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How To Know When Your Body Needs A Break From Working Out, Because It's Not Always Obvious

By Julia Guerra
This might come as a shock to some of you, but too much of anything is never a good thing, even when it comes to exercising. This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t be moving your body every day (You should at least try to, TBH.), but there’s a clear…

Issa Rae Revealed The Most Nurturing Part Of Her Workout Routine & It Makes Total Sense

By Annakeara Stinson
If you ask me, Issa Rae is a celebrity who comes across as legit the coolest. She's radiantly confident and successful, but she still seems like the kind of person you'd gladly go on a road trip with. In a recent interview with Women's Health, Issa…

Karlie Kloss Managed To Figure Out How To Make Battle Rope Workouts, Dare I Say, Fun?

By Julia Guerra
There are so many different components to fitness that, even if you’ve written off all physical activity as the archenemy of your very being, I can almost guarantee there’s something in the space you’d enjoy. Maybe nothing sparks your interest at…

Here's Why Fitness Experts Say You Should Never Skip A Warm-Up Before Your Workout

By Jordan Bissell
If I'm being really honest, the only time I actually remember to stretch before a workout is when I'm doing yoga. Since the practice is so focused on being present in your body, I always take the extra time to warm up my muscles before settling into…

Sexperts & Personal Trainers Alike Say These 5 Workouts Can Seriously Boost Your Libido

By Julia Guerra
The libido can sometimes be a bit of a mystery. While some people experience zero issues ~getting in the mood~, others find their sex drive to be a fickle friend, one that either cancels on them last-minute, or doesn’t show up at all. You'd think…

Science Says Sticking To This Diet Can Give You A Serious Boost In Your Workout Routine

By Julia Guerra
You know that age-old saying “you are what you eat”? Evidently, so is your workout. TBH, when I initially came across new research suggesting that the Mediterranean diet can improve your workout routine, I wasn’t exactly floored. I mean, I’m all…

OMG, Demi Lovato Literally Knocked Her MMA Trainer's Tooth Out While They Were Sparring

By Annakeara Stinson
You know how sometimes you're at the gym with a friend, your partner, or a fitness instructor, and you just get so into the workout that you accidentally dislodge one of their teeth? No? Well, it happens, y'all. Demi Lovato knocked out her MMA…

You & Your Workout Buddy Will Be Obsessed With This Routine From Ashley Graham's Trainer

By Julia Guerra
Working out with a best friend, partner, or even a personal trainer gives new meaning to the phrase “buddy system.” For me, prior to getting married and moving upstate, I could call my BFF on any given Saturday morning, and know that she’d motivate…

This YouTube Channel Has A Ton Of Dance Workouts You Can Do In The Comfort Of Your Own Home

By Julia Guerra
There’s so much to love about dance workout classes. Between the energy of the instructors and the we’re-in-this-together mentality of the group as everyone’s bodies synchronize with the music, it’s definitely an experience that makes exercise feel…

You'll Know Your Workout Isn't Right For You If You Notice These 6 Key Things

By Jordan Bissell
This morning, I was supposed to get up bright and early and go for a nice jog around my neighborhood to start my day. As soon as my alarm went off, though, I rolled over and promptly decided that my workout would have to wait until the evening,…

Jenna Fischer Posted The Cutest Instagram About Celebrating Her Birthday With A Fitness Goal

By Jordan Bissell
One of my favorite things about starting a new year is the chance to sit down and think carefully about how I want to change my life moving forward. In fact, I love these opportunities for growth so much that I also celebrate my own personal new…

Lindsey Vonn's Home Workout Is A Hilarious Example Of Multitasking At Its Finest

By Jordan Bissell
More times than I'd like to admit, I have to make a choice at the end of the day: start tackling the long list of chores I need to get done, or try to fit a workout in before I collapse into bed and fall asleep. More often than not, chores win out,…

This New Study Revealed The Simplest Way To Find Time For Exercise In Your Routine

By Jordan Bissell
No matter how motivated I wish I was, every so often, I'll have a day when I just don't have the energy or the time to go to the gym for an intense weightlifting session, or head outside for a long run. Between work, self-care, and spending time…

Gabrielle Union Admitted She's Cried During Her Workouts Before In A Powerful Instagram

By Jordan Bissell
Whenever I go for a run outside, it seems like all of my emotions are heightened. As I pass trees and hear birds and crickets chirping around me, I can't help but feel so much more at peace. Some days, in fact, my runs seem to draw out the stress…

Candace Cameron Bure Proved Hula-Hooping Is Definitely A Workout In This Cute Video

By Julia Guerra
In my experience, it seems like a lot of people associate fitness with sweaty treadmill sprints and crowded weight rooms, but exercise doesn’t have to be super intense to be effective. For reference, think about how kids get their exercise in. Some…

This Video Of Kate Hudson Belting "Shallow" During A Workout Will Make You Feel So Seen

By Jordan Bissell
On Sunday, Feb. 24, Lady Gaga took home an Oscar for Best Original Song for "Shallow," aka the tune from A Star Is Born that I can't stop singing, and TBH, I feel like a proud mom. Not only does Lady Gaga know how to make incredible music, she helps…

A Morning Stroll Can Have This Pretty Awesome Effect On Your Body, According To Science

By Annakeara Stinson
What's the first thing you do in the morning when you get out of bed? If you're anything like me, it's some form of scrambling around to get coffee and get to work. But the benefits of morning walks can be plentiful for both your physical and mental…

Ashley Graham & Gabrielle Union Use This Intense Workout For Their Lower Body

By Jordan Bissell
Whenever one of my favorite celebrities posts a workout on Instagram, I'm first in line to be like, "Wow, I need to try that." So when two of the coolest women I can think of both uploaded videos of themselves doing the same exact exercise, I was…

Iskra Lawrence Revealed The Super Simple Exercise That Helps Her Work On Her Balance

By Julia Guerra
What’s your fitness focus? Is it to build more stamina, muscle, improve your flexibility? What about balance? Personally, I’ve always only associated balance with yoga and pilates, and even then I never considered stability something to strive…

Jonathan Van Ness Showed Off His Gymnastics Skills In A Sneak Peek Video Of His Comedy Tour

By Annakeara Stinson
Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness is one of those people who reminds you that life doesn't have to be so serious all the time, and that a little bit of fun can be infused into everything you do — especially if you're willing to try new things, like, I…