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You don’t need a dozen fancy ingredients to cook up a mouth-watering meal, and the same goes for your workouts. There are so many different ways to work up a…

Barre workouts are deceptively difficult. Their small, ballet-inspired movements may make them look easy, but all of a sudden your muscles start shaking and it hurts to laugh and walk up…

If you’re following the physical activity guidelines for American adults, then you’re likely aware that the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) recommends that you get at least 150…

The final eight counts of this Afro dance combo “is all about vibes,” says instructor Kiné Camara. “It’s all about having fun, it’s all about that celebration moment.” It’s also…

At the beginning of the pandemic, stationary bike sales grew by 270 percent, and the at-home fitness market is still booming today. To meet demand, there are now hundreds of spin bikes to choose…

You might want to start planning your obliques’ funeral right now. By the time you tackle the Iranian half-moon push-up, you’ll be lying on your mat feeling a burn like…

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…

Different fitness goals come and go, but having strong, toned abs is one that sticks around. If you’ve been enjoying the heart-racing challenge of cycling workouts, you may be wondering:…

A few weeks back, I was complaining to my mom about my friends flocking to CrossFit and signing up for marathons while I struggle to emerge from the me-shaped mold…

You love the challenge and energy of your indoor cycling workouts, but you’re not sure how much they’re moving you toward your fitness goals. If you’re someone who likes to know…

The pandemic made bikes hot. As the public became wary of public transportation and craved social-distance compliant activities, online sales of bikes surged (April 2020 bike sales were up 75…

If you want to hit loads of muscles in a single rep, you can’t do much better than a standard push-up. But the base move is just the beginning. To…

Kipping pull-ups are controversial. Needlessly so, says Dominic Anthony, trainer and owner of Dominic Effect. The movement requires swinging your legs back and forth, using momentum to drive up into…

If you want to see what exquisite agony looks like, hang out at the finish line of an Ironman. Every athlete who crosses it will be wearing an expression that…

While it can be fun to incorporate the cool workout equipment you accumulated over the course of quarantine into your sweat session (hello, Bala Power Ring), sometimes you just need…