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According to ClassPass data, the fastest-growing fitness trend is all about slowing down
December 04, 2017
According to ClassPass data, the fastest-growing fitness trend is all about slowing down
While many gym-goers totally love getting their sweat on, the fastest-growing fitness trend of 2017…
By Tehrene Firman
9 rules for staying safe while running in the dark
December 03, 2017
9 rules for staying safe while running in the dark
It may not be winter yet, but thanks to Daylight Saving Time, it’s officially dark…
By Alison Feller
Cindy Crawford's retro workout routine is 30 years old *and* effective
December 01, 2017
Cindy Crawford's retro workout routine is 30 years old *and* effective
The old phrase "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" definitely rings true for Cindy…
By Tehrene Firman
Why a massage ball might the best piece of workout equipment you're not using
December 01, 2017
Why a massage ball might the best piece of workout equipment you're not using
Three years into her career, master SoulCycle instructor Charlee Atkins was teaching up to four…
By Mercey Livingston
6 stretches every runner should do before and after a workout
November 30, 2017
6 stretches every runner should do before and after a workout
I never thought I'd be a runner, like, ever. I decided running wasn’t for me…
By Elana Lyn Gross
Misty Copeland's easy-to-copy calf-raising morning routine is on pointe
November 30, 2017
Misty Copeland's easy-to-copy calf-raising morning routine is on pointe
Sure, not everyone can do pirouettes with the precision of ballet dancer Misty Copeland, but there…
By Tehrene Firman
This Is What You Should Eat After a Workout for Optimal Recovery
November 28, 2017
This Is What You Should Eat After a Workout for Optimal Recovery
After a workout—when your heart is still racing—your body needs a dose of nutrients to…
By Emily Laurence
Research shows HIIT-ting the gym might boost your memory
November 27, 2017
Research shows HIIT-ting the gym might boost your memory
You might remember to go to your favorite exercise class...but you have no clue where you put the…
By Tehrene Firman
How Justin Timberlake makes push-ups a fun family activity
November 27, 2017
How Justin Timberlake makes push-ups a fun family activity
So many relationship-building traditions during the holiday season center around the dinner table, but once the…
By Tehrene Firman
7 super-common mistakes most runners make
November 24, 2017
7 super-common mistakes most runners make
Part of the appeal of running—in addition to the calorie torching, social time with fitness buddies,…
By Laurel Leicht
How Jessica Alba's staying fit during her third pregnancy
November 23, 2017
How Jessica Alba's staying fit during her third pregnancy
Actress Jessica Alba is prepping for an exciting role: new mom (again). The 36-year-old, who…
By Kathryn Romeyn
How we're making our Thanksgiving wellness-friendly
November 23, 2017
How we're making our Thanksgiving wellness-friendly
There's nothing like the holidays: You get to forget all about your to-do lists and…
By Tehrene Firman
The workout that helped this runner trim 20 minutes off her marathon time
November 22, 2017
The workout that helped this runner trim 20 minutes off her marathon time
When Jess Movold moved to New York, she explored the city by running it. “I started…
By Alison Feller
This is Karlie Kloss' exact pre-runway workout—no equipment needed
November 22, 2017
This is Karlie Kloss' exact pre-runway workout—no equipment needed
There was no resting for Karlie Kloss the night before the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.…
By Tehrene Firman
How Bulletproof Labs aims to help you biohack your way to wellness
November 21, 2017
How Bulletproof Labs aims to help you biohack your way to wellness
Bulletproof has already taken over your morning coffee routine, but the buzzy and buttery brew isn't the…
By Tehrene Firman
Why you should book an energy-charging winter vacay now
November 21, 2017
Why you should book an energy-charging winter vacay now
Between gift hunting and party hosting, it’s the time of year when your to-do list…
By Well+Good Editors
Madonna's trainer shares her 6-minute core workout for better digestion
November 21, 2017
Madonna's trainer shares her 6-minute core workout for better digestion
Between travel and party plans, it can be hard to fit in regular sweat sessions during the…
By Jordan Galloway
The 8-step jump rope workout this Victoria's Secret Angel swears by
November 21, 2017
The 8-step jump rope workout this Victoria's Secret Angel swears by
Model Megan Williams has a secret up the sleeve of her millennial pink robe for preparing to walk…
By Tehrene Firman
The toning workout that gets Adriana Lima ready for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
November 20, 2017
The toning workout that gets Adriana Lima ready for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
When it comes to fitness, supermodel Adriana Lima is one of the hardest working women…
By Mercey Livingston
Tracy Anderson's 7-minute cardio workout is a heart-pumping, full-body sweat sesh
November 20, 2017
Tracy Anderson's 7-minute cardio workout is a heart-pumping, full-body sweat sesh
