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The full-body workout that stretches *and* tones at the same time
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…
By Rachel Lapidos
Prevent lower back pain by working on this key muscle
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…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 of the best recovery drinks to fuel your sweat sessions
July 31, 2019
5 of the best recovery drinks to fuel your sweat sessions
These days, I'm looking for water that has super powers. Sure, H2O is fine and…
By Rachel Lapidos
How extremes like HIIT and sitting all day can bring on hip pain (AKA sciatica)
July 30, 2019
How extremes like HIIT and sitting all day can bring on hip pain (AKA sciatica)
Sciatica is one of those things that you might think you won't have to worry…
By Zoe Weiner
6 weight machines trainers say you can totally skip (and what to do instead)
July 30, 2019
6 weight machines trainers say you can totally skip (and what to do instead)
After I knock out a run at the gym, I make my rounds in the…
By Rachel Lapidos
The most common butt workout is also one of the easiest to mess up
July 29, 2019
The most common butt workout is also one of the easiest to mess up
 It's often the simplest, most common moves that are the easiest to mess up.…
By Zoe Weiner
The 'Figure 8 Workout' will fire up your abs without you even realizing it
July 29, 2019
The 'Figure 8 Workout' will fire up your abs without you even realizing it
It has come to my attention that something called the "Figure 8 Workout" is secretly…
By Rachel Lapidos
We found out just how much exercise is *too* much exercise
July 29, 2019
We found out just how much exercise is *too* much exercise
When it comes to exercise, many of us want to know how much we have…
By Sarah Madaus
7 quick cool down exercises that are just as important as your warmup
July 28, 2019
7 quick cool down exercises that are just as important as your warmup
After checking off my workout, I usually book it out of the gym. I'm endorphin-fueled,…
By Kells McPhillips
11 Apps That Turn Your Phone Into Your Very Own Personal Trainer
July 27, 2019
11 Apps That Turn Your Phone Into Your Very Own Personal Trainer
If you don't have Kim Kardashian West’s personal trainer on speed dial (causal), you can…
By Rebecca Norris
The time of day that you work out matters, but not for the reason you think
July 27, 2019
The time of day that you work out matters, but not for the reason you think
Every morning when my alarm goes off at 5:45 a.m., I curse out loud. All…
By Zoe Weiner
The 6 most creative core and butt moves you don't know about yet (but should)
July 26, 2019
The 6 most creative core and butt moves you don't know about yet (but should)
Doing the same workout moves over and over (and over and over again) is like…
By Zoe Weiner
*Exactly* how an aspiring astronaut is prepping her body to get ready for space
July 26, 2019
*Exactly* how an aspiring astronaut is prepping her body to get ready for space
When team Well+Good found out that I was going to be interviewing aspiring astronaut Abigail…
By Zoe Weiner
The demand for 'wellness under one roof' means good things for your local gym
July 25, 2019
The demand for 'wellness under one roof' means good things for your local gym
There is a new "gym" on 14th Street in New York City called Complete that has…
By Zoe Weiner
3 editors committed to regular SLT megaformer classes for 3 months—here's what happened
July 24, 2019
3 editors committed to regular SLT megaformer classes for 3 months—here's what happened
What do you get when you take three people with vastly different exercise MOs, and…
By Zoe Weiner
Memorize the 'four pack' to make your burpees over-the-top effective
July 24, 2019
Memorize the 'four pack' to make your burpees over-the-top effective
To me, I dread doing burpees as much as I dread getting a Pap smear.…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 3 absolute worst things you can do for your posture, according to a chiropractor
July 23, 2019
The 3 absolute worst things you can do for your posture, according to a chiropractor
All throughout the day, there are certain things I try to keep at the top…
By Rachel Lapidos
13 tips to commit to a gym routine when you'd rather be any place else
July 23, 2019
13 tips to commit to a gym routine when you'd rather be any place else
Depending on who you ask, it takes between two weeks and 28 days to form…
By Rebecca Norris
Fitness tech is becoming laser targeted towards recovery
July 23, 2019
Fitness tech is becoming laser targeted towards recovery
Remember when the word "recovery" made you think of athletes nursing an injury on the…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best IT band exercises to help you avoid injury
July 23, 2019
The best IT band exercises to help you avoid injury
One second you're running with your hair blowing in the breeze, pump-up jams on repeat,…
