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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…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 15, 2018
Megan Roup finally shows us how to squat like a pro
Air squats are as essential to leg day as the high pony is to Ariana…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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November 15, 2018
How to avoid over-stretching in yoga and Pilates—because yes, it happens
As far as workouts are concerned, yoga and Pilates are typically thought of as restorative,…
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Emily Laurence
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November 14, 2018
Spotify's Apple Watch app is here, but there's a hitch for runners
Despite the Apple Watch's ever-evolving smart technology (it can track your heart health and help diagnose…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 14, 2018
The simple exercise Hilaria Baldwin swears by for super-toned arms
When it comes to arm workouts, the options are endless. Using resistance bands, weights, you…
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Tehrene Firman
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November 14, 2018
Meet the booking platform that wants to give Mindbody some serious competition
Up to now, if you've booked a boutique fitness class online, more often than not,…
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Tehrene Firman
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November 13, 2018
This partner variation on boat pose is a serious abs burner
Thanks to bendy, uber-toned Insta-stars flaunting partner poses that are equal parts delicate-looking and strong-seeming,…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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November 12, 2018
The new federal exercise guidelines take your daily hustle into account
Earlier this year, a data report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 12, 2018
I worked out twice a day until it started messing with my hormones
"Dude, I think something is out of whack with my hormones," I tell my workout…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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November 09, 2018
The healthiest people in the world share this one fitness habit
People dwelling in Blue Zones (longevity hotspots across the globe, including parts of Costa Rica,…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 09, 2018
Abs, you've been warned: The windshield wiper plank means business
In recent years, the plank has overtaken both of the OG core-strengtheners—the crunch and the…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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November 08, 2018
The breathing technique that provides maximum recovery in between HIIT circuits
When you're short on time, there's nothing like a sweaty High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) sesh…
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Mercey Livingston
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November 08, 2018
From Guetta to Cardi B.—here's how to DJ your playlists to crush every workout
Question: How did people get through wind sprints on a treadmill before Cardi B.—seriously? Along with the…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 07, 2018
Inside the most exclusive half marathon in the world, hosted by Lululemon
Having recently undergone hip surgery, Sarah Maloney had her doubts when she entered the lottery…
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Emily Abbate
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November 07, 2018
The sunshine vitamin holds major potential for your cardio workout
Now that hibernation-slash-hygge season is in full swing, soaking up the prescribed dose of Vitamin…
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Kells McPhillips
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November 05, 2018
Pigeon pose isn't the only move that will loosen your hips
Comprised of an array of muscles (shoutout powerful glutes and mighty adductors), the hips reign…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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November 02, 2018
You’ll want to steal this recovery tip from NYC marathon winner Shalane Flanagan
When Shalane Flanagan ran her way to first place in last year’s New York City…
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Emily Abbate
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November 01, 2018
Here's how to tell how much water to drink while sweating
There are a whole lot of things you’ve got to take into consideration when you’re…
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Emily Abbate
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November 01, 2018
Why you should do Savasana after *every* workout, according to science
Getting to hang out in Savasana is always the icing on the vegan carrot cake after…
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Tehrene Firman
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November 01, 2018
One PT has seen an uptick in injuries from *this* type of class
Injuries are the nemeses of workout warriors everywhere. Sure, you can totally get them from yoga and running…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 31, 2018
Theragun review: How well the recovery tool actually works
It's marathon season and my tiny apartment has little storage. Those two things shouldn't have…
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Ali Finney
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October 30, 2018
Are you on your way to dead butt syndrome? Here's how to combat it, stat
Science rarely has anything good to say about sitting. (Unless that sitting involves a fluffy…
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Tehrene Firman
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October 30, 2018
This is why running gives you, well, the runs...
