You go to the gym. You do your cardio and hit some machines. You even do some free weights. By all accounts you’re doing all the right things. Sure, you might never have zombie-slaying abs like The Walking Dead‘s Lauren Cohan, but you’re on the right track, right? The sad truth is that most gymgoers…
So you’re a month into your New Year’s resolutions, and your commitment might be wavering. We’ve got a dose of motivation for you: a personal trainer, in the palm of your hand. Holly Rilinger is a Nike master trainer, Flywheel master trainer, Group X instructor, former professional basketball player, and the new star of Bravo’s…
There’s one word in the world of fitness that millions of women have grown to truly loathe: squats. Just saying it can elicit shrieks from some of the most mentally tough women around. So let’s discuss one move every fit woman needs to do in the gym – and it’s not squatting. In fact, the…
It takes a lot of time and energy to get a workout in, especially if you have a busy schedule. Don’t make these post-workout mistakes that may undo the good you’ve done – or worse, result in illness or injury.
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Hopefully you know by now that an all-cardio-all-the-time workout routine is a bit of a missed opportunity. Look, I am a supporter of pretty much any workout routine that you’ll actually stick to (more about how to actually enjoy your workouts here), but some form of strength training is foundational to injury prevention, metabolic speed,…
Sometimes, one direction or a quick piece of advice can totally change the course of your workout. We’ve tapped into some of the most respected and sought-after celebrity trainers for those surprising tips and tricks you don’t hear at the gym every day. From proper technique to making your workouts support weight-loss goals, take their…
Gyms are a pillar of fitness, but they can also present a series of obstacles, especially if you’re even the slightest bit unmovitvated: time, money, and perhaps the fear of becoming sweaty and red-faced in front of all sorts of strangers. All of these reasons can interfere with your much-needed exercise time. Want to try…
You nosh on a bunch of melon and head out for a run. Five minutes into your workout, you experience one of the worst cramps in your belly. You try everything to make it go away: massaging it, slowing down your pace, and raising your arms in the air, but walking is the only thing…
Barre can be one of those tricky classes to get the hang of in the beginning – from the form to the terminology, if you’re a barre newbie, it sometimes takes a few classes to feel comfortable and confident. But once you master the art of tucking and get comfortable with the class’s format, it…
For some, running is a fun pastime; for others, it’s a tiresome necessity. But no matter where you fall on the running spectrum, if you’re striving to become better, then here are seven things you can do to become a better runner. Keep it consistent: If you stop running for a while, then you’ll have…
