Athletes are often perceived as tough: physically and mentally. But as the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) prepared to take to the field for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup last month, they wanted to share a more complex, dynamic story. Yes, they were strong, confident competitors ready to play their best—but they were also […]
Some of these tips are self-explanatory and some are a good reminder. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 11, 2023 A 5K run was one of the central workouts at the 2023 CrossFit Games, testing the speed and cardio endurance of both fields of Individual athletes. However, before the competition started in early […]
Finding the motivation to commute to a gym — not to mention working out when you get there — is a struggle. It’s time to take advantage of that little thing we do each time we run errands, park our cars, or take the stairs: walking. But can you actually lose weight with walking as your main […]
If you’ve been struggling to drift off, you’ve probably tried all sorts of strategies to fall asleep faster: Put your phone away at a decent hour, make your bedroom relaxing, and stop exercising before bed. Wait, hold up. Does working out at night really mess with your sleep? It’s a valid question if you don’t […]
An exercise with a name like “switch kicks” probably makes you think that the focus is on the legs and butt. And although the switch kick will fire up every muscle from your hips down to your toes, it also strengthens your core, explains Rebekah Miller, MS, CSCS, NASM-CPT. “In the switch kick movement, the lower body is being targeted, as […]
You don’t need to hit the slopes regularly to add some ski-inspired exercises to your workout routine. Ski abs is an abdominal exercise that will have you moving like a slalom racer (without the snow). When it comes to full-body workouts with mounds of physical benefits, skiing ranks high on the list, so give this ski-inspired […]
The standing leg raise tends to get overshadowed by showier exercises like hip thrusts and burpees — but if you want to build up a strong lower half, it’s time to familiarize yourself with this simple but effective move. It’s easy to do standing leg raises practically anywhere — so even if you can’t make it to […]
The streamlined silhouette made me (and my sorta wide feet) a little worried. But Lululemon’s shoes are designed specifically for a woman’s foot, which makes the toe box a little roomier—I didn’t notice any pinching along the sides. When I stood up in them, I could feel the cushion underneath my foot—it was a lot […]
The double leg lift is a classic Pilates exercise. And like most (if not all) Pilates exercises, it can help you build massive abdominal strength, getting you closer and closer toward sculpting an enviable taught midsection. But the double leg lift does more than tighten and define your abs — it teaches you valuable skills […]
Some fitness trends burn hot for a while and then go cold, which is why it’s helpful to focus on foundational, tried-and-true exercises that give you reliable fitness results. The forearm plank is one that will always have a place because it targets many muscle groups at once and offers tons of fun variations. “The […]