yet)? Here's how to get strong enough to touch your toes to the pull-up bar
I sometimes wonder if certain people at my gym are secretly wizards. The physical fortitude…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 29, 2019
One of the best things anyone can do for their body? Push a sled.
I have always thought that sled workouts were reserved for professional football players and fitness-dedicated…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 28, 2019
Power walking vs running: Do you really get as good of a workout?
On days when I just do not feel like working out, I'll typically either opt…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 27, 2019
Here’s how to train your posture—because yeah, we should all be doing that
I have a laundry list of items I'd like to "train" myself to do. I…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 26, 2019
The booty-strengthening yoga flow that perks your peach in 6 swift moves
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the…
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Zoe Weiner
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August 25, 2019
Do Lymphatic Drainage Exercises Actually... Work?
If I sat and wrote out out all of the benefits associated with exercising, we'd…
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Zoe Weiner
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August 24, 2019
The muscle group that you should be thinking about? Your pelvic floor
When I hit the gym, there are certain muscles I’m constantly thinking about working—like my…
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Zoe Weiner
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August 23, 2019
Throw your hands way, way up for an instant cardio boost while you're strength training
Cardio and strength training are often placed in two separate boxes. (Even at the gym,…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 23, 2019
This easy fitness tracker hack will make sure you’re actually getting *all* those steps in
It's easy to become thigh-crampingly fanatical about counting your steps. Despite the naysayers who claim…
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Mary Grace Garis
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August 23, 2019
8 top trainers name their favorite triceps exercises—and there's not a dip in sight
Can we get a show of hands from those who despise triceps exercises? Oh, cool,…
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Tehrene Firman
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August 22, 2019
Female bodybuilders share how strength makes them feel feminine
One of the final frontiers for body positivity in the fitness world: women having muscles.…
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Emily Laurence
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August 22, 2019
Twitter has spoken—and this is America’s preferred way to sweat
Social media has become a #fitspo free-for-all. You can tailor Instagram to become your very…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 20, 2019
Here's why using the same towel on your face *and* your gym equipment is a germ-spreading no-no
A trusty gym towel is truly a girl's best friend. It keeps sweat out of…
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Tehrene Firman
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August 19, 2019
Take your beat-based workout up a level (or five!) with this pro hack
My high school volleyball team had one music-related rule during every practice. Whenever "Wannabe" by…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 19, 2019
This 7-minute heart-opening yoga flow will relieve tension from hunching over a computer all day
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap…
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Allie Flinn
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August 16, 2019
'Heavy carries' are the surefire way to get stronger without lifting weights
You'll be hard-pressed to see me schlepping around with less than two bags at any…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 15, 2019
5 Instagram videos to bookmark if you’re still confused in the weight room
In college, I had an (admittedly weak) comedic bit about how cardio machine hopping was…
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Kells McPhillips
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August 14, 2019
This super-intense plyometric move combines the two hardest glutes exercises into one killer butt workout
Walking into New York's Dogpound fitness studio, there's no question that you're about to put…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 14, 2019
This 8-minute routine for morning stretches will wake you up instantly
In theory, getting up early for a pre-work yoga class is never a bad idea—it…
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Erin Magner
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August 13, 2019
4 do-anywhere stretches that will help you recover from any workout faster
By now you’ve learned the importance of spending a few minutes before every sweat sesh…
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Rebecca Norris
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August 13, 2019
The hardest plank of my life came courtesy of this under-the-radar gym equipment
At my gym, there are these three-foot long horizontal tubes with cut-outs. They look like foam…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 12, 2019
The common reason your feet hurt from the second you wake up
There are those days where you start off on the wrong foot, then there are…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 10, 2019
HIIT or LIIT? Incorporating both is the surefire way to get stronger
When it comes to maximizing your fitness gains, it’s not just enough to do one…
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Isadora Baum
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August 09, 2019
Alligator crawls are the wildest way to work your entire body like an animal
You can always count on your animal friends to hook you up with some killer…
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Tehrene Firman
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August 08, 2019
6 plyo exercises that'll get your heart pumping one explosive movement at a time
If you’re like me, you’re always on the search for new and improved ways to…
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Rebecca Norris
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August 07, 2019
This is the best way to get into pigeon pose to get that ooey gooey hip stretch
Ready to open up your hips? Watch the video to see how to do…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 07, 2019
Everyone at my gym is sipping coffee mid-workout, and nutritionists told me why
I've noticed a new trend in the gym of late, one that's become about as…
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Zoe Weiner
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August 06, 2019
3 trainer-approved ways to make your summer workouts adventurous *and* effective
Summer includes all of the good weather perks, from dining al fresco to hitting up…
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Mercey Livingston
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August 06, 2019
Woke up with a stiff neck? These 4 pro-approved stretches should help loosen it up
If I could count the number of times that I've woken up with a terrible,…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 05, 2019
8 (genius!) ClassPass hacks that’ll stretch your credits further
Over the course of the last few years, ClassPass has taken over the fitness scene.…
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Zoe Weiner
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August 05, 2019
This 7-minute beginner yoga flow is more energizing than a cup of matcha
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap…
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August 04, 2019
Pro tip: Do this yoga move to make any upper body workout more effective
This morning, before I started knocking out some chest presses, lat flies, push-ups, and various…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 04, 2019
The full-body workout that stretches *and* tones at the same time
I like to feed two birds with one scone—always. While I do it with multi-tasking…
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Rachel Lapidos
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August 01, 2019
Prevent lower back pain by working on this key muscle
As someone who still struggles to stand properly (it's true), I've developed all sorts of…
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Rachel Lapidos
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