The benefits of a strong core should not be underestimated; it helps prevent injury and allows you to perform just about any activity better. It can also do wonders for your sense of accomplishment and confidence – strong is the new sexy, after all! If you’ve had your fill of crunches or are simply looking…
I used to really, truly hate working out. In fact, I absolutely refused to do it. The idea of going to the gym was abhorrent to me, and running was simply out of the question because it is the worst and nothing anyone ever says will change my mind about that. I tried a variety…
It’s time to HIIT it! Rising slowing in popularity for a while, HIIT workouts first made the American College of Sports Medicine’s list of fitness trends back in 2014, and they are still going strong. If you haven’t jumped on the HIIT bandwagon yet, here’s what you need to know. What Is HIIT? The accurately…
When I see a runner pounding the pavement, I feel respect. I think, “Good for you!” When I see a cyclist, I feel jealous. I start imagining where they’ve been and if I can fit in a ride. I just love biking. It is without a doubt my preferred form of exercise. Not on anything…
We’ve had an activewear crush on Alo Yoga for a while now, especially after seeing Kendall Jenner, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Gigi Hadid wearing Alo’s supercute moto leggings (definitely atop our wishlist). Today Alo opened its first flagship store in Beverly Hills – the 8,000 square foot space features an organic coffee bar, roof deck where…
As a fitness editor, I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say this, but I hate running. I’ve given it a fair shot – I even ran three half marathons – but it remains a contentious activity in my life. That’s probably why I related entirely to this preview from the upcoming Girls finale. In…
Things get pretty busy for Julianne Hough; because she’s always on the go, the actress is used to finding creative ways to keep her life balanced. On days when she can’t make it to a Pilates class or to see her trainer, Julianne told us that she makes a point to always be moving –…
Jillian Michaels is the queen of lean, so naturally when we talked to her, we were dying to get all her secrets to a strong, ripped, slender body. But when we asked Jillian “what’s the all time best inner-thigh exercise?” her response totally surprised us. “You can do sumo squats, mat Pilates . . .…
Whether you’re a first-time gym-goer or a dedicated gym rat, chances are there are a few ways you can make your gym time even more effective and efficient. Ready to take your workouts to the next level? Here are 15 tips to help you make the most of your time at the gym. Source: Pop…
The following workout is excerpt from a post originally featured on The Fitnessista and written by Gina H., who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. The medicine ball is one of my favorite simple workout tools, especially since it’s an easy way to add core stabilization and extra resistance. Here’s a little workout I created…