Nothing ruins a great run quicker than having to stop mid-stride to hit the bathroom.…
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Emily Abbate
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October 30, 2018
The 1-minute shower hack to stop next-day workout soreness in its tracks
As you're glowing from a surge of endorphins—and a whole lotta sweat—after an intense workout,…
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Tehrene Firman
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October 29, 2018
J.Lo's trainer shares 3 core-blasting moves you can do with a medicine ball
It's easy to get fixated on fancy exercise equipment, but J.Lo's trainer David Kirsch just…
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Tehrene Firman
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October 29, 2018
The one calf stretch to know if your workout has a lot of jumping in it
Whether you're doing jumping jacks, box jumps, skipping rope, or penciling in dance cardio, jumping-inspired…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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October 26, 2018
The 3-part strategy to conquer any distance, according to a run coach
New York City-based trainer Meg Takacs' race day formula is one you've probably never heard…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 25, 2018
2 yoga moves you can do at your desk to ease neck and back tightness
Whether you slay away in an office or WFH, repeatedly lug around a 25 pound…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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October 24, 2018
These Are the 9 Best Squat Variations To Strengthen and Sculpt Your Butt
On a quest to make some booty gains? One of the best ways to target…
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Rachel Kraus
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October 23, 2018
Firsthand accounts of the most LOL-worthy bodily functions that happen while running
Ask a runner about the diciest moment they've ever had while clocking mileage, and most will gladly…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 22, 2018
Real talk: Peeing a little mid-workout is *very* common
Of all the common (yet embarrassing) things that can happen while you work out, incontinence might…
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Lisa Elaine Held
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October 22, 2018
Can't touch your toes? These two yoga moves will change that
You know those Insta-famous yogis who can "throw" their legs behind their heads in a…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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October 22, 2018
Feel the burn while barely moving with this abs exercise from Chelsea Handler's trainer
Reps of jump squats and burpees definitely pose the potential of leaving you sore for days,…
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Tehrene Firman
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October 22, 2018
The case for measuring your workout the OG way—with your heart rate
Techy options for tracking your fitness progress may very well now outnumber even the menu…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 19, 2018
*This* exercise will give you the biggest calorie afterburn
The last time you boiled a kettle of water, you probably noticed that the kettle…
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Emily Abbate
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October 18, 2018
So you’ve got knee, hip, or low back pain? Here’s how to modify your workout accordingly
When your sweat-inducing endorphins rush gets interrupted by knee or hip pain, a satisfying workout can…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 17, 2018
Side stitches can wreck a workout (and quick)—here's how to ditch them on the fly
You’ve put in the work to get out and tackle a run: the Spandex is…
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Emily Abbate
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October 16, 2018
Can't do a yoga push-up? Try this chaturanga modification instead
I'm a five-days-a-week CrossFit-enthusiast, so imagine my surprise when thirty minutes into my first ever yoga…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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October 14, 2018
When a nutritionist and celeb trainer disagree: Can you have too much nut butter?
Where would the dairy-free world even be without alt-milks and nut butters? These plant-based options…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 12, 2018
Is it better for your body to run in the morning or at night?
Some mornings you roll out of bed and tackling a treadmill run feels like an…
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Emily Abbate
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October 10, 2018
4 expert strategies every runner should know to prevent shin splints
Aside from the dreaded side stitch and uncomfortable chafing, shin splints are one of the…
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Emily Abbate
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October 09, 2018
As the love child of Pilates and yoga, PiYo offers the best of both toning workouts' worlds
The Pilates versus yoga battle has been hard-fought and long (like, almost 100 years long).…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 09, 2018
The 4-week plan to do more push-ups *and* perfect your form
Push-ups are one of those killer moves that elicit groans from even the most hardcore…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 09, 2018
Here's how to break up with your gym
I am more faithful to my CrossFit box, than I have ever been to anything…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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October 08, 2018
Lost your running mojo? Here's how to get it back
Rest days are a (fun) staple of a healthy workout regimen. The beauty of fitting…
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Rachel Lapidos
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October 06, 2018
There's a Great Big World Out There—So Why Aren't You Benefitting From Hiking it Yet?
