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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
9 calf exercises you should never skip on leg day
May 03, 2019
9 calf exercises you should never skip on leg day
You've checked your abs and glutes off your workout list, but how about your calf…
By Tehrene Firman
How to master jump rope double-unders (Step 1: Drop the rope and clap your hands)
May 02, 2019
How to master jump rope double-unders (Step 1: Drop the rope and clap your hands)
You've come a long way since your days on the playground. You've swapped swinging from…
By Kells McPhillips
If you're sick of counting reps at the gym, try German volume training
May 02, 2019
If you're sick of counting reps at the gym, try German volume training
I'll try basically anything in order to get stronger (hey, I'm a fitness editor). I'm…
By Rachel Lapidos
Real talk: Which are more effective sit ups or crunches?
May 01, 2019
Real talk: Which are more effective sit ups or crunches?
Crunches and sit ups are the Dax Sheppard and Zach Braff of core exercises. Sure,…
By Zoe Weiner
If your lower back is sore, this is the sneaky place you might not be stretching enough
May 01, 2019
If your lower back is sore, this is the sneaky place you might not be stretching enough
Despite the fact that I'm teetering on the edge of 30, I often come home…
By Zoe Weiner
Power-training should be a staple in your workout just like strength and cardio
April 30, 2019
Power-training should be a staple in your workout just like strength and cardio
I judge whether or not I'm getting a good workout by a number of things:…
By Rachel Lapidos
This neglected muscle in your leg deserves tender loving care
April 30, 2019
This neglected muscle in your leg deserves tender loving care
After a workout, I do my darndest to offer each major muscle group some tender…
By Kells McPhillips
Break a sweat with 24 fitness essentials you should always buy at Costco
April 29, 2019
Break a sweat with 24 fitness essentials you should always buy at Costco
Workout routines are either really cheap or really expensive, but the sweat is all the…
By Tehrene Firman
How to have good posture if "shoulders back" feels uncomfortable
April 29, 2019
How to have good posture if "shoulders back" feels uncomfortable
"Posture" is probably the most powerful word in the English language, because it literally has…
By Rachel Lapidos
Cossack squats offer the ultimate twofer: tighter butt and improved hip mobility
April 29, 2019
Cossack squats offer the ultimate twofer: tighter butt and improved hip mobility
Squats never fail to provide the best and worst burn. With a single movement, you're…
By Tehrene Firman
Skipping Breakfast? How running on an empty stomach can hurt your stride
April 29, 2019
Skipping Breakfast? How running on an empty stomach can hurt your stride
The idea that "food is fuel" has likely been ingrained into your head since you…
By Zoe Weiner
The best workouts for every type of stress—period
April 28, 2019
The best workouts for every type of stress—period
As Elle Woods once wisely said, "Exercise gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy, and…
By Zoe Weiner
This is how much you should be moving for a good night's sleep, according to science
April 27, 2019
This is how much you should be moving for a good night's sleep, according to science
A good night's sleep is a luxury. Because, really, is there anything better than waking…
By Zoe Weiner
Ok, this time we really did find the hardest oblique workout in the history of oblique workouts
April 27, 2019
Ok, this time we really did find the hardest oblique workout in the history of oblique workouts
Give me a series of arm, ab, or ass sculpting moves, and nine times out…
By Zoe Weiner
Neck in knots? "Shoulder flossing" is the surefire way to loosen up
April 26, 2019
Neck in knots? "Shoulder flossing" is the surefire way to loosen up
As much as I love yoga, a good chunk of a vinyasa flow can be…
By Rachel Lapidos
6 low-sugar electrolyte drinks for fast rehydration after everyday workouts
April 26, 2019
6 low-sugar electrolyte drinks for fast rehydration after everyday workouts
The first time I was made aware of electrolyte drinks, I was a kid and…
By Emily Laurence
What you need to know about Mirror, the workout device of the future
April 26, 2019
What you need to know about Mirror, the workout device of the future
If someone from the past time-traveled to the 21st century, they'd be astounded by many…
By Kells McPhillips
