CrossFit Workouts
Low Impact, High Reward: Why the Assault Air Bike is the Ultimate Cardio Workout You Should Definitely Try
Learn why the assault air bike is such an effective tool for a full-body cardio workout, no matter your fitness level.
‘I’m a Cardiologist and a Bollywood Dance Fitness Instructor, and This Is Why Dancing Is One of the Best Things for Heart Health’
If you've ever wondered "does dancing count as cardio," learn four reasons why a cardio expert recommends getting your boogie on.
Barre Is the Trendy, Low-Impact Workout Your Routine Is Missing. Here’s What to Know Before You Take a Class
What is a barre workout? Barre instructors explain the benefits, what to know before you take a class, moves to know, and more.
The Return of ’80s Aerobics Proves We All Just Want to Have Fun While Working Out
Retro '80s aerobics is now mounting a comeback. We dive into why, plus all the benefits you'll reap and the best exercises to try.
This Baby-Wearing Workout Stopped My Son Fussing, and Helped Me Find 5 Minutes in My Day for Movement
Megan Roup’s new The Sculpt Society postpartum workout plan includes baby-wearing workout videos, all under 10 minutes. We tried them out.
Dance Has Improved My Strength and Stamina—Here Are 4 More Benefits That’ll Convince You To Bust a Move
The benefits of dancing include improving your physical fitness and your mental health, according to a dance teacher.
These Are the 12 Best Shoes For Wearing to Zumba, According to Zumba Instructors
Long Zumba dance classes require supportive sneakers that last. Explore 12 of the best shoes for Zumba, plus tips from instructors.
I Danced With Reckless Abandon in an Anti-Perfection Ballet Class and Have Never Felt More Joy From Movement
Discover how one writer is healing her relationship to her body and reconnecting with the joy of dance in a new anti-perfection ballet class.
This Is What It’s Actually Like To Take ‘The Class,’ the Celebrity Workout of Choice
One trainer shares her review of The Class, the buzzy, celebrity-approved workout class from Taryn Toomey. Here's what to know before you go.
Kick Up Your Workout Routine a Notch With a Rockette’s 5 Go-To Leg Exercises
Wondering how on earth the Rockettes have the stamina to do 300 kicks a show? Check out this Rockette leg workout that you can try at home.
This 2-in-1 Cardio Step and Strength Workout Will Get Your Heart Pumping and Muscles Burning
Learn how to get your heart pumping with 20 minutes of cardio and strength in this step aerobics workout for beginners.
I Tried the Barbie Dance Workout From the ’90s, and It Turned Out To Be the Ultimate Dopamine Hit
I tried the Barbie dance workout from the '90s, and although it was far more difficult than I expected, learn why it was also more fun.
‘I’m a Former Broadway Dancer, and Here’s Why Pliés Are the Perfect Warmup for Your Workout’
A former Broadway dancer explains the benefits of pliés, and why he always does them as a warmup for fitness classes.
I Started Doing Jazzercise Instead of My Daily Walks, and It’s the Strengthening, Therapeutic Fun I Didn’t Know I Needed
Learn about the Jazzercise benefits for physical and mental health, from a woman who's become a regular at her local studio.
Taking 10 Minutes for Some Heart-Pumping, Joy-Inducing Dance Can Come With Major Brain Health Benefits
In just 10 minutes, you'll get your heart pumping, muscles working, and brain engaging in this cardio dance routine.
This New 10-Minute Dance Workout Will Make You Crack a ‘Big, Sweaty Smile’
If you want to spark joy through dance but don't know the steps, this hip-hop dance workout will make you break a sweat and crack a smile.
I Spent a Week Working Out Like a Professional Ballerina—Here’s What Happened
One writer shares her experiences of doing a dancer workout routine and her revelations about the world of dancer fitness.
I Tried Richard Simmons’ ‘Sweatin’ to the Oldies’ Workout To See if It Holds Up (Spoiler: It Does!)
One of our writers tried some of Richard Simmons workouts from the 80s. As it turns out, they're *still* amazing.
5 Seriously Joy-Inducing Workouts That Will Give You a Midday Pick-Me-Up in About 15 Minutes or Less
Looking for fun fitness videos online? Try these five seriously joy-inducing workouts from the Well+Good YouTube channel.
