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Here’s how to pay it forward to your sweat sesh hero
April 10, 2017
Here’s how to pay it forward to your sweat sesh hero
Your fave fitness instructor knew you when you couldn’t do a burpee—and helped you work…
By Well+Good Editors
Why you might soon be scaling walls and climbing cargo nets at your gym
April 10, 2017
Why you might soon be scaling walls and climbing cargo nets at your gym
It used to be that there were only two places where you could climb cargo…
By Lisa Elaine Held
The secret to pushing past your fitness breaking point
April 05, 2017
The secret to pushing past your fitness breaking point
Everyone's been there: Gasping for air during a hot-weather run. Legs shaking in barre class, praying…
By Arianne Siegel
ClassPass is expanding—into your living room
April 04, 2017
ClassPass is expanding—into your living room
If you're an avid ClassPass user, it's frustrating when your heart wants to do a Nalini…
By Rachel Lapidos
The one fitness move Drake's trainer made him do 100 times in a row
April 04, 2017
The one fitness move Drake's trainer made him do 100 times in a row
When it comes to Drake's workout routine, more life means more reps. It turns out…
By Emily Laurence
Why everyone is obsessed with a fitness podcast about Richard Simmons
March 29, 2017
Why everyone is obsessed with a fitness podcast about Richard Simmons
If you instinctively grabbed your smartphone this morning to get your fix of Missing Richard Simmons only…
By Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
The 11-minute ab workout that Kendall Jenner swears by
March 29, 2017
The 11-minute ab workout that Kendall Jenner swears by
A quick scroll through supermodel-slash-it-girl Kendall Jenner's Instagram will reassure you she is seriously ab-sessed: The…
By Rachel Lapidos
Are you ignoring the most effective cardio machine at the gym?
March 28, 2017
Are you ignoring the most effective cardio machine at the gym?
Stationery climbers, like the StairMaster 5000 that's been gathering dust in your mom's basement since…
By Lisa Elaine Held
I tried Kate Hudson's favorite workout—this is what it was like
March 23, 2017
I tried Kate Hudson's favorite workout—this is what it was like
Kate Hudson is not one of those celebrities who fits in a workout when she can, but…
By Rachel Lapidos
Sick of push-ups? This upper-body workout is hard—but fun
March 23, 2017
Sick of push-ups? This upper-body workout is hard—but fun
If you're looking to build some serious strength, it might be time to skip the…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Why 10,000 steps isn't enough to boost your metabolism
March 22, 2017
Why 10,000 steps isn't enough to boost your metabolism
Nothing can replace the endorphin high of sweating it out in your favorite fitness class,…
By Emily Laurence
Everything you need to know to do push-ups, the right way
March 18, 2017
Everything you need to know to do push-ups, the right way
Ask most fitness experts for the move they'd pick if they were limited to just…
By Jane Rice
The 6 workout studios that are tough enough for NYC's top trainers
March 16, 2017
The 6 workout studios that are tough enough for NYC's top trainers
When they're not leading some of the hardest workouts in the city, New York's superstar…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Exclusive: Equinox is opening a fitness "think tank" that might revolutionize the way you work out
March 16, 2017
Exclusive: Equinox is opening a fitness "think tank" that might revolutionize the way you work out
Hearing your HIIT instructor say, "I think I'm going to have to make this class…
By Lisa Elaine Held
4 fitness trends that will be major in 2017, according to a Google insider
March 13, 2017
4 fitness trends that will be major in 2017, according to a Google insider
Over the past year, several wellness trends have emerged. Think: staying in as the new going out, inflammation-fighting beverages FTW (turmeric…
By Katie Maguire
The 5 hormones every active woman needs to know about
March 13, 2017
The 5 hormones every active woman needs to know about
Hormones are one of your body's main signaling systems. Think of them as tiny traffic…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Is Beyonce secretly in your SoulCycle class?
March 10, 2017
Is Beyonce secretly in your SoulCycle class?
I'd imagine that eating for two is probably one of the more enjoyable parts of pregnancy. (An extra…
By Rachel Lapidos
Is this the hardest move in Pilates?
March 09, 2017
Is this the hardest move in Pilates?