Pack your bags, your ab workout is going places with suitcase sit-ups
April 26, 2019
Pack your bags, your ab workout is going places with suitcase sit-ups
You can only do so many sit-ups before extreme boredom sets in. You'll feel the…
By Tehrene Firman
Why is flexibility important? It's about *much* more than you think
April 26, 2019
Why is flexibility important? It's about *much* more than you think
Flexibility is one of those flowery terms that I always associate with A) Olympic gymnasts…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to use ladder workouts to climb toward your fitness goals
April 25, 2019
How to use ladder workouts to climb toward your fitness goals
We're all on a metaphorical ladder when it comes to reaching our fitness goals (whether…
By Kells McPhillips
Science says *this* is how much exercise you need to offset a sedentary lifestyle
April 25, 2019
Science says *this* is how much exercise you need to offset a sedentary lifestyle
I'm a fitness devotee, sure, but when I'm not sweating it out in SLT or…
By Rachel Lapidos
The new $300 Theragun is a workhorse for your sore muscles
April 24, 2019
The new $300 Theragun is a workhorse for your sore muscles
There are very few times in life when something you really want (but can't quite…
By Kells McPhillips
The kang squat is probably why people started saying #SoreForDays
April 24, 2019
The kang squat is probably why people started saying #SoreForDays
Squats are the solid foundation of any fitness routine. With proper form, it doesn't take…
By Tehrene Firman
Ever Find Yourself in Tears During a Workout? Here’s Why It’s Very Common
April 24, 2019
Ever Find Yourself in Tears During a Workout? Here’s Why It’s Very Common
Have you ever worked so hard while working out that you burst into tears? Yeah,…
By Zoe Weiner
Dance fitness improves brain function, so let your body move to the music
April 23, 2019
Dance fitness improves brain function, so let your body move to the music
Coachella is officially in the rearview mirror (some may sigh; some may say thank god).…
By Emily Laurence
Why you should count reps like you're working out on New Year's Eve
April 23, 2019
Why you should count reps like you're working out on New Year's Eve
Whether you're doing ab exercises on the mat or lifting weights at the gym, there's…
By Tehrene Firman
Can't touch your toes? These 8 flexibility moves will get you there
April 23, 2019
Can't touch your toes? These 8 flexibility moves will get you there
Remember being a kid, and sitting in a straddle while watching TV, or just being…
By Alison Feller
If you're sore all the time, chances are you're overtraining—here's how to fix that
April 23, 2019
If you're sore all the time, chances are you're overtraining—here's how to fix that
"You're overtraining," was the first thing celebrity fitness trainer Harley Pasternak (who's worked with  Kim…
By Rachel Lapidos
Trail running made me feel like a beginner in a sport that I felt like I'd mastered
April 22, 2019
Trail running made me feel like a beginner in a sport that I felt like I'd mastered
I felt as though I was barely moving. I wanted to stop. I most definitely…
By Emily Abbate
5 sweaty AF Tabata workouts with more than 200K views on YouTube
April 22, 2019
5 sweaty AF Tabata workouts with more than 200K views on YouTube
In the world of fitness, HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is a precious DIY gem. By…
By Kells McPhillips
This is the tightest muscle in your body—and here's exactly how to stretch it out
April 22, 2019
This is the tightest muscle in your body—and here's exactly how to stretch it out
Every time an instructor says to sit in sukhasana during meditation, I can't help but…
By Tehrene Firman
This 7-minute, core-strengthening workout tops boring old crunches any day
April 22, 2019
This 7-minute, core-strengthening workout tops boring old crunches any day
Ab exercises are like friendships: Quality is a whole lot more important than quantity. Which…
By Zoe Weiner
6 things your spin instructor wants you to know before you clip into the bike for the first time
April 21, 2019
6 things your spin instructor wants you to know before you clip into the bike for the first time
Of all the workout classes out there, spinning tends to be the one that brings…
By Zoe Weiner
The Under-the-Radar Most Beneficial Yoga Block Uses To Know About
April 20, 2019
The Under-the-Radar Most Beneficial Yoga Block Uses To Know About
Whenever I'm in a yoga class, I feel really bad for yoga blocks. They definitely…
By Rachel Lapidos
