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Menstrual-Cycle-Syncing Workouts Are Breaking Taboos—And Raising Questions
March 22, 2023
Menstrual-Cycle-Syncing Workouts Are Breaking Taboos—And Raising Questions
From sending women to the Red Tent to sequester our “uncleanliness” to keeping us out of the…
By Rachel Kraus
'I’m a 69-Year-Old Trainer, and I Swear By These 3 Moves for Building Healthy Bones'
March 21, 2023
'I’m a 69-Year-Old Trainer, and I Swear By These 3 Moves for Building Healthy Bones'
From sleep to metabolic health and beyond, strength training has a myriad of benefits that go beyond just adding…
By Rachel Kraus
Kiss Joint Stiffness Goodbye With These Feel-Good Mobility Moves
March 20, 2023
Kiss Joint Stiffness Goodbye With These Feel-Good Mobility Moves
Whether you work from home or commute to an office, it can be easy to…
By Kayla Hui
These Are the Best Ways To Use Exercise To Manage Diabetes—And What To Avoid
March 19, 2023
These Are the Best Ways To Use Exercise To Manage Diabetes—And What To Avoid
We know that getting consistent exercise is important for overall health and affords many physical…
By Amber Sayer
What To Do When You’re Just Not Feeling What’s on Your Workout Plan for the Day
March 18, 2023
What To Do When You’re Just Not Feeling What’s on Your Workout Plan for the Day
It’s a reality that our energy and emotional, mental, and physical readiness for physical activity…
By Rachel Kraus
Skip That Afternoon Coffee, and Get Some Pilates Instead With This 14-Minute Mid-Day Workout
March 17, 2023
Skip That Afternoon Coffee, and Get Some Pilates Instead With This 14-Minute Mid-Day Workout
It’s 3 p.m., and your eyes are drooping. You’re slumping further and further down in…
By Rachel Kraus
I Will Never Be As Strong as I Used To Be. But Reclaiming My Fitness Is My Triumph Over Trauma
March 16, 2023
I Will Never Be As Strong as I Used To Be. But Reclaiming My Fitness Is My Triumph Over Trauma
Content warning: This piece discusses sexual violence. I imagine that many people assume that those…
By Amber Sayer
The Best At-Home Workouts To Try Based on Your Personality, and the Spring Activewear Outfit to Match
March 16, 2023
The Best At-Home Workouts To Try Based on Your Personality, and the Spring Activewear Outfit to Match
Have you ever found yourself in a workout that just wasn't a good fit (you…
By Well+Good Editors
What TikTok’s Viral Hands-Free Sit-Squat-Stand ‘Fitness Test’ Really Says About Your Body
March 15, 2023
What TikTok’s Viral Hands-Free Sit-Squat-Stand ‘Fitness Test’ Really Says About Your Body
Lil’ Jon and the Ying Yang Twins probably didn’t have fitness in mind when they…
By Rachel Kraus
Struggling With Exercise Burnout? Here's How To Get Your Energy—and Motivation—Back, According to a Trainer
March 15, 2023
Struggling With Exercise Burnout? Here's How To Get Your Energy—and Motivation—Back, According to a Trainer
The pressure to exercise regularly is everywhere, from advertisements to doctor’s offices to everyday dinner…
By Ashley Broadwater
Want To Up Your Pickleball Game? Try These Functional Pilates Moves
March 14, 2023
Want To Up Your Pickleball Game? Try These Functional Pilates Moves
Part of the reason why pickleball's been exploding in popularity is that it feels, well,…
By Amber Sayer
The Unexpected Downside of 'Exercise Snacks': Always Feeling Like You Need More
March 14, 2023
The Unexpected Downside of 'Exercise Snacks': Always Feeling Like You Need More
Before becoming a mom, I used to go for long runs. After leaving work on…
By Anna Rollins
You Can Turn Your Hot Girl Walks Into Money for Charity Right Now
March 13, 2023
You Can Turn Your Hot Girl Walks Into Money for Charity Right Now
We didn’t think it was possible for walking to get any better than it already is.…
By Rachel Kraus
This Strength and Pilates Workout Proves ‘Low and Slow’ Is Good Advice for the Mat, Not Just the Kitchen
March 13, 2023
This Strength and Pilates Workout Proves ‘Low and Slow’ Is Good Advice for the Mat, Not Just the Kitchen
Some say the perfect scrambled eggs come from cooking those huevos low and slow, meaning…
By Rachel Kraus
How the Spin Entrepreneur Behind Those Viral Videos Helps Students Find Their Confidence
March 11, 2023
How the Spin Entrepreneur Behind Those Viral Videos Helps Students Find Their Confidence
If you’ve seen any of the many viral videos of their high-energy, dance-filled spin classes…
By Lauren Wingenroth
Feeling Sleep-Deprived? Here’s How To Program a Workout Routine That Helps You Catch Some Zzzs
March 10, 2023
Feeling Sleep-Deprived? Here’s How To Program a Workout Routine That Helps You Catch Some Zzzs
The most life-changing advice I ever received for my life-long sleep anxiety was ridiculously simple,…
By Rachel Kraus
Chews, Goos, and Gels: Exactly What To Pack for Proper Fueling on Race Day
March 10, 2023
Chews, Goos, and Gels: Exactly What To Pack for Proper Fueling on Race Day
Scan the crowd at the starting line of any long-distance race, and you’ll learn that…
By Gabrielle Kassel
These 5 Easy Floor Moves Can Help Incontinence by Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor
March 09, 2023
These 5 Easy Floor Moves Can Help Incontinence by Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor
Let’s get real: Peeing (even just a little bit) in your pants can happen to…
By Rachel Kraus
How Much Can a Desk Treadmill Actually Boost Your Fitness?