Mat Pilates has a reputation for being a rather low-key workout—you know, the kind you do…
By Erin Magner
What "The Biggest Loser" trainer Jen Widerstrom wants you to know about negative self-talk
March 06, 2017
What "The Biggest Loser" trainer Jen Widerstrom wants you to know about negative self-talk
As a trainer on The Biggest Loser, Jen Widerstrom is skilled at helping other people face…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Is a 30-day fitness challenge worth it?
March 06, 2017
Is a 30-day fitness challenge worth it?
Most workout studios now offer some sort of intensive fitness challenge, asking you to commit…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Is the boutique fitness bubble about to burst?
March 02, 2017
Is the boutique fitness bubble about to burst?
The people involved in New York City's fitness industry are currently playing a giant (sweaty)…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Is Donald Trump the best thing to happen to the fitness scene?
March 02, 2017
Is Donald Trump the best thing to happen to the fitness scene?
It might have taken a minute (or several), but when the initial shock of Donald Trump's…
By Lisa Elaine Held
I'm an avid runner who actually hates crowds—so I tried a "virtual race"
March 01, 2017
I'm an avid runner who actually hates crowds—so I tried a "virtual race"
Talk to anyone who loves running, and race-day adrenaline—boosted in part by the crowds of…
By Emily Laurence
3 signs you might be doing too much cardio
February 28, 2017
3 signs you might be doing too much cardio
There's nothing better than a really good spin class first thing in the morning—it’s a…
By Robin Berzin, MD
How Jessica Biel sweated it out before hitting the red carpet
February 27, 2017
How Jessica Biel sweated it out before hitting the red carpet
On the red carpet for the Academy Awards last night, plenty of actresses donned gold,…
By Rachel Lapidos
4 surprising things you never knew about your metabolism
February 26, 2017
4 surprising things you never knew about your metabolism
Ever wish you could hack your metabolism? After all, when things are humming along in the gut department,…
By Emily Laurence
The 5 yoga poses you're probably doing wrong (and how to fix them)
February 22, 2017
The 5 yoga poses you're probably doing wrong (and how to fix them)
Warrior I, warrior II, cobra: If you're a longtime yogi, these poses may be so familiar…
By Emily Laurence
This book is the new "Wild"—and it might inspire you to change your life in surprising ways
February 17, 2017
This book is the new "Wild"—and it might inspire you to change your life in surprising ways
By the time she was 25, Steph Jagger had created the kind of life that…
By Erin Magner
Is this weird workout device the next TRX?
February 16, 2017
Is this weird workout device the next TRX?
Every time I attach my TRX to the rickety door frame in my apartment, I…
By Lisa Elaine Held
The one cardio workout Kelly Rowland will never do again
February 15, 2017
The one cardio workout Kelly Rowland will never do again
Welcome to My Morning Routine, where Kelly Rowland and other good-life gurus share their personal (frequently…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is how you make your yoga practice a cardio workout
February 09, 2017
This is how you make your yoga practice a cardio workout
Obviously yoga has all sorts of benefits—just ask Lena Dunham. But its one drawback (if…
By Rachel Lapidos
What to do if you're the healthy person in the relationship
February 09, 2017
What to do if you're the healthy person in the relationship
You're grocery shopping with your partner, eyeing the nutrition label of some lentil pasta when…
By Rachel Lapidos
In a workout rut? Elle Macpherson wants you to think (and sweat) like a kid
February 07, 2017
In a workout rut? Elle Macpherson wants you to think (and sweat) like a kid
If you're dragging yourself to the nearest fitness studio every day just to check the "workout"…
By Elle Macpherson
The secret workout Lady Gaga did before her Super Bowl performance
February 07, 2017
The secret workout Lady Gaga did before her Super Bowl performance
Lady Gaga lit up the Super Bowl stage with a fiery, energy-packed performance—that roof jump,…
By Emily Laurence
The surprising workout routine that got Emma Stone prepped for "La La Land"
February 03, 2017
The surprising workout routine that got Emma Stone prepped for "La La Land"
It clearly takes incredible stamina—and skill!—to tap-dance your way around Los Angeles with Ryan Gosling at…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 ways that working out regularly will majorly rev up your sex life