Jessamyn Stanley's confidence-boosting advice for trying a new workout class
April 19, 2019
Jessamyn Stanley's confidence-boosting advice for trying a new workout class
Whether you're a total beginner or the Venus Williams of workouts, trying out a new…
By Zoe Weiner
If your workouts are fueled by farts, here's how to find some relief
April 18, 2019
If your workouts are fueled by farts, here's how to find some relief
If you’re feeling a bit gassy and you’re about to hit the gym—or worse, you’re…
By Isadora Baum
What we're all getting wrong about child's pose—and how to fix it
April 17, 2019
What we're all getting wrong about child's pose—and how to fix it
Sit on your knees, lower your forehead to your mat, walk your fingertips forward, and…
By Kara Jillian Brown
5 inner thigh workouts that are out-of-this-world effective
April 17, 2019
5 inner thigh workouts that are out-of-this-world effective
Staple leg workouts typically include the traditional moves that burn out your quads, hamstrings, and…
By Rachel Lapidos
We should all be doing at-home workouts in granny panties
April 16, 2019
We should all be doing at-home workouts in granny panties
Working out at home puts you in outfit limbo. Should I dirty up my favorite…
By Kells McPhillips
Why sitting still in your workout is just as effective as your sweatiest moves
April 16, 2019
Why sitting still in your workout is just as effective as your sweatiest moves
Whenever I'm getting my sweat on, I undoubtedly aim to move myself harder/bester/faster/stronger. I like…
By Rachel Lapidos
If your posture's the pits, you'd better stretch that fascia
April 16, 2019
If your posture's the pits, you'd better stretch that fascia
Most of the time, I pretty much ignore my armpits. They only really get a…
By Kells McPhillips
If your feet are constantly cramping during a workout, this could be behind it
April 15, 2019
If your feet are constantly cramping during a workout, this could be behind it
You know the feeling—you’re in the middle of a HIIT class and your foot starts…
By Isadora Baum
Want to bump up the intensity of your core workout? Just add dumbbells
April 15, 2019
Want to bump up the intensity of your core workout? Just add dumbbells
The easiest way to rev up the intensity of your core workout? Add a set…
By Zoe Weiner
Grab a chair: Sitting yoga poses are no joke
April 13, 2019
Grab a chair: Sitting yoga poses are no joke
Yoga can be quite a workout, especially when you go one-by-one through sweaty vinyasa after…
By Jessica Migala
You can skip the gym *this* many times before you lose your motivation
April 12, 2019
You can skip the gym *this* many times before you lose your motivation
I do a pretty good job when it comes to keeping up with my workout…
By Tehrene Firman
Think you've mastered the plank? Get back to me after you flip it and reverse it
April 12, 2019
Think you've mastered the plank? Get back to me after you flip it and reverse it
My least favorite strength training move is utterly unavoidable. It shows up in almost every…
By Kells McPhillips
It's official: The bench is the most underrated piece of equipment at the gym
April 11, 2019
It's official: The bench is the most underrated piece of equipment at the gym
I can say with full confidence that I have never once, in my entire life,…
By Zoe Weiner
Kate Hudson's next-level push-up is three moves in one
April 11, 2019
Kate Hudson's next-level push-up is three moves in one
I try to do at least 20 push-ups a day. Sometimes I perform the textbook…
By Tehrene Firman
My desk job is making me more sore than my workout
April 11, 2019
My desk job is making me more sore than my workout
Approximately once a day, I stand up from my desk with the type of groan…
By Zoe Weiner
How To Decide Between Using Weight Machines and Free Weights, According to Trainers
April 10, 2019
How To Decide Between Using Weight Machines and Free Weights, According to Trainers
When I strength train, I alternate between using weight machines and free weights, and the…
By Rachel Lapidos
'Progressive Overload' Is Strength Training's Best-Kept Secret for Spicing Things Up at the Gym
April 10, 2019
'Progressive Overload' Is Strength Training's Best-Kept Secret for Spicing Things Up at the Gym
While spicing things up in the bedroom is a (kind of cringe-worthy) turn of phrase…
By Kells McPhillips
How to make mountain climbers more manageable, according to trainers
April 09, 2019
How to make mountain climbers more manageable, according to trainers
I can get through some pretty tough AF workout moves. Ask me to do jump…
