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The 8 Best Yoga Ball Exercises to Strengthen Your Abs
Want to work your abs with a yoga ball? We turned to an expert to walk you through the best moves to do—and how to do them.
A 10-Minute Yoga Flow to Destress While Traveling for the Holidays
Learn the science behind yoga for stress relief, plus a 10-minute flow that can help calm you down during the busiest of times.
Can Pilates Actually Lengthen Your Muscles?
Can Pilates lengthen your muscles? Four fitness experts weigh in on this debate and explain where this idea came from to begin with.
Yoga Helped Me Build Confidence—Once I Learned How to Make It Work for My Body With These Modifications
Read a writer's experience of how a regular yoga practice helped them build confidence and accept their body.
Should You Do Yoga Before or After a Workout? Here’s What the Experts Say
Experts weigh in on a popular fitness question: Should you do yoga before or after a workout? Here's what you need to know.
The 6 Best Yoga Poses to Relieve Period Cramps, According to an Instructor
A certified yoga instructor shares their favorite yoga poses for period cramps—plus how yoga helps with period cramps to begin with.
The Yogi Squat Is the Hip-Opening Yoga Pose You Should Add to Your Practice ASAP
The yogi squat—aka yoga squat or Malasana—is a great pose to increase hip mobility. Here's how to do it, plus all the benefits it offers.
Should You Choose Pilates or Weight Training for Better Overall Fitness? The Answer May Surprise You
We chatted with three fitness pros to find out if Pilates vs. weight training is better for your overall fitness. Here's what they said.
‘I’m a Cardiologist and a Bollywood Dance Fitness Instructor, and This Is Why Dancing Is One of the Best Things for Heart Health’
If you've ever wondered "does dancing count as cardio," learn four reasons why a cardio expert recommends getting your boogie on.
It Actually *Does* Matter How You Breathe During Pilates. Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Doing It Right
There's actually a certain way to approach Pilates breathing. Ahead, two Pilates instructors break down everything you need to know.
Can Pilates Really Help Your Posture? I Tried It for 30 Days and This Is What Happened
Does Pilates improve posture? One writer did a Pilates workout every day for 30 days to find out the benefits of Pilates for better posture.
Somatic Yoga Is the Key to Truly Relaxing and Unwinding This Year
Explore the benefits of somatic yoga and learn techniques for relaxation and healing. Discover how somatic yoga can transform your practice.
A beginner’s guide to boxing workouts
Nicole Shultz, vp of development and head trainer at EverybodyFights boxing gym in New York City, offers tips on what to expect your first time in a ring.
Is Your Indoor Cycling Workout Doing Enough to Build Leg Muscle?
Does indoor cycling build leg muscle? Here's what a cycling instructor has to say, plus which other workouts you can do to build muscle.
Doing Yoga With Weights (aka Yoga Sculpt) Is the Workout Your Routine Is Missing
Curious about yoga sculpt? Experts share what it is, how it differs from traditional yoga, benefits, how to do it, and more.
‘I’m a Hot Yoga Instructor, and Here’s How I Rehydrate After a Particularly Sweaty Class’
Looking for some tips on hot yoga hydration, especially after a sweaty class? Here's what an instructor does to beat dehydration.
What’s the Difference Between Lagree and Pilates—and Which One Is Right for You?
Learn the similarities and differences between Lagree vs. Pilates, and which workout method is right for you.
6 Benefits of Pilates That Go Way Beyond Core Strength
Instructors explain the most underrated Pilates benefits that people don't often realize, including increased flexibility and better posture.
3 Ways Having Kids Made My Yoga Practice Stronger Than Ever
A yoga teacher shares the prenatal yoga benefits that made her practice stronger than ever and what she learned about her mind and body.
Yoga Is Really a Breath Practice. Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Doing It Right
There's actually a certain way to approach yoga breathing. Ahead, a yoga instructor breaks down everything you need to know.
