Running gets your heart beating, your blood pumping, and your breath heavy — so, yes, it most certainly counts as cardio. But is running the best kind of cardio? And can you really lose fat by running? The simple answers are yes and yes; running is cardio and you can lose fat by following a regular […]
A classic standing posture, triangle pose is found in many traditional styles of yoga, including ashtanga yoga and Iyengar yoga. Known as trikonasana in Sanskrit (triko = triangle; asana = pose), triangle pose involves a lot of moving parts. “Trikonasana is a pose that looks incredibly simple, but actually takes a lifetime to master,” says Stephanie Saunders, vice president, fitness programming at BODi […]
When you’re in the middle of a workout, you can feel your body working hard: you sweat, you shake, you breathe heavier. If someone asks whether you’re burning calories in the middle of an intense gym session, you’d say yes, of course! But what about after your cool down? Do you think you’re burning calories […]
“You’re able to open up and be vulnerable with someone when you’re side by side, in parallel, in ways that you’re not when you’re face to face,” Dr. Bagley says. “It’s like, I can trust this person because they’re struggling in ways that feel really similar, and they’re cheerleading for me when I’m struggling.” 13. […]
Indoor cycling’s benefits are numerous; as a workout, it’s convenient, efficient, effective, and as social as you want it to be. You can do it in a class of one or dozens, depending on your mood. And these stationary bike benefits scarcely scratch the surface. “I’m biased toward indoor cycling as a truly fun exercise […]
For the sake of this article, we’ll talk about rowing machines, since they’re a lot more accessible at gyms and home gyms. What kind of workout is rowing? Anyone who’s tried a workout on a rowing machine knows that it will challenge your cardiovascular endurance, leaving you breathless, and oftentimes, soaking in sweat. But it’ll […]
Then, of course, there’s the cumulative health effects that go beyond exercise. Over time, chronic underfueling can set the stage for low energy availability (LEA), a syndrome caused by eating insufficient calories to support your activity, says Dr. Sims. This can affect your menstrual cycle—a lack or irregularity of periods in an athlete who menstruates can be […]
Walking is one of the best exercises for new moms — it’s a gentle exercise you can do at your own pace. But actually finding the time to take a walk can be tough. Sure, you have a few strategies for working out with kids at home, like crushing an express class while your little one is napping. But actually […]
If you have larger-than-average breasts, you know all too well that searching for a sports bra that’s both comfy and supportive can be a workout in itself. We did the legwork for you — here are some of the best workout bras on the market for anyone who needs a little extra support. 1. Shock […]
“Every exercise in the water has the potential to be a core exercise,” says Denomme. 3. Water classes enhance coordination. The very first water exercise class I attended was a 60-minute blur of combination movements performed in the deep end of the pool: Think riding an imaginary rocking horse across the pool and mimicking a cross-country […]