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Yes, it’s really possible to drink *too* much water during a workout
February 15, 2019
Yes, it’s really possible to drink *too* much water during a workout
The importance of staying hydrated—especially when you're working out—cannot be understated. While it's not uncommon…
By Tehrene Firman
Hilary Swank's workout routine easily defeats dead butt syndrome
February 14, 2019
Hilary Swank's workout routine easily defeats dead butt syndrome
If you have a desk job, you'll need no convincing that dead butt syndrome is real.…
By Tehrene Firman
My meet-cute with running happened in 2014—and I'm not the only one who's fallen for a workout
February 14, 2019
My meet-cute with running happened in 2014—and I'm not the only one who's fallen for a workout
Meet-cutes are the life force of any rom-com. It’s the moment at the beginning of…
By Kells McPhillips
Trainers agree that all of your workouts should start with this full-body move
February 13, 2019
Trainers agree that all of your workouts should start with this full-body move
I've noticed a trend in nearly every workout that I do these days: Before going…
By Rachel Lapidos
It’s totally fine to take a mid-workout breather, but trainers say to keep it *this* quick
February 13, 2019
It’s totally fine to take a mid-workout breather, but trainers say to keep it *this* quick
Last night, post-run, I dropped down to the mat for a 10-minute ab workout. After…
By Rachel Lapidos
Not gonna lie: This resistance band bicycle crunch is *all* the fire emojis
February 12, 2019
Not gonna lie: This resistance band bicycle crunch is *all* the fire emojis
I'm a huge fan of resistance bands. They're light as air, making it easy to…
By Tehrene Firman
The 5-4-3-2-1 workout technique makes exercising a breeze—promise!
February 12, 2019
The 5-4-3-2-1 workout technique makes exercising a breeze—promise!
When I first discovered treadmill interval training, I had a hallelujah moment. Breaking up my…
By Kells McPhillips
Let's stop pitting strength against cardio—they’re better together
February 12, 2019
Let's stop pitting strength against cardio—they’re better together
It took me years to say the sentence “I’m a runner” with confidence. It felt…
By Emily Abbate
How to hold a 3-minute plank like our forever *Friend* Jennifer Aniston
February 11, 2019
How to hold a 3-minute plank like our forever *Friend* Jennifer Aniston
It's wellness queen Jennifer Aniston's birthday, and to celebrate I've been perusing her always-inspiring fitness…
By Rachel Lapidos
Prepare yourself for Heather Anderson's pilates ring exercises that only looks easy
February 10, 2019
Prepare yourself for Heather Anderson's pilates ring exercises that only looks easy
Unlike Ariana Grande, I can't quite afford to give my six best friends rings of…
By Erin Bunch
Cardio or Strength Training First? We Asked 3 Trainers What To Do
February 07, 2019
Cardio or Strength Training First? We Asked 3 Trainers What To Do
When I'm working out, I'm all about doing cardio first—then I go about with my…
By Rachel Lapidos
The expert-approved reasons why you should literally cheer yourself on during your workout
February 06, 2019
The expert-approved reasons why you should literally cheer yourself on during your workout
I was in the middle of a particularly grueling HIIT workout the other day when—seemingly…
By Rachel Lapidos
You don't have to do a million pull-ups to test your arm strength—just go to a rings class
February 05, 2019
You don't have to do a million pull-ups to test your arm strength—just go to a rings class
When the opening ceremonies of the Olympics grace my television every fourth summer, I always…
By Kells McPhillips
5, um, creative methods for clocking in all my steps during the winter
February 05, 2019
5, um, creative methods for clocking in all my steps during the winter
Wearable fitness trackers may be good news for your health, but trust me when I say…
By Mary Grace Garis
3 psychologist-approved tips for dealing with social anxiety at the gym
February 04, 2019
3 psychologist-approved tips for dealing with social anxiety at the gym
For plenty of people, going to the gym is a place to escape the stressors…
By Rachel Lapidos
The most common mistake people make with their ab workouts, according to a trainer
February 04, 2019
The most common mistake people make with their ab workouts, according to a trainer
Whenever I'm working on my core, two things are going through my brain: What number…
By Rachel Lapidos
The expert-approved ways to use protein when working out
February 04, 2019
The expert-approved ways to use protein when working out
Guzzling protein shakes brings to mind some very specific images of Hulk-like bulking from the…
By Zoe Weiner
I Tried CBD Oil on My Legs After My Workouts, and I Have Some Thoughts…
February 01, 2019
I Tried CBD Oil on My Legs After My Workouts, and I Have Some Thoughts…
As someone who works out 5 days a week—with each workout containing at least a…
By Rachel Lapidos
6 simple exercises that are *way* more effective with resistance bands
February 01, 2019
6 simple exercises that are *way* more effective with resistance bands
You don't need to spend big bucks on fancy gym equipment to get into the…
By Tehrene Firman
And the temperature at which it's *too* cold to be working out outside is...
