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I tried the Peloton of jump roping—and I'm no longer dreading cardio day
December 28, 2018
I tried the Peloton of jump roping—and I'm no longer dreading cardio day
Not-so-secret confession: I absolutely despise pretty much all forms of cardio. The only time you'll…
By Erin Magner
Pump up your workout with this 30-minute playlist from Spotify's most popular songs of 2018
December 27, 2018
Pump up your workout with this 30-minute playlist from Spotify's most popular songs of 2018
Lived experience tells us that a playlist can make or break a workout. A great…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
What was your favorite workout of 2018? Well+Good staffers share their picks
December 26, 2018
What was your favorite workout of 2018? Well+Good staffers share their picks
With the New Year right around the corner, here at Well+Good, we're looking ahead toward…
By Zoe Weiner
Exercising for *this* amount of time can help boost your immunity
December 26, 2018
Exercising for *this* amount of time can help boost your immunity
Around this time of year, pretty much everyone I know turns into a biohacker, trying all the…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
After years of hating exercise, I found a workout that makes me feel like Wonder Woman
December 25, 2018
After years of hating exercise, I found a workout that makes me feel like Wonder Woman
Unpopular opinion: I hate working out. I've tried basically everything and nothing has stuck. Treadmill…
By Jessie Van Amburg
The guaranteed way to make an exercise more challenging? Do it on a stability ball
December 25, 2018
The guaranteed way to make an exercise more challenging? Do it on a stability ball
The surefire way to make any exercise move harder? Do it on a stability ball.…
By Zoe Weiner
After all of the holiday travel (AKA sitting), this resistance band workout is saving my sore hips
December 24, 2018
After all of the holiday travel (AKA sitting), this resistance band workout is saving my sore hips
Whether you took a plane, train, or automobile—or, like me, some combination of all three—to…
By Zoe Weiner
Why age is *much* more than the year you were born, according to Jillian Michaels
December 24, 2018
Why age is *much* more than the year you were born, according to Jillian Michaels
When anybody asks me how old I am, I don't skip a beat: I'm 24.…
By Rachel Lapidos
Finally! A trainer tells me if it's okay to hold onto the treadmill rails while I run
December 24, 2018
Finally! A trainer tells me if it's okay to hold onto the treadmill rails while I run
I hope I'm not the only one who's been there, schlepping through a run on…
By Rachel Lapidos
Elite athletes have super-low resting heart rates, but that doesn't mean you need to shoot for 40 BPM
December 21, 2018
Elite athletes have super-low resting heart rates, but that doesn't mean you need to shoot for 40 BPM
We'd heard that a low resting heart rate is one of the health markers shared by…
By Kells McPhillips
I stopped weighing myself and it completely changed my relationship with working out
December 21, 2018
I stopped weighing myself and it completely changed my relationship with working out
For the first time in my life, I have no idea how much I weigh.…
By Zoe Weiner
2018 saw a *boom* in digital fitness—here's the best-of-the-best in one place
December 21, 2018
2018 saw a *boom* in digital fitness—here's the best-of-the-best in one place
The United States President's State of the Union address is a ritual set forth by…
By Kells McPhillips
Kayla Itsines is pregnant! Here’s how she’s changing up her workout
December 20, 2018
Kayla Itsines is pregnant! Here’s how she’s changing up her workout
Fitness superstar Kayla Itsines will be putting her signature burpee-heavy routines on the back-burner—at least…
By Kells McPhillips
It's time to channel Meghan Markle: Curtsying might be the key to your best booty ever
December 20, 2018
It's time to channel Meghan Markle: Curtsying might be the key to your best booty ever
I'm always looking for new ways to work my legs. Because, let's be real: You can…
By Rachel Lapidos
Orangetheory is becoming pure #travelgoals with its latest endeavor: pop-up classes in hotels
December 18, 2018
Orangetheory is becoming pure #travelgoals with its latest endeavor: pop-up classes in hotels
As nice as it would be to have some downtime while traveling, that's not usually…
By Tehrene Firman
Why thinking about your workout in terms of pushing and pulling can give you serious results
December 18, 2018
Why thinking about your workout in terms of pushing and pulling can give you serious results
When people put together their workout routines, it typically involves splitting up the week by…
By Tehrene Firman
If your sweat all of the sudden changes, it could be trying to tell you something
December 18, 2018
If your sweat all of the sudden changes, it could be trying to tell you something
Whether you're dripping onto your yoga mat in a hot vinyasa flow class or sweating…
By Zoe Weiner
Watch out, tread desk: These in-office abs moves are coming for your spotlight
December 17, 2018
Watch out, tread desk: These in-office abs moves are coming for your spotlight
When it comes to exercising in the office, there are a few different methods you…
By Tehrene Firman
Jillian Michaels swears by this metabolism-boosting workout
December 17, 2018
Jillian Michaels swears by this metabolism-boosting workout
