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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
The results-driven reason to start counting reps when your muscles shake
March 28, 2019
The results-driven reason to start counting reps when your muscles shake
Usually, the second my muscles start shaking, I'm out. I've already put in the work—whether…
By Tehrene Firman
How to get the most out of butt-sculpting donkey kicks every single time
March 27, 2019
How to get the most out of butt-sculpting donkey kicks every single time
Nothing gets me more excited in a workout than being instructed to do a move…
By Rachel Lapidos
Dear trainer: Are modified moves the easy way out?
March 27, 2019
Dear trainer: Are modified moves the easy way out?
There's a moment in every fitness class where you have a decision to make (for…
By Zoe Weiner
Trust your gut and skip the big salad before working out
March 26, 2019
Trust your gut and skip the big salad before working out
As someone who works out almost every single day, I'm well-aware of how to make…
By Rachel Lapidos
Butt workouts gas me up, so I asked an exercise psychologist to explain why
March 26, 2019
Butt workouts gas me up, so I asked an exercise psychologist to explain why
For far too long, I fell into the propagated trap of believing that adding strength…
By Kells McPhillips
Mercury is finally out of Retrograde, and that means good things for your workouts, too
March 25, 2019
Mercury is finally out of Retrograde, and that means good things for your workouts, too
Mercury is f-i-n-a-l-l-y coming out of retrograde this week, which means I'll (hopefully) be able…
By Zoe Weiner
Grab your dayglo leggings! '80s workouts are back, baby
March 25, 2019
Grab your dayglo leggings! '80s workouts are back, baby
There are a lot of things worth loving about the '80s: the fashion, for one…
By Zoe Weiner
The strategy for designing workouts you should steal from The Rock
March 25, 2019
The strategy for designing workouts you should steal from The Rock
Whenever I need to reignite my commitment to going to the gym, my Netflix/Hulu/HBO streaming…
By Kells McPhillips
The calf-stretching guide that's way better than a leg massage
March 24, 2019
The calf-stretching guide that's way better than a leg massage
Lately, I've noticed that I've been falling up the stairs on a regular basis. Sure,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Really though: The StairMaster is a pretty stellar way to start your sweat sesh
March 23, 2019
Really though: The StairMaster is a pretty stellar way to start your sweat sesh
There are many differences between Kim Kardashian and I: Our bank accounts, for one. Our…
By Zoe Weiner
This Google graph pretty much confirms squats are the most misunderstood move
March 22, 2019
This Google graph pretty much confirms squats are the most misunderstood move
If my browser history is any indication, I have a bad case of gym confusion.…
By Kells McPhillips
Trainers say to only do the same workout *this* many days in a row
March 22, 2019
Trainers say to only do the same workout *this* many days in a row
Trainers are constantly telling us that in order to see results from fitness—whether that's getting…
By Zoe Weiner
Here's how to test your longevity in less than a minute
March 22, 2019
Here's how to test your longevity in less than a minute
Remember recess in preschool? When you could plop down on the wood chips of the…
By Kells McPhillips
Why you shouldn’t hold a stretch for longer than 3 seconds
March 22, 2019
Why you shouldn’t hold a stretch for longer than 3 seconds
There's a reason why everyone from Simone Biles to your local spin instructor swears by…
By Zoe Weiner
"Gymtimidation" is real—fight it with the 6 best beginner workouts on YouTube
March 21, 2019
"Gymtimidation" is real—fight it with the 6 best beginner workouts on YouTube
When I first started going to the gym, I tried to get there early in…
By Tehrene Firman
The easiest way to wreck plank form is also the most common modification
March 21, 2019
The easiest way to wreck plank form is also the most common modification
The proper form for a perfect forearm plank is pretty easy to remember: Ass down,…
By Zoe Weiner
Real talk: Gym selfies aren't *actually* helping to motivate that many of us
March 21, 2019
Real talk: Gym selfies aren't *actually* helping to motivate that many of us
There's only one thing in the fitness world more aggressively polarizing than burpees, and that's…
By Zoe Weiner
"I tried everything to get more steps in my day. Here's the old-school hack that actually worked"
March 20, 2019
"I tried everything to get more steps in my day. Here's the old-school hack that actually worked"