The key with shorter workouts, according to Tracy Anderson, who's instructed everyone from Jennifer Aniston to…
By Jordan Galloway
How Allie Kieffer pushed past her fitness breaking point to place 5th at the NYC Marathon
November 16, 2017
How Allie Kieffer pushed past her fitness breaking point to place 5th at the NYC Marathon
Allie Kieffer was the 5th woman to cross the finish line at the 2017 New York City…
By Erin Bunch
Here's how to turn a treadmill into a Pilates reformer and do Shay Mitchell's hardcore ab workout
November 15, 2017
Here's how to turn a treadmill into a Pilates reformer and do Shay Mitchell's hardcore ab workout
Pilates devotees, like Shay Mitchell, swear by the reformer for a challenging, slow burn you…
By Mercey Livingston
Exercise benefits your *whole* head—eye health and brain size included
November 15, 2017
Exercise benefits your *whole* head—eye health and brain size included
Exercising being worth your while for a plethora of health-rich reasons is nothing new, but…
By Tehrene Firman
Adriana Lima travels with this one fitness item to stay healthy on the road
November 13, 2017
Adriana Lima travels with this one fitness item to stay healthy on the road
Nowadays, boxing is the workout of choice for so many supermodels, and you can add Adriana Lima to…
By Rachel Lapidos
Is this surprising addition to your fitness routine the key to a better workout?
November 10, 2017
Is this surprising addition to your fitness routine the key to a better workout?
Vitamin N—as in nature—is one of the best medicines. There's even a word for a love of plants…
By Ann Abel
Why throwing up after a workout is more common than you might think
November 09, 2017
Why throwing up after a workout is more common than you might think
You're totally crushing your spin class and your post-ride smoothie is in sight when suddenly…
By Erin Flynn
The finalists are in—vote for this year’s America’s Most Inspiring Trainer!
November 09, 2017
The finalists are in—vote for this year’s America’s Most Inspiring Trainer!
For the second year in a row, we asked you to share your game-changing fitness…
By Well+Good Editors
How a sports injury inspired this fitness pro to train Olympians
November 09, 2017
How a sports injury inspired this fitness pro to train Olympians
We want to recognize the fitness instructors who don’t just look great on Instagram—but actually…
By Well+Good Editors
Why this trainer chose helping his hometown get fit over a pro sports career
November 09, 2017
Why this trainer chose helping his hometown get fit over a pro sports career
We want to recognize the fitness instructors who don’t just look great on Instagram—but actually…
By Well+Good Editors
Why this former gymnast advocates working out for your mind, not your body
November 09, 2017
Why this former gymnast advocates working out for your mind, not your body
We want to recognize the fitness instructors who don’t just look great on Instagram—but actually…
By Well+Good Editors
How "empowered" speech about your body might mask the same old issues
November 08, 2017
How "empowered" speech about your body might mask the same old issues
As both a professor and a fitness instructor, there's one question in my life that…
By Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
5 signs you’re ready to hire a personal trainer
November 06, 2017
5 signs you’re ready to hire a personal trainer
It’s been on your vision board since you signed up for your first gym membership:…
By Well+Good Editors
Quiz: Which fitness tribe do you belong to?
November 06, 2017
Quiz: Which fitness tribe do you belong to?
Long, long ago, working out was a solitary activity you did on a treadmill in your oversize alma…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Stay fit this winter without leaving your apartment (for real)
November 06, 2017
Stay fit this winter without leaving your apartment (for real)
There are many things to love about winter (it’s coming!): Sweater weather, peppermint tea, and…
By Well+Good Editors
This is how Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn stays fit while traveling
November 01, 2017
This is how Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn stays fit while traveling
It’s hard to imagine downhill skiing champion Lindsey Vonn being any more impressive on the…
By Kathryn Romeyn
It's official: Group fitness classes are better for reducing stress than sweating on your own
October 31, 2017
It's official: Group fitness classes are better for reducing stress than sweating on your own
When your body and mind aren't on the same page, it's helpful to have a workout…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
This is the 10-minute warm-up ballerinas do for better posture and toned abs
October 31, 2017
This is the 10-minute warm-up ballerinas do for better posture and toned abs
It's true, there's no such thing as a ballerina body—but there is such a thing…
By Erin Bunch
3 moves to master for *major* butt sculpting—straight from Tone It Up
October 30, 2017
3 moves to master for *major* butt sculpting—straight from Tone It Up
Sometimes, when you want to kick things up a notch in your workout routine, a…
By Mercey Livingston
Could this one diet change help improve your performance come race day?
