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Find your balance with 3 full-body coordination exercises
June 22, 2019
Find your balance with 3 full-body coordination exercises
Even though some of the exercises I perform during my workouts aren't as coordinated as…
By Tehrene Firman
Remix a classic crunch to make it the hardest move in your abs playbook
June 21, 2019
Remix a classic crunch to make it the hardest move in your abs playbook
Whenever I hit the gym, I try my best to focus on my own workout.…
By Kells McPhillips
Here's how to work out with momentum to push yourself to the limit
June 21, 2019
Here's how to work out with momentum to push yourself to the limit
A kettle bell swing is all about power. Once you find your rhythm, gravity starts…
By Kara Jillian Brown
How To Use a Rowing Machine Correctly—Because We're Definitely All Making the Same Mistake
June 20, 2019
How To Use a Rowing Machine Correctly—Because We're Definitely All Making the Same Mistake
Almost all novice rowers make the same mistake within seconds of strapping into a rowing…
By Kells McPhillips
According to Ayurveda, your groin stores heat—here's how to cool off
June 20, 2019
According to Ayurveda, your groin stores heat—here's how to cool off
I'm sorry but "groin" is one of those words that just makes people uncomfortable, or…
By Rachel Lapidos
We found a 2-for-1 move that stretches and strengthens your shoulders at the same time
June 20, 2019
We found a 2-for-1 move that stretches and strengthens your shoulders at the same time
The best workout moves are the kind that kill two birds with one stone (or,…
By Zoe Weiner
This 12-move dynamic stretching routine will open you up from head to toes
June 19, 2019
This 12-move dynamic stretching routine will open you up from head to toes
When you’re about to push your body to its limits during a workout, the very…
By Rebecca Norris
The 5 most common mistakes people make when holding a plank—and how to avoid them
June 19, 2019
The 5 most common mistakes people make when holding a plank—and how to avoid them
The plank is such a foundational fitness move—not only does it work, like, all of your…
By Rachel Lapidos
The multitasking workout for days when you have, like, 20 minutes to devote to the gym
June 19, 2019
The multitasking workout for days when you have, like, 20 minutes to devote to the gym
There's a time and place for workout moves that exercise a singular muscle group. Hey,…
By Kells McPhillips
9 moves to strengthen the part of the body most of us neglect—but shouldn’t
June 18, 2019
9 moves to strengthen the part of the body most of us neglect—but shouldn’t
There's some thing about squatting low and hitting some donkey kicks that's oh so satisfying.…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The foam rolling technique an orthopedic surgeon swears by for hip pain
June 17, 2019
The foam rolling technique an orthopedic surgeon swears by for hip pain
I used to think hip pain was only something cute little old ladies complained about.…
By Tehrene Firman
This 6-minute, no-equipment at-home upper body workout will light your arms, abs, and shoulders on fire
June 17, 2019
This 6-minute, no-equipment at-home upper body workout will light your arms, abs, and shoulders on fire
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the…
By Zoe Weiner
This is a trainer's best-kept secret for working out smarter—not harder—at the gym
June 17, 2019
This is a trainer's best-kept secret for working out smarter—not harder—at the gym
Sorry, "more is more" fitness—you're just not in fashion anymore. Express sweat sessions are now…
By Kells McPhillips
This is the magic number of days you can skip the gym before your body starts to suffer
June 15, 2019
This is the magic number of days you can skip the gym before your body starts to suffer
Confession time: I haven't been to the gym in five days. The first time I…
By Zoe Weiner
Leg day, or no way? Here's how to tell if you're *actually* too sore to work out
June 14, 2019
Leg day, or no way? Here's how to tell if you're *actually* too sore to work out
Waking up the day after a particularly grueling workout with a super-sore bod is bittersweet.…
By Kells McPhillips
The key secrets to preventing (and treating) runner's knee, according to a chiropractor
June 14, 2019
The key secrets to preventing (and treating) runner's knee, according to a chiropractor
Ah, running. It was my first fitness love—the Big to my Carrie, the Dean to…
By Rachel Lapidos
Meet the Single Move That Works Your Arms, Shoulders, and Core All at the Same Time
June 13, 2019
Meet the Single Move That Works Your Arms, Shoulders, and Core All at the Same Time