I miss the smug feeling my Fitbit used to give me. Living in a dense,…
By Emily Laurence
Trainers say it's *totally* fine to leave in the middle of a workout class
March 20, 2019
Trainers say it's *totally* fine to leave in the middle of a workout class
Three minutes into my workout class yesterday morning, I knew I shouldn't be there. I…
By Zoe Weiner
Foam rolling’s secret perk? Doing it *before* a workout makes your muscles even more effective
March 19, 2019
Foam rolling’s secret perk? Doing it *before* a workout makes your muscles even more effective
These days, "foam rolling" and "recovery" have practically become synonymous—despite the fact that you can,…
By Zoe Weiner
I fell in love with pole classes, and TBH I've never felt stronger
March 19, 2019
I fell in love with pole classes, and TBH I've never felt stronger
I start climbing upward, the pole wedged between my knee and my foot. Once I’m…
By Marianne Mychaskiw
Why you should actually do the jump moves in your workouts (even though they're so damn hard)
March 19, 2019
Why you should actually do the jump moves in your workouts (even though they're so damn hard)
I'm all good with doing squats or lunges or any other workout move that takes…
By Rachel Lapidos
No lie: Aussie HIIT franchise F45 is about to be everywhere
March 19, 2019
No lie: Aussie HIIT franchise F45 is about to be everywhere
Just two years ago, Well+Good predicted that the Aussie fitness franchise F45 Training would explode in a big way.…
By Mercey Livingston
3 upgrades that will turn basic lunges into a full-body burn
March 18, 2019
3 upgrades that will turn basic lunges into a full-body burn
Out of all the workout moves that I have done in my life, lunges are…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 3-move Bosu ball workout that will have your whole body burning
March 17, 2019
The 3-move Bosu ball workout that will have your whole body burning
Whenever I'm making my rounds in the gym, there are certain workout tools I see…
By Rachel Lapidos
Permission to skip the burpees: Here's why trainers hate them as much as you do
March 16, 2019
Permission to skip the burpees: Here's why trainers hate them as much as you do
I try to refrain from groaning aloud in group fitness classes. Grunting, cheering, gasping for…
By Leah Prinzivalli
The at-home ab workout that Jenna Dewan and Jessica Alba swear by
March 15, 2019
The at-home ab workout that Jenna Dewan and Jessica Alba swear by
If I could peek inside the fitness routines of any two celebrities, it would be…
By Zoe Weiner
3 ways to exercise at your desk—without all the side-eyes from coworkers
March 15, 2019
3 ways to exercise at your desk—without all the side-eyes from coworkers
The debate over standing desks at work feels like a conversation that will never die.…
By Emily Laurence
Is ClassPass still worth it? I tried it to find out
March 15, 2019
Is ClassPass still worth it? I tried it to find out
Classpass has come a long way in the last six years. What started as a…
By Zoe Weiner
This magical high-tech kettlebell is basically six kettlebells in one
March 14, 2019
This magical high-tech kettlebell is basically six kettlebells in one
Creating a solid home gym is tricky, particularly when you lack an extra room to…
By Tehrene Firman
9 killer full-body workouts using the most underrated thing at the gym
March 14, 2019
9 killer full-body workouts using the most underrated thing at the gym
At the gym, veering too far from the equipment you're used to can feel intimidating.…
By Tehrene Firman
If you only have 15 minutes to work out, take a page from people in Blue Zones
March 13, 2019
If you only have 15 minutes to work out, take a page from people in Blue Zones
Rain, shine, or below freezing temps (though hopefully not for much longer), I need to…
By Zoe Weiner
You can buy everything you need for a home gym at Marshalls for under $100
March 13, 2019
You can buy everything you need for a home gym at Marshalls for under $100
There are certain stores that make it literally impossible to walk into without leaving after…
By Zoe Weiner
Learn to unwind like Simone Biles (because you totally deserve a gold medal for crushing that workout)
March 13, 2019
Learn to unwind like Simone Biles (because you totally deserve a gold medal for crushing that workout)
Clear your calendar. The summer Olympics will be here before you know it. In the meantime,…
By Ali Finney
The best hamstring exercises for better posture, straight from the experts
March 13, 2019
The best hamstring exercises for better posture, straight from the experts
You pay extra close attention to toning your core, arms, and butt—but how about your…
By Tehrene Firman