October 30, 2017
Could this one diet change help improve your performance come race day?
When Dorothy Beal started running seriously, the 35-year-old admits her lifestyle was hardly conducive to…
By Alison Feller
3 ways essential oils can take your workout to the next level
October 30, 2017
3 ways essential oils can take your workout to the next level
You may already dab on essential oils when you're feeling anxious or having trouble sleeping, but…
By Emily Laurence
Every busy woman needs to hear Carrie Underwood's advice on working out
October 26, 2017
Every busy woman needs to hear Carrie Underwood's advice on working out
Any woman who's wondering how to have it all—including a work-life balance that still leaves…
By Mercey Livingston
Why doing sled workouts like Lucy Hale is so good for toning your arms and back
October 25, 2017
Why doing sled workouts like Lucy Hale is so good for toning your arms and back
Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale is no stranger to boutique fitness classes—she considers her regular…
By Mercey Livingston
The surprising fitness-gut health connection that could take your workout to the next level
October 24, 2017
The surprising fitness-gut health connection that could take your workout to the next level
Sure, you may know that proper pre-workout fueling can give you the energy you need…
By Emily Laurence
Ellie Goulding's on-the-road fitness regimen includes this workout app
October 23, 2017
Ellie Goulding's on-the-road fitness regimen includes this workout app
When Ellie Goulding's career first took off, she started having major panic attacks that just about anything…
By Tehrene Firman
Try this 15-minute toning workout you can do entirely at your desk
October 23, 2017
Try this 15-minute toning workout you can do entirely at your desk
Even if it's totally cool at your company to show up to the office dressed for…
By Kells McPhillips
These 7 wellness hacks from a professional ballerina are totally en pointe
October 13, 2017
These 7 wellness hacks from a professional ballerina are totally en pointe
The women and men who devote their lives to ballet must adopt a grab bag…
By Erin Bunch
This butt-boosting move is seriously star-powered (just ask Emma Stone, Ashley Graham, or Kate Upton)
October 13, 2017
This butt-boosting move is seriously star-powered (just ask Emma Stone, Ashley Graham, or Kate Upton)
A whole squad of stars—including Emma Stone, Ashley Graham, and Kate Upton—have a major secret for…
By Tehrene Firman
Breaking: How WeWork's first wellness club is ushering in a new era for boutique fitness
October 12, 2017
Breaking: How WeWork's first wellness club is ushering in a new era for boutique fitness
While the boutique-fitness bubble is far from bursting, it's started expanding in a surprising way…
By Laurel Leicht
Could working out be sabotaging your gut health?
October 12, 2017
Could working out be sabotaging your gut health?
You probably hear about the benefits of regular exercise on the reg, but one serious…
By Tehrene Firman
How to do crow pose without falling on your face
October 12, 2017
How to do crow pose without falling on your face
If you've been to even one yoga class, you're probably aware of bakasana (AKA crow pose)—it's…
By Erin Bunch
Why this trainer says smashing medicine balls like Karlie Kloss is a seriously good way to tone your total body
October 10, 2017
Why this trainer says smashing medicine balls like Karlie Kloss is a seriously good way to tone your total body
Karlie Kloss is never one to disappoint when it comes to major fitness inspo. Case…
By Mercey Livingston
What's it like to wield a steel mace during your workout? I tried it to find out
October 04, 2017
What's it like to wield a steel mace during your workout? I tried it to find out
I'll be the first to admit that I'm a creature of habit. I love to…
By Mercey Livingston
The fitness-forward way Ariana Grande gets her best music ideas
October 04, 2017
The fitness-forward way Ariana Grande gets her best music ideas
Everyone has a special place personal think tank where they tend to get their best ideas.…
By Tehrene Firman
Are weighted leggings the secret to a shorter, more intense workout?
October 03, 2017
Are weighted leggings the secret to a shorter, more intense workout?
