I Tried the High-Tech ‘Fit Finder’ Tool, and Was Shocked by What I Learned About My Feet, Ankles, and Gait
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…
Ustrasana yoga: 8 health benefits of camel pose and how to do it
Ustrasana helps enhance your spinal mobility and improves your posture. Here are the benefits of camel pose and how to do it. Ustrasana is also known as the camel pose….
Out of Thousands of Discounts, These Are the Best Amazon Black Friday Deals You Absolutely Cannot Miss
Sure, Amazon has great deals year-round on quality beauty and fitness products, but Black Friday is no doubt one of the best times to save big on discounted products. Whether…
6 best heart rate monitors to keep your fitness levels in check
Are you looking for ways to monitor your heart rate while exercising? Check out this list of the best heart rate monitors. Trying to hit your fitness goals? Keeping a…
This 20-Minute Low-Impact Boxing Workout Is Prenatal Friendly (and So Much Fun)
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.”…
Staying Safe and Hydrated: Essential Tips for Outdoor Summer Workouts
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…
Ease Tension In Your Back In 5 Minutes With These Spine Mobility Exercises
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…
If I Have a Headache, Will Working Out Make Me Feel Better or Worse?
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…
Want To Do Hip Thrusts But Don’t Have a Barbell? Build Strength at Home With These 5 Alternatives
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…
This 15-Minute Pilates Routine Can Support Your Walking Practice
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…
Yes, You Can Train For a Race By Running With Friends—Even When You Run Different Paces. Here’s How
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…
An Infectious Disease Doctor’s Verdict on Swimming Pool Safety During COVID-19
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,…
The 10 Best Under Desk Bikes That Will Take You to Inbox Zero and Beyond
If you’re looking for a space-saving under-the-desk bike, you’ll find it in the Vive Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser, which measures 15.2 x 13.23 x 7.32 inches and only weighs…
6 best adjustable dumbbells for a versatile workout experience
Elevate your workout experience by including the best adjustable dumbbells in your home gym. Are you craving for space-saving way to build muscles and strength at home? Invest in the…
Ikea’s First Ever Home Gym Line Will Make You Want To Proudly Put Your Fitness Accessories on Display
Home gym equipment made for small spaces usually shares a common element: The pieces are meant to be compact and easily stored out of sight. It’s great that there are…
Heavy Bag Workouts Are One of the Best Ways To Relieve Stress (Because of All the Punching)
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…
Challenge Yourself With This Mobility Training Program to Move Better in 4 Weeks
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….
Exercising During Menopause Doesn’t Need to Be Complicated—Here Are 4 Must-Haves for a Simple, Effective Menopause Workout Plan
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…
6 best manual treadmills to elevate your home-workout experience
Are you looking for budget-friendly and self-powered treadmill options? Check out this list of the best manual treadmills. The simple physical activity of walking can improve your overall fitness and…
Want To Squat Deeper? This Trick Can Help Improve Your Flexibility and Range of Motion
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….
I Worked Out With Hailey Bieber’s Trainer, Who Teaches the Most Exclusive Fitness Class in Hollywood—This Is What It Was Like
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…
How To Train for Your First Marathon So You Cross the Finish Line Without a Hitch
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…
8 yoga poses to tone your whole body
Want to tone your entire body instead of just thighs or arms? Do yoga to tone your body. We tell you the best body toning yoga poses. Once we get…
No Pool, No Problem: You Can Do These Dry Land ‘Swimming’ Exercises Anywhere
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…
Sony’s Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones Are the Lowest Price *Ever* This Prime Day—Get ‘Em Before They Sell Out
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…
Pee When You Jump? Here’s a Good Reason To Keep Trying
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…
The Best Beginner-Level Punching Bags for Some Mood-Boosting Jabs
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I really—and I mean, really—need to blow off some steam. Whether it’s a hard week at work or, well, any of the other…
Even With ‘Intuitive Movement,’ You Have To Make Yourself Move Sometimes—Here’s Why
My typical day goes like this: I wake up and read, do some freelance writing, then homeschool my children. You would think that I would be itching to exercise after…
6 best smartwatches for women to track overall health
Gift yourself the best smartwatches for women and improve your overall health and well-being. Self-love is the foundation of a healthy and satisfying life. When you love yourself, you improve…
Only Running ‘Short’ Distances? You’re in Good Company—and Reaping Plenty of Running Benefits
As someone who runs lately, on average, two miles a couple times per week, I feel a bit sheepish describing myself as a runner to someone who runs 5, 10,…
Boat Pose Can Fire Up Your Core Muscles If You Do It Right—Here’s How
When you imagine a boat, you might picture a canoe or kayak floating about lazily on the water. But when you get into boat pose (Paripurna Navasana in Sanskrit) in…
From Pilates to Breathwork, This Wellness CEO Is Helping Women Break Up With Body-Checking Culture
For years, Robin Long, founder and CEO of Lindywell, equated wellness with weight loss. She constantly noted how she looked in mirrors from different angles, tracked her measurements, and tried…
No, It’s Never OK To Bandit a Race
If you really want to upset the running community, try using social media to brag about running a faster-than-average pace without any training—in a race you never registered for or…
Black People Will Swim’s Founder Paulana Lamonier Is Making Waves
Swimming pools are a hallmark of summer vacations, a piece of Americana. Whether it’s the community swimming pool or one at a fancy resort, there’s just something luxurious about taking…
Will Tonal Make You Work Out More? I Ran a Year-Long Experiment With My Husband To Find Out
There was no way our experiment was going to be accurate, my husband Ryan claimed. I told him that we were going to test out a Tonal, the smart electromagnetic…
Can You Sing a Song While Sprinting on a Treadmill Like Taylor Swift? Here’s What It Means About Your Fitness
Commanding the attention of football stadiums full of people by dancing and singing night after night takes serious charisma and talent. But the human body powering it all also needs…
‘I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is My Favorite Heart-Healthy Workout’
Although it can sometimes be easy to get stuck in a workout rut, one of the best things about exercise is the fact that there are so many different ways…
Walking on an incline for weight loss: Why and how to get started
Walking is a simple way to staying fit. Walk on an incline to make it a little more challenging. We tell you about incline walking for weight loss. If you…
Brittany Mahomes Isn’t Wrong: A Weak Pelvic Floor *Can* Contribute to a Back Fracture
Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chief quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has an important PSA. In an Instagram story this week, she shared she’s been diagnosed with a fractured back,…
The Muscles Jennifer Aniston Wants You To Work To Feel Strong ‘From the Inside Out’
When Jennifer Aniston hops onto a Zoom with me, her charisma and energy is just as apparent in conversation as it is on the screen. How the actress and, TBH,…