Buh-bye basic crunches! This abs-quaking resistance band circuit hurts so good
March 12, 2019
Buh-bye basic crunches! This abs-quaking resistance band circuit hurts so good
I'm pretty diligent about working on my core. Over the years on the mat, I've…
By Rachel Lapidos
Never get turf burn again with this guide to workout surfaces at the gym
March 12, 2019
Never get turf burn again with this guide to workout surfaces at the gym
When I've completed a workout from start to finish, I want to feel like I've…
By Kells McPhillips
An Olympian taught me to ice skate, and holy moly it was a good workout
March 11, 2019
An Olympian taught me to ice skate, and holy moly it was a good workout
If you've ever seen a Hallmark Christmas movie set in New York City, you likely…
By Zoe Weiner
We found the best way to fire up your lower body during a push-up
March 11, 2019
We found the best way to fire up your lower body during a push-up
You do push-ups primarily to increase arm strength and tone those triceps. When you want to train…
By Tehrene Firman
How to keep pre-workout anxiety from affecting your sweat sesh
March 11, 2019
How to keep pre-workout anxiety from affecting your sweat sesh
I have been to roughly a bajillion workout classes and can confidently say that I'm…
By Rachel Lapidos
A trainer explains when you should be using intervals versus reps to clock your workouts
March 08, 2019
A trainer explains when you should be using intervals versus reps to clock your workouts
Despite the fact that the rise of digital fitness has given everyone access to some…
By Zoe Weiner
Why a box jump isn't as simple as it looks, and how to do it right
March 08, 2019
Why a box jump isn't as simple as it looks, and how to do it right
Learning how to do a box jump seem pretty self-explanatory. As in, you jump...onto the…
By Lisa Elaine Held
The sure-fire way to make your ab workout more challenging? Adjust the tempo
March 08, 2019
The sure-fire way to make your ab workout more challenging? Adjust the tempo
Let's face it: There are few fitness moves quite as boring as holding a multi-minute…
By Zoe Weiner
What to do when working out isn't an option, according to the pros
March 07, 2019
What to do when working out isn't an option, according to the pros
The first thing I do every single morning, seven days a week, is lace up…
By Zoe Weiner
I've been working out on my own for decades, but now I never sweat without this app
March 06, 2019
I've been working out on my own for decades, but now I never sweat without this app
Let me paint a little picture for you: I was in the middle of my…
By Rachel Lapidos
This "all class club" cured my studio-hopping habit
March 05, 2019
This "all class club" cured my studio-hopping habit
On any given day in New York City, there are quite literally thousands of workout classes to…
By Zoe Weiner
J.Lo’s trainer swears by this 3-in-1 move as a workout finisher
March 05, 2019
J.Lo’s trainer swears by this 3-in-1 move as a workout finisher
With so many feel-good yoga poses, it's hard to choose just one as a favorite…
By Tehrene Firman
Here's how I work out with NYC's cult-fave model trainer...for free
March 04, 2019
Here's how I work out with NYC's cult-fave model trainer...for free
Anytime your favorite models are in New York City, you can always find them at…
By Tehrene Firman
Intuitive exercising is the feel-good way to love every single sweat sesh
March 04, 2019
Intuitive exercising is the feel-good way to love every single sweat sesh
Intuitive eating—the idea that you eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full, and make…
By Nikhita Mahtani
Halle Berry used Bulgarian bags to work out, so I used Bulgarian bags to work out
March 04, 2019
Halle Berry used Bulgarian bags to work out, so I used Bulgarian bags to work out
If you spotted Halle Berry working out with a heavy black bag wrapped around her shoulders…
By Tehrene Firman
Orangetheory just teased a major partnership "that rhymes with Snapple"
March 04, 2019
Orangetheory just teased a major partnership "that rhymes with Snapple"
It's the few months since Orangetheory rolled out a slew of amazing tech upgrades, the…
By Emily Laurence
How we show up at the gym says a lot about how we show up in life
March 04, 2019
How we show up at the gym says a lot about how we show up in life
Divvying up our lives into neat little boxes is kind of what we do. We…
By Kells McPhillips
How to know whether tabata or HIIT is the right workout for you
March 03, 2019
How to know whether tabata or HIIT is the right workout for you
In this quick-hitting era of fitness—in which 10-minute micro-workouts are rising in popularity and even  five-minute…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is *by far* the most intense mountain climber exercise you’ll ever do
