Whenever I slip on my running shoes, I skip the pavement and hit the dirt instead. I’ve always leaned toward minimal cushioning for my trail shoes, which I believe helps me better feel the ground under my feet and stay […]
I started running last fall, and when I say I did so cautiously, casually, and, above all, slowly, I mean I could have had a pretty competitive race against Aesop’s tortoise. I never planned to make running my main form […]
I’m a sucker for a two-strap comfort sandal, whether I’m running errands, going for a casual stroll, or just puttering around the house. In fact, outside of when I’m doing something more active, I’m rarely caught in anything but my […]
Athletes are often perceived as tough: physically and mentally. But as the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) prepared to take to the field for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup last month, they wanted to share a more complex, dynamic […]
These tips are a good reminder to boost your cardio training. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 11, 2023 A 5K run was one of the central workouts at the 2023 CrossFit Games, testing the speed and cardio […]
Finding the motivation to commute to a gym — not to mention working out when you get there — is a struggle. It’s time to take advantage of that little thing we do each time we run errands, park our […]
If you’ve been struggling to drift off, you’ve probably tried all sorts of strategies to fall asleep faster: Put your phone away at a decent hour, make your bedroom relaxing, and stop exercising before bed. Wait, hold up. Does working […]
An exercise with a name like “switch kicks” probably makes you think that the focus is on the legs and butt. And although the switch kick will fire up every muscle from your hips down to your toes, it also strengthens your core, explains Rebekah Miller, […]
You don’t need to hit the slopes regularly to add some ski-inspired exercises to your workout routine. Ski abs is an abdominal exercise that will have you moving like a slalom racer (without the snow). When it comes to full-body […]
The standing leg raise tends to get overshadowed by showier exercises like hip thrusts and burpees — but if you want to build up a strong lower half, it’s time to familiarize yourself with this simple but effective move. It’s easy to […]
