Fitness
The Hack That Turned Me Into a Morning Workout Person—*Less* Coffee Required
Learn all about essential oils for energy when it comes to being ready to tackle morning workouts, according to an expert.
Doing This Type of Breathing as Part of Your Pilates Practice Can Help Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
Here's how hypopressive breathing, a deep breathing exercise, can help you with your Pilates practice and other forms of movement.
What’s the Difference Between an Active Recovery Day and a Rest Day?
Experts explain the differences between active recovery vs. rest days, the benefits of each, and when you should choose each.
The 5 Best Carbon-Plated Running Shoes for Faster and More Effortless Miles
Want to run faster and hit new personal records? Here are the best carbon-plated running shoes, according to an expert.
The 10 Best Pilates Exercises for Beginners, According to a Peloton Instructor
A Peloton instructor shares the best beginner Pilates exercises and how to do them, plus the benefits of Pilates.
The Coros Pace Pro Running Watch Makes Me Feel Like I’ve Got a Coach (and Navigator) Right on My Wrist
One writer and runner shares their review of the Coros Pace Pro running watch and how it stacks up to competitors.
The 15 Best Muscle Activations That’ll Help You Maximize Your 2025 Fitness Goals
Whatever fitness intentions you have for 2025, there's one thing that'll make it easier: doing full-body muscle-activation exercises.
‘Obsessively Tracking My Fitness Data Was Ruining My Life. Here’s How I Learned to Chill TF Out’
Read one writer's experience with fitness data obsession and how they overcame the need to track every workout metric.
Science Says You Need a Pre-Workout Playlist. Here Are the 6 Best Songs to Get You in the Zone
The benefits of a pre-workout playlist are vast, according to research. Here are the songs experts recommend to pump you up.
The 4 Best Stretches for Your Hip Abductors, According to a Personal Trainer
Dealing with knee or back pain? It could be due to tight hip abductors. Here's how to stretch your hip abductors, per an expert.
What’s the Difference Between Concentric, Eccentric, and Isometric Muscle Contractions?
Fitness experts weigh in on the differences between concentric vs. eccentric exercise, and why both are important.
5 Activities That’ll Boost Your Endurance—No Running Required
Can't run or just don't like it? No problem. Experts share the best activities that build endurance that don't involve pounding the pavement.
Hear Me Out: A Generous Time Limit Can Transform the Whole Vibe of a Running Race
Here, a writer and runner explains why longer running race time limits foster a more positive atmosphere for everyone involved.
The Only Foam Roller I Trust to Relieve Tension in My Always-Tight Upper Back and Shoulders
This foam roller is great for reaching hard-to-get muscles. Read one writer's full GoFit Revolve Foam Roller review here.
Does Running Count as Leg Day? Fitness Experts Weigh In
Fitness experts share which muscles running works and answer the age-old question: Does running count as leg day?