March 08, 2023
How Much Can a Desk Treadmill Actually Boost Your Fitness?
We often hear about the dangers of a stationary lifestyle. Sitting still for hours every…
By Amber Sayer
Not Hitting Your Fitness Goals? A Virtual Trainer Can Help—Here’s How To Pick the Right One
March 07, 2023
Not Hitting Your Fitness Goals? A Virtual Trainer Can Help—Here’s How To Pick the Right One
There’s a reason why workout buddies and accountability partners are a thing: It’s helpful to…
By Rebecca Norris
This $60 Smartwatch Is Like Having a Virtual Assistant (and Coach!) on My Wrist
March 07, 2023
This $60 Smartwatch Is Like Having a Virtual Assistant (and Coach!) on My Wrist
It sometimes feels like there's an endless number of things to think about if you…
By Kate Hull
‘I’m an Alvin Ailey Dancer, and These Are the Hip Stretches I Do Every Single Morning’
March 07, 2023
‘I’m an Alvin Ailey Dancer, and These Are the Hip Stretches I Do Every Single Morning’
Routine is a big part of Deidre Rogan’s life as a member of the Alvin…
By Jordan Galloway
These Are the Keys to Strength Training in a Low Back–Friendly Way
March 06, 2023
These Are the Keys to Strength Training in a Low Back–Friendly Way
Strength training can do a number on our lower backs. When we're lifting heavy weights,…
By Kayla Hui
These Hotels Are Making In-Room Fitness Core to Their Brand
March 03, 2023
These Hotels Are Making In-Room Fitness Core to Their Brand
If you’re like me, you like to make time to work out each and every…
By Betty Gold
Here's How To Build Up to the Most Challenging Exercises—Without Even Realizing It
March 03, 2023
Here's How To Build Up to the Most Challenging Exercises—Without Even Realizing It
What in the world is a "reverse burpee"? If just the sound of a move…
By Rachel Kraus
Yes, You Can Become a Personal Trainer Online—These Are the Best Digital Courses To Get Started
March 03, 2023
Yes, You Can Become a Personal Trainer Online—These Are the Best Digital Courses To Get Started
Before your favorite in-person or virtual personal trainer got to pushing you through an intense…
By Angelica Wilson
5 Rejuvenating Moves You Can Do in the Cramped Quarters of an Airplane Seat (Even in Economy)
March 02, 2023
5 Rejuvenating Moves You Can Do in the Cramped Quarters of an Airplane Seat (Even in Economy)
The sadly ironic truth of travel is that before you get to experience the freedom…
By Rachel Kraus
I Rediscovered My Love of the Gym With Whitney Simmons’ Alive Workout App
March 02, 2023
I Rediscovered My Love of the Gym With Whitney Simmons’ Alive Workout App
In college and in the three years that followed, I was nothing short of a…
By Rebecca Norris
If You Struggle With Sciatica Pain, This Simple PT-Approved Move Might Offer Instant Relief
March 02, 2023
If You Struggle With Sciatica Pain, This Simple PT-Approved Move Might Offer Instant Relief
Sciatica is a literal pain in the butt—one that 40 percent of people will experience…
By Jordan Galloway
I Tried the TikTok-Famous Treadmill Strut, and It Actually Made Me Crave *More* Time on the Tread
March 01, 2023
I Tried the TikTok-Famous Treadmill Strut, and It Actually Made Me Crave *More* Time on the Tread
Trends on "FitTok" come and go. But the viral Treadmill Strut has been going strong…
By Rebecca Norris
This Trainer Is Officially Giving You Permission To Skip Burpees for the Rest of Your Life
March 01, 2023
This Trainer Is Officially Giving You Permission To Skip Burpees for the Rest of Your Life
When the Today Show invited certified strength and conditioning specialist Charlee Atkins, founder of Le…
By Jordan Galloway
Here’s the Key to Avoiding the Dreaded Hamstring Cramp in Your Glute Bridges
March 01, 2023
