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6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’
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Does Walking ‘Count’ as Cardio, or Do You Need to Pick Up the Speed?
When you want to add a little movement to your day, there’s nothing simpler than heading outside for a walk.…
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Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?
Hyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much…
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Those Squat Pulses Burn Like Fire…But Do They Actually Do Anything!?
Whether you’re in pre-brunch Pilates or your lunchtime HIIT class, you’ve probably been tasked with a certain directive that makes…
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Relieve Stress With These 8 Gentle Yoga Poses
If you think yoga is all about handstands and contorting your body into near-impossible poses, you should know that there…
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FITT Principle: The Most Effective Way to Structure Your Workouts
The hardest part of exercising isn’t usually the exercise itself. It’s knowing how to get started. It can be intimidating…
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Is the New Oura Ring Worth the Splurge? I Wore It for 10 Weeks to Find Out
Over the years, I’ve tested out more wearables than I can count. I’m a runner and avid weight lifter—and huge…
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Suns Out, Guns Out: The 6 Coolest Outdoor Gyms Around the World
What could be better than a blood-pumping, heart-racing, endorphin-crushing workout? One with a sweet view. Outdoor gyms are becoming a…
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How to Do Locust Pose in Yoga (Salabhasana)
Locust pose, or salabhasana, is a belly-down, or prone, yoga posture that stretches your chest, shoulders, and spine. It’s also…
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Watch Suni Lee Crush a Wild New Gymnastics Skill No One’s Ever Landed in Competition Before
The 2024 Paris Olympics might still be six months away, but after scrolling through gold medalist Suni Lee’s Instagram yesterday,…
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