The leggings, which I wore for a workout and yoga session, are made of the same luxurious fabric as the bra, and have that same supportive but not confining feel. Out of the bag they looked like they’d be too small, and they felt pretty compressive while I was pulling them on. Once I started […]
Whether you’re a daily walk devotee or someone who spends their workdays on their feet, a good pair of walking shoes can make all the difference between having a great day or a crummy one. If you’ve followed footwear trends in the last few years, you’re probably aware that Hoka sneakers—recognizable by their oversized soles […]
Either way, the shoe should feel comfortable and not restrictive, and your toes should not be overcrowded. If you plan to primarily run in hot temperatures, you may want to size up half a size to accommodate foot swelling. Cushioning Trail running shoes are usually classified as either minimal, moderate, or maximum cushion. “I choose […]
When the birds start chirping and the days start getting longer, that’s our cue to break out our hiking gear, lace up our trusty hiking boots, and hit the trails. But as the weather continues to heat up, you may want to ditch your hiking pants or leggings for a pair of hiking shorts to stay cool. […]
No one ever really plans to miss a workout — but sometimes life gets in the way. Whether you miss a workout for a fun reason (a weekend getaway, a party, a date) or a not-so-fun reason (an injury, a rough workday, a bad head cold) you may wonder what effect that missed workout will […]
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If you want your body to respond to whatever your mind can imagine, you need to get grounded, get strong, and master the primal movements. Super Trainer Amoila Cesar brought you a new level of intensity with his breakthrough hit 6 Weeks of THE WORK and then made you strong and flexible like the professional […]
Ah, the elusive headstand. It can be the pose that draws people to yoga in the first place—or it repels them away entirely because they don’t ever want to have to try it. Sure, the headstand pose can be to flex on your Instagram, but yoga as a whole, and the headstand specifically, is truly about […]
When you’re a fitness junkie, sore muscles may feel like a badge of honor. After all, when friends and co-workers ask why you groan every time you sit down, you get to tell them you crushed a tough HIIT session, or that you nailed a squat PR during leg day. But aside from bragging rights, is it good to be […]
There’s no denying the satisfaction you feel after a seriously good fitness class. When the sweat is dripping, your heart is still pumping, and you just know that you absolutely crushed it—you get it. Peloton has done an excellent job at recreating that feeling at home, but it comes at a relatively high price point that a […]