Here’s the Key to Avoiding the Dreaded Hamstring Cramp in Your Glute Bridges
Have you ever lifted your hips up into a glute bridge, only to come crashing…
By Rachel Kraus
I Worked Out Like My Favorite Celebrity, and Discovered an Online Workout I *Actually* Look Forward To
February 28, 2023
I Worked Out Like My Favorite Celebrity, and Discovered an Online Workout I *Actually* Look Forward To
Celebrities, they’re just like us… or so we’ve been told. Sure, they may have private…
By Brittany Hammond
When Your Muscles Start Shaking During a Workout, Should You Stop? Consider It a ‘Yellow Light,’ Say Experts
February 28, 2023
When Your Muscles Start Shaking During a Workout, Should You Stop? Consider It a ‘Yellow Light,’ Say Experts
Barre teachers often promise that muscle shaking is a good sign. They say shaking means…
By Rachel Kraus
ChatGPT Can Create Workout Plans. But Should You Use Them?
February 27, 2023
ChatGPT Can Create Workout Plans. But Should You Use Them?
A few months back, I found myself with a somewhat last-minute marathon entry, and a…
By Lauren Wingenroth
To Reduce Low Back Pain, Train Mobility and Strength Together
February 27, 2023
To Reduce Low Back Pain, Train Mobility and Strength Together
The lower back is like the Grand Central Station of your body. It takes on…
By Rachel Kraus
Doing a 5-Minute Morning Mobility Routine for 2 Weeks Made My Chronically Stiff Body Looser All Day Long
February 24, 2023
Doing a 5-Minute Morning Mobility Routine for 2 Weeks Made My Chronically Stiff Body Looser All Day Long
One of the things I struggle with most on a daily basis is chronic stiffness…
By Amber Sayer
These Adjustable Weights Get Heavier As You Grow Stronger
February 24, 2023
These Adjustable Weights Get Heavier As You Grow Stronger
It's been almost three years since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, and home gym equipment…
By Amelia McBride
Meet the Ab-Busting Move That Also Helps With Lower Back Pain: Dead Bug
February 24, 2023
Meet the Ab-Busting Move That Also Helps With Lower Back Pain: Dead Bug
In the ab workouts I've been streaming lately, I've noticed two common denominators among all of…
By Rachel Lapidos
This Winter Sport Is the Entertainment You Didn’t Know You Needed—A Beginner’s Guide to Skijoring
February 23, 2023
This Winter Sport Is the Entertainment You Didn’t Know You Needed—A Beginner’s Guide to Skijoring
For a guaranteed good time, search “skijoring” on TikTok. You’ll find songs like Cotton Eye…
By Rachel Kraus
An After-Dinner Walk Could Be Your Ticket to a Better Night’s Sleep
February 23, 2023
An After-Dinner Walk Could Be Your Ticket to a Better Night’s Sleep
Walking anytime of day has its benefits. But scheduling a pre-bedtime walk, in particular, comes…
By Jordan Galloway
Think You're Too Old To Start Lifting Weights? Think Again—The Benefits Only Increase As You Age
February 23, 2023
Think You're Too Old To Start Lifting Weights? Think Again—The Benefits Only Increase As You Age
If your only sources were fitness apps, Instagram, and FitTok, you’d be forgiven for thinking…
By Jordan Galloway
Learn Their Names: These Leaders Are Creating an Equity Movement Around the Way We Move
February 22, 2023
Learn Their Names: These Leaders Are Creating an Equity Movement Around the Way We Move
This is the author We all deserve to move through the world confidently and comfortably.…
By Well+Good Editors
How the Rise of Intuitive Movement Led Us to a Gentler Pace in Fitness
February 22, 2023
How the Rise of Intuitive Movement Led Us to a Gentler Pace in Fitness
This is the author Intuitive movement is on the rise. Let’s just make sure it…
By Rachel Kraus
How Much Do You Really Need To Hydrate During Winter Workouts?