February 02, 2017
5 ways that working out regularly will majorly rev up your sex life
Whether you're looking for ways to boost a stagnant sex drive or to simply add fuel…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Hate working out at home? This VR video game might change that
February 01, 2017
Hate working out at home? This VR video game might change that
Recently, I pursued a thief on horseback and then lassoed him as soon as I…
By Lisa Elaine Held
How To Get a Major Happiness and Energy Boost Out of Every Workout
January 30, 2017
How To Get a Major Happiness and Energy Boost Out of Every Workout
When I worked out recently with Jill Payne, founder of Spiritual Athlete and trainer to Gisele (yes, that one), there…
By Lisa Elaine Held
The ultimate guide to boutique fitness booking platforms
January 23, 2017
The ultimate guide to boutique fitness booking platforms
Joining a gym like Blink or working out at home via free YouTube videos are the most…
By Lisa Elaine Held
We asked the pros which is better: short workouts vs. long workouts
January 20, 2017
We asked the pros which is better: short workouts vs. long workouts
  Fitness trends tend to swing from one extreme to the other. One year, seriously…
By Jane Rice
This viral video star proves there's no such thing as a ballerina body
January 18, 2017
This viral video star proves there's no such thing as a ballerina body
With body positivity pioneers shutting down the critics one yoga body and Pilates body at a…
By Katie Maguire
This is how you should actually be foam rolling post-workout
January 17, 2017
This is how you should actually be foam rolling post-workout
It's small, portable, a little painful, and very popular among trainers. Nope, this isn't some…
By Lisa Elaine Held
5 new fitness research findings that will change the way you work out
January 13, 2017
5 new fitness research findings that will change the way you work out
There are many challenging aspects of a workout routine. Getting strong enough to do your…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Is this the hardest pose in yoga?
January 12, 2017
Is this the hardest pose in yoga?
Yoga poses generally fall into one of two camps: the ones that feel straight-up awesome…
By Erin Magner
The surprising truth about working out once a week
January 11, 2017
The surprising truth about working out once a week
There are some chaotic weeks where, between long working hours and a social life, you…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is the ultimate motivational workout playlist, according to Spotify
January 10, 2017
This is the ultimate motivational workout playlist, according to Spotify
There's a time and place for working out without music, but sometimes a killer playlist…
By Emily Laurence
The class junkie's guide to doing a full-body workout at the gym
January 09, 2017
The class junkie's guide to doing a full-body workout at the gym
For some people, the gym is their special place, where navigating the machines, the weights, even the…
By Rachel Lapidos
Could this buzzy new technology make your sneakers way more comfortable?
January 09, 2017
Could this buzzy new technology make your sneakers way more comfortable?
Kanye West believes it will undoubtedly ruin the fashion business. A Harvard student used it…
By Katie Maguire
And the winner of America’s Most Inspiring Trainer is…
January 09, 2017
And the winner of America’s Most Inspiring Trainer is…
Let us introduce you to your new fitness/life/everything BFF: CJ Frogozo. Why are you about…
By Well+Good Editors
The 10 most exciting healthy books to read in 2017
January 08, 2017
The 10 most exciting healthy books to read in 2017
Good thing getting cozy is going to be big in 2017: There are loads of great…
By Emily Laurence
3 common plank mistakes you're probably making
January 03, 2017
3 common plank mistakes you're probably making
When it comes to ab workouts, you can't argue with the fact that the classic…
By Rachel Lapidos
10 health rules to live by in 2017
December 31, 2016
10 health rules to live by in 2017
Imagine believing a vibrating belt was the best way to tone your abs. (Hey, it…
By Emily Laurence
There's no such thing as a "Pilates body"—and these moves are proof
December 29, 2016
There's no such thing as a "Pilates body"—and these moves are proof
Like many people, Jessica Lee was initially intimidated by Pilates. "Plus-size women are taught to…
By Lisa Elaine Held
This is your chance to meet Kayla Itsines
December 28, 2016
This is your chance to meet Kayla Itsines
Not one of the 4,000 super fans lucky enough to snag a spot at Kayla Itsines' boot-camp-filled…
By Katie Maguire