February 01, 2019
And the temperature at which it's *too* cold to be working out outside is...
Working out outside has a long list of perks: First of all, it is completely…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm here to shed some light on why so many fitness classes happen in the dark
January 31, 2019
I'm here to shed some light on why so many fitness classes happen in the dark
If there's one aspect of working out that I dislike (well, two if you count…
By Rachel Lapidos
DIY An Indoor Wellness Wonderland So You’ll Never Have to Go Outside In the Freezing Cold Again
January 30, 2019
DIY An Indoor Wellness Wonderland So You’ll Never Have to Go Outside In the Freezing Cold Again
It's hard to work up the courage to dash to the gym when stepping outside…
By Well+Good Editors
Yeah, yeah, burpees are the worst, and this celeb trainer agrees—here's what to do instead
January 30, 2019
Yeah, yeah, burpees are the worst, and this celeb trainer agrees—here's what to do instead
If you're looking to get your heart rate going, burpees will do the trick in seconds flat.…
By Tehrene Firman
Work your entire body with this intense two-minute plank series
January 30, 2019
Work your entire body with this intense two-minute plank series
Once you’ve mastered the art of the perfect plank (abs tight, ass down, hands or…
By Zoe Weiner
I touched my toes for the first time, and it had nothing to do with how flexible I am
January 30, 2019
I touched my toes for the first time, and it had nothing to do with how flexible I am
I am 27 years old, and until last week, I had never touched my toes in…
By Zoe Weiner
A trampoline workout with Busy Philipps unleashed my inner 10-year-old
January 29, 2019
A trampoline workout with Busy Philipps unleashed my inner 10-year-old
When I was 10 years old, 3 of my favorite things were Dawson's Creek, Special K Red…
By Zoe Weiner
Take simple squats up a notch with tempo training
January 28, 2019
Take simple squats up a notch with tempo training
Squats do for your glutes what gassing up does for your gal pals: Lifts 'em…
By Gabrielle Kassel
With dance cardio's more spiritual cousin, the goddess vibes are intense (and honestly, fun)
January 26, 2019
With dance cardio's more spiritual cousin, the goddess vibes are intense (and honestly, fun)
If you’ve never heard of ecstatic dance, you’re not alone. (And no, I'm not talking…
By Leigh Weingus
How many times a week can you have arm day? We asked a trainer to find out
January 25, 2019
How many times a week can you have arm day? We asked a trainer to find out
The other day, I was lifting weights to work my arms when I stopped to…
By Rachel Lapidos
In modern day yoga, should we be valuing function over 5,000-year-old form?
January 25, 2019
In modern day yoga, should we be valuing function over 5,000-year-old form?
Western yoga studios take many forms. They’re modern day oases equipped with light therapy, old-school…
By Kells McPhillips
Why fitness influencer Morit Summers decided to open a body positive gym in Brooklyn
January 25, 2019
Why fitness influencer Morit Summers decided to open a body positive gym in Brooklyn
Here's a novel thought: What if gyms were places that people could go to feel…
By Zoe Weiner
Jennifer Aniston's trainer says you're missing out on this one thing that gives you a better workout
January 24, 2019
Jennifer Aniston's trainer says you're missing out on this one thing that gives you a better workout
Last night, I worked out with Jennifer Aniston's boxing trainer. And after decades of thinking…
By Rachel Lapidos
Venus Williams' go-to, strength-building move is the plank
January 23, 2019
Venus Williams' go-to, strength-building move is the plank
To say that Venus Williams is a forced to be reckoned with on the court…
By Zoe Weiner
The “goal pyramid” is the fitness motivation you didn’t know you needed
January 22, 2019
The “goal pyramid” is the fitness motivation you didn’t know you needed
The term “slow and steady wins the race" may be slightly cliché (and was technically…
By Zoe Weiner
I watched "The Bachelor" for the first time and all I got was a new workout routine
January 22, 2019
I watched "The Bachelor" for the first time and all I got was a new workout routine
Last night, I lost my Bachelor virginity. After spending 22 seasons as a pop culture…
By Zoe Weiner
The foam rolling move you need for every kind of workout on your to-do list
January 22, 2019
The foam rolling move you need for every kind of workout on your to-do list
No matter what type of workout sparks joy in your life, any trainer will tell…
By Zoe Weiner
Low-intensity cardio is the (trainer-approved) secret to pushing through fitness plateaus
January 19, 2019
Low-intensity cardio is the (trainer-approved) secret to pushing through fitness plateaus