I Tried Jane Fonda’s ‘80s Workout Tapes To See How They Hold Up. When Did Working Out Stop Being This Fun?
Discover what one writer learned when she decided to try Jane Fonda workout videos for one week, getting her sweat on 80s-style.
This Afro Dance Workout Will Have You Breaking a Sweat Without Even Realizing It
Leave your perfectionism at the door for this Afro dance-inspired workout, where you'll booty pop and hip thrust to your heart's content.
Why Lunge When You Can Vibe? This Afro Dance Combo Will Give You a Physical and Emotional Boost
Instructor Kiné Camara teaches an Afro dance combo by breaking it down from multiple angles.
Challenge Your Muscles and Your Mind With This 20-Minute Afro Groove Dance Routine
Ready to get moving? Try this 20-minute Afro groove dance routine to challenge your muscles and boost your mental well-being.
9 Ways To Calm Your First Dance Nerves, Even if You Have Two Left Feet
What you can do if first dance nerves are making you anxious about your wedding —beforehand and on the big day.
You Don’t Need Rhythm To Reap the Mood-Boosting and Heart-Healthy Benefits of These Beginner Dance Cardio Classes
Taking dance fitness classes online can give you a heart-pumping, mood-boosting workout. Here are our eight favorite platforms.
Try This 15-Minute Dancer Arms Workout the Next Time You’re Bored With How You Sweat
Dancing can make anything fun. This 15-minute dancer arms workout is toning, strengthening, and will have you moving and grooving.
‘I’m a 62-Year-Old Retired Ballerina, and This Is What I Do Every Day To Stay Limber’
This 62-year-old retired ballerina stretching routine helps her limber up from head to toe. You don't have to be a dancer to do it.
The Dancer Arms Workout That Proves Small Movements Can Be Mighty
This small movement dancer arm workout will work your arms, shoulders, back, endurance, and heart. All you need are light weights.
8 Quick and Easy Workouts To Do When You’re Not Feeling Super Motivated
Staying active can be a struggle, especially when you're not feeling motivated. Here's eight quick and easy workouts to try.
Our Online Fitness Community Can’t Get Enough of the Top 10 Best Workout Videos
Press play on Well+Good's 10 best online workout videos. Each of these videos is modifiable, making them great for any fitness level.
This Dancer Arms Workout Is Seriously the Most Fun Way To Improve Your Posture
Improved posture is an often overlooked benefit of consistent exercise. This upper body dance workout for posture is a great place to start.
This 17-Minute Dance Workout Will *Actually* Have You Looking Forward to Your Daily Cardio Session
If you hate the treadmill and the though of spin class makes you want to run away, try this quick cardio dance workout with Sydney Lotuaco.
5 Million People Have Done This Dancer-Approved Abs Workout—Because It’s Effective and Quick
Not only is there a full-body benefit to doing this abs workout for dancers, its sequences have a mood-boosting effect.
Julianne Hough’s New Workout Class Will Give You the Mind-Body Release You’ve Been Waiting For
What is Kinrgy? Here's what to know about Julianne Hough's new workout app, and why it's the mental and emotional release you may need now.
Paula Abdul Hates Sit-Ups, Too—Here’s What She Does To Keep Her Core Strong Instead
This Paula Abdul workout involves strengthening your abs during commercial breaks, and of course, a little bit of dance cardio.
The One Move Beyoncé’s Dance Captain Swears By for Keeping Her Core Strong
Looking to make the most out of your dance core workout? This is the one move that Beyoncé's dance captain loves for stronger abs.
6 Abs Moves That Dancers Regularly Do For a Seriously Strong Core
DanceBody founder Katia Pryce has a dance workout for abs in store for you—and you'll dance away with a lighter spirit and some new moves.
Allison Holker Dances Every. Single. Day. And We Are Here for It
Allison Holker is using dance to keep her family moving throughout quarantine. Here, she talks about how to stay active and much more.
This Fitness Platform Is Bringing Luminary Choreographers to Your Living Room
Meet the just-launched L.A. Dance Project Digital platform, which brings professional ballet, barre, and contemporary dance classes to your living room.
