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Rising fitness rockstar Amanda Kloots has figured out a pretty genius way to combine her two fave childhood activities (dancing and jumping rope) into one high-energy, total-body workout meant to make you feel the burn while having fun at the same time.
Her ultimate goal (other than helping her clients get their heart pumping)? “I want people to walk out the door smiling,” she says. “Working out is for learning about your body, how you can change it and connect with it, and having a good time while you do.”
“Working out is for learning about your body, how you can change it and connect with it, and having a good time while you do.”
Lately, Kloots has been spreading her sweaty gospel outside of her waitlist only classes in New York City: This past summer, she launched her first three streaming exercise videos, and she’s now posting condensed versions of her signature cardio sessions via daily 10-minute stories on her Instagram feed. Taking her kick-butt, do-anywhere workouts online has allowed her growing fitfam (it’s a far-flung squad from Texas to Australia and Paris) to tone at home. But in between growing her boutique fitness empire and getting married (congrats!), Kloots made time to create a custom, 10-minute workout for Well+Good.
So, grab a rope (any jump rope will do, says Kloots) and scroll down for a quick, totally fun twist on head-to-toe toning.
Each move is based on a number of reps, not time—but if you finish way before 10 minutes is up, you’re going too fast. Focus on pushing and pulling the rope slowly (“Think about moving through mud as you do the moves,” says Kloots) to net the most sculpting benefits.
Move 1: v bend
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent, holding a folded jump rope taut between both hands overhead so your arms make a V. Keeping your arms straight, bend at the waist to the right, then return to start. Repeat 8 times. Then, do the entire sequence on the opposite side.
Move 2: pull press
Extend your arms at chest height in front of you, keeping the rope taut. Bend your elbows to pull the rope to your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Then, push back to start. Repeat 8 times.
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Move 3: bent-over row
Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and hinge forward at your hips until your torso is nearly parallel to the floor. Extend both arms toward the floor, keeping the rope taut between them. Bend your elbows to raise the rope toward your chest, then lower back to start. Repeat 8 times.
Move 4: jump, jump, squat
Lay the rope on the floor and stand on one side of it, squeezing your inner thighs and glutes. Keeping your legs together, jump back and forth over it 16 times. Next, standing with the rope on your right, step your right foot over it and lower to a squat, then return to start; do 8 reps. Repeat jumps and squats on the opposite side. Then, go through the entire sequence again.
Move 5: total-body finisher
Sit on the floor and hold your folded rope taut. Bend your knees in to your chest and hold your rope against your shins; pull your elbows in to the sides of your waist so your body forms a tight ball. Roll back, staying in a ball, then roll up and extend your arms overhead and your legs up in front of you so your body forms a V. Repeat 8 times, take a breather, then do 8 more.
A new Mother stand in her daughters nursery as she takes a moment to enjoy Motherhood and soak it all in. She is dressed comfortably and holding her baby close to her chest as the two bond.
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As a two-mom household, some could say it’s a bit cliché that my wife and I opted for a gender-neutral nursery. Sure, we’re fierce advocates for society accepting and embracing all kinds of identities across the spectrum—gender identity included. But the reality is, we were excited for one of life’s greatest surprises: Not finding out the sex of our baby until birth.
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Truth be told, couples from all walks of life are embracing the gender-neutral baby movement. Beyond surprise gender reveals, gender-neutral baby names are on the rise—and have been trending upward since the 90s. In 2024, 17% of new babies were given gender-neutral names.
“Over the past year, we’ve seen search volume on Pinterest shift toward nursery designs that break away from traditional themes,” says Sydney Stanback, Global Trends and Insights Lead at Pinterest. “Searches for “unisex nursery” have grown 340%. This rise in gender-neutral and thoughtfully designed nurseries reflects how parents are using Pinterest to design spaces that feel unique, and aligned with their style.”
The Pinterest trends team also says that, in recent years, people have become more daring and expressive in their home design, and instead of designing nurseries with traditional colors or themes, parents can create spaces that can evolve with their kids while allowing for more creativity and self-expression. The 2025 Pinterest Predicts trend, Primary Play, is a great example of this.
“[With Primary Play] we're seeing people embrace a more maximalist aesthetic, incorporating murals, patterned furniture, and playful details to make their spaces feel more personal,” adds Stanback. And that trend includes nurseries too.
No matter if you’re keeping gender a mystery for the surprise or simply want to break the status quo of pink and blue decor, designing with gender-neutral nursery decor can be a whole lot of fun. Here are nine nursery items that defy “traditional” gender norms.
Color is often the first decision parents make when designing their child’s nursery. And if you’re eager to build out a nursery that goes beyond gender binaries, then the world is your oyster. In stereotypical gender-neutral nurseries, parents tend to opt for neutral colors, like off-whites, tans, and beige tones. But genderless nurseries don’t have to be boring, you know.