February 21, 2023
How Much Do You Really Need To Hydrate During Winter Workouts?
You’re heading out for a long run in the cold, and you’ve got everything you…
By Lauren Wingenroth
This Is Why Taking That Deep, Luxurious Morning Stretch Feels So Darn Good
February 21, 2023
This Is Why Taking That Deep, Luxurious Morning Stretch Feels So Darn Good
If you happen to wear a smart watch, chances are it’s notified you a time…
By Jordan Galloway
5 Standing Stretches You Can Do Using Just Your Doorframe
February 20, 2023
5 Standing Stretches You Can Do Using Just Your Doorframe
Whether it’s before or after a workout or simply between meetings, stretching is incredibly beneficial…
By Annita Katee
This Shadow Boxing Workout Is Chock Full of Tips To Help Put Power Behind Your Punches
February 20, 2023
This Shadow Boxing Workout Is Chock Full of Tips To Help Put Power Behind Your Punches
Unless you’re Muhammad Ali, the idea of floating like a butterfly and stinging like a…
By Rachel Kraus
Yes, It Is Possible To Get Away With Not *Always* Washing Your Clothes Between Workouts. Here’s How
February 17, 2023
Yes, It Is Possible To Get Away With Not *Always* Washing Your Clothes Between Workouts. Here’s How
If your new year’s movement goals have turned into a bona fide routine, you might…
By Rachel Kraus
‘This Is How My Approach to Working Out Changed After Becoming an Exercise Physiologist’
February 17, 2023
‘This Is How My Approach to Working Out Changed After Becoming an Exercise Physiologist’
Like a lot of people in their 20s and 30s, Scott Silveira’s approach to exercise…
By Jordan Galloway
How To Put Together a Dumbbell Leg Workout That Will Take Any Leg Day Up a Notch
February 16, 2023
How To Put Together a Dumbbell Leg Workout That Will Take Any Leg Day Up a Notch
When a trainer tells you to grab a set of dumbbells, you can pretty much…
By Zoe Weiner
The One Workout Hair-Care Rule You Need To Follow (and 4 To Ignore), According to an MD
February 16, 2023
The One Workout Hair-Care Rule You Need To Follow (and 4 To Ignore), According to an MD
As essential as working out is for our physical and mental health, it’s always not…
By Marissa DeSantis
10 Best Weights for Beginners To Get the Most Out of a Strength-Training Workout
February 16, 2023
10 Best Weights for Beginners To Get the Most Out of a Strength-Training Workout
Starting a new workout is often equal parts exciting and intimidating. And if you're trying…
By Mercey Livingston
5 Seriously Joy-Inducing Workouts That Will Give You a Midday Pick-Me-Up in About 15 Minutes or Less
February 15, 2023
5 Seriously Joy-Inducing Workouts That Will Give You a Midday Pick-Me-Up in About 15 Minutes or Less
Working out isn’t always just about feeling the burn. Sometimes, that dopamine buzz is the…
By Kate Hull
Support Your Knees in 360 Degrees With This Stretch Series for Knee Pain
February 14, 2023
Support Your Knees in 360 Degrees With This Stretch Series for Knee Pain
When our muscles are tight or weak, you know what suffers? Our joints. That’s right,…
By Rachel Kraus
Target Your Heart Health With This 20-Minute Cardio Barre Workout That Brings the Heat
February 13, 2023
Target Your Heart Health With This 20-Minute Cardio Barre Workout That Brings the Heat
When we think of what makes a top-notch cardio workout, running, swimming, or cycling might…
By Kate Hull
No, Pilates Isn’t Just for Thin Women, and 3 Other Pilates Myths To Stop Believing
February 12, 2023
No, Pilates Isn’t Just for Thin Women, and 3 Other Pilates Myths To Stop Believing
The first time I stepped inside a Pilates studio, I saw a bunch of women…
By Jennifer Heimlich
These 6 Top-Rated Mini Steppers Can Give You an Effective At-Home Workout (Then Get Stashed in the Closet)
February 10, 2023
These 6 Top-Rated Mini Steppers Can Give You an Effective At-Home Workout (Then Get Stashed in the Closet)
Did you know that stair climbing is one of the most efficient low-impact workouts you…
By Amber Sayer
6 Shoulder Impingement Exercises You Can Do To Get Rid of the (Literal) Pain in Your Neck
February 10, 2023
6 Shoulder Impingement Exercises You Can Do To Get Rid of the (Literal) Pain in Your Neck
If you work at a desk all day, stretching your arms up to the sky…
By Zoe Weiner
Hear Me Out: Walking Is a Way To Get To Know Ourselves Better
February 09, 2023
Hear Me Out: Walking Is a Way To Get To Know Ourselves Better
When my family lived in Spain, my mom used to drop my brothers and me…
By Megan Thorson
'I’ve Been a Trainer for 26 Years, and These Are the 6 Things I Wish People Would Stop Doing at the Gym'
February 09, 2023
'I’ve Been a Trainer for 26 Years, and These Are the 6 Things I Wish People Would Stop Doing at the Gym'
Ever since we were kids, the rules of basic etiquette have been ingrained in (most…
By Brittany Hammond
I Tried Jane Fonda’s ‘80s Workout Tapes To See How They Hold Up. When Did Working Out Stop Being This Fun?
