Push-Ups Getting Stale? Try These 17 Variations
If you want to hit loads of muscles in a single rep, you can’t do much better than a standard push-up. But the base move is just the beginning. To see new gains in strength, muscular development, and mobility, there are doz
A Deep Dive on ‘The Living Clearly Method,’ Hilaria Baldwin’s Wellness Book
Other than that, standouts included the line: “Being deaf to my body’s wisdom was like driving down a mountain road with a dirty windshield and no GPS,” (page 14), which is a mental image that really tickled me, and her
I Was Hit by a Car and Paralyzed—But Now I’m Ready to Take On the NYC Marathon
Eight months after becoming paraplegic, I did my first half marathon on my handcycle. That race was so much more than just seeing if I could cover 13.1 miles again; I needed it to give me hope. But this year’s New York City
What to Wear to a Pilates Workout
Wondering what to wear to a Pilates workout for maximum comfort, performance, and style? The key is to find gear that’s comfy, functional, and form-fitting, so you can move easily through the workout without worrying ab
11 Calf Stretches That Will Feel Amazing If You’ve Been Sitting All Day
When you want to loosen up after a long day of sitting, you probably zero in on your hips and hamstrings. But calf stretches are important too—even though lots of us tend to overlook them. “People tend to forget to stretc
9 Expert-Approved Protein Powders That Actually Taste Good
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Stretch Your Limits With Fallen Triangle Pose
With patience and concentration, you can achieve challenging yoga postures like fallen triangle pose with ease! Fallen triangle pose, or patita tarasana in Sanskrit, is a mix of side plank and triangle pose and can incorpor
I’ve Tackled Triathlons, Marathons, and Mountain Races—All While Living With Crohn’s Disease
Managing my symptoms of this inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) requires a ton of my energy, so I love that running takes some of the power away from my diagnosis and gives it back to me. I fell into the sport when I joined the
15 Pilates Exercises for Beginners
You might’ve heard about all the benefits that Pilates exercises can have on your body, namely your core. But where do you start? Studio classes are a great way to build a foundation of movement under instruction. But if yo