Tag: Fitness

Just in time for International Woman’s Day, 64-year-old British rower Sara Brewer stepped onto dry land for the first time in 84 days. She, along with her rowing partner Ann…

The Ergatta rower is the most handsome piece of workout equipment you’ll ever own. That’s not, however, the only thing that makes it great. Any rower is capable of engaging…

Dumbbells might hog most of the attention on the gym floor, but kettlebells can be unsung heroes. When you grip a kettlebell, your muscles have to adjust to all kinds…

With the bursts of energy, the constant movement on your feet, and the powerful punches required in boxing, this sport makes for a great way to do high impact interval…

Your posture says a lot about you: A slouch tells the world you’re tired, tense, and maybe timid. But with the right mobility exercises for posture, your upright stance can…

Have an extra starting salary to spare? Equinox has announced a new “full health optimization” membership that costs $3,000 per month, or a whopping $40,000 per year. Called Optimize by…

When you think about working out to relieve stress, classic “relaxing” routines like yoga or tai chi may come to mind. However, your go-to Pilates routine can also help you…

Looking for a solid workout for your glutes and abs? In this episode of Good Moves, East River Pilates instructor Brian Spencer treats viewers to a total core workout—and some…

I was about 20 feet into Heartbreak Hill, the infamous climb at mile 20 of the Boston Marathon, when I saw a kid handing out frozen Otter Pops. I’d been…

On the list of things I want to do, I’d say “sit in a giant bath of ice water” would rank near the bottom, along with “eat a whole tomato…

The shape of my feet has been a source of affectionate joking since I was a little kid. Short, thick, and rectangular, my “tamales” were the nickname that my family…

Boxing has a reputation for being, well, a little bit punchy. When you’re facing off with a bag, those jabs and right hooks are the very definition of “high impact.”…

By Tammy Pitts  As summer approaches, many people look forward to moving their workouts outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine. However, working out in the heat is not only…

A stiff spine can throw a wrench in your day. But a bit of bending and twisting with a few minutes of spine mobility exercises—done consistently over time—can make a…

Picture this: It’s a beautiful Saturday morning and on your calendar is a workout you’ve been itching to knock out. But come your 7 a.m. wakeup call, you have a…

Hip thrusts are a go-to for glute building, but they aren’t the only exercise that can help you get gains in your upper legs and booty. In fact, while the…

Before there was HIIT, kickboxing, or yoga, there was the original full-body workout: Walking. Our lower body is the most obvious propeller of this action, but actually, most muscle groups…

You’ve done it. After clicking on “register,” you and your BFF are committed to running (and training for) that half marathon. But what about if you run at completely different…

With states across the country in different phases of re-opening (and re-closing), the verdict of whether or not public pools are open at all varies. And if pools are open,…

A heavy bag workout is a boxing- or kickboxing-inspired workout performed with a punching bag, explains Kyle Shneider, vice president of product and programming at TITLE Boxing Club and master…

If you’re already crushing your cardio sessions and going hard in the weight room (which we hope you are!), it’s time to add another, often-overlooked layer to your workout routine….

Lift heavy! Walk slow! Run hard! Actually—don’t run at all! Walking isn’t exercise. Unless, maybe, if you’re wearing a weighted vest? What is a menopausal person supposed to do when…

The gold standard for a complete squat is often considered to be a 90-degree bend in your knees—with your thighs perfectly parallel to the floor—at the bottom of the movement….

Sometimes the bars, restaurants, and social clubs that require you to jump through hoops to get into can be a letdown once you’ve actually experienced them. But the exclusivity of…

The idea of training for your first marathon can feel just as overwhelming as the thought of running the 26.2-mile race itself. The process can take up months of your…

When it comes to low-impact workouts, there’s really nothing easier on your body than swimming. I mean, you’re literally floating in the water with no pressure on your body. Even…

I have two obnoxious (but lovable) coworkers. Their names are Pepper and Sasha, and their tongues flop to the side when they’re either too warm or excited. They bark whenever…

Confession: I’ve never done Kegels. And yes, there were consequences to neglecting my pelvic floor muscles. As a mom of three, you can imagine what it looked like for me…