By Rachel Lapidos
Yes! It's possible to use lighter weights and still get stronger
April 09, 2019
Yes! It's possible to use lighter weights and still get stronger
Without a doubt, strength training is great for your body—it builds muscle, keeps your metabolism…
By Isadora Baum
Master the pistol squat (finally!) with these simple modifications
April 08, 2019
Master the pistol squat (finally!) with these simple modifications
Sometimes when I look around the weight room at my neighborhood gym, I think, "Wow,…
By Kells McPhillips
This 8-move, at-home abs workout will fire up your full body
April 08, 2019
This 8-move, at-home abs workout will fire up your full body
As any trainer worth their free weights will tell you, a strong core is key…
By Zoe Weiner
There are *millions* of barre videos on YouTube—here are 6 of our favorites
April 06, 2019
There are *millions* of barre videos on YouTube—here are 6 of our favorites
If you ever dreamt of being a ballerina—or at least, dreamed of being as strong…
By Zoe Weiner
How to strengthen wrists to knock out every move at the gym
April 06, 2019
How to strengthen wrists to knock out every move at the gym
When you hit the gym, there are a few muscles that tend to get most…
By Zoe Weiner
Why Am I Not Sore After a Workout? What It *Really* Means for Muscles and Recovery
April 05, 2019
Why Am I Not Sore After a Workout? What It *Really* Means for Muscles and Recovery
There are a couple of things I love about being done with a workout. Number…
By Rachel Lapidos
Medicine ball moves are the most overlooked way to fire up your entire body
April 04, 2019
Medicine ball moves are the most overlooked way to fire up your entire body
There's that one corner in the gym, somewhere between the mats and the weights, that…
By Zoe Weiner
These wireless headphones will stay charged for a week’s worth of workouts
April 04, 2019
These wireless headphones will stay charged for a week’s worth of workouts
You know how on dating profiles, people like to include their number one pet peeve?…
By Kells McPhillips
Wonder why you're not getting stronger? Time to look at how you're recovering
April 03, 2019
Wonder why you're not getting stronger? Time to look at how you're recovering
Why am I not getting stronger?  I've groaned the same question at least three times…
By Zoe Weiner
The one thing people often forget when sculpting their butt, according to a trainer
April 03, 2019
The one thing people often forget when sculpting their butt, according to a trainer
Whenever I'm strength training in the gym, you can find me working on my butt.…
By Rachel Lapidos
Those sore muscles? Yeah, they actually might be inflamed
April 02, 2019
Those sore muscles? Yeah, they actually might be inflamed
After a particularly grueling sweat sesh (looking at you, SLT), you're pretty much guaranteed to…
By Zoe Weiner
Dear trainers: Today, I was the worst person in my workout class—halp!
April 02, 2019
Dear trainers: Today, I was the worst person in my workout class—halp!
At SLT this morning, I was the worst person in my class. Hands down: I…
By Rachel Lapidos
The trick to targeting the right muscles to go harder/better/faster/stronger
April 01, 2019
The trick to targeting the right muscles to go harder/better/faster/stronger
Do you ever just stop and think about what a wild and miraculous thing the…
By Zoe Weiner
If you’re yawning over old-school crunches, have we got an abs challenge for you
April 01, 2019
If you’re yawning over old-school crunches, have we got an abs challenge for you
Raise your hand if you are officially bored AF of doing crunch after crunch (after…
By Zoe Weiner
Hit your daily step goal with these trainer-guided walking workouts
March 28, 2019
Hit your daily step goal with these trainer-guided walking workouts
Walking is so incredibly underrated. In the fitness-obsessed world we live in right now, people tend…
By Rachel Lapidos
FYI: Orangetheory offers some of the *best* sweaty workouts all over the country
March 28, 2019
FYI: Orangetheory offers some of the *best* sweaty workouts all over the country
It's no secret that Orangetheory Fitness is one of the fastest-growing boutique workout franchises in…
By Mercey Livingston
When To Use Bodyweight Versus Dumbbells To Hit Your Fitness Goals
March 28, 2019
When To Use Bodyweight Versus Dumbbells To Hit Your Fitness Goals
Whenever I'm doing a strength training workout, I alternate between several trusty arm exercises, butt-sculpting…
By Rachel Lapidos
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