Physical therapist Chris Kolba recently coined the term dormant butt syndrome, and made the news with his catchy phrase. News of the newly named issue even made it onto “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” the NPR news quiz, where I first heard the term. But this phenomenon has long been acknowledged, even without a cute…
Behind every Victoria’s Secret model and Hollywood star is a very good fitness trainer. That’s what I learned after a workout session with Leandro Carvalho, creator of the popular fitness program Brazil Butt Lift and trainer to clients like Alessandra Ambrosio and Doutzen Kroes. Leandro’s studio is nestled on the second floor of an apartment…
Boxing workouts are all the rage these days, so take a quick lesson from Christa DiPaolo, creator of Equinox’s signature boxing class The Cut. In this short video, you will learn a quick shadow-boxing sequence to add to your workout as you see fit. It’s fun, it’s fast, and it will work the arms, abs,…
Beginner yoga poses may look easy at first glance, but after holding your body still and feeling your muscles burn, you’ll realize these poses are the ticket to rocking your swimsuit. Here are seven beginner yoga poses to strengthen and tone your bikini body.
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We love following our favorite celebrities on Snapchat to get a more intimate peek into their daily lives. And if you haven’t been keeping up, you might be pleased to know that most of the Kardashian clan have opened their official accounts. We’ve been taking very close notes when watching Kourtney and Khloé’s stories, as…
If you want to change your body, add these two multitasking moves into your routine and you will see results. It may not surprise you that they’re both variations on the plank. Press play and learn two favorite moves of Simone De La Rue, creator of Body By Simone. You can put these two exercises…
A video posted by Jillian Michaels (@jillianmichaels) on Apr 25, 2016 at 3:29pm PDT The queen of killer workouts, Jillian Michaels, is at it again – this time, showing us how to get fit on Instagram. This move might look simple, but trust us, it’s gonna WORK every muscle group. That’s the Jillian way: work…
We picked up this quick, simple, and effective cardio move from Burn Pilates. While it’s not quite a 180 squat jump, which makes it easier on your knees, this 180 jump gives a burst of cardio while you keep your abs tight to stabilize your core. You’ll work your glutes and quads while whittling your…
I know what you’re thinking. You hate this pose. And you hate your instructor when she casually asks you to flow into it like it’s NBD. It’s a toughy for sure, but it’s great for improving balance and side-to-side spinal flexibility, opening tight hamstrings, getting your digestive juices flowing, and totally working your butt. The…
You’ve got your jumping jacks dialed, and you know how to do a plank . . . but have you tried plank jacks? This core-plus-cardio move will get you sweating, raise your heart rate, warm your arms, and work your legs. Make sure you keep your spine neutral! Here’s how you do it: Begin in…