Plenty of fitness modalities have come together to create fusions of your very favorite workouts.…
By Rachel Lapidos
Some days it's just harder to run—here's why that's totally normal
December 14, 2018
Some days it's just harder to run—here's why that's totally normal
As a runner, some days I'm able to happily gallop across a field (okay, the…
By Rachel Lapidos
Want to amp up your arm workout? Hit the floor
December 14, 2018
Want to amp up your arm workout? Hit the floor
You definitely want strong arms (you know, so that you can lift things and open…
By Zoe Weiner
This is the very least amount of time to leave between your nighttime HIIT class and sleep
December 14, 2018
This is the very least amount of time to leave between your nighttime HIIT class and sleep
For those who can't deal with waking up at the crack of dawn for an…
By Tehrene Firman
10-minute micro-workouts are the smartest way to get fit quickly
December 13, 2018
10-minute micro-workouts are the smartest way to get fit quickly
When I plan my workouts each week, I find myself having to squeeze them in…
By Rachel Lapidos
Audio-only workout apps are going to transform your fitness routine for the better
December 13, 2018
Audio-only workout apps are going to transform your fitness routine for the better
If you could tune into your fellow gym patrons' earbuds, you'd likely hear plenty of…
By Kells McPhillips
An abs challenge that'll turn everything you knew about core work on its head
December 13, 2018
An abs challenge that'll turn everything you knew about core work on its head
Let's face it: No matter how many core workouts you've committed to your mental rolodex…
By Kells McPhillips
Bridge Poses Are Apparently Great for Your Sex Life, So Here’s How To Do Them the Right Way
December 12, 2018
Bridge Poses Are Apparently Great for Your Sex Life, So Here’s How To Do Them the Right Way
There are plenty of reasons to bend into a bridge pose at some point during…
By Zoe Weiner
14 top fitness journals to help you crush your workout goals
December 12, 2018
14 top fitness journals to help you crush your workout goals
Seemingly an eternity ago, I entered into a love triangle, splitting my gaze between the…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Want to make your HIIT workout more effective this winter? Take it outside
December 11, 2018
Want to make your HIIT workout more effective this winter? Take it outside
I know, I know. Winter weather and outdoor workouts don’t exactly go together. Usually, the only…
By Zoe Weiner
Properly mastering the plank will give you a full-body workout in just one move
December 10, 2018
Properly mastering the plank will give you a full-body workout in just one move
Whether you’re a Pilates addict, a HIIT class devotee, or you happen to have tried…
By Zoe Weiner
On the hush-hush, TheraGun is launching a *much* quieter, equally powerful tool
December 07, 2018
On the hush-hush, TheraGun is launching a *much* quieter, equally powerful tool
If you took version 1.0 of the muscle massaging device known as the TheraGun out…
By Kells McPhillips
A beginner's guide to building stamina and boosting your endurance
December 07, 2018
A beginner's guide to building stamina and boosting your endurance
Whether you’re just embarking on your fitness journey or planning to get your rear in…
By Katie Morton
The most common mistake to make when doing the side lunge
December 07, 2018
The most common mistake to make when doing the side lunge
Nailing a move like the lunge can make you feel like a rockstar. By simply…
By Rachel Lapidos
Do *this* first thing in the morning if you wake up tangry (tired-angry)
December 07, 2018
Do *this* first thing in the morning if you wake up tangry (tired-angry)
By now, the term "hangry" has become indicative of those times when you're grumpily waiting…
By Kells McPhillips
The bloat-banishing foam rolling sequence that I'm bookmarking right this minute
December 07, 2018
The bloat-banishing foam rolling sequence that I'm bookmarking right this minute
Is there anyone who hasn't dealt with annoying bloating at some point (if that's you, I…
By Mercey Livingston
This one-minute stair-climbing test measures whether you're getting enough exercise
December 06, 2018
This one-minute stair-climbing test measures whether you're getting enough exercise
There's something about taking the stairs that truly messes with your confidence. You can feel…
By Tehrene Firman
Just when we thought we’d tried every plank out there, we found the hardest one yet
December 05, 2018
Just when we thought we’d tried every plank out there, we found the hardest one yet
When a trainer cues plank position mid-workout, one thing's for sure: Your abs will be screaming…
By Kells McPhillips
10 body weight arm exercises to do at home for strong, toned arms
December 05, 2018
10 body weight arm exercises to do at home for strong, toned arms
If you've spent the better part of the last decade dreaming of getting Michelle Obama's…
By Zoe Weiner
What running the NYC marathon taught me about myself—and my bod
December 05, 2018
What running the NYC marathon taught me about myself—and my bod
I don’t exactly recall the first mile I ever ran but I do know this:…
By Ali Finney
How Megan Roup ditched perfectionism and followed her gut to become a fitness phenom
December 04, 2018
How Megan Roup ditched perfectionism and followed her gut to become a fitness phenom
In the Follow Your Gut® spotlight, The Sculpt Society creator Megan Roup shares how listening to…
By Well+Good Editors
Could you pass the Army's new fitness test?