By Tehrene Firman
The 14-minute resistance band workout that will set your buns ablaze
July 22, 2019
The 14-minute resistance band workout that will set your buns ablaze
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our fitness series, where we tap the coolest,…
By Rachel Lapidos
Stressed AF? Maybe lay off the HIIT for a day or two
July 22, 2019
Stressed AF? Maybe lay off the HIIT for a day or two
"I'm hitting the treadmill so hard tonight." That's what I always say to myself whenever I've…
By Rachel Lapidos
Working your inner thighs can make your butt workouts even *more* effective
July 21, 2019
Working your inner thighs can make your butt workouts even *more* effective
This morning, during a Solid[Core] Megaformer class (aka the hardest damn class I've ever taken),…
By Zoe Weiner
Trainers agree: The term "muscle confusion" is actually a complete myth
July 20, 2019
Trainers agree: The term "muscle confusion" is actually a complete myth
Whenever I've overheard trainers saying that you've gotta "confuse your muscles," I thought it was…
By Rachel Lapidos
'Underbutt' exercises are the leg-day heroes you never knew you needed
July 20, 2019
'Underbutt' exercises are the leg-day heroes you never knew you needed
I've got a love-hate relationship with lower-body training. On one hand, strengthening my legs and…
By Erin Magner
Yoga during pregnancy: Tips to take with you during your practice
July 19, 2019
Yoga during pregnancy: Tips to take with you during your practice
As someone who views fitness as a non-negotiable part of my day to day, I've…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 10-move medicine ball workout proves one tool can torch your total body
July 19, 2019
This 10-move medicine ball workout proves one tool can torch your total body
Medicine balls are one of those things I avoid at the gym (right along with…
By Rachel Lapidos
This next-level 'floating' plank variation will work all 360-degrees of your core
July 18, 2019
This next-level 'floating' plank variation will work all 360-degrees of your core
When it comes to working your core, there are a few main moves that comes…
By Zoe Weiner
I have heart eyes for this posture trainer which fixed my slouching habit in a week flat
July 18, 2019
I have heart eyes for this posture trainer which fixed my slouching habit in a week flat
I've spent most of my recent 9-to-5 hours slouching at my desk, so I'm on…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 12-minute hamstring workout will make every other fitness move easier
July 18, 2019
This 12-minute hamstring workout will make every other fitness move easier
Hamstrings don't get nearly the credit they deserve. They're responsible for extending your legs and…
By Zoe Weiner
To Nail Mountain Climbers, Repeat After Me: Planks But Make ’em Cardio
July 17, 2019
To Nail Mountain Climbers, Repeat After Me: Planks But Make ’em Cardio
Mountain climbers are one of those workout moves—much like burpees and jumping lunges—that I could…
By Rachel Lapidos
I hit my 10,000 steps every day… does that mean I can skip cardio for, like, ever?
July 16, 2019
I hit my 10,000 steps every day… does that mean I can skip cardio for, like, ever?
I will look for literally any excuse not to go to the gym, from "it's raining"…
By Zoe Weiner
The ballet dancer's workout you can do while you brush your teeth
July 15, 2019
The ballet dancer's workout you can do while you brush your teeth
I'm a big fan of multitasking. I've always got upward of 20 tabs open in…
By Tehrene Firman
8 of the best fitness tracker deals you can score this Amazon Prime Day
July 15, 2019
8 of the best fitness tracker deals you can score this Amazon Prime Day
My fitness tracker is—and always has been—my iPhone. But I've quickly realized that it's not…
By Rachel Lapidos
This resistance band back workout improves posture in 10 minutes flat
July 15, 2019
This resistance band back workout improves posture in 10 minutes flat
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the…
By Rachel Lapidos
We found an essential oil blend that will melt away *all* of your muscle tension
July 14, 2019
We found an essential oil blend that will melt away *all* of your muscle tension
All hell breaks loose whenever I have a knot in my muscles. But it inevitably…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why you should watch out for the 'butt wink' when squatting
July 13, 2019
Why you should watch out for the 'butt wink' when squatting
I am trying to pay attention to a lot of things when I do squats:…
By Rachel Lapidos
Your muscles contract in 3 different ways—here's why that matters when you work out
July 13, 2019
Your muscles contract in 3 different ways—here's why that matters when you work out
When you take a muscle through the full range of motion, it goes through three…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Why Does My Face Get So Much Redder Than Everyone Else’s When I Work Out?
