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When shoulder pain and injury in sports and everyday life is discussed, you often hear the term “rotator cuff.” This group of muscles and connective tissues is a common source…

Nothing about ballet is easy. And though we can’t all possess the poise and strength of Misty Copeland, we can tap into our inner ballerina through barre workouts. In this episode…

High-intensity interval training or HIIT is a fitness practice that involves short bursts of work powered by all-out effort, followed by rest so your heart rate can recover. It has a lot…

When I go for a walk wearing my son Rowan in a carrier, I joke that I’m going out to do some “rucking,” or the trend of wearing a weighted vest…

We’re at that point in the pandemic wherein many of us have reenvisioned our homes as spin studios. Maybe you bought a foldable spin bike. Maybe you bought a Peloton….

Gloves aren’t just for keeping your hands warm when you’re out on a walk. They also make a huge difference when you’re working out. While workout gloves might seem a…

Just the combination of words “core barre workout” is enough to send most people’s muscles a-quivering. But don’t worry, because in this episode of Trainer of the Month Club, Kelsey Lindell,…

A short history of high-intensity interval training (better known as HIIT): The workout modality got its start in the 1950s when Olympic athletes started performing sprints that challenged their heart…

When you’re deciding on what workout to do today, ask yourself one question: Why *wouldn’t* I do one with thrusting and booty-popping? This Afro dance-inspired workout from Kiné Camara will…

We’re in the thick of the race season, which means you’re likely not just logging a lot of swim, bike, and run miles — you’re probably also crisscrossing your region,…

Whether at home working from the kitchen table, or grinding away in an office cubicle, the work day is usually an inherently sedentary one. You rattle away at your keyboard…

When you work out at home, having the right equipment can make all the difference. You don’t need to deck out your pad with a bunch of heavy-duty benches, dumbbells, and…

The decline bench press doesn’t get nearly enough love. And trainers say it’s about time you put it to work in your exercise routine. While the flat bench press is…

What makes Beachbody’s beginner program YOUv2 so enjoyable is the vivacious Super Trainer, Leandro Carvalho. A professional dancer from Brazil, Carvalho is internationally known for fusing Latin dance with fitness, training…

If ever you needed proof that low-impact workouts could get you just as sweaty and sore as their higher-intensity counterparts, allow us to introduce you to this week’s episode of Trainer…

If you want a strong, healthy core, cranking through a few sets of sit-ups isn’t gonna cut it. You need to incorporate a variety of sit-up alternatives into your fitness routine….

When you do burpees, you’re signing up for a move that challenges your cardiovascular system and works the muscles of your upper and lower body. It’s why the full-body exercise…

Whether you’re a long-term dance-cardio loyalist or just started taking classes, you’re likely hooked on Zumba. The Latin dance-inspired workout has grown exponentially in popularity over the last few years,…

You already know about carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Known collectively as macronutrients, they’re crucial to sports nutrition and making the most of any workout (not to mention staying alive). Generally…

In any given spin class—whether you’re exercising at home or in a studio—riding the bike is just the beginning. In addition to asking you to pedal along with the beat,…

If you’re looking to improve mobility, enhance performance, and foster a healthy mind-body connection, it may be time to take your workouts back to the basics with primal movements and…

Push-ups are old school, but they’ll forever be one of the best ways to strengthen your body. “The regular push-up provides the most amount of stability and the greatest opportunity…

Like many of us, you may be adjusting to a new work/workout from home routine — and we know that is a challenge. Beyond the interruptions, space limitations, and the…

The fitness industry often portrays exercise as something that’s one-size-fits-all, with modifications mentioned as an afterthought, if at all. This makes it hard to ditch the mindset that scaling a…

Even the fittest of us can experience knee pain during activity and exercise. If you’re feeling discouraged about getting back into shape because of knee pain, you’re not alone: The…

If you’re not a runner, walking is a great low-impact way to work up a sweat. But when you want to kick it up a notch, increasing the incline on…