I've put in a lot of work recently in order to get my arms stronger…
By Rachel Lapidos
There are 188,000 oblique workout videos on YouTube—these 8 are the absolute best
June 13, 2019
There are 188,000 oblique workout videos on YouTube—these 8 are the absolute best
By now, I feel like I have a full-on ab workout encyclopedia living inside my…
By Rachel Lapidos
The easiest way to relax during a workout, according to fitness experts
June 12, 2019
The easiest way to relax during a workout, according to fitness experts
In the middle of a recent run, my instructor told the class to unclench our…
By Rachel Lapidos
Why you should care about the difference between 'running' and 'training' shoes
June 12, 2019
Why you should care about the difference between 'running' and 'training' shoes
Finding a pair of kicks that perfectly align with your workout goals can feel like…
By Kells McPhillips
Trying to make it in the fitness biz? Take this advice from Nina Dobrev's trainer
June 11, 2019
Trying to make it in the fitness biz? Take this advice from Nina Dobrev's trainer
Fitness instructors get to work out all day and have plenty of time to cook…
By Well+Good Editors
Trainers say this is the one spot you should never, ever foam roll
June 11, 2019
Trainers say this is the one spot you should never, ever foam roll
Whenever I'm feeling muscle pain or some tightness in my body, I immediately grab a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Trainers share their favorite (and least favorite!) gym machines
June 11, 2019
Trainers share their favorite (and least favorite!) gym machines
Let’s face it—gym machines get a bad rap. Nowadays, people are more interested in swinging…
By Isadora Baum
This is the formula for your happiest workout yet
June 11, 2019
This is the formula for your happiest workout yet
I kicked off last Saturday by running a 10K with a coworker in New York…
By Kells McPhillips
A trainer reveals the most important thing all fitness newbies should remember
June 10, 2019
A trainer reveals the most important thing all fitness newbies should remember
I remember when I got my first gym membership in a suburb of Dallas. I…
By Rachel Lapidos
Think you’ve mastered the burpee? Get back to me after you flip it and reverse it
June 10, 2019
Think you’ve mastered the burpee? Get back to me after you flip it and reverse it
Yeah, yeah... I know. Burpees are loathsome. But if you're up for a challenge, you're…
By Tehrene Firman
The 6-minute, full-body HIIT workout that will light up every muscle in your bod
June 10, 2019
The 6-minute, full-body HIIT workout that will light up every muscle in your bod
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the…
By Zoe Weiner
The best (and absolute worst) 'As Seen On TV' ab exercise equipment, according to trainers
June 05, 2019
The best (and absolute worst) 'As Seen On TV' ab exercise equipment, according to trainers
We've all seen the feature film-length infomercials about exercise gizmos that promise "chiseled" abs to…
By Kells McPhillips
If you're struggling with knee pain, pay attention to your treadmill incline
June 04, 2019
If you're struggling with knee pain, pay attention to your treadmill incline
As much as I love running, I know a number of people who refuse to…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 6-minute plank-crunch combo gives abs day a whole new meaning
June 03, 2019
This 6-minute plank-crunch combo gives abs day a whole new meaning
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the…
By Zoe Weiner
We found the very best outdoor essentials to slip on for National Trail Day
June 01, 2019
We found the very best outdoor essentials to slip on for National Trail Day
Fitting in perfectly with the trend to “better ourselves,” to get more sleep, eat healthy,…
By Gabrielle Porcaro
Can't do a full push-up? This *magic* (no, really) hack will help
May 31, 2019
Can't do a full push-up? This *magic* (no, really) hack will help
Even though I can lift moderately heavy weights and carry loads of stuff (sup, gym…
By Rachel Lapidos
The “origami stretch” quickly unfolds your cramped muscles after sitting all day
May 31, 2019
The “origami stretch” quickly unfolds your cramped muscles after sitting all day
After eight hours of sitting at a 90-degree angle at my desk, I always feel…
By Kells McPhillips
Looking for the best arm workouts at home? Try this plank series
May 31, 2019
Looking for the best arm workouts at home? Try this plank series
There's no greater joy in life than using the arm-flexing emoji and meaning it. And…
By Rebecca Norris
Can a 4-minute workout really deliver better—and faster—results than HIIT?
May 30, 2019
Can a 4-minute workout really deliver better—and faster—results than HIIT?