7 Anything-But-Boring Workouts You Can Do With a Pair of Dumbbells
The next time you want to work up a sweat, here are some of the best at-home dumbbell workouts you do right at home that are *anything* but boring.
7 Cardio Videos for Your Full Week of Heart-Healthy Workouts
You'll never get bored with cardio ever again thanks to this week of cardio workout videos featuring your favorite trainers.
This At-Home Dance Cardio Sesh Secretly Strengthens Your Lower Abs and Obliques
This dance cardio workout is a great way to sneak in an oblique and lower ab workout—and it's much more fun than boring old sit-ups.
This 18-minute dance cardio workout will leave every muscle in your body quaking
Pop on your favorite playlist and join DanceBody founder Katia Pryce for a 18-minute dance cardio workout you can try at home.
Bored of bicep curls? Try this 20-minute dancer arm workout instead
DanceBody founder and CEO Katia Pryce leads us through a dancer arm workout that will sculpt your upper body (and spike your heart rate) in 20 minutes flat.
This 20-minute dancer leg workout will light up your entire lower body
This dancer leg workout will work every muscle in your lower body (plus your abs and arms) and get your heart rate spiking.
This 15-Minute Dancer Abs Workout Is Just As Tough As Planking—But So Much More Fun
This dancer abs workout is the brain child of a former ballerina. Here's how to get the heart-pumping, sweat-drenching abs workout in 15 minutes.
These ’80s workout video stars are back just in time to help you break a sweat at home
Now that everyone is stuck at home, many of our favorite '80s workout video stars are back with all the motivation we need to exercise in front of the TV.
7 gym alternatives that prove you can get your sweat on whenever, wherever
Trainers walk us through the many gym alternatives that exist, proving that you don't *need* to hit up the gym for a really good sweat sesh.
Cardio dance workouts that can be done at home and spike your heart rate
This 10-minute, equipment-free home dance cardio workout will give you the midday heart rate spike you need. Here's how to get started.
Always wanted to dance? Try one of these streaming classes from the world’s best ballet dancers
During this time of social distancing, some of the best ballerinas are taking to social media and posting classes. Here are their online ballet classes.
8 ways to get in your steps from home—yes, it’s totally possible
If you work from home, getting in 10,000 steps a day can be tough. Here's how to get in your daily steps from home, according to a trainer.
A ballerina’s stretching routine for strong, flexible feet
Ballet dancers possess a covetable mind-body connection. Here's how to stretch your feet, from a ballerina who knows how to do it right.
This 10-minute dance cardio series will legit make you feel like Beyoncé
This at-home cardio dance workout is only 10 minutes long, and will leave you feeling like Beyoncé... and dripping in sweat.
This quickie full-body strength and cardio sweat sesh is made for those who are short on time
Amanda Kloots shares her full-body, 10 minute cardio workout in honor of this week's Trainer of the Month Club. Get read to work your abs,arms and legs.
This 5-minute beginner dance cardio routine works your full body and is so. much. fun.
Trainer Amanda Kloots shares an easy to follow dance cardio workout that will bost your mood and muscles and is perfect for beginners.
I started each morning dancing like I was in the club—and it was beyond freeing
One editor took 20 dance cardio classes in 30 days at 305 fitness, and discovered the immense mind/body benefits of dance.
The Class by Taryn Toomey is coming to a city near you (you heard me!)
Taryn Toomey's The Class has amassed a cult following in New York City, the Hamptons, and Los Angeles. Now, she's taking the fitness experience on tour.
I tried J. Lo’s Hustlers pole dancing workout, and I’ve never felt sexier or stronger
I tried the J Lo pole dancing workout with Johanna Sapakie from Hustlers, and it made me feel strong and sexy in my wown skin.
The plant-powered food that fuels a dance cardio instructor every day
See what an average day of eating and working out is like for dance cardio instructor Sam Ostwald by reading her vegan focused food diary.
I tried 20 different fitness classes in a month, and it taught me an important lesson
I typically find a workout I enjoy, stick to it for a while, and then move on. This month, I decided to switch things up and try fitness classes.