July 12, 2019
Why Does My Face Get So Much Redder Than Everyone Else’s When I Work Out?
When I workout, sweat and a bright red face typically go hand-in-hand. At this point,…
By Tehrene Firman
5 minutes of low impact aerobics is one of the best warm ups *ever*
July 12, 2019
5 minutes of low impact aerobics is one of the best warm ups *ever*
It's easy to fall into the pattern of "harder, better, faster, stronger" when it comes…
By Kells McPhillips
Well+Good TALKS: Voices From The Front Lines of the Fitness Revolution
July 12, 2019
Well+Good TALKS: Voices From The Front Lines of the Fitness Revolution
Streaming studio classes. Next-gen home tech. Cult-fave instructors. It's all arrived—but what does the new…
By Well+Good Editors
The key to perfect planks and mountain climbers? These 2-second wrist stretches
July 12, 2019
The key to perfect planks and mountain climbers? These 2-second wrist stretches
Watch how wrists are affecting your workouts in Charlee Atkins' latest video, here.  Looking at…
By Zoe Weiner
5 of the most common mistakes trainers see people make on the elliptical
July 12, 2019
5 of the most common mistakes trainers see people make on the elliptical
The elliptical is the Ariana Grande of the workout machine world. Hear me out: It…
By Rachel Lapidos
Let's bring back fit tests, because it’s the best way to get stronger
July 11, 2019
Let's bring back fit tests, because it’s the best way to get stronger
In practically every other aspect of our lives, we have benchmarks to help us track…
By Charlee Atkins
All you need to copy Alison Brie's workout recovery game is a dropper full of CBD
July 11, 2019
All you need to copy Alison Brie's workout recovery game is a dropper full of CBD
Watch a single scene of Alison Brie kicking ass as a professional wrestler in GLOW, and…
By Zoe Weiner
3 things to keep in mind to do push-ups the right way
July 10, 2019
3 things to keep in mind to do push-ups the right way
 Time to w-o-r-k that upper body—watch exactly how to do push-ups correctly.  For me,…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 unexpected reasons it's worth adding some strength training to your fitness game
July 10, 2019
5 unexpected reasons it's worth adding some strength training to your fitness game
I used to naively equate exercise with cardio. And that's precisely why I'd spend my…
By Rachel Lapidos
The triceps-busting move that will light your entire arm on fire
July 09, 2019
The triceps-busting move that will light your entire arm on fire
Name a workout move that sounds more badass than a skull crusher. Whether you're on…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Hit a fitness plateau? Here are 6 strategies to push through it
July 09, 2019
Hit a fitness plateau? Here are 6 strategies to push through it
I think we can all agree that plateaus are the worst. After all, when you’re…
By Rebecca Norris
Sarah Michelle Gellar’s favorite workout will get you as strong as Buffy
July 09, 2019
Sarah Michelle Gellar’s favorite workout will get you as strong as Buffy
Because I've (shamefully) never watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer (and yet I am about to…
By Kells McPhillips
The 3 ways you should *never* stand, according to a physical therapist
July 08, 2019
The 3 ways you should *never* stand, according to a physical therapist
Justin Timberlake is to *NSYNC as sitting is to posture advice—as in, it's the star…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 15-minute arm workout uses a resistance band and your *entire* upper body
July 08, 2019
This 15-minute arm workout uses a resistance band and your *entire* upper body
 Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap…
By Rachel Lapidos
Bicycle kicks are the most underrated way to blast your abs—but are you doing them right?
July 08, 2019
Bicycle kicks are the most underrated way to blast your abs—but are you doing them right?