As the popularity of HIIT continues to soar, sprint interval training, or SIT, is doing…
By Tehrene Firman
Adding *this* many more steps to your day can help you live longer
May 30, 2019
Adding *this* many more steps to your day can help you live longer
Choosing a parking space far from the grocery store; taking the stairs instead of the…
By Tehrene Firman
These butt exercises are so good, J.Lo will be asking you for your routine
May 29, 2019
These butt exercises are so good, J.Lo will be asking you for your routine
With the peach emoji at its all-time high, it’s no wonder we’re looking for new…
By Rebecca Norris
This muscle group suffers most from sitting all day (no, it's not your hips)
May 28, 2019
This muscle group suffers most from sitting all day (no, it's not your hips)
One of my yoga teacher's is like the Seinfeld of vinyasa. In between deep breath…
By Kells McPhillips
If burpees feel straight-up impossible, start with this move instead
May 28, 2019
If burpees feel straight-up impossible, start with this move instead
I know I'm not alone in despising burpees. There's something about getting down onto the…
By Tehrene Firman
This leg workout feels like it condenses 10,000 steps into 10 minutes
May 27, 2019
This leg workout feels like it condenses 10,000 steps into 10 minutes
This week's iteration of the Well+Good "Trainer of the Month Club" is all about getting…
By Zoe Weiner
Cancel your massage: This $1 buy will get *all* the knots out
May 24, 2019
Cancel your massage: This $1 buy will get *all* the knots out
The shoulder knots I deal with on a daily basis (thanks, hard-core workout classes and…
By Zoe Weiner
CrossFit's 'Murph Challenge' Is a Workout Created To Honor Veterans—Here’s How To Do It
May 24, 2019
CrossFit's 'Murph Challenge' Is a Workout Created To Honor Veterans—Here’s How To Do It
Most people will spend the next few days throwing back a few beers and grilling…
By Emily Laurence
Can't do a single push-up? Here's how to get strong enough to drop and gimme 20
May 23, 2019
Can't do a single push-up? Here's how to get strong enough to drop and gimme 20
This week, I successfully completed about 100 push-ups. Since that's about 90 more than I've ever…
By Kells McPhillips
Battle rope exercises are the arm equivalent of running on a treadmill
May 23, 2019
Battle rope exercises are the arm equivalent of running on a treadmill
If you’re getting tired of running or spinning or what have you, you might want…
By Isadora Baum
The best car exercises for staying fit and stretched-out on a long road trip
May 23, 2019
The best car exercises for staying fit and stretched-out on a long road trip
Long car rides are uncomfortable—but they don't have to be. This year, 43 million Americans…
By Tehrene Firman
These are the absolute worst ways to sit at your desk, according to a physical therapist
May 22, 2019
These are the absolute worst ways to sit at your desk, according to a physical therapist
Spending hours upon hours a week parked on your butt in front of your desk…
By Zoe Weiner
*This* is the part of your body where flexibility counts the most
May 22, 2019
*This* is the part of your body where flexibility counts the most
A trainer recently told me mid-workout that the flexibility of your big toe is really…
By Rachel Lapidos
Not gonna lie, I’m majorly blue crushing on this surfer-girl abs workout
May 22, 2019
Not gonna lie, I’m majorly blue crushing on this surfer-girl abs workout
When I saw Blue Crush for the first time at a middle school sleepover, all…
By Zoe Weiner
10,000 steps is over. *This* metric is way more important
May 21, 2019
10,000 steps is over. *This* metric is way more important
Before I found out that 10,000 steps a day is total scam, I would do…
By Kells McPhillips
*This* is the perfect balance of squats and lunges to work your lower half
May 20, 2019
*This* is the perfect balance of squats and lunges to work your lower half
You know that scene in Clueless where Tai laments that even after hours of workout tapes,…
By Zoe Weiner
When your IT band is tight (spoiler alert: it is!) here's what to do
May 16, 2019
When your IT band is tight (spoiler alert: it is!) here's what to do
The very first time I got professionally stretched, my stretch expert was working on my…
By Rachel Lapidos
These are the moves Kelly Ripa taps for killer arms, straight from her trainer Anna Kaiser
May 14, 2019
These are the moves Kelly Ripa taps for killer arms, straight from her trainer Anna Kaiser
After a couple rounds of pull-ups or rows at the gym, you’re expecting a toned-up…
By Well+Good Editors
This 6-move plank workout is anything but boring and will leave your body *burning*
May 13, 2019
This 6-move plank workout is anything but boring and will leave your body *burning*
As much as planks make me want scream/cry/quit going to the gym forever, I've gotta…
By Zoe Weiner