Hiking has long been an active yet restorative way to be one with nature and…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 05, 2018
Minimize post-workout soreness with these trainer-approved tips
If I took a quick poll about everyone’s least favorite part about working out, I'm…
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Janell Hickman
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October 05, 2018
A 5-move, full-body workout you can do with your—wait for it—foam roller
If you think foam rolling falls strictly under the recovery umbrella of fitness, prepare to…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 04, 2018
Steal Jenna Dewan's speedy hotel HIIT series when you're short on time (so like, always)
On some days, a couple hours at the gym can be just the endorphin-fueled antidote you need…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 03, 2018
The design genius behind SoulCycle and Peloton bikes is on a mission to upgrade all your workout gear
Exercising at home now comes with all the high-tech gadgets you'd find in the country's…
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Kells McPhillips
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October 02, 2018
3 workout moves to master for better sex
Looking for more ideas on how to take things up a notch in your love life?…
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Mercey Livingston
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October 01, 2018
Set your 25-minute cardio sesh to Nina Dobrev's pumped-up playlist
If Nina Dobrev has 25 minutes between takes to squeeze in a workout, you'd better believe…
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Zoe Weiner
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October 01, 2018
This full-body move lets you do a complete workout in just a minute
Some days it's nearly impossible to find the time to make your way down a…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 30, 2018
The key to making your indoor at-home workouts not boring—for real
Between beach runs, rooftop yoga, and park HIIT sessions, the options for switching up your…
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September 28, 2018
Torch every muscle with Kirsty Godso’s 5-move, full-body workout
Even if you walk through the doors of your gym with a pep in your…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 28, 2018
Is walking with weights good for you? Inquiring mall walkers need to know
Sure, incorporating ankle and wrist weights into moves you do in a standing or stationary…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 28, 2018
One hour of exercise per week can ward off depression—here's how
There are wide-ranging treatments for depression—including meditation and medication—but, according to science, your weekly sweat sesh might be…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 27, 2018
*This* exercise helps shed fat and preserve muscle, study shows
While many fitness-related activities benefit your body, especially as you age, one in particular is…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 26, 2018
The one butt-sculpting move Blanca Padilla's trainer says is more effective than squats
Walk into most workout classes and you'll find yourself doing a lot of squats. Many fitness…
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Emily Laurence
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September 26, 2018
J.Lo’s trainer spills the secret behind her strong core: a 4-part plank move
At this point, basically the entire world has come to an agreement that Jennifer Lopez's…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 24, 2018
I gave up crunches and started hula hooping for a stronger core...it worked
I don’t mean to brag, but in elementary school, I was the silver medalist in…
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Mary Grace Garis
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September 21, 2018
11 CBD infused recovery products specifically for post-workout feels
CBD—short for cannabidiol, the non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant—is popping up everywhere lately,…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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September 21, 2018
Perfect your squat form like Simone De La Rue using this OG piece of gym equipment
The idea of a squat seems easy enough—you're basically just sitting without a chair, after…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 20, 2018
Yogis, you can turn your cat cows into a quick core workout with these 3 abs-burning moves
I'm about to put in writing (on the internet no less!) what may be an…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 19, 2018
5 do-it-all exercise moves that work your entire body at once
Going to workout can be an overwhelming (albeit endorphin-boosting!) experience. When I walk into a…
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Rachel Lapidos
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September 19, 2018
Exclusive: Kate Upton reveals why she swears by low-impact workouts to stay fit during her pregnancy
Whether she's doing a literal boot camp workout with the Marines or lifting super-heavy weights…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 18, 2018
Banded jump rope is the most *extra* exercise to sculpt your glutes
Jumping rope is one of the best ways to get in some cardio (and totally…
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Tehrene Firman
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September 17, 2018
Yin Yoga Is the Ooey-Gooey Style of Yoga That Your Tight *Everything* Needs
Seeing the word "yin" tends to conjure its counterpart: yang. Visually, these two represent the…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 17, 2018
Spin through this 3-step checklist to make sure your bike helmet is the right fit, not counterfeit
When you strap on your stylish helmet to bike your way to work, you can…
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Kells McPhillips
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September 17, 2018
It's time that we stop glorifying the "pain cave"
It’s no secret that an exercise-induced chemical-rush can make you Pharrell-level “Happy." After all, the…
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Gabrielle Kassel
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September 17, 2018
Sex or cardio? A definitive guide to which is better for you
Sex as exercise? It might seem too good to be true (and maybe something your partner…
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Laurel Leicht
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September 16, 2018
4 genius ways to stay focused that you haven't thought of, according to a career coach
How many times have you gotten to the end of the day and realized you've…
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