I could ramble on all day long about all the different ab exercises that have…
By Tehrene Firman
This hardcore leg workout is worthy of a World Cup Champion—and will leave your lower body burning
July 07, 2019
This hardcore leg workout is worthy of a World Cup Champion—and will leave your lower body burning
Real talk: Seeing team USA win the 2019 Women's World Cup was the biggest leg-day inspiration…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The sneaky muscle group you’re forgetting to work is actually key to full-body strength
July 06, 2019
The sneaky muscle group you’re forgetting to work is actually key to full-body strength
When I'm doing my lower body workouts, I try to pay equal attention to all…
By Rachel Lapidos
Kettlebell swings should come from your hips—not your arms
July 05, 2019
Kettlebell swings should come from your hips—not your arms
Kettlebell swings are one of the best exercises you can do. But sorry, arms—it's not…
By Tehrene Firman
I turned my ‘reminders’ app into a 100 percent free personal trainer
July 03, 2019
I turned my ‘reminders’ app into a 100 percent free personal trainer
My normal reaction to push notifications is usually more "Gah" than "Ahhh." Plenty of human…
By Kells McPhillips
Most of us are crunching incorrectly, and that isn’t great for our necks and back
July 03, 2019
Most of us are crunching incorrectly, and that isn’t great for our necks and back
 Get ready to work those abs: Watch how to do crunches, the right way,…
By Rachel Lapidos
9 slider exercises that will leave every muscle in your body quaking
July 02, 2019
9 slider exercises that will leave every muscle in your body quaking
Heading to the gym and checking into boutique fitness classes is fun and all, but…
By Rebecca Norris
Tight hammies? Might be because you're sitting at your desk all day
July 02, 2019
Tight hammies? Might be because you're sitting at your desk all day
If there's one part of my body that is literally sore 24/7, no matter how…
By Rachel Lapidos
I thought my abs routine was tough until I tried this 6-move resistance band workout
July 01, 2019
I thought my abs routine was tough until I tried this 6-move resistance band workout
 Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap…
By Rachel Lapidos
Can working out at 52 degrees really dial up your workout?
June 28, 2019
Can working out at 52 degrees really dial up your workout?
Is Brrrn the coolest workout ever? Watch the video. Not gonna lie: I like to…
By Kells McPhillips
This 3-move, total-body workout packs in a full sweat sesh in a matter of minutes
June 28, 2019
This 3-move, total-body workout packs in a full sweat sesh in a matter of minutes
First things first, let’s get one thing straight: You can’t target all of your muscles…
By Rebecca Norris
You’ll work *all* the muscles in your core with this 15-minute ab workout
June 28, 2019
You’ll work *all* the muscles in your core with this 15-minute ab workout
 Ready to fire up your core? Slay this 15-minute ab workout, courtesy of Charlee…
By Rachel Lapidos
Spinning is supposed to be easy on your joints—so why does it make my knees hurt?
June 28, 2019
Spinning is supposed to be easy on your joints—so why does it make my knees hurt?
I have a complicated relationship with spinning. I love working out in a space that's…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Beat-based workouts have moved beyond the spin studio—and we're here for it
June 27, 2019
Beat-based workouts have moved beyond the spin studio—and we're here for it
Beat-based workouts aren't anything new. Any time you go to SoulCycle or 305 Fitness, you're…
By Tehrene Firman
How to keep stronger muscles from overcompensating for weaker ones in your workout
June 27, 2019
How to keep stronger muscles from overcompensating for weaker ones in your workout
Workouts are great and all, but if done haphazardly, without full focus and proper posture,…
By Rebecca Norris
Want to feel stronger during workouts? A trainer shares her knockout tips
June 25, 2019
Want to feel stronger during workouts? A trainer shares her knockout tips
How frustrating is it to finally commit to a long-term relationship with working out (so…
By Well+Good Editors
How to actually have good posture when you're zipping around on a bike this summer
June 25, 2019
How to actually have good posture when you're zipping around on a bike this summer
I've recently morphed from a public transportation devotee into a bonafide bicyclist. If you're walking…
By Rachel Lapidos
7 core-quaking exercises that will one-up basic crunches in a big way
June 25, 2019
7 core-quaking exercises that will one-up basic crunches in a big way
Often, the way we work out, it's almost as if it could have an invisible…
By Rebecca Norris
Summer has *finally* arrived—here's how to stay fit in the hot, hot heat
June 25, 2019
Summer has *finally* arrived—here's how to stay fit in the hot, hot heat
When temperatures climb and warmer weather draws nearer, it’s of course a happy occasion—hello outdoor…
By Isadora Baum
Learn the 'Rule of 5' for motivation that will last you a lifetime's worth of workouts
June 24, 2019
Learn the 'Rule of 5' for motivation that will last you a lifetime's worth of workouts
Last Saturday, I had a stars-are-aligned kind of sweat session. My four-mile run felt like…
By Kells McPhillips
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