Fitness

Before developing a chronic illness, I rarely thought about health and fitness at all. I proudly wrote “none” under medical history, took yoga classes for fun, hit the gym sporadically in the summer, and danced in a studio throughout the year. Fitness felt optional because at the time, my health was a given — a

Chappell Roan did not come to play at her first Grammys. In addition to her head-turning outfit, iconic performance of “Pink Pony Club,” and staunch commitment to advocating (and celebrating) transgender rights, the pop star capitalized on her win to call out record labels for not providing health insurance. After thanking her support system, the

You’re not a fan of lifting weights, and the thought of running makes you want to sink deeper under the covers, but you still want to exercise. Zumba is the perfect workout to get you out of your dilemma. Zumba has been in the spotlight ever since it was first introduced by Columbian choreographer, Alberto Perez,

If you’re struggling to squeeze in your HIIT workout, this dance cardio class is for you. Host and choreographer Kaleila Jordan is here to guide you through a dance workout that will get your heart pumping and your booty bumping! You’ll start with a warmup where you’ll rock your hips, body roll, and squat. Then,

Picking the right weight dumbbells is like shopping for clothing: You won’t know what works for you until you actually try it (on). It’d be great if there was some magic equation that would calculate exactly what weights will feel light, medium and heavy for you during different workouts. But unfortunately, it’s not so predictable, because lots

The beauty of bodyweight workouts? You can do them any time, anywhere. So next time you’re traveling or simply stuck with limited equipment access, give this lower-body blaster of a workout a go. The moves ahead are a mix of dynamic leg and glute exercises that hit the lower-body muscle groups from all angles. It’s

While the term “hot girl walk” isn’t necessarily trending anymore, the practice hasn’t gone anywhere. People are still walking and loving it. And while there’s no doubt that taking a nice walk while blasting your favorite playlist or podcast can feel amazing, you may wonder if walking can actually impact your health. Also, should you

How do you want to feel 28 days from right now? Stronger, more confident, in a groove with a fitness routine, perhaps? If so, this 28-day challenge is for you and today is the day to kick it off! The challenge is made up of express-style workouts that require 20 minutes or less of effort but still offer gains and serious inspiration to

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. If you’re looking for a great workout to train your posterior chain, there’s no better option than the ITY. Chances are

Trainer Ariel Belgrave’s favourite fitness word? Flex. And you can bet you’re going to be doing a whole lotta that during (and after!) the upper-body dumbbell workout coming up. This 20-minute arms and shoulder blaster is made up of compound movements that work multiple joints and/or muscle groups in your top half for an efficient

Three years ago, I was in the worst shape of my life. I had just finished a three-month stint in the hospital and undergone dramatic weight gain from the medication I was taking. I felt winded just walking up the stairs. From everything I read online and heard from my doctors, cardio was key to

Becoming a Pilates princess is harder than it looks. After spending the final weeks of 2024 pinning impossibly aesthetic images of at-home workouts and matching gym sets, Alo Moves‘s “The Reset” challenge felt like the real-life manifestation of my mood board. The program is designed to help you shake off that winter slump and step

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Although they may appear to be designed for astronauts, compression boots are actually a surprisingly practical investment. Supernatural looks aside, these

Blogilates Reversible Bow Back Short Sleeve Top ($20, originally $25) and Blogilates Ballerina Skort ($30, originally $35) “When I saw the Blogilates collection included a skort similar to the Popflex skirt Taylor Swift wore in 2024, I knew I had to try it. The Blogilates Ballerina Skort features a flattering V-cut crisscross waistband, tiered layers

Going for a run? Don’t forget your ring light. If you’re on run-Tok, you’ve seen how some running influencers make even their longest runs look effortless. They’re like the Nara Smiths of the athletic realm — except instead of baking homemade sourdough in couture gowns, they’re flashing a sweat-free smile to the camera on mile

According to the CDC, more than 38 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, a condition that’s linked with high levels of blood sugar. But doctors regularly check blood sugar levels during annual physical exams, whether you have diabetes or not, making this measurement something many people will need to try to decipher at some

When it comes to Barbour, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the British outerwear brand’s iconic waxed jackets, worn by the likes of Princess Diana and forever it-girl Alexa Chung. But Barbour has had a resurgence on my Instagram feed because of its buzzy collabs with Ganni, Noah, and, more recently, the

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Without getting too personal about my chest, let’s just say pregnancy has brought some noticeable changes. A high-impact sports bra that

Congratulations, you’re ready to start your fitness journey . . . now what? If you’re new to fitness, or getting back into working out, you might not be ready to head into the gym right away. Thankfully, there’s plenty of effective at-home workouts you can do from the comfort of your own living room (and

Next time you’re in the gym doing deadlifts, take a page out of the wrestler handbook and try it sumo style. Named for the wide stance that sumo wrestlers get into before facing their opponent, a sumo deadlift is a twist on the conventional deadlift that can help you reach your glute gain goals. In