If I'm spending an hour in the gym, you better believe that I'm trying to…
By Zoe Weiner
I Marie Kondo'd my apartment, and now I'm going to do it to my workout routine
January 17, 2019
I Marie Kondo'd my apartment, and now I'm going to do it to my workout routine
I would define my relationship with exercise to be along the lines of "loves SoulCycle,…
By Zoe Weiner
The beginner's guide to lifting weights at the gym
January 17, 2019
The beginner's guide to lifting weights at the gym
If your weight-lifting experience is primarily limited to a 5-minute stint at the end of…
By Zoe Weiner
The Instagram feed that serves up killer workouts you'll actually want to do
January 17, 2019
The Instagram feed that serves up killer workouts you'll actually want to do
If you ever feel a tad overwhelmed by sheer number of Instagram fitness accounts, let…
By Kells McPhillips
Check workout off your to do list with Jillian Michaels' 10-minute total-body sweat sesh
January 16, 2019
Check workout off your to do list with Jillian Michaels' 10-minute total-body sweat sesh
There are a million reasons why making it to the gym can often feel impossible…
By Zoe Weiner
A psychologist explains my love of watching the Food Network at the gym
January 16, 2019
A psychologist explains my love of watching the Food Network at the gym
Now that it's January, I'd like to take a moment to bow our heads and…
By Kells McPhillips
Seriously, take a deep breath: It'll make your workout easier
January 15, 2019
Seriously, take a deep breath: It'll make your workout easier
If you opt for a high-impact or cardio classes, you'll find yourself breathless at least…
By Kells McPhillips
I went on a "recovery retreat" and it changed the way I feel about going hard at the gym
January 15, 2019
I went on a "recovery retreat" and it changed the way I feel about going hard at the gym
Here's my favorite part about the weekend: I have so much time to play at the…
By Kells McPhillips
Should I be planking on my forearms or my hands? We asked a celebrity trainer
January 14, 2019
Should I be planking on my forearms or my hands? We asked a celebrity trainer
Pretty much every plank I've ever done has been on my forearms. Whether it's during…
By Tehrene Firman
A fitness instructor reveals when, exactly, you're supposed to be foam rolling
January 14, 2019
A fitness instructor reveals when, exactly, you're supposed to be foam rolling
Ah, foam rolling. It's one of those things that you have some sense that you should be doing…
By Zoe Weiner
9 tips for working out with your S.O. that'll save you from becoming competitive monsters
January 14, 2019
9 tips for working out with your S.O. that'll save you from becoming competitive monsters
Prioritizing your workouts can do your love life a solid in so many ways. You…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Follow the 20-Degree Rule for Finding the Right Running Clothes in Cold Weather
January 14, 2019
Follow the 20-Degree Rule for Finding the Right Running Clothes in Cold Weather
When you're dressing for a winter jog, you're probably thinking: layers, layers, and then more layers.…
By Tehrene Firman
If You’ve Ever Had a Dizzy Spell During Yoga, Here’s What Could Be Behind It
January 14, 2019
If You’ve Ever Had a Dizzy Spell During Yoga, Here’s What Could Be Behind It
There are certain things yogis know their bodies will feel during a particularly intense flow…
By Zoe Weiner
Yes, you can actually get an effective strength training workout in 5 minutes
January 13, 2019
Yes, you can actually get an effective strength training workout in 5 minutes
After a 30-minute run, I'm pretty beat. My legs are sore AF, I'm out of…
By Rachel Lapidos
The one yoga pose you can do in bed to help recover from your intense January workouts
January 12, 2019
The one yoga pose you can do in bed to help recover from your intense January workouts
Whether you're kicking off 2019 with a 30-day fitness challenge or a pledge to hold…
By Zoe Weiner
Rihanna's trainer put me through a 15-minute workout, and I'm still sore
January 11, 2019
Rihanna's trainer put me through a 15-minute workout, and I'm still sore
Full disclosure: I'm a sucker for a celebrity workout. The true reason I stepped foot into…
By Zoe Weiner
Burned out on HIIT? Time to give cortisol conscious LISS a go instead
January 10, 2019
Burned out on HIIT? Time to give cortisol conscious LISS a go instead
Between the boot camps and the boxing classes, the simple act of going for a…
By Leigh Weingus
Nobody's head-over-heels for every yoga pose. Here are 10 asana alternatives
January 10, 2019
Nobody's head-over-heels for every yoga pose. Here are 10 asana alternatives
Yoga is a force to be reckoned with. The 10,000-year-old practice has built a reputation…
By Kells McPhillips
What you need to know before trying a 30 day fitness challenge
