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…
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…
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,…
Always Feel Like You’re Falling Backward During Deadlifts? Here’s Why, And How To Fix It
Hands down, deadlifts are the best bang-for-your-buck exercise when it comes to building functional strength and stability. They target all the biggest muscle groups in your bottom half (glutes, hammies,…
7 standing yoga poses to improve balance and posture
Standing yoga poses are good for flexibility, balance and posture. Know which all standing yoga poses you can do for these benefits. Sitting for long can hurt your back and…
6 Things To Know Before Taking Your First Pvolve Fitness Class
I’ll admit it: Even though I’ve literally written stories about why you shouldn’t multitask while exercising, I’m often guilty of throwing a workout video up on YouTube that I’ve practically…
Ditching Distractions (Even Music) During My Runs Cleared My Mind and Made Me a Better Runner
I ran for over an hour yesterday on the treadmill—in silence. Just me and my thoughts. No music. Not a podcast or episode on the iPad. Zero distractions. Here’s what…
‘I’m an Olympic Surfer, and I Swear by These Moves to Stretch and Strengthen My Tight Hips’
Yes, the Summer Olympics are happening, y’all, which means all the sports lovers (and those who only pay attention to sports every four years) can rejoice. Although the general public…
Not All the Data You Get From Your Fitness Tracker Is Accurate—These Are the Most and Least Reliable Metrics
Whether it’s the Apple Watch, FitBit, Oura Ring, or (and!?) the Garmin Forerunner—to name just a few—wearables have become as integrated into our daily use and lives as a smartphone…
How to increase your walking speed: 6 tips to walk faster
Walking faster has multiple health benefits. Learn how to increase your walking speed slowly and steadily to reap its wholesome benefits. Ever caught yourself mid-daydream, realising you’re the last one…
I Tried 9 Phone Holders for Running—Here Are My Honest Thoughts on Each One
Heading out the door for a run is hard enough as is. What makes it even harder? Logistics, like where the heck to put your phone while you’re running. Unless you…
This Short and Sweaty Boxing Workout Packs a 1-2 Punch for Your Core and Arms
Sometimes you have no boundaries for your cardio workout: You could run for miles and miles, complete a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class that requires plenty of room to jump,…
The Many, Many Benefits of Walking Show That It’s the Absolute Best Exercise You Can Do for Health and Longevity
Forget the latest fitness fads: The most time-tested exercise proven to improve your well-being is also one that gets back to the basic—walking. The benefits of walking, often overlooked in…
I’m a Black Fitness Trainer and I Rarely See Anyone Who Looks Like Me in Classes—Here’s How the Industry Can Fix That
In the six years I’ve spent coaching in the boutique fitness space, I can probably name (from memory) every single Black and Brown person I’ve ever trained. That should let…
8 twist exercises for a slimmer waist
Twist exercises help in burning calories and slimming down your waistline. Try out these best twist exercises for weight loss. Exercises like crunches, sit-ups, and planks are good for your…
Hip Flexor Pain? It Might Actually Be Your Psoas Muscle—Here’s How to Release It
Last summer, I hiked the equivalent vertical gain of Mt. Everest. I had done lots of training for what was my first endurance event, and was mildly confident in my…
How To Get Back Into Pilates After Pregnancy
If you’ve found yourself Googling something like “how to get back into (fill in the blank) after pregnancy” while actually meaning “how to relearn how to do (fill in the…
We Sourced 10 of Nike’s Best Walking Shoes, Plus Tips From a Podiatrist on How To Choose
Whether you’re going for long evening walks to clear your mind or 15-minute resets during your work day, walking has a ton of benefits. In fact, regular strolls can reduce the…
Good American’s Neon Collection Features Retro Active and Swimwear You’ll Want ASAP
How exactly humans discovered fire is a hotly contested debate that archeologists are still scrapping over to this day. But if we know one thing for certain, it’s that after…
Swimming vs cycling: Which is the best exercise for weight loss?
Swimming and cycling are physical activities that are helpful in staying fit. But should you go for swimming or cycling for weight loss? Summer means it’s time to get your…