Aerobics for Introverts: 7 Moves You Can Do at Home
While gyms provide easy access to treadmills, ellipticals, StairMasters, and other cardio machines, it’s easy to do aerobic exercise at home. “You definitely do not need a gym membership to get your cardio in,” says
Should You Engage Your Core While Cycling?
Squeeze your abs. Brace for a gut punch. Belly button to spine! During most exercise classes, you’re bound to hear at least one of these verbal cues for how to engage your core. And with good reason — engaging your core
Ever Wonder How Many Calories You Burn Stretching?
If you generally feel lighter after a good stretching session, you might wonder, “Did I just lose weight? Does stretching burn calories?!” Of all the other unconventional ways to shave off a few calories, stretching seems
How to Do the Yoga Plank Pose for a Rock-Solid Core
A common myth about yoga is that it only improves flexibility, but the yoga plank pose is primarily about building strength in the core. The yoga plank pose, or phalakasana, is a foundational yoga pose that strengthens the e
How Often Do You Really Need to Do Cardio?
Determining how often you should do cardio can be a little tricky. For starters, it’s not simply a matter of maintaining a trim physique. “Cardio workouts are about more than just losing weight,” says Alasdair Fitz-Deso
How to Stop Rancid ‘Protein Farts’ From Ruining Your Workout (and Your Life)
It’s likely that the type of protein you’re choosing could be contributing to your workout farts—and to the pretty pungent odor of them too. That’s because some popular high-protein foods (like meat and eggs) are rich
How a Running Pace Chart Can Help You Train Smarter
Once you’ve run a few 5K races, you’re probably ready to focus on cutting time or maybe even lengthening distance. Either way, you’re not interested in simply crossing the finish line anymore — you want to go farthe
Track Legend Allyson Felix Just Dropped a Running Shoe—Here’s How It Feels IRL
Once I stood up, I could really feel the cushioned underfoot. The Felix Runner is really soft and comfortable. Not marshmallowy soft, though, which is a good thing; my foot didn’t sink in too much, and the shoe still provid
The Best Mats for Hot Yoga, According to Experts
You don’t need a ton of specialized equipment to try hot yoga, but a mat that supports your practice—especially when you’re sweating buckets—is a definite plus. The ideal pick will help you feel “zoned in on your pr
Is 10,000 Steps a Day Enough for Weight Loss?
Nearly every smartwatch is pre-programmed for a 10,000-step goal, so it might seem like that’s what we need to aim for every day. But if you’re walking for weight loss, you might wonder, How many calories does 10,000 step