The ballet dancer’s workout you can do while you brush your teeth
Channel your inner ballerina with this two-minute calf-strengthening workout you can do in the bathroom while brushing your teeth.
Doing 3 dance cardio workouts in a row is just like a night in the club—right?
Well+Good video producter Ella Dove explores what it's actually like to do a marathon of dance cardio workouts. Like, 3 in one day. Watch her try it.
The one workout a world-renowned ballerina swears by for strength training and recovery
World-renowned ballerina Olga Smirnova of Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet reveals why she relies on Pilates for injury prevention and recovery.
Chalk it up to JOMO, but working out is becoming a lot more like *going* out
The dance party workout is becoming more popular than ever before thanks to studios like Daybreaker, 305 Fitness, and FORWARD__Space.
12 sexy AF pole dancing classes to take in LA
Never search for "pole dancing classes near me Los Angeles" again. There are the best pole dancing classes to try out in LA.
5 places to get a legit pole dancing workout in Houston
If you have spent way too much time searching for "pole dancing classes near me Houston" here's the only list of studios and classes you need.
5 places to take pole dancing classes in NYC without feeling weird about it
If you've ever searched for "pole dancing classes near me NYC," here are 5 spots around the city where you can find a fun, full-body workout.
Dance-cardio inspo OTD: Harry Potter’s Luna Lovegood joins ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Harry Potter's Luna Lovegood—AKA Evanna Lynch—joining the Dancing With the Stars 2018 cast is the dance cardio inspo you need to finally book that class for yourself.
The straight-up #goals reason Jennifer Garner’s Instagram feed is full of ballerinas
Actress Jennifer Garner finds joy in her Instagram feed by following the world's best dancers. Here's why for here, ballerinas are an ongoing Instagram theme.
Watch 3 Well+Good editors try this 60-minute shortcut to self confidence
Need a boost of feel-good vibes, stat? DanceBody is a 60-minute dance cardio class that helps you lose inhibitions and celebrate your individuality. We teamed up with New Balance, the makers of confidence-boosting sneakers and street-style staples, to bring 3 Well+Good staffers to test drive the empowering class.
Take your workout to the next level like Julianne Hough with a (dance) cardio break
Actress and dancer Julianne Hough shared an Instagram video of gym time with her husband, Brooks Laich, as she took a mid-workout dance break. The "Dancing With the Stars" judge is in good company with other celebs, like Jenna Dewan and Jennifer Garner, who love dance cardio.
LA’s biggest (and most extra) fitness studio is about to open—here’s the exclusive first look
Celebrity trainer Jason Wimberly—a favorite of Kate Hudson and Selma Blair—just opened the most *extra* boutique fitness studio in LA, specializing in weight training, indoor cycling, and stretching.
How to dance your way to a Julianne Hough–level core (without a single abs exercise)
Want a strong core and defined abs but aren't so keen on abs exercises? Here's how you can dance your way to Julianne Hough–level abs without doing a single plank or sit-up. Hint: All you need to do is dance.
Tracy Anderson is going international with a studio set to open in Madrid
In May, celeb trainer Tracy Anderson will open her first studio outside the United States, in Madrid, Spain. Here's what to know about the international space.
Breaking: AKT is coming to a town near you
Celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser's signature dance cardio studio concept AKT will grow to 25 new locations in the next year. Here's the exclusive scoop.
Madonna is pirouetting into the role of director for a movie based on an IRL ballerina
Madonna will direct the upcoming film "Taking Flight," based on the true story of Michaela DePrince, a Sierra Leonean–American ballerina, the onetime orphan turned Beyoncé music-video dancer turned ballet soloist.
Don’t have time to meditate? Busy ballerina Isabella Boylston does it during her morning workout
Isabella Boylston, the ballerina who is Jennifer Lawrence's dance double in "Red Sparrow," shares how she meditates during her warm-up ballet class.
Can you get down with Jenna Dewan Tatum’s 45-minute dance-based workout?
Can you get down with Jenna Dewan Tatum's 45-minute dance-based workout? Here's her exact routine, straight from her trainer Jennifer Johnson.
Make this hair-whipping, woo-woo workout from Bari your next new moon ritual
Let your hair down and get ready to clear some energy and set some sweaty intentions with these five dance-inspired moves from the NYC studio's lunar workout.
