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These days, “foam rolling” and “recovery” have practically become synonymous—even though you can use your foam roller for an actual workout, too. But what you may not know is that everyone’s favorite…

Several weeks ago, I attended a self-defense class. Our instructor stood in the middle of the room to demonstrate poses for cautious contact. We were shown how to position our…

What’s the worst part of having tight hips? Is it walking like the Tin Man? The nighttime achiness? The extra effort required to fully transition from a seated to a…

No pain, no gain. Start counting when it hurts. Run till you see stars. Over the years, you’ve probably heard a few exercise mantras that are more than a little……

When it comes to aging well, exercise is frequently touted for its breadth of advantages, including maintaining healthy heart function, keeping your metabolism on track, and boosting flexibility and strength…

If the phrase “Alright mamas, go ahead and grab those 1-pound weights” strikes fear into your heart, you might have attended a Pilates class or two. A recent Saturday Night…

Camille Herron is one of the best ultramarathoners in the world. A multi-world record holder, the trained scientist and mother of two was the first person to win both the…

Glancing through resort advertisements, you can’t help but notice the overwhelming presence of ocean and coastline beckoning you to leave all your stressors behind. It’s no accident that blue spaces—which…

On-ear, open-ear, noise-canceling, earbuds—with so many types of headphones out there, searching for the perfect pair can be a bit daunting. But there’s one type of headphones you may not…

Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky is part of a generation that has changed women’s sports forever. Without hyperbole, she’s the greatest of all time—and as she trains for the Paris Games…

When I think of boxing, I sometimes imagine a cartoonish figure pummeling a punching bag so fast that both the boxer’s hands and the bag become mere blurs. Yet, having…

There’s a reason the idiom “pain in the neck” is used to describe something super annoying: neck pain is indeed super annoying. You might not typically notice your neck throughout…

Finding a workout regimen that resonates and compels you to stay committed can be as difficult as the workout itself. In today’s wide fitness landscape, the endless options from strength…

If you have a goal to tone and sculpt your legs, squats and lunges may come top of mind for your gym routine. However, it can be tricky to know…

Fitness is important for skinny men for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, being physically fit can help reduce the risk of developing health problems later on in life….

If you’re the type of person who wakes up, puts on their sneakers, and heads to a HIIT workout class, keep doing your thing. But if you prefer to go…

When you talk to Erica Coviello, it’s hard not to get excited about running. The RRCA-certified running coach and personal trainer will tell you that running will help your aerobic…

If you’re like me, these hot temps have you dreaming of lake days and beach vacations. After all, is there anything better than getting out in the sun, drinking an…

Fitness enthusiasts, listen up: In addition to the slew of mattress sales and wellness deals, Hydrow—the fan-favorite rowing machine—is throwing an impressive sale you won’t want to miss. Through December…

Working out from home comes with a whole lot of stuff. And, when you’re tight on space, this often means looking for ways to organize and minimize your equipment. Enter…

With the bursts of energy, the constant movement on your feet, and the powerful punches required in boxing, this sport makes for a great way to do high impact interval…

I’ve been a group fitness and personal trainer for almost seven years, and the most common issue clients come to me with is injuries. Conversely, the most common issue I…

Despite being the largest muscles in your arms, your triceps are generally not the first muscles you think of when you think about training this body part. That title goes…

The word “hiking” probably conjures up images of mountains, evergreen trees, crunchy dirt paths, and a respite from the company of other humans. The concept of urban hiking, then, may…

Evolution, broadly speaking, is a natural thing. Sticking rigidly to one way of doing something stifles progress, and this is true when it comes to workouts: To consistently improve, you…

You’ve seen the pictures: The ones where a runner is covered in their own feces, struggling through the end of a race. Maybe your marathon-running bestie has war stories of…

Summertime brings the opportunity to partake in all manner of intimidating water sports (surfing and waterskiing and scuba diving, oh my!). But personally, my summer activity of choice is one…

Some people practice self care by taking baths, others practice it by cuddling up with a good book. For some, sweating it out in the infrared sauna at the local…

Not to exaggerate, but I don’t know how I got through workouts before getting my Apple Watch. For starters, it helps track my sleep (as long as I wear it…

In shadowboxing, your opponent is imaginary. There’s no one in the ring but you. But keeping a target you’re sparring with and trying to knock out in your mind’s eye…

For nearly 100 years, people of all ages in Japan have practiced a simple mobility routine. It’s called Radio Taiso, or radio exercises—and it takes just five minutes to complete….

The sumo squat is an excellent exercise for strengthening and toning your glutes and inner thighs, while also improving hip mobility. By slightly modifying the traditional squat, the sumo squat…

When it comes to strengthening your midsection, crunches and planks are considered the holy grail. However, these exercises target your muscles differently, and there are pros and cons to each….