December 04, 2018
Could you pass the Army's new fitness test?
If you know anything about the United States Army, you know those soldiers are strong (and…
By Tehrene Firman
Cortisol-conscious workouts are making sweat sessions smarter
December 04, 2018
Cortisol-conscious workouts are making sweat sessions smarter
The “rise and grind” memes may never stop on Instagram. But at some point, your…
By Well+Good Editors
The jury’s out on whether or not exercise can help rev up your sex life
December 03, 2018
The jury’s out on whether or not exercise can help rev up your sex life
Picture this: A wellness freelance writer (who sometimes writes about sex) goes on a date…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Knowing the benefits of exercise leads to more exercise—so here are more reasons to exercise
December 02, 2018
Knowing the benefits of exercise leads to more exercise—so here are more reasons to exercise
When I first started working out as a freshman in high school, I squandered away…
By Kells McPhillips
This quickie lunge sequence from Ariana Grande’s trainer works every angle of your lower body
December 01, 2018
This quickie lunge sequence from Ariana Grande’s trainer works every angle of your lower body
When you're in a rush, being able to hit all the muscles in your lower…
By Tehrene Firman
Bundle up, Runners: A Peloton Coach Says You Should Log Miles Outside *At Least* Once a Week
November 30, 2018
Bundle up, Runners: A Peloton Coach Says You Should Log Miles Outside *At Least* Once a Week
When a snowstorm's raging outside your window, it can feel like a lot to cross the…
By Kells McPhillips
I took a DNA test to tell me how to work out—and apparently I'm a sprinter
November 30, 2018
I took a DNA test to tell me how to work out—and apparently I'm a sprinter
Earlier this year, I became one of the millions who've shipped a swab of saliva to a…
By Kells McPhillips
Cardio weightlifting can save you *major* time in the gym—and who doesn't want that?
November 30, 2018
Cardio weightlifting can save you *major* time in the gym—and who doesn't want that?
Pretty much all my life, my workouts have stayed relatively the same: run for about…
By Rachel Lapidos
6 push-up tweaks to target different muscle groups (abs included, ofc)
November 29, 2018
6 push-up tweaks to target different muscle groups (abs included, ofc)
Chances are you've battled it out with more than one iteration of the push-up. There…
By Kells McPhillips
Does Working Out in the Cold Actually Do Something Weird to Your Lungs—Or Does It Just Feel Like It?
November 29, 2018
Does Working Out in the Cold Actually Do Something Weird to Your Lungs—Or Does It Just Feel Like It?
