This Portable Infrared Sauna Is the Peloton of Recovery Tools—Here’s Why a Physical Therapist Recommends Investing In One
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…
More Campers Are Pitching Their Tents in Winter To Stave Off Seasonal Affective Disorder—Here’s Why Experts Think That’s a Good Thing
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…
This Shadow Boxing Workout Is Chock Full of Tips To Help Put Power Behind Your Punches
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,…
5 effective Pilates reformer exercises for a full-body workout
Pilates reformer exercises are low-impact workouts that help you tone your body. Try out the best Pilates reformer exercises to improve your posture, strengthen your core, and relieve back pain….
The 9 Best Full-Body Stretches That’ll Relax Every One of Your Muscles
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…
Can’t Do Lunges? These 5 Alternative Moves Are Just As Effective
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…
Are Dead Hangs the 30-Second Secret to Decompressing Your Back?
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…
Iliza Shlesinger Doesn’t Need You To Worry About Her Prenatal Pilates Routine
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….
Bear plank: Tone your glutes and abdominal muscles with this exercise
Looking for a full-body exercise that strengthens your glutes, hips, and lower abdominal muscles? Incorporate bear plank exercise into your fitness routine. When it comes to cardio, one of the…
What It’s Like To Race at Disney—And How It Brought Me Back to Running
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…
Meet the Organization That’s Breaking Down Barriers for Women of Color in the Outdoors
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…
Twisting yoga: 7 asanas for beginners and why they can benefit your health
Twisting yoga can help you with digestion, mobility of the spine and more. So, try these twisting yoga poses for beginners. A little twist in life can sometimes do wonders!…
The Red-Hot Sauna Industry Is Boiling Over With New Ways To Optimize Your Sweat Session
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…
The Science Behind Runner’s High: Exploring the Endorphin Rush of Long-Distance Running
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…
75 Soft Challenge: A sustainable version of the 75 Hard Challenge for your well-being
The 75 Soft Challenge is a modified version of the 75 Hard Challenge for overall wellness. Know all about how to follow it. A fitness enthusiast always likes to challenge…
The 7 Best Gravel Bikes for Every Type of Cyclist
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…
5 best kegel exercisers to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles
If you want to improve the health of your pelvic floor muscles, check out this list of the best kegel exercisers. As women grow, their body undergoes various changes, and…
‘I’m a Former WWE Diva, and Here’s How I Built a Rock-Solid Core To Stand My Ground’
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…
Keep the Most Important Part of Your Shoulder Healthy and Injury-Free With These 6 Rotator Cuff Stretches
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…
Quick Question: Are Push-Ups or Bench Presses the Better Exercise for a Strong Upper Body?
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,…
This Trick Using a Resistance Band Will Make Push-Ups Way Easier
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…
This Beginner-Friendly Pilates Plank Series Works Your Body From Every Angle
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…