February 09, 2023
I Tried Jane Fonda’s ‘80s Workout Tapes To See How They Hold Up. When Did Working Out Stop Being This Fun?
A few weeks back, I was complaining to my mom about my friends flocking to…
By Katie Baxter
A Pilates Workout You Can Do at Home Using Nothing but a Wall
February 08, 2023
A Pilates Workout You Can Do at Home Using Nothing but a Wall
When you’re working out at home, you often have to be a little… creative. Don’t…
By Haley Hilton & Rachel Kraus
To Safely Walk Across Patches of Ice, You Need To Channel Your Inner Penguin
February 07, 2023
To Safely Walk Across Patches of Ice, You Need To Channel Your Inner Penguin
When it comes thriving—not just surviving—during winter and the inclement weather it often brings, we…
By Jordan Galloway
Plot Twist: You Can—and Should!—Let Your Knees Go Past Your Toes in Squats and Lunges, According to PTs
February 07, 2023
Plot Twist: You Can—and Should!—Let Your Knees Go Past Your Toes in Squats and Lunges, According to PTs
It used to be the gym advice heard round the world: Never let your knees…
By Jessica Giles
Did You Know Yoga Can Support Your Heart Health? Here's a 9-Minute, Heart-Opening Flow To Help You Start
February 06, 2023
Did You Know Yoga Can Support Your Heart Health? Here's a 9-Minute, Heart-Opening Flow To Help You Start
Pop quiz: At what age should you start looking after your heart health? Well, if…
By Han Schneider
‘I’m an Olympian With a Degree in Dietetics, and This Is the Protein-Packed Workout Snack I Make on Repeat'
February 04, 2023
‘I’m an Olympian With a Degree in Dietetics, and This Is the Protein-Packed Workout Snack I Make on Repeat'
Although Colleen Quigley's athletic resumé is filled with impressive running credits—competing in the 3000-meter steeplechase…
By Jennifer Heimlich
Here’s Exactly What Holding Your Breath While Lifting Weights Does to Your Body—And How You Can Break the Habit
February 03, 2023
Here’s Exactly What Holding Your Breath While Lifting Weights Does to Your Body—And How You Can Break the Habit
So here’s the scenario: You’re lifting weights only to catch yourself holding your breath. In…
By Rebecca Norris
‘I’m a Taekwondo World Champion and 4th-Degree Black Belt—Here’s How I Build Strong *and* Flexible Legs’
February 03, 2023
‘I’m a Taekwondo World Champion and 4th-Degree Black Belt—Here’s How I Build Strong *and* Flexible Legs’
Rayna Vallandingham started doing taekwondo when she was 2 years old. By age 6, she'd…
By Jordan Galloway
New Science Shows Almonds Can Help You Recover From Workouts Faster, Reducing Inflammation and Soreness
February 02, 2023
New Science Shows Almonds Can Help You Recover From Workouts Faster, Reducing Inflammation and Soreness
Do you get sore and tired after an intense workout? There’s a change you can…
By Rachel Kraus
Pickleball Injuries Are Exploding Along With the Sport Itself. Here's How To Stay Out of the Doctor's Office
February 02, 2023
Pickleball Injuries Are Exploding Along With the Sport Itself. Here's How To Stay Out of the Doctor's Office
That familiar “pock” of a whiffle ball hitting a paddle is reverberating across the country.…
By Cara Stevens
Shay Mitchell Always Follows This Advice From Her Grandma Before She Hits the Gym (or Pickleball Court)
February 01, 2023
Shay Mitchell Always Follows This Advice From Her Grandma Before She Hits the Gym (or Pickleball Court)
On a sunny January afternoon in Los Angeles, actress and entrepreneur Shay Mitchell hosted a…
By Rachel Kraus
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