Before bootcamps, spin, and yoga set to hip-hop music, there was running—aka the oldest form…
By Emily Laurence
Ever experience numbness of the limbs during workouts? Stop clenching your fists, experts say
October 03, 2017
Ever experience numbness of the limbs during workouts? Stop clenching your fists, experts say
Feeling a pins-and-needles sensation during your workout might be scary (or at least so uncomfortably…
By Tehrene Firman
Esther Perel's approach to fitness is as genius (and original) as her relationship advice
October 03, 2017
Esther Perel's approach to fitness is as genius (and original) as her relationship advice
Rockstar psychotherapist Esther Perel is everywhere. Between her popular podcast, Where Should We Begin?, a soon-to-be-released book,…
By Tehrene Firman
5 super-common thoughts that could be sabotaging your fitness goals
October 03, 2017
5 super-common thoughts that could be sabotaging your fitness goals
It's easy for a few missed days to lead to a skipped week—and before you know it, your…
By Joey Gonzalez
Why lifting heavy weights is the best workout you're probably not doing
October 03, 2017
Why lifting heavy weights is the best workout you're probably not doing
Barry's Bootcamp CEO (and trainer extraordinaire) Joey Gonzalez is here to bust through the myths around…
By Joey Gonzalez
Exercising more might better your sense of self-control, study says
September 29, 2017
Exercising more might better your sense of self-control, study says
It's funny how the instant you try to stick to a healthy diet, the more you…
By Tehrene Firman
The scientific reason why you like to work out until it hurts
September 29, 2017
The scientific reason why you like to work out until it hurts
You're 30 minutes into your spin class, dripping in sweat, and your heart is racing.…
By Emily Laurence
Which workout is better for you: running or spinning?
September 29, 2017
Which workout is better for you: running or spinning?
Deciding whether to tap it back or pound the pavement can be as tough a question…
By Mercey Livingston
3 easy steps to kick-start a healthy lifestyle, according to Ariana Grande's trainer
September 29, 2017
3 easy steps to kick-start a healthy lifestyle, according to Ariana Grande's trainer
It's all too easy to fall into a workout rut: You get super motivated and start…
By Tehrene Firman
Exclusive: Tom Brady is obsessed with this wellness topic (and it’s not fitness)
September 26, 2017
Exclusive: Tom Brady is obsessed with this wellness topic (and it’s not fitness)
As far as celebs living a healthy life, Tom Brady takes the cake. (Or, more…
By Emily Laurence
Here's the secret to lunges that strengthen *and* lengthen
September 26, 2017
Here's the secret to lunges that strengthen *and* lengthen
For anyone who's dreamed of becoming a ballerina but never made it into pointe shoes,…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
How Many Days a Week Should You Be Running?
September 25, 2017
How Many Days a Week Should You Be Running?
If you're training for a marathon or half, you likely have a fairly specific fitness schedule…
By Laurel Leicht
Hannah Bronfman's workout routine is all about versatility and fun
September 25, 2017
Hannah Bronfman's workout routine is all about versatility and fun
Being fit usually involves some sort of exercise routine, and without a conscious effort, it can…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Cher's impressive daily routine proves planking knows no age
September 22, 2017
Cher's impressive daily routine proves planking knows no age
There's no denying that Cher is a total legend—but not just for her hit songs and…
By Tehrene Firman
The intense workout that got Emma Stone ready for "Battle of the Sexes"
September 21, 2017
The intense workout that got Emma Stone ready for "Battle of the Sexes"
Emma Stone trained with a tennis coach to practice her strokes and get super-agile on…
By Laurel Leicht
Get pumped: Here's a 30-minute workout playlist—straight from Barry’s Bootcamp CEO Joey Gonzalez
September 19, 2017
Get pumped: Here's a 30-minute workout playlist—straight from Barry’s Bootcamp CEO Joey Gonzalez
Ever come across an instructor whose playlists for class are so good, you think he or she…
By Joey Gonzalez
This is the most empowering workout Emma Stone has ever done
September 18, 2017
This is the most empowering workout Emma Stone has ever done
Emma Stone did some hardcore training (think: deadlifts) to prepare for La La Land, so she's…
By Helin Jung
The 10-minute toning workout buzzy trainer Amanda Kloots swears by
September 18, 2017
The 10-minute toning workout buzzy trainer Amanda Kloots swears by
Rising fitness rockstar Amanda Kloots has figured out a pretty genius way to combine her two fave childhood…
By Laurel Leicht
How to do the "rainbow"—the exercise that keeps Adriana Lima's butt toned
September 15, 2017
How to do the "rainbow"—the exercise that keeps Adriana Lima's butt toned
Adriana Lima is known for her ridiculously-toned physique: She has walked down the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show runway…
By Tehrene Firman
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