“Gender-neutral nurseries continue to trend, but that doesn’t mean everything has to be beige,” says Latifah Miles, Senior Commerce Editor at Babylist. “There are many different ways we see gender-neutral come to life, whether through a monochromatic neutral, a bold color expression, or a sweet theme, like woodland animals.” For our nursery, my wife and I chose bright pops of color, like burnt orange, earthy greens, or even muted shades of burgundy. And for our primary wall color, we went with Benjamin Moore’s 2025 Color of the Year: Cinnamon Slate. This heathered plum meets velvety brown and brings an instant sense of calm and serenity to any room—regardless of gender.
Of course, cribs know no gender. A sleeping baby is a sleeping baby (and we love that). Baby brand Nestig tops our list of some of the most beautifully designed and high-quality nursery furniture. Whether you’re building out a registry for twins or welcoming your second or third little one, you won’t regret investing in Nestig (trust us). The Willow Crib has a timeless design and grows with your kid, converting into a toddler-size bed over time. The neutral-toned Natural Wood frame—constructed from sustainably harvested, solid Brazilian pine—makes a great choice for gender-neutral nurseries.
Match your crib with Nestig’s Willow Dresser, which comes in the same color palette. Oversized drawers—that roll out butter-smooth—offer ample space for onesies and adorable outfits for kiddos of all genders. Its top is wide and deep enough to serve as a changing table (the Evolur Eva Changing Pad fits perfectly). We plan to use the top dresser drawer to house our diaper-changing gear and the bottom two for clothing.
Moms love muslin because it’s exceptionally soft, highly breathable, super absorbent, and gentle on the skin. Swaddles, blankets, and burp cloths are common to find in muslin fabric—as are crib sheets. This type of fabric also helps regulate body temperature thanks to its open-weave structure. Just make sure the muslin sheet you choose—like you’ll find with the Blissful Dairy brand—is well-fitted. Crib sheets that are too loose pose a potential safety concern. Blissful Dairy makes a variety of colors, but we chose retro yellow and beige to complement our non-gendered nursery’s earth tones.
While some parents may pick a rug that blends in with the nursery, a bold rug can also serve as a statement piece in the room. A vibrant, patterned rug can also do wonders for a baby’s visual and cognitive development. Ruggable recently teamed up with ceramic potter, designer, and author, Jonathan Adler, to create a bright, modern, and playful printed rug that works great in any room. I love this rug for its vibrant pattern and for the fact that you can wash it in your washing machine (great for those unexpected spit-ups and spills).
If you’re working with a smaller nursery like we are, you may need to get creative on storage. The three-tiered Ikea RÅSKOG Utility Cart is cute and functional, and comes in a mix of retro and neutral colors that will match any nursery. Since it’s on wheels, you can pack it full of toys, diaper-changing items, or other baby gear, and transport it around the house. Another hack for this cart is adding the bamboo NORRÅVA Lid to your purchase to turn the cart into a makeshift side table as needed.
No matter your baby’s gender, sleep is beyond important for their well-being. That’s why it’s important to consider all of the tips and tricks for getting your baby to fall and stay asleep. Happiest Baby brand’s SNOO, an innovative (and pretty magical) bassinet that mimics the motion and sounds of the womb to help your baby fall (and stay) asleep, has become a go-to for many parents.
While we didn’t splurge on the SNOO for our normal bassinet, we did snag a SNOObie. This all-in-one smart soother for babies doubles as a sound machine and night light. It plays four doctor-designed audio tracks, including SNOO’s beloved white noise and calming lullabies. You can also filter through a rainbow of colors and brightness levels to find the perfect fit for your little one’s nighttime routine.
Because our gender-neutral nursery has an earthy, natural vibe to it, we’ve looked out for products and accessories to complement the room’s aesthetic. The Jool Baby Nova Nature swing was a perfect fit for this reason. We love the natural beechwood toy bar and hanging mobile toys that match the gender-neutral tones of our nursery.
For quiet nights in the nursery listening to soft music and a daytime hang-out spot for family time in the living room, there are many things to love about this sleek and soothing swing. It features five levels of side-to-side swaying motions to help calm your baby. It also only weighs 7.25 pounds, making it easy to move around the house. You can stream music through the built-in speaker via Bluetooth or select 10 pre-set melodies built into the Baby Nova. It’s important to note: If baby does fall asleep in the Baby Nova, transfer them to a firm surface for sleeping.
Even though it’s not a core nursery item, we had to invest in the Stokke Tripp Trapp 2. This simple, burly, and sleek high chair was recommended to us by many parents in our network. It comes in a mix of colors but we went with the natural wood to match the rest of our nursery items.
Its lightweight design makes it easy to pick up and move into rooms adjacent to our nursery, like our kitchen and dining room. We love that this high chair’s seat and foot plates adjust to fit kids as they grow. The seat insert can also be removed, transforming the chair into a seat for toddlers, teens, and adults up to 242.5 pounds.
