Fitness

Sports
Why Figure Skater Ilia Malinin’s Winter Olympics Backflip Is Such a Big Deal
And why some feel the hubbub overlooks an earlier pioneer of the move.
By Caroline Tien

Fitness
I Used a Vibration Plate for a Month—Is It Worth the Hype?
The real benefits, the myths, and my honest results.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
This Is How Much Cardio You Actually Need
Official recommendations versus your goals.
By Cheyenne Buckingham

Workouts
The 24 Best Stretching Exercises for Better Flexibility and Mobility
Your creaky knees, stiff hips, and achy back will thank you.
24 slides
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
The Best Way to Practice Contrast Therapy
Certain times—and workouts—are better than others.
By Caroline Tien

Weight Management
What ‘10,000 Steps a Day’ Gets Right (and Wrong) About Health and Weight
For starters, you don’t have to hit five digits to see benefits.
By Christina Stiehl
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Mental Health
How to Trick Your Brain Into Doing Something You’re Avoiding
No motivation? No problem. Here's how to give yourself that extra nudge you need.
By Julia Ries Wexler

Workouts
This Simple Upper-Body Dumbbell Workout Will Build Strength in Your Arms, Back, and Chest
The basics work—and this routine is proof.
7 slides
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
8 Workouts That Will Help You Get More Zone 2 Cardio
Plus, the surprising benefits of turning the intensity down a notch.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Fitness
To Strengthen Your Body and Brain, Try Failing at a New Sport
I had no idea it would be so challenging—or rewarding. Here’s why.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Workouts
Mixing Up Your Workouts Might Be the Secret to Longevity
A new study finds that people who do a variety of exercises live longer, even if they don’t work out more.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
The 8 Best Strength-Training Exercises for Beginners
Building a solid foundation is key.
By Linda Melone, Christa Sgobba, C.P.T., and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Workouts
The Case for Ditching Hard Workouts and Playing Instead
Why workouts should feel like recess instead of punishment.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
Here’s What a Balanced and Effective Weekly Workout Plan Actually Looks Like
The breakdown of strength, cardio, and sweet rest.
By Alexa Tucker, Jenny McCoy, C.P.T., and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Workouts
This Easy Morning Habit Can Help You Feel More Awake and Focused
Experts say it’s a trend worth trying.
By Korin Miller

Fitness
Here’s Exactly How to Restart Your Workout Routine After a Break
It’s never too late. (Really!)
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Sleep
Trying to Recover From Sleep Debt? This Type of Exercise May Help
Don��t worry, it involves a very low time commitment.
By Erica Sloan

Fitness
How to Get a Full-Body Workout With Weight Machines at the Gym
Machines can go a long way in making lifting less intimidating.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.

Life
How to Make (and Keep) Your New Year’s Resolutions
Let this year be the one you finally follow through—with compassion instead of pressure.
By Kelly Mickle and Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.

Fitness
17 Hip Stretches Your Body Really Needs
If you sit all day, every day, these moves are for you.
17 slides
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T., Elizabeth Millard, CPT, RYT, and Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Fitness
5 Big Takeaways From Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Workouts
In her new docuseries, we get a glimpse at what it’s like to train for a megatour.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
Am I a Masochist for Going Back to Workouts I Hate?
There’s science behind your most miserable routines.
By Ellen O’Brien

Fitness
Why Getting Injured on Your Period Could Sideline You Longer
Your recovery time could depend on your cycle.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Health
Musclespan Is the New Longevity Metric Women Need to Track
Strength plays a more pivotal role in aging well than you might think.
By Erica Sloan

Fitness
Wellness Wrapped: The Workouts, Rituals, and Trends That Took Over 2025
Here’s what topped the wellness charts in 2025.
By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.

Fitness
Does Calisthenics ‘Count’ As Strength Training?
Because push-ups and lunges certainly feel as challenging as lifting weights.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Fitness
The Simple Form of Exercise That Can Help You Age Better and Live Longer
And you only need to do it for a few minutes at a time to experience the benefits.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Feature
The New Sexy Singles Scene? Your Local Climbing Gym
“It’s kind of like a playground. Maybe more like a zoo.”
By Jenna Ryu

Fitness
Scandinavian Style Took Over the US. Is Scandinavian Fitness Next?
Cool girls are taking a cue from some of the world’s happiest and healthiest countries.
By Ellen O’Brien

Fitness
Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Secondhand Workout Clothes
It pays to be a little discerning.
By Kells McPhillips