The ‘Handstand Challenge’ Is Actually a Great Workout—Here’s How to Modify It
By now you’ve probably seen the handstand challenge. It blew up on social media last week when Tom Holland posted his attempt to put on a T-shirt while doing a…
This 15-Minute Lower Body Barre Workout Will Leave Your Leg Muscles Screaming (for More)
Most people have the same reaction to leg day as they do daylight saving time or doing the dishes. Which is: “Ugh!” I’ll tell you a secret, though: Lower body workouts…
‘I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is What Walking Up 4 Flights of Stairs Can Tell You About Your Heart Health’
One of the first questions that Arnold Meshkov, MD, a board-certified cardiologist based in Philadelphia, asks his patients is, “Can you walk up a flight of stairs?” Cardiologists, like Dr….
The 5 Best Shoes for Cycling to Give You That Studio Bike Experience Right at Home
Finding the perfect cycling shoes can be tricky, especially when you’re choosing a pair for a home set-up. Many at-home spin bikes have cages for your shoes instead of clips,…
3 Intense Equipment-Free Crossfit Workouts at Home
When you think of CrossFit workouts, you probably envision sweaty gym-goers flipping 200-pound tractor tires across a room. And while, yes, that’s occassionally accurate, CrossFit truly is for everyone. Even…
This Speedy Barre Class Squeezes All of the Benefits of Cardio Into Just 20 Minutes
If there’s one thing I know to be true, it’s that sometimes you just want to sweat. Sure, how much you perspire isn’t the be-all, end-all of any workout, but…
This Dancer Arms Workout Is Seriously the Most Fun Way To Improve Your Posture
Moving better throughout your day is just as good of a reason to work out as wanting to feel stronger or reach a personal record. “[Having] proper postural alignment allows…
I Never Thought I’d Be a Fan of at-Home Spin, but the Stryde Bike Changed My Mind
I was closing on my 300th ride at a certain grapefruit-scented spinning studio when New York City issued a stay-at-home order. Working at a wellness company, I’m well aware that…
Hollow Body Rocks Work Every Part of Your Core Without a Single Piece of Equipment
While there are plenty of different exercises they do to strengthen their abs, there’s one in particular that, according to gymnasts and CrossFit athletes, beats all the others: hollow body…
11 Benefits of Walking According to Science
In fitness, we tend to underrate the basics: getting enough water, sleeping enough hours, and yes, walking enough steps. As simple as it is, walking — which requires no training…
This Low-Impact Cardio Barre Workout Burns Out Your Arms and Abs in Less Than 30 Minutes
Of all the things I miss about pandemic life versus pre-pandemic life, my cardio barre classes are among the top of the list. Something about those power hours—maybe that they…
Our Online Fitness Community Can’t Get Enough of the Top 10 Best Workout Videos
Well+Good has created a thriving online workout community, connecting you to some of the top trainers at the touch of a button. From dance cardio and Pilates to HIIT and…
This Top-Rated Bike Rack for Your Car Is a Must-Have for the Summer of Cycling
So many of the best summer activities are canceled this year. If you thought you were gonna be flirting with bartenders, frolicking at pool parties, and badly scream-sobbing songs at…
This Accessory Turns Any Outdoor Space Into a Gym—and You Probably Already Have It
With gyms still closed across the country, you’ve gotta get creative. Many people have been using their stairs, furniture, wine bottles—basically whatever’s on hand—to get in a solid workout. But…
This 20-Minute Barre Workout Sculpts Your Forgotten Arms and Abs
One of the things I miss most about pre-pandemic life is my barre class; I loved it so much, and not just because it reminded me of the long-gone days…
Why Nailing Your Interval Timing May Be the Key to Crushing Your HIIT Workouts
One of the most rewarding aspects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is how easily you can measure your progress. The first time you do burpees, you may feel that certain…
8 Quick and Easy Workouts To Do When You’re Not Feeling Super Motivated
Staying active can be a struggle, especially when you’re not feeling motivated (ahem: like at the end of summer). Sometimes, the idea of going on a run or doing a…
How Many Steps Do You Really Need Per Day?