4 Things Holding You Back From *Still* Not Being Able to Do Cobra Pose—and What to Do About It
A yoga teacher breaks down four reasons why you can't do cobra pose, plus how to finally nail the yoga pose.
The Exact Peloton Workouts to Do for 6 Different Fitness Goals, According to Your Favorite Instructors
Six Peloton instructors share the best Peloton workouts to reach your fitness goals, like building overall endurance or strength.
Everything You Need to Know About HIIT Heart Rate Zones All in One Place
HIIT heart rate zones are a great way to guide your workouts. Here, learn the benefits of HIIT training and keeping your heart rate in mind.
These 4 Benefits of HIIT for Runners Will Convince You to Add It to Your Routine ASAP
High-intensity interval training can help overall fitness and athletic performance. Here's the best HIIT workout for runners.
Sweat—but Don’t Slip!—in Your New Favorite Workout: Hot Pilates
Harder, wetter, and more in the zone, hot pilates benefits include all your favorite muscle-shaking moves, but with a twist.
Do Yoga Sculpt Classes Count as ‘Real Yoga?’ 4 Yoga Teachers Weigh In
Does yoga sculpt count as "real" yoga? We chatted with four yoga teachers to get their perspective. Here's what they had to say.
Barre Is the Trendy, Low-Impact Workout Your Routine Is Missing. Here’s What to Know Before You Take a Class
What is a barre workout? Barre instructors explain the benefits, what to know before you take a class, moves to know, and more.
What Is Rhabdomyolysis—and Why Do CrossFitters Keep Getting Diagnosed With It?
Here's the link between rhabdomyolysis and CrossFit (or other intense exercise), plus warning signs to be aware of.
If You’re Experiencing Incontinence, Consider Swapping Kegels for These 10 Yoga Poses
Doing Iyengar yoga for incontinence has been scientifically proven to significantly reduce bladder control issues in women.
The Return of ’80s Aerobics Proves We All Just Want to Have Fun While Working Out
Retro '80s aerobics is now mounting a comeback. We dive into why, plus all the benefits you'll reap and the best exercises to try.
Channel Your Inner Ariel With Mermaid Pose—Here’s How to Add It to Your Yoga Practice
Mermaid pose helps improve your flexibility, balance, core strength, and more. Here's exactly how to do it, plus variations to try.
A Pilates Instructor Shares Their Favorite Modifications for 5 Popular Moves
If you find classic Pilates moves inaccessible, try these five Pilates modifications, demonstrated by an instructor.
Just Wondering: Does Yoga ‘Count’ as Strength Training or Cardio?
There's some debate surrounding "is yoga strength training?" We asked experts to set the record straight once and for all.
6 Types of Pilates We Guarantee You Haven’t Tried Before
There are more types of Pilates classes than just the mat or reformer. Learn about six different variations and the benefits of each.
Try This 20-Minute Full-Body Boxing Workout for a Feel-Good Fight
Boxing lets you vent your frustrations while boosting your feel-good endorphins. Try this full-body boxing workout to do just that.
Hook and Hustle With this 20-Minute Boxing Conditioning Workout
Boxing workouts take lots of stamina to keep punching through every round. Try this boxing conditioning workout to improve your endurance.
This Blitz and Build Boxing Strength Workout Will Burn You Out
Boxing strength workouts not only up your boxing skills but also improve your strength and endurance for daily tasks. Try this workout!
If You Have a Body and Do Pilates, You Have a Pilates Body. End of Story
There's a 'Pilates body' stereotype that the activity is just for thin women. Here's why it's harmful and why every body is a Pilates body.
Unleash Your Inner Fighter With This 20-Minute, Beginner-Friendly Shadow Boxing Workout
You don’t need a punching bag or any equipment for this beginner shadow boxing workout! Learn the basic punches, like jab, cross, hook, and uppercut.
The 1 Trick That Can Make These 5 Popular Yoga Poses More Effective
Ever wonder about the proper head position in yoga for poses like downward dog or cobra pose? A yoga teacher explains exactly what to do.