January 09, 2019
What you need to know before trying a 30 day fitness challenge
New Years resolutions season is upon us, and every workout studio I've set foot in…
By Zoe Weiner
This is why trainers want you to 'burn out' your muscle groups
January 09, 2019
This is why trainers want you to 'burn out' your muscle groups
Struggling to understand the terminology trainers throw down mid-workout feels like an exercise in and…
By Kells McPhillips
Yoga isn't the only workout you should be doing barefoot
January 08, 2019
Yoga isn't the only workout you should be doing barefoot
Walking around the gym with your shoes off sounds super weird and maybe a little unhygienic.…
By Tehrene Firman
Say goodbye to knee pain when squatting forever, fam
January 08, 2019
Say goodbye to knee pain when squatting forever, fam
There are two types of people in the world: The ones who love squats (ahem: J.…
By Zoe Weiner
The low-impact self-care habit that supercharges Nick Jonas' mornings
January 08, 2019
The low-impact self-care habit that supercharges Nick Jonas' mornings
Ever since the Jonas Brothers made a guest appearance on Hannah Montana in 2007 (yes, it was that…
By Kells McPhillips
If your posture is despicable, try these stretches you can do at your desk
January 08, 2019
If your posture is despicable, try these stretches you can do at your desk
Spending eight hours hunched over a computer screen each day would render even a prima ballerina's posture…
By Kells McPhillips
Jillian Michaels' foolproof guide for sticking to your fitness goals in 2019
January 07, 2019
Jillian Michaels' foolproof guide for sticking to your fitness goals in 2019
I'm calling it: 2019 is officially the year we break the cycle of failed and…
By Zoe Weiner
This just in: Working out on your period really *can* make you feel better
January 07, 2019
This just in: Working out on your period really *can* make you feel better
Crazy back pain and dramatic breakouts are just a couple of the woes that can…
By Kells McPhillips
I thought the elliptical was a cop-out, but this leg-burning workout proved me wrong
January 04, 2019
I thought the elliptical was a cop-out, but this leg-burning workout proved me wrong
I'll admit it: I'm a treadmill snob. If someone suggests that I give other gym equipment—like…
By Kells McPhillips
Cher's early '90s workout videos make me want to turn back time
January 03, 2019
Cher's early '90s workout videos make me want to turn back time
The other day I found myself sucked into YouTube black hole. I was trying to…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
This 2-for-1 push-up will give you a total full-body workout with a single move
January 03, 2019
This 2-for-1 push-up will give you a total full-body workout with a single move
When it comes to push-ups, my personal mantra is "the fewer the better." So when…
By Zoe Weiner
How to tell if your workout is *really* working or if you should switch it up
January 03, 2019
How to tell if your workout is *really* working or if you should switch it up
Working out is kind of like dating: You want to be in a place with…
By Mercey Livingston
I Practiced Yoga on a Cork Mat, and I’ll Be Namastaying on It Forever
January 02, 2019
I Practiced Yoga on a Cork Mat, and I’ll Be Namastaying on It Forever
When it comes to yoga mats, you might say I'm in an open relationship. I've investigated which…
By Kells McPhillips
Selena Gomez introduced me to hot Pilates and my winter is already better
January 02, 2019
Selena Gomez introduced me to hot Pilates and my winter is already better
Move over, Bikram: There's a hot new workout trend (yes, I went there) that's about to…
By Zoe Weiner
Jillian Michaels on how to set fitness goals that you'll be inspired to crush all. year. long.
January 01, 2019
Jillian Michaels on how to set fitness goals that you'll be inspired to crush all. year. long.
Jillian Michaels is a fitness pro, creator of the MyFitness App, and author of the…
By Jillian Michaels
A yoga pro explains the correct way to do chair pose in order to truly work that bum
December 30, 2018
A yoga pro explains the correct way to do chair pose in order to truly work that bum
I like yoga just as much as the next person. You get the meditative, mind-boosting…
By Rachel Lapidos
Gabrielle Union's 5-move, full-body workout is pure fire emojis
December 29, 2018
Gabrielle Union's 5-move, full-body workout is pure fire emojis
Nowadays it seems like "arm day" and "leg day" reign supreme when it comes to…
By Allie Flinn
Here's a secret: Sprinting on a treadmill doesn't have to totally suck
December 28, 2018
Here's a secret: Sprinting on a treadmill doesn't have to totally suck
A few weeks ago I discovered what I consider the Holy Grail of tips for…
By Kells McPhillips
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