If you want to work your upper body at home, a dumbbell back workout is the perfect thing to add to your routine. That’s because strengthening your back muscles—think your lats, rhomboids, and traps—help improve muscle imbalances and posture. Thanks to all of the sitting we do—especially now, as we’re hunkering down at home and […]
Seeing progress can be a huge morale-booster, too—and that’s not only measured with lifting heavier weight (something that can be hard to challenge yourself with now if you have limited equipment at your disposal). When you finally bang out your first perfect push-up, believe us, you’ll feel like you can take on anything. 4. It […]
When you think of equipment for at-home workouts, dumbbells, kettlebells, and resistance bands probably jump to mind. But investing in the best yoga mats or other kinds of exercise mats can make a big difference in the enjoyment of your workout. “The most important thing that you should think about when it comes to your […]
You don’t need a gym’s worth of equipment to get in a solid workout. The best dumbbell workouts—which can work every muscle in your body—can be done right in your living room. So even if your gym or fitness studio is closed due to the new coronavirus, your fitness routine can still continue at home. […]
I’ve never been someone who likes to exercise at home. I like the accountability of training with other people, the adrenaline-pumping vibe of a fitness class packed with people I can silently compete with, and the focus that comes with putting your phone in a locker and just tuning into your body for the next […]
After rolling and self massaging, follow it up with a good stretch. Throw on some light music—my favorites are Chill Lounge by Stingray or Afternoon Yoga playlist on Spotify. 2. Find a home workout plan you’ll actually do. There’s no shortage of ways to move your body at home and while we are focusing on […]
Like all the very best abs exercises, flutter kicks don’t seem very hard at all when you first start doing them. Then, after 20 seconds or so, as the tension builds in your abs, you start to realise that you’re in for a world of pain, and then 25 seconds in you absolutely will not […]
As we all adjust our lives to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus, our fitness routines need to adjust too—mostly to incorporate social distancing. With businesses closing and people hunkering down, it’s pretty much impossible to stick to your regular workout routine if it involved the gym, fitness studio, or a group workout. […]
It’s a highly stressful time for everyone, and lots of people are looking for the best ways to take care of their body right now (especially as they acclimate to spending as much time indoors as possible for the foreseeable future). For those in need of muscle relaxation after long stretches of sitting in front […]
First things first, your typical day and schedule will be anything but typical. These are some seriously atypical times. Take a really deep breath and settle into some peace with that. It’s okay that you are being pushed to change your routine, change your mindset, and slow down a bit. Second, remember that movement comes […]
With gyms and indoor cycling studios closed due to the new coronavirus and most of us practicing proper social distancing, investing in one of the best exercise bikes can help indoor cycling fans bring their favorite workout into their living rooms. If you’ve been an avid indoor cycler, you’re not alone: Cycling is one of […]
The best at-home workouts don’t necessarily require a ton of equipment—or any equipment other than your own bodyweight. That’s good news for many exercisers who may not have dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands, or other equipment at home, especially after the closures of gyms and fitness studios (and the recommendations to practice social distancing) due to […]
If you are looking to refresh your upper-body routine, adding in a few of the best triceps exercises out there is a good way to do so. Not only will these moves make your same old workout more interesting, but they will also help you get stronger both in and out of the gym. Your […]
If you literally only have minutes to squeeze in a workout, celebrity trainer Simone De La Rue is here for you. Jennifer Garner’s trainer, who also works with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, recently shared a four-move circuit on Instagram that delivers both sweaty cardio and lower-body strengthening in only 10 minutes (yes, really). Even better, you don’t […]
Some fitness trackers offer the option too. For instance, the Smart Wake feature on the Fitbit Ionic ($ 260, amazon.com) uses data gathered from the smartwatch, like heart rate and movement, to sound the alarm anytime within 30 minutes of your chosen wake-up time. It’ll never let you sleep later than you want, but if […]