Why dance is the ultimate therapy, according to this crazy-cool choreographer
We teamed up with ASICS to take you into Tiana Hester-Charles' world of dance, and show exactly how movement helped her tap into her truest self.
Rashida Jones has 2 secrets to help you find a workout you really love
Rashida Jones is serious about her fitness game—find out her two tips for finding the one workout you really love.
Exclusive: Bounce back into your fitness routine with this 5-minute trampoline workout from Body By Simone
Founder Simone de la Rue shares a special, 5-minute cardio exercise from her new at-home video that'll tone your entire body—with or without a trampoline.
The reason Lupita Nyong’o’s self-care routine centers upon learning new things
Lupita Nyong'o's self-care routine centers upon learning new things—and you'll love the childlike reason why.
Why this pro dancer stays in her activewear all day (and what she keeps in her bag)
Professional dancer Dani Vitale is a firm believer in wearing dancewear all day. She shares the inspirational reason why (plus her styling tips) in this video.
Join Well+Good at Art Basel Miami for a series of next-level workouts
Meet Miami's top fitness instructors who will be leading Well+Good-approved workouts at the American Express Platinum House during Art Basel Miami.
Will digital streaming burst the boutique fitness bubble?
Peloton CEO John Foley, AKT CEO Anna Kaiser, and wellness trend expert Aarti Kapoor sound off on how digital fitness services are affecting boutique fitness.
This motivational trainer inspires her clients to get fit *and* give back
Courtney Farnet, a top trainer at Franco's Athletic Club in Mandeville, LA, inspires her clients through energetic group fitness classes and her non-profit.
You’re invited to a buzzy sweat sesh at the Under Armour Brand House (swag included!)
On November 11 you’re invited to a dance cardio class at the Under Armour Brand House with Megan Roup. Plus you'll score discounts, swag, and a $100 gift card.
These 7 wellness hacks from a professional ballerina are totally en pointe
American Ballet Theatre principle dancer Isabella Boylston shares her tips and tricks for staying happy and healthy under pressure.
Here’s the secret to lunges that strengthen *and* lengthen
Ballet Beautiful founder Mary Helen Bowers demonstrates a lunge that won't shorten the line of your leg.
This fall’s buzziest fitness studios—you’ll want to sweat here!
These are the buzziest fitness studios opening in New York City (and beyond) this fall.
Is the Future of Fitness Digital?
Training our eye on what shape workouts will take in the future and the role fitness and yoga studios will play
Meet Michaela DePrince: the buzzy ballerina Beyoncé invited to get in formation
She's danced for both Beyoncé and the Dutch National Ballet—here she talks about confidence, overcoming adversity, and the power of positive thinking.
The living room workout that gets Busy Philipps *this* sweaty
The fitness-loving actress isn't shy about sharing #nofilter pics—and credits LA trainer Lauren Kleban with seriously perspiring bliss.
The ballerina braided bun is crazy easy—and it’s made for post-sweat hair
In this how-to hair styling video, Ballet Beautiful’s Mary Helen Bowers (who trained Natalie Portman for “Black Swan”) shares her easy, post-sweat braided bun.
The post-workout guide to ballerina beauty (for regular people)
In this how-to video, Ballet Beautiful’s Mary Helen Bowers (who trained Natalie Portman for “Black Swan”) shares her chic-and-glowy makeup routine for everyday.
I tried Kate Hudson’s favorite workout—this is what it was like
I have two left feet, but I risked an epic #dancefail to try out the super-fit star's sweat sesh of choice, PlyoJam.
Anna Kaiser’s brilliant email trick for maximizing productivity
AKT founder and CEO Anna Kaiser talks about how she built her business from up and where it's heading next.
How this former pro dancer turned her feel-good cardio philosophy into a full-blown fitness movement
DanceBody is stepping up in 2017—with its first (massive!) New York City studio, international live streaming classes, and line of equipment.
4 things you need to know about the insanely cool new Tracy Anderson-Gwyneth Paltrow studio
From the design specs to the meal delivery service, everything you need to know about the trainer's massive new Manhattan studio and cafe.
