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If you’ve found yourself Googling something like “how to get back into (fill in the blank) after pregnancy” while actually meaning “how to relearn how to do (fill in the…

Whether you’re going for long evening walks to clear your mind or 15-minute resets during your work day, walking has a ton of benefits. In fact, regular strolls can reduce the…

How exactly humans discovered fire is a hotly contested debate that archeologists are still scrapping over to this day. But if we know one thing for certain, it’s that after…

A couple of years ago, I was the most stressed I have ever been in my life. I was barely sleeping, constantly anxious, and felt like I was barely managing…

Showing up to any social event—a wedding, work happy hour, or Sunday brunch—wearing the exact same thing as someone else is typically considered a faux pas. But attend any Pure…

When I first moved to New York City, I joined a gym to maintain my weightlifting routine. But before I knew it, I found myself enrolled in weekly boxing classes…

At this point, you likely know just how important mobility training is to how well you move—even if you don’t reach for the foam roller as often as you should….

Spring is nature’s way of pressing the reset button—and it’s a perfect time for kick-starting or restarting a walking routine that’s as refreshing as the season’s first iced coffee. As…

Following my intense runs and lifts, I sometimes experience sore and jelly-like muscles, a ravenous appetite, and the inability to do anything but lie horizontal. This state also happens to…

Pilates may look like it’s an easy modality because it doesn’t require you to crank out reps and lift mountains of weights, but that’s not the case whatsoever. The slow-and-steady…

Come marathon season, your social media feeds might be filled with friends and acquaintances traversing the boroughs of NYC in the TCS New York City Marathon. Now, even if you can’t…

If you live in an apartment, I highly doubt a kayak or canoe is number one on your list of things to stuff it with. The last thing anyone wants…

Once a luxury reserved for the nicest spas and gyms, you might’ve noticed infrared saunas have been popping up in more and more accessible places, like workout studios and even…

Despite chilly temps and snow-covered ground, winter camping is heating up across the country, as more and more campers brave the cold to stave off symptoms of seasonal depression. According…

Unless you’re Muhammad Ali, the idea of floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee can seem difficult to even comprehend, let alone put into action. That’s because boxing—or,…

The value of stretching has likely been drilled into your brain over the years, but that knowledge doesn’t make it any less tempting to skip your post-workout cooldown moves or…

If you’re unable to do lunges due to an injury, have trouble balancing, or you simply don’t like them (no judgment!), there are plenty of alternative exercises that can be…

Could the next game-changer for your fitness routine be just… hanging out? It might be. TikTok is certainly convinced; trainers and avid gymgoers are taking to the social media app…

A Pilates session with comedian Iliza Shlesinger isn’t a quiet event. Class might involve her dog, Tian Fu, jumping on the reformer, or her 2-year-old, Sierra, pulling at the ropes….

From age 12 to 30, I ran competitively—at my peak, I was running 65 miles per week and training to break three hours in the marathon. I only knew one…

Missy Wilson, a mother and adventure seeker, loves heading to the great outdoors. But it’s long been a fraught experience. For years, whether she was going camping or canoeing, she…

For centuries, saunas have been spaces for sweating it out—but the sauna of the future is proving to be so much more than a hot box. While in-spa and at-home…

Long-distance running is a test of physical endurance and a unique psychological experience, often characterized by the phenomenon known as “runner’s high.” This state, typically achieved during prolonged periods of…

Gravel biking has become one of the most popular cycling activities in the past year, according to a January 2024 report from activity tracker app Strava. In this recent trend…

WWE Divas are known for their badassery, body slams, and drama. What powers the performances of these female wrestlers? First, of course, there’s the attitude. But undergirding all those takedowns…

We use our shoulders for just about every little thing we do: reaching for a can in the back of the cabinet; putting a book on a high shelf; slipping…

You’ve likely been doing push-ups since childhood, but you may be less familiar with bench presses. However, both can be valuable tools in building a strong upper body—plus other muscles,…

Despite how simple they look, push-ups can be an intimidating exercise as they require total-body strength, from leg stabilization to core engagement to upper-body endurance. In fact, push-ups may be…

Looks can be deceiving when it comes to Pilates. Doing a workout—which generally involves lying down on a mat—may seem easier than, say, a HIIT sesh. But just wait. There’s…

There was a time when Jessie Zapotechne, a coach with Adidas Runners in New York City and founder of Girls Run NYC, was overwhelmed by the prospect of running a…

Meet four women whose love of outdoor activities inspire their environmental action. Photo / Sprout Daily Australian professional surfer Tully White’s visit to California for the Malibu stop of the…

Long gone are the days when a personal training session required you to go to an actual gym to meet with an actual personal trainer. Today, there are myriad platforms,…