It's a sad day when the temps drop, turning your breezy fall runs into 10-layer,…
By Tehrene Firman
5 Clues Your Body Is Compensating for a Weak Core—And How To Deal
November 29, 2018
5 Clues Your Body Is Compensating for a Weak Core—And How To Deal
If someone asked you to point to your core—where would you point? Probably your belly…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Does running burn or build muscle? Fitness pros weigh in once and for all
November 28, 2018
Does running burn or build muscle? Fitness pros weigh in once and for all
It's indisputable that cardio is good for you and should be incorporated into your fitness…
By Rachel Lapidos
Busy Philipps’ trick for making any floor workout more intense? Try it on a trampoline
November 28, 2018
Busy Philipps’ trick for making any floor workout more intense? Try it on a trampoline
Busy Philipps is, well, a busy lady. The actress is currently promoting a brand-new talk…
By Zoe Weiner
How to nail crow pose without going splat
November 28, 2018
How to nail crow pose without going splat
Crow pose (AKA bakasana) is a hard-to-nail arm balance that's on many yogis' bucket lists. Those…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Kaley Cuoco's ultra-intense battle rope crunch is basically two moves in one
November 27, 2018
Kaley Cuoco's ultra-intense battle rope crunch is basically two moves in one
There are exactly two things that I dread every time I walk into a session with…
By Zoe Weiner
For the sake of your stress levels, *don't* skip your abs work at the gym
November 27, 2018
For the sake of your stress levels, *don't* skip your abs work at the gym
Not gonna lie: If I'm short on time at the gym, I'll pick an extra…
By Kells McPhillips
3 killer kettlebell moves Halle Berry nails using just a gallon jug of water
November 26, 2018
3 killer kettlebell moves Halle Berry nails using just a gallon jug of water
If you're ready to sweat, but don't have fitness accessories (read: resistance bands, medicine balls, and…
By Kells McPhillips
There've been a *lot* of advances in sports bras this year—here are the best new ones
November 26, 2018
There've been a *lot* of advances in sports bras this year—here are the best new ones
I don’t think it’s a coincidence that 1977 was the year that two pinnacles of…
By Ali Finney
10 things nobody tells you about CrossFit
November 26, 2018
10 things nobody tells you about CrossFit
Acronyms abound; grunts, moans, and clangs echo off the walls; and a cloud of chalk…
By Gabrielle Kassel
I tried a mini computer to count my CrossFit reps while I worked out
November 25, 2018
I tried a mini computer to count my CrossFit reps while I worked out
CrossFitters have embraced many fashion trends that the non-initiated may balk at, because fashion has…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Jessica Biel has a trick for fighting off sore muscles—but you're not going to like it
November 25, 2018
Jessica Biel has a trick for fighting off sore muscles—but you're not going to like it
There's nothing like waking up the day following a hard workout. After taking a couple…
By Tehrene Firman
Second-day muscle soreness is no joke—here's what your body is telling you
November 23, 2018
Second-day muscle soreness is no joke—here's what your body is telling you
You know that on-top-of-the-world feeling you have when you leave the gym after slaying a…
By Mercey Livingston
Tracy Anderson's full body workout will only take 6 minutes of your day
November 23, 2018
Tracy Anderson's full body workout will only take 6 minutes of your day
Between travel and party plans, it can be hard to fit in regular sweat sessions during the…
By Jordan Galloway
Sculpt your arms in just 10 minutes with this resistance band workout
November 21, 2018
Sculpt your arms in just 10 minutes with this resistance band workout
A great workout has several variables, but one of the most important is getting a…
By Rachel Lapidos
Switching up your workouts could be the key to your heart health
November 20, 2018
Switching up your workouts could be the key to your heart health
When you're smitten with your go-to workout (be it spin class, power yoga, rowing, hula-hooping), mixing…
By Kells McPhillips
Looking to make your yoga practice *even* more challenging? Ditch your mat
November 20, 2018
Looking to make your yoga practice *even* more challenging? Ditch your mat
I've gone to enough yoga classes that the urge to compare myself to the uber…
By Linda Knittel
CityRow is now streaming its classes so you can work out from home
November 19, 2018
CityRow is now streaming its classes so you can work out from home
Just like treadmill runners, bikers, and even boxers, rowers, too, can now WFH (work out from home). In…
By Kells McPhillips
This twofer exercise works the abs and butt in a single move
November 19, 2018
This twofer exercise works the abs and butt in a single move
Glute strength comes with all sorts of perks like reduced lower back pain and increased #power, but…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Why you might not want to do HIIT workouts two days in a row
November 18, 2018
Why you might not want to do HIIT workouts two days in a row
As good as it might feel to do an intense HIIT workout every day, there's…
By Tehrene Firman
Under the weather? Here's how to tell if you can still go for a run while sick
November 18, 2018
Under the weather? Here's how to tell if you can still go for a run while sick
Runners can be pretty stubborn when it comes to their schedule—as in, it's hard for…
By Rachel Lapidos
Can't keep up with the HIIT jargon? Use this glossary to skip the workout confusion
November 16, 2018
Can't keep up with the HIIT jargon? Use this glossary to skip the workout confusion
The obsession with acronyms is real these days: There's FOMO, JOMO, FOBO, as well as BDE and…
By Kells McPhillips
One side effect of weightlifting I didn't expect? Tiny holes in my teeth
November 16, 2018
One side effect of weightlifting I didn't expect? Tiny holes in my teeth
I have resting gym face (RGF, if you will). Whether I'm pushing my limits in…
By Gabrielle Kassel
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have a morning ritual, and it's honestly so adorable
November 15, 2018
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have a morning ritual, and it's honestly so adorable
When Nicole Kidman isn't shooting suspense-filled scenes on the hit HBO show Big Little Lies, she's known…
By Kells McPhillips
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