Turn your bed into a massage table with this 5-minute, full-body stretch for better ZZZs
May 13, 2019
Turn your bed into a massage table with this 5-minute, full-body stretch for better ZZZs
It's not the workout that's hard for me to do—it's the stretching. Since I've already…
By Rachel Lapidos
Your comprehensive guide to working out if you have IBS
May 13, 2019
Your comprehensive guide to working out if you have IBS
If you're not familiar, IBS is short for irritable bowel syndrome, which is a pretty…
By Rachel Lapidos
I survived the near-impossible "Spiderman Pushup." Here's how to try it for yourself
May 11, 2019
I survived the near-impossible "Spiderman Pushup." Here's how to try it for yourself
My boxing class was just starting to begin. It was a Sunday morning and I…
By Rachel Lapidos
Get into the swing of things with 6 arm-sculpting kettlebell workouts
May 11, 2019
Get into the swing of things with 6 arm-sculpting kettlebell workouts
It only takes a few rounds of swings and squats with the heavy piece of…
By Tehrene Firman
Can't do a single pull-up? Here's how to get strong enough to do 50
May 10, 2019
Can't do a single pull-up? Here's how to get strong enough to do 50
Attempting to execute some of the moves spotted in my gym's weight room really zaps…
By Kells McPhillips
Pull those shoulders back, STAT: Your alignment affects a whole lot more than your posture
May 10, 2019
Pull those shoulders back, STAT: Your alignment affects a whole lot more than your posture
I'll never forget the day in 9th grade theater class when my teacher called me…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to hack your workout routine for more cost-effective classes
May 10, 2019
How to hack your workout routine for more cost-effective classes
There’s nothing like hopping off a spin bike drenched and proud of your killer workout,…
By Isadora Baum
Wait, have I been wearing the wrong shoe size my whole life?
May 09, 2019
Wait, have I been wearing the wrong shoe size my whole life?
The perfect pair of kicks can start a revolution. However, the opposite can lead to…
By Kells McPhillips
Rounded shoulders are a thing of the past with these strength training moves
May 09, 2019
Rounded shoulders are a thing of the past with these strength training moves
Have you ever found yourself looking in the mirror post-sweat sesh, wondering why, after committing…
By Rebecca Norris
Tracy Anderson reveals why her "silent" workout classes are so effective
May 09, 2019
Tracy Anderson reveals why her "silent" workout classes are so effective
I had some idea of what to expect when I walked into my first-ever class…
By Zoe Weiner
You're not imagining it—here's why one side of your body is stronger
May 08, 2019
You're not imagining it—here's why one side of your body is stronger
When I went into Pilates pro Erika Bloom's studio on New York City's Upper East…
By Rachel Lapidos
Think you could you pass the FBI's fitness test? Here's how to find out
May 08, 2019
Think you could you pass the FBI's fitness test? Here's how to find out
If your job description involves taking down terrorists, bank robbers, and other criminals, a certain…
By Emily Laurence
The super sneaky ways that working out can bring on bloating
May 07, 2019
The super sneaky ways that working out can bring on bloating
After a particularly grueling workout,  I usually expect to feel strong and ready to take…
By Zoe Weiner
The 5/3/1 strength-training method is how you turn goals into gains
May 07, 2019
The 5/3/1 strength-training method is how you turn goals into gains
I sometimes struggle to see the big picture of my workout routine. Today I combined…
By Kells McPhillips
Yep, your warmup exercises are just as important as your workout
May 06, 2019
Yep, your warmup exercises are just as important as your workout
When you walk into the gym, chances are you're ready to hit the ground running…
By Zoe Weiner
The sneaky tweak that immediately makes your butt workout way more effective
May 06, 2019
The sneaky tweak that immediately makes your butt workout way more effective
I'm practically religious about doing a butt workout at home on the mat in my…
By Tehrene Firman
Why two 20-minute HIIT sessions per week is plenty
May 06, 2019
Why two 20-minute HIIT sessions per week is plenty
When it comes to fitness, it's easy to fall into the more is more mentality.…
By Kells McPhillips
The plank-happy, full-body workout that fires up every muscle in 12 minutes flat
May 06, 2019
The plank-happy, full-body workout that fires up every muscle in 12 minutes flat
There are a lot of things you can do in 12 minutes: Microwave a well-done…
By Zoe Weiner
How to stretch your quads without getting off the couch
May 04, 2019
How to stretch your quads without getting off the couch
One of my favorite places to be is on the couch. It's where I read…
By Tehrene Firman
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