Tag: Fitness

Crunches, planks, mountain climbers, and repeat—if the doldrum of moves is making you dread ab day, it may be time to mix up your routine with more unique core exercises….

Training your shoulder mobility may not seem as exciting as, say, lifting heavy weights or sprinting on a track. But it deserves to share the spotlight in your fitness routine….

Struggling on to How to Motivate Yourself to Workout Alone can be a significant challenge for many people. Have you ever started a workout and then quit? If yes, you…

I’m playing with my baby on the floor and all of a sudden he’s decided he’s hungry. The challenge: Get the two of us from the rug to the nursing…

When you’re pregnant, your body goes through massive changes (you are growing an actual human being, after all!). Some are expected: bigger boobs, swollen feet, stretch marks, etc. Some aren’t—like…

Exercise is often seen as “me time”—a moment to focus solely on yourself, your body, and your mind. So it’s no wonder traditional movement practices, whether it be weightlifting, running,…

Runners are known to wax poetic about the elusive runner’s high: those rare moments of endorphin-fueled euphoria when your legs feel strong, your pace is swift, and the miles pass…

No matter if you’re an exercise newbie or a veteran athlete, you’ve likely heard of active recovery—whether or not you know exactly what it is. Rest days are important in…

Figuring out when to fit in a workout between your job, family, friends, chores, or whatever other things you have going on in your life undoubtedly takes some planning and…

Eating a balanced and nutritious diet is essential for all individuals, but it is especially important for athletes. Food is crucial to athletes. It can either improve their performance or…

After 10 years leading Peloton rides, superstar teacher and newly minted Lululemon ambassador Cody Rigsby trusts himself when he gets on the bike. He doesn’t need an amp up song…

Whether you’re taking a Pilates class on the reformer or the mat, there’s one move guaranteed to ignite your abs—the Pilates hundred. Traditionally used as a warm-up exercise, the move…

When you’re young, it can be easy to never think about your joints or your joint health—after all, joint pain rarely gets going before age 45, according to the Mayo…

Accomplishing your first chin-up is a fitness milestone that’s well worth working toward. After all, pulling your entire body weight over a bar isn’t just impressive—it comes with many benefits….

With the wide variety of equipment most gyms offer, the choices can feel overwhelming. That’s true even if you’re working toward a very specific goal, like sculpted legs. One tricky…

Despite cold plunging and at-home contrast therapy having a moment, I’m not a cold-plunge person. I tried two years ago to really get into it when I tested the Ice…

When I lived in New York City, I regularly ran at night. I didn’t run my same daytime routes through Central Park or along the East River (I watched too…

To state what should be obvious: People of all sexualities and genders, bodies, and genitalia deserve access to safe and affirming fitness spaces. Exercise, after all, is linked with improved…

You were rocking a regular workout routine, but now? Not so much. Or maybe you trained for an event but then, after a week of recovery time, you’re finding it…

When it comes to sculpting a stronger, rounder backside, the hip thrust is the gold standard of glute exercises. This exercise uniquely targets your gluteus maximus muscle, which makes up…

Take a seat and get into a comfortable position. Close your eyes and focus on your breathing for 10 seconds. Now take a deep breath. Hold that breath for four…

Over the years, Jennifer Aniston’s favorite workouts have stayed pretty consistent. After all, when you find something you love, you stick with it. For this fit actress, that’s typically meant…

Call it glistening, call it glowing, there’s one thing most athletes have in common: sweat. No matter if you’re the star of your spin class or live for a powerlifting…