How to tell if your workout is *really* working or if you should switch it up
Working out is kind of like dating: You want to be in a place with your fitness routine (and relationship) that makes you feel steady but not too comfortable. Just like you want your SO to surprise...
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Whole30 has a *lot* of rules—this cheat sheet summarizes everything you need...
It’s a familiar scenario in 2019: You meet a friend for dinner, and suddenly she’s swiping left on the bread basket, ordering her steak without the cream sauce, and treating the dessert menu like it’s...
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The 10 buzziest wellness books to add to your 2019 reading list
With decluttering and organizing having a major moment right now, thanks to the nationwide obsession with Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, you may well have a little extra space in your Zen den for things...
View ArticleHow to lift light and still get stronger, according to fitness pros
No matter what workout or fitness class I’m into at the moment, when it comes time for strength training, I tend to reach for light weights rather than heavy ones. Despite the fact that a single Pure...
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No lie: Aussie HIIT franchise F45 is about to be everywhere
Just two years ago, Well+Good predicted that the Aussie fitness franchise F45 Training would explode in a big way. After opening hundreds of new studios internationally in 2018, and a new (major)...
View ArticleFYI: Orangetheory offers some of the *best* sweaty workouts all over the country
It’s no secret that Orangetheory Fitness is one of the fastest-growing boutique workout franchises in the country—1,000 locations and counting so far, plus almost 300 international outposts. It seems...
View Article3 trainer-approved ways to make your summer workouts adventurous *and* effective
Summer includes all of the good weather perks, from dining al fresco to hitting up a beach/pool/lake/any body of water as often as possible. So the seemingly endless opportunities to be outside without...
View ArticleYes, healthy fats are good for you—but it’s still possible to overdo it
If the nutrition world had Avengers (bear with me here), fat would be the Bucky Barnes of the group—once a villain, then rehabilitated to be a true hero. It’s not that long ago when fat-free butter...
View ArticleSix pack abs are the biggest scam of our generation
The menu of benefits that comes with a workout is delectable: a boost in mental health, increase in energy and focus, improved sleep and sex…I could go on. But for many people, the #sixpack remains the...
View Article4 moves to loosen up your lower half if you’re dealing with restless legs
If you have restless legs syndrome, you know the feeling: It’s been a long day and all you can imagine doing is settling on the couch to catch up on your fave Netflix show. As soon as you sit down,...
View ArticleThe surprisingly common health issue that can affect your gut microbiome
When it comes to dealing with gut health issues, it can feel like a really confusing puzzle that comes with a million pieces (like examining your diet, stress levels, and exercise habits). One factor...
View ArticleSteal this 4-move core workout from a former pro dancer
One of the best things about dance cardio workouts (besides the major mood and energy boost) is that you’re secretly working muscles you didn’t even know you had—all while bopping around to Beyonce....
View Article3 myths about warming up before your workout it’s time to stop believing
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been tempted to skip the warmup in your workout in the name of efficiency. As hard as it can be to carve out the time to fit a sweat sesh into your jam-packed day,...
View ArticleHow to get rid of toe jam when you’re wearing sweaty socks 24/7
Hand washing is most likely at the top of your to-do list these days (and for good reason). But another task that could be worth adding to your shower TDL? Thoroughly washing your feet. If you’re...
View ArticleTry this 5-point test to check if your posture is out of whack
Even when life is business as usual (which these days, it is most definitely not) having poor posture is one of the most common gripes of people with desk jobs. Ergonomic chairs and optimal desk...
View ArticleI’m a nurse fighting COVID-19 on the front lines in NYC—this is what my life...
When Heather Tomazin, RN, a medical-surgery nurse living in New York City, heard that her hospital was setting up a new, designated unit for COVID-19-positive patients and needed more staff to help...
View ArticleThe best way to get a stronger core and better posture, according to a...
Hint: Dance is involved.
View ArticleI’m 28 and I Don’t Know My Family History—Here’s How That Affects My Health
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years as a health and wellness writer, it’s that information is power. The flip side of that is the fact that not having key information available to you can...
View ArticleA Gynecologist Says *Never* To Skip Underwear When You Work Out in These...
Finding the perfect underwear-and-leggings combo isn’t easy. Once they pass the squat test and have proven themselves comfortable enough to move in, they also have to pass the no-show test. And thanks...
View ArticleA Year Into the Pandemic, Fitness Trainers Are Finally Seeing a Power Shift...
Michael Hornig, a New York City fitness instructor, is used to waking up early. Before the pandemic, his alarm would blast at 4 a.m., a cruel yet familiar wake-up time. By 5:30 a.m., he’d be teaching...
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