March 02, 2019
This is *by far* the most intense mountain climber exercise you’ll ever do
Mountain climbers always seem to be on top 10 lists of exercises because, well, they…
By Tehrene Firman
Why fitness pros say the treadmill is the best way to get your run in
March 01, 2019
Why fitness pros say the treadmill is the best way to get your run in
People think I'm a freak, but I can go on and on about my love…
By Rachel Lapidos
There are 3K audio workouts on Aaptiv—but these are the 10 best ones
March 01, 2019
There are 3K audio workouts on Aaptiv—but these are the 10 best ones
I dipped my toe in the audio fitness fad with extreme trepidation. As in, *shakes…
By Kells McPhillips
Trainers say this is the most-missed body part during workouts
February 28, 2019
Trainers say this is the most-missed body part during workouts
I like to think I'm pretty well-rounded in my workouts and that I leave no…
By Rachel Lapidos
How increasing weights by just 5 pounds can seriously up your fitness game
February 28, 2019
How increasing weights by just 5 pounds can seriously up your fitness game
When it comes to my relationship with weightlifting, I'd consider it up and down—literally. We…
By Rachel Lapidos
Combat rounded shoulders and sit straighter with these simple stretches
February 27, 2019
Combat rounded shoulders and sit straighter with these simple stretches
With all of the slouching over a computer that I do, it's no surprise that…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to upgrade the wall sit: The high school gym staple that's been firing up your glutes since 9th grade
February 26, 2019
How to upgrade the wall sit: The high school gym staple that's been firing up your glutes since 9th grade
Remember high school gym? The itchy uniforms that you washed, like, once every three months?…
By Kells McPhillips
The 30-minute yoga flow that will turn anyone into a yogi, care of Adriene Mishler
February 26, 2019
The 30-minute yoga flow that will turn anyone into a yogi, care of Adriene Mishler
Adriene Mishler—or, as her 4.6 million YouTube followers know her, "Yoga With Adriene"—has a surprisingly…
By Zoe Weiner
How to lift light and still get stronger, according to fitness pros
February 26, 2019
How to lift light and still get stronger, according to fitness pros
No matter what workout or fitness class I'm into at the moment, when it comes…
By Mercey Livingston
The ab-busting move that also helps with lower back pain
February 25, 2019
The ab-busting move that also helps with lower back pain
In the ab workouts I've been streaming lately, I've noticed two things that remain true…
By Rachel Lapidos
How one female Soldier trained for the "toughest training course" in the Army
February 25, 2019
How one female Soldier trained for the "toughest training course" in the Army
As the United States Army's website puts it: "Ranger School is one of the toughest…
By Zoe Weiner
Meet HIIPA, which is pretty much HIIT set to the tune of your everyday life
February 25, 2019
Meet HIIPA, which is pretty much HIIT set to the tune of your everyday life
HIIT—or high-intensity interval training—seems to be the workout style designed specifically to accommodate our modern-day…
By Kells McPhillips
How to make push-ups way (and I mean, way!) easier
February 25, 2019
How to make push-ups way (and I mean, way!) easier
With so many challenging variations of exercises to choose from, plain-old push-ups couldn't seem more…
By Tehrene Firman
If planks kill your wrists, here are the exercises to add to your workout
February 23, 2019
If planks kill your wrists, here are the exercises to add to your workout
There are plenty of exercises that target your butt and abs—some at the same time!—but…
By Tehrene Firman
Two words to blow your workout wide open: HIIT weightlifting
February 22, 2019
Two words to blow your workout wide open: HIIT weightlifting
As a person who gets quite bored in workouts, I've definitely hopped on the HIIT…
By Rachel Lapidos
Kayla Itsines says *this* is the most common mistake people make during HIIT
February 21, 2019
Kayla Itsines says *this* is the most common mistake people make during HIIT
Having spent many a gym sesh in the last few years sweating through Kayla Itsines'…
By Zoe Weiner
The single resistance band move to memorize for stronger abs and arms
February 21, 2019
The single resistance band move to memorize for stronger abs and arms
To strengthen my arms, I've tried boxing, lifting weights, doing a zillion push-ups, and knocking…
By Rachel Lapidos
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