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Moving better throughout your day is just as good of a reason to work out as wanting to feel stronger or reach a personal record. “[Having] proper postural alignment allows…

I was closing on my 300th ride at a certain grapefruit-scented spinning studio when New York City issued a stay-at-home order. Working at a wellness company, I’m well aware that…

While there are plenty of different exercises they do to strengthen their abs, there’s one in particular that, according to gymnasts and CrossFit athletes, beats all the others: hollow body…

In fitness, we tend to underrate the basics: getting enough water, sleeping enough hours, and yes, walking enough steps. As simple as it is, walking — which requires no training…

Of all the things I miss about pandemic life versus pre-pandemic life, my cardio barre classes are among the top of the list. Something about those power hours—maybe that they…

Well+Good has created a thriving online workout community, connecting you to some of the top trainers at the touch of a button. From dance cardio and Pilates to HIIT and…

With gyms still closed across the country, you’ve gotta get creative. Many people have been using their stairs, furniture, wine bottles—basically whatever’s on hand—to get in a solid workout. But…

One of the things I miss most about pre-pandemic life is my barre class; I loved it so much, and not just because it reminded me of the long-gone days…

One of the most rewarding aspects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is how easily you can measure your progress. The first time you do burpees, you may feel that certain…

Staying active can be a struggle, especially when you’re not feeling motivated (ahem: like at the end of summer). Sometimes, the idea of going on a run or doing a…

Walking is a perfect everyday exercise: It’s (fairly) gentle on the joints, easy to do, offers plenty of health benefits, and it doesn’t cost a dime. So, how many steps…

At-home workouts are more popular than ever before. Whether you’re streaming a class from a boutique studio or sweating along with your favorite trainer during a live video workout, the…

High-intensity workouts are great—love me some HIIT—but sometimes your body just won’t allow them. Perhaps your knees have been through the wringer and can’t withstand too much impact, or you’re…

Want better posture, more strength in pressing movements, more mobile shoulders, and a more impressive-looking upper body — from all angles? There’s a single move that can get you there…

Here’s a fun fact: Having rest built into your workout can actually help you push yourself harder. Knowing that you’ll have a few seconds of chill time in between intervals…

When you think about an arm workout that uses light weights to get your muscles pumping, versus one that that has you grunting under a barbell, it’s easy to call…

Your forearms don’t get the attention they deserve. Most people don’t even notice the area until it gets sore from typing away on a laptop all day, every day. The…

The latest episode of Good Moves features a lower-body barre routine courtesy of Barre3 owner Alicia Sokol that’s designed to set limbs aquiver. Okay, so, technically your legs don’t need to…

Looking for a full-body, heart-pumping, no-equipment cardio workout that you can do anywhere? (And one that’s simple enough to remember on the fly?) Then the Howler workout from DAREBEE, a…

Ballet dancers typically end their careers between the ages of 30 and 40. Just because they’re no longer executing pirouettes on stage doesn’t mean that they stop strength training and…

When you’re clipped into a bike for a spinning class, you’re in the zone. Your legs are gliding as you clock miles, you’re pushing through the resistance, and you’re motivated…

When you’re coming up with a general routine, you might choose a full-body workout or splits that break it up throughout the week into leg day, arm day, and so…

Even in the before times, the New York City Ballet was something rare and coveted. I saw it in person once a year with my family in the dead of…

When you think of a core workout, your mind might go to ab-blasting high-intensity sequences that fire your muscles and then leave you quivering. But the benefits of a good…

It’s no secret that dancing makes everything more fun. That said, whether you’re grooving it out on the dance floor or jumping around to oldies in the kitchen, one thing…

The dumbbell power snatch isn’t easy, but it sure is effective. It’s one of the best compound exercises for increasing your strength because it requires you to fire every muscle,…

We love a good barre workout. While the modality can feel torturous at times, virtually anyone can do it, and all it takes is the space of your mat… and…

Jumping rope is a highly effective, high-intensity workout that you can do in just a matter of minutes, so it’s the perfect solution for those with a tight schedule. Jump…

Dance may be the sweetest sweet spot of fitness: It’s a super fun mood-booster mixed with a super solid workout! Dancing is a high-energy, cardio favorite that offers full-body fitness,…

There are certain fitness moves that just sound intimidating. Bear planks. Alligator crawls. And another one that tops the list as many trainers’ fiery favorite? Romanian deadlifts. While the move can…

10-Minute Oblique Workout: Obliques—aka your side-core muscles—are notoriously difficult to hit, but they’re key in developing a strong core. And a strong core is key for, well, pretty much everything,…

Even though I’ve got flat feet, I can still do most things when it comes to physical activity. I can run, jump, and play sports just like anyone else with…

Weddings can pose a unique challenge for those who don’t love being the center of attention. Whether you identify as an introvert or just dislike the limelight, a day that…

After weeks of waiting, your Peloton bike has finally arrived. You strap yourself into the pedals, turn on the screen, and get ready for your first class, only to be met…

No workout equipment? No problem. Some of the hardest exercises don’t require anything but your own bodyweight in order to get a full-body burn. No dumbbells, resistance bands, exercise machine—nothing….

Ready to kick arm day up a couple notches… without adding any extra gym time? In this week’s episode of Trainer of the Month Club, dancer and trainer Sydney Lotuaco…

Anyone who thinks planks are boring is wrong. If you stick to the standard forearm planks every workout, of course they’re going to start to feel stale. But there’s a…

Well+Good’s Trainer of the Month Club is all about giving you bite-sized workouts that fit into your daily schedule. And while we usually release weekly high-intensity interval training (HIIT), strength training, or…

As bodyweight exercises go, it’s hard to find fault with the push-up. It’s convenient, challenging, functional, and it builds muscle without beating up your joints. Among the countless variations of this…

Peloton is having the last laugh… again. The company that improbably hurtled past a failed Kickstarter campaign became the prestige brand in studio-level cycling in the pandemic age. Now, thanks…