Walking is a perfect everyday exercise: It’s (fairly) gentle on the joints, easy to do, offers plenty of health benefits, and it doesn’t cost a dime. So, how many steps…
5 Indoor Bike Racks for Small Spaces That Make Every Square Foot Count
There have been distinct activity phases during this pandemic. It began with baking bread, which gave way to doing puzzles, which gave way to learning TikTok dances. Learning how to…
6 Workout Moves You Shouldn’t Attempt at Home for the First Time—and What to Do Instead
At-home workouts are more popular than ever before. Whether you’re streaming a class from a boutique studio or sweating along with your favorite trainer during a live video workout, the…
This 17-Minute Barre Workout Does Not Confuse ‘Low Impact’ With ‘Easy’
High-intensity workouts are great—love me some HIIT—but sometimes your body just won’t allow them. Perhaps your knees have been through the wringer and can’t withstand too much impact, or you’re…
Master the Cable Rear Delt Fly for Shredded Shoulders
Want better posture, more strength in pressing movements, more mobile shoulders, and a more impressive-looking upper body — from all angles? There’s a single move that can get you there…
The Key To Going Harder In Your Workouts? Building in Time To Rest
Here’s a fun fact: Having rest built into your workout can actually help you push yourself harder. Knowing that you’ll have a few seconds of chill time in between intervals…
The Dancer Arms Workout That Proves Small Movements Can Be Mighty
When you think about an arm workout that uses light weights to get your muscles pumping, versus one that that has you grunting under a barbell, it’s easy to call…
Everything You Need To Know About the New Peloton Bike+ and Peloton Tread
Pre-COVID, if you wanted to somehow replicate a boutique fitness class at home, only one brand came to mind: Peloton. The fitness giant brought its spin classes to elite home…
Strengthening Your Forearms Is the Key to Finally Mastering Pull-Ups, Push-Ups, and Planks—Here’s How to Do It
Your forearms don’t get the attention they deserve. Most people don’t even notice the area until it gets sore from typing away on a laptop all day, every day. The…
This 15-Minute Lower-Body Barre Routine Makes You Stronger, Centered, and Supported
The latest episode of Good Moves features a lower-body barre routine courtesy of Barre3 owner Alicia Sokol that’s designed to set limbs aquiver. Okay, so, technically your legs don’t need to…
This DAREBEE HIIT Workout Will Have Every Muscle in Your Body Barking
Looking for a full-body, heart-pumping, no-equipment cardio workout that you can do anywhere? (And one that’s simple enough to remember on the fly?) Then the Howler workout from DAREBEE, a…
‘I’m a 62-Year-Old Retired Ballerina, and This Is What I Do Every Day To Stay Limber’
Ballet dancers typically end their careers between the ages of 30 and 40. Just because they’re no longer executing pirouettes on stage doesn’t mean that they stop strength training and…
What Your Spin Instructor Really Means When They Tell You to Push or Pull the Pedals
When you’re clipped into a bike for a spinning class, you’re in the zone. Your legs are gliding as you clock miles, you’re pushing through the resistance, and you’re motivated…
Full-Body Workouts Get You to Your Goal Faster Than Splits—Here’s Why
When you’re coming up with a general routine, you might choose a full-body workout or splits that break it up throughout the week into leg day, arm day, and so…
These Vintage New York City Ballet Workouts Remind Me of the City I Miss
Even in the before times, the New York City Ballet was something rare and coveted. I saw it in person once a year with my family in the dead of…
The One Move a Trainer Says You Should Always Do To Round Out Your Core Workout
When you think of a core workout, your mind might go to ab-blasting high-intensity sequences that fire your muscles and then leave you quivering. But the benefits of a good…
Try This 15-Minute Dancer Arms Workout the Next Time You’re Bored With How You Sweat
It’s no secret that dancing makes everything more fun. That said, whether you’re grooving it out on the dance floor or jumping around to oldies in the kitchen, one thing…
13 Beginner Bike Gear Essentials That’ll Help You Feel More Comfortable in the Saddle
13 Beginner Bike Gear Essentials: If there was ever a time to get into riding bikes, this is it. Warm temperatures are still lingering for another month or two, which…
The Dumbbell Power Snatch Is One of the Best Full-Body Exercises for Strength and Agility
The dumbbell power snatch isn’t easy, but it sure is effective. It’s one of the best compound exercises for increasing your strength because it requires you to fire every muscle,…
10 of the Best Barre Workouts To Loosen Up Tight Hips and Give You Some Relief
We love a good barre workout. While the modality can feel torturous at times, virtually anyone can do it, and all it takes is the space of your mat… and…
7 Jump Rope Benefits That Make It Totally Worth the Sweat—Plus, 4 Workouts To Try
Jumping rope is a highly effective, high-intensity workout that you can do in just a matter of minutes, so it’s the perfect solution for those with a tight schedule. Jump…
You Don’t Need Rhythm To Reap the Mood-Boosting and Heart-Healthy Benefits of These Beginner Dance Cardio Classes
Dance may be the sweetest sweet spot of fitness: It’s a super fun mood-booster mixed with a super solid workout! Dancing is a high-energy, cardio favorite that offers full-body fitness,…
The Best Fitness Tech To Buy at Walmart’s Major Sale, From Apple Watches to Treadmills
Treadmills and Apple watches aren’t exactly inexpensive, which means any time they go on sale is so incredibly exciting, making the investment all the more worthwhile. Walmart is in the…