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How to Do the Pancake Stretch (Seated Wide-Legged Forward Fold) in Yoga

By Jenny Aurthur, RYT 200; July 18, 2024

The seated wide-legged forward fold — commonly referred to as the pancake stretch — is a foundational pose that, when fully expressed, demonstrates serious flexibility....

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Strengthen and Shred Your Midsection With the Oblique V-Up

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; July 15, 2024

Want a convenient way to work some of the most neglected muscles in your core? Look no further than the oblique V-up. Most exercisers think...

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Take Your Planks to the Next Level With the Stability Ball Knee Tuck

By Page Grossman; July 10, 2024

If you’re looking for a killer core workout that challenges your balance and gets every abdominal muscle engaged, look no further than your exercise ball....

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How to Do Seated Forward Bend in Yoga (Paschimottanasana)

By Page Grossman; July 8, 2024

As a yoga teacher and naturally flexible person, I’m often told by people that they don’t practice yoga because they’re not flexible. But that’s why you...

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Build a Fuller, Stronger Butt With These 11 Gluteus Maximus Exercises

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; July 3, 2024

If you want more power in your lower body or just want to build a bigger booty, your leg days should be focused on gluteus...

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How to Do Tree Pose in Yoga (Vrksasana)

By Stepfanie Romine; July 2, 2024

Tree pose is an iconic balancing posture in yoga. Known in Sanskrit as vrksasana (also spelled vriksasana and vrikshasana), tree pose “is one of the first...

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10 Most Common Yoga Form Mistakes You’re Probably Making

By Stepfanie Romine; August 1, 2024

Yoga is truly for every body. But doing yoga the “right” way, with an emphasis on proper breathing, alignment, and form, can help ensure you...

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What Is the Most Inspirational Fit Female Physique In Cinema?

By BODi; June 24, 2024

Demi Moore underwent Navy SEALs training for GI Jane. Lupita Nyong’o swam with dumbbells in preparation for Black Panther. Natalie Portman spent 10 months bulking...

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10 Glute Isolation Exercises for a Firmer, Stronger Booty

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; August 1, 2024

Want better results in the posterior department? It’s time to start homing in on your butt muscles with glute isolation exercises. Sure, compound exercises like...

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12 Hip Mobility Exercises to Loosen Tight Hips

By Page Grossman; June 18, 2024

If you spend a large part of your day seated at a desk, hip mobility exercises might be the change you need to feel better...

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Learn How to Do the World’s Greatest Stretch

By Elizabeth Millard; June 14, 2024

Although there are many outstanding stretches in a dynamic-warmup that can prepare you for a workout, only one holds the title of the “world’s greatest...

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Do Your Front Delts Need Extra Training? Here’s What to Know

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; June 13, 2024

Should I train front delts? is right up there with Do you even lift? as the most-asked question among gym veterans. So, do you really...

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8 Ways to Make Running Less Boring

By Linnea Zielinski; June 4, 2024

There are many good reasons to pick up running. It’s beginner-friendly and requires zero equipment, and the benefits of running extend far beyond the asphalt...

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Stretch Your Shoulders and Hips Simultaneously With Cow Face Pose

By Jenny Aurthur, RYT 200; June 3, 2024

Cow face pose (gomukhasana in Sanskrit) is a wonderful posture that opens the shoulders and stretches the glutes. If this seated pose asks more than your...

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What Is a Runner’s High, and Is It Even Real?

By Lauren Bedosky; May 31, 2024

Whether you’re a longtime runner or you’ve just recently taken up running for weight loss, you’ve probably heard of a legendary phenomenon called the “runner’s...

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Improve Lower Body Function With These 11 Gluteus Minimus Exercises

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; August 1, 2024

Whether you have lofty athletic goals like setting a marathon PR or want to be able to perform everyday, functional movements like climbing a flight...

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5 Reasons Your Muscles Shake During a Workout and How to Prevent It

May 29, 2024

If you’ve ever experienced “barre shake” while plié-ing or trembled during a plank, you might wonder why you shake when you work out. It’s actually...

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Need to Amp Up Your Abs Routine? Try Flutter Kicks

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; May 24, 2024

If you’re bored with crunches and have already experimented with every imaginable plank variation, try switching up your ab exercises with flutter kicks, also known as butterfly kicks. Just...

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Want to Improve Cardio and Strength? The Answer Is Power Yoga

By Stepfanie Romine; August 22, 2024

Love the mindful benefits of yoga but crave a more intense workout? Power yoga delivers both in a single practice. “The flows can be more...

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How to Keep Morning Workouts From Wiping You Out for the Whole Day

By Kate Bayless; May 21, 2024

Working out in the morning has a number of benefits — like jumpstarting your metabolism, increasing your focus, and helping you make healthier food choices throughout...