Why 2017 is the year that Taryn Toomey becomes a household name
December 23, 2016
Why 2017 is the year that Taryn Toomey becomes a household name
Taryn Toomey's The Class has been credited with saving marriages, healing grief, and even leading students to…
By Erin Magner
The body-toning, heart-pumping workouts you can do anywhere
December 22, 2016
The body-toning, heart-pumping workouts you can do anywhere
Even when you have the best intentions of making it to spin class, staying devoted…
By Emily Laurence
Selena Gomez swears by rest days—and you should too
December 19, 2016
Selena Gomez swears by rest days—and you should too
Selena Gomez’s well-rounded workout routine reads like the class schedule at a fancy gym, with…
By Erin Magner
5 surprising things I learned about fitness from the smartest wearable yet
December 13, 2016
5 surprising things I learned about fitness from the smartest wearable yet
If all wearables are technically "smart," this one might as well belong to Mensa. Using…
By Lisa Elaine Held
The awesome way this ex-con transformed his body—and life
December 04, 2016
The awesome way this ex-con transformed his body—and life
We’re on a mission to recognize the fitness instructors who don't just look great on…
By Well+Good Editors
5 tips for learning to ski as an adult (and why you really should)
December 04, 2016
5 tips for learning to ski as an adult (and why you really should)
I've always preferred active pursuits that don't require a lot of fuss. Running, requiring a…
By Lisa Elaine Held
The buzziest workout studio in NYC right now is as crazy as it sounds
December 01, 2016
The buzziest workout studio in NYC right now is as crazy as it sounds
Certain openings in New York City's saturated workout scene still generate whispers that ripple out among…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Lacey Stone Is Keeping Up With Khloe Kardashian on Her “Revenge Body” Fitness Reality Show
November 29, 2016
Lacey Stone Is Keeping Up With Khloe Kardashian on Her “Revenge Body” Fitness Reality Show
Four years after moving to Los Angeles from New York City, Lacey Stone is ready…
By Erin Magner
The one thing trainers wish they could tell you
November 25, 2016
The one thing trainers wish they could tell you
Fitness instructors are there to push you to your (healthy) limit, correct your form, and…
By Katie Maguire
Why wellness has always played an important role in politics and activism
November 18, 2016
Why wellness has always played an important role in politics and activism
The night after the election, the usual lineup of CNN suits was taking stock of…
By Natalia Mehlman Petrzela
This machine promises to help you do the perfect squat
November 15, 2016
This machine promises to help you do the perfect squat
Many of us work out for the very-much-needed mental clarity and endorphin-fueled vibes. But for a certain subset…
By Well+Good Editors
The need-to-know protein rules for active women
November 07, 2016
The need-to-know protein rules for active women
Most people in the US following a standard American diet are getting (way!) more than…
By Lisa Elaine Held
How Michelle Obama made wellness a national conversation
November 05, 2016
How Michelle Obama made wellness a national conversation
In early October, Michelle Obama began cementing her legacy—literally. Although her time as First Lady…
By Lisa Elaine Held
Ever notice how some women are on fire in their 40s? Here's how they do it
November 04, 2016
Ever notice how some women are on fire in their 40s? Here's how they do it
When you're growing up, "40" is definitely the number that looms in the future as…
By Erin Magner
Why women should lift slow and heavy
November 01, 2016
Why women should lift slow and heavy
"Everyone wants to go so fast," bemoans expert trainer Heather Allen, referring to the many…
By Lisa Elaine Held
The online workout videos from boutique fitness studios that are worth streaming
October 31, 2016
The online workout videos from boutique fitness studios that are worth streaming
At-home workouts have come a long way since the days of Jane Fonda and Buns…
By Erin Magner
Your ideal workout, according to your astrological sign
October 27, 2016
Your ideal workout, according to your astrological sign
What if, instead of scrolling through the ClassPass app, you could turn to the stars…
By Rachel Lapidos
Everything you need to do to stay healthy, fit, and happy in your 30s
October 24, 2016
Everything you need to do to stay healthy, fit, and happy in your 30s
So you survived your 20s—and with any luck, there was more green juice than green Jell-O shots…
By Erin Magner
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