Fitness

“Sometimes pressing play and just starting is the hardest part,” says fitness instructor Tanner Courtad in this total-body workout video. “But what you’ll always find out is that you build momentum, and once you have momentum, you just have to maintain it.” A “Bachelorette” alum and the founder of Future Self, Courtad leads this 10-minute

If you’ve ever checked out mentally from the world around you — particularly in a stressful situation — you could have been dissociating. Dissociation occurs when your mind disconnects from your reality, creating the sensation of your consciousness leaving your body. “It’s like taking yourself out of a certain situation and then not being in

Don’t get me wrong, rice and quinoa are great. But if you’re looking to spice up your whole grain game, it’s time that farro enters the chat. Why, you ask? Well, dear reader, the health benefits of farro are off the charts. “Farro is an underrated whole grain,” says Kaytee Hadley, RDN, a functional medicine

Founded in 1965, Gold’s Gym originated as a small gym located in Venice Beach, California. It’s since expanded, with locations now sprawled across the globe. “Storied athletes including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu worked out at the original Gold’s Gym in Venice, also known as ‘The Mecca of Bodybuilding,'” a Gold’s Gym representative

Hoka Crew Running Socks ($18) You can always rely on your Hoka shoes for arch support, but if you feel like you can use a bit more of it, you can’t go wrong with a pair of the brand’s running socks, too. Equipped with specially engineered arch support, these running socks are ultra comfortable, especially

If your goal is to build lower body strength, you’re probably already practicing your squats, deadlifts, or hip bridges. But you may be missing out on a simple and super effective exercise — the lateral band walk (sometimes affectionately known as a “monster walk”).What makes the lateral band walk so beneficial? It recruits not just

Plan your average week of lower-body workouts, and you might decide to treat your glutes to heavy hip thrusts and squats. You could add in good mornings to fire up your hamstrings, plus lunges and leg extensions to work your quads. But you may not be giving your inner-thigh exercises as much forethought. Your inner

Why does a growling stomach always seem to happen most in a quiet room? The truth is, our stomachs are as likely to growl in noisy moments as quiet ones. But when it happens solo, we barely even notice it. During a work meeting, a movie, or an intimate moment on a date, on the

Just like working from home is more popular than ever, so too are walking pads: small, treadmill-like devices that you can place under a standing desk in order to get your steps in during your 9-5. Walking pads have also been viral on TikTok for a while now; even infrequent scrollers have likely seen users

You may have heard that it’s important to eat something after you exercise — but what you may not know is that how soon you eat and what you eat both have an important impact on your body’s ability to refuel and recover. Dietitians May Zhu, RDN, and Marisa Moore, RDN, both recommend eating within

Whether you’re a long-time runner, working out consistently, or just getting into the sport, one thing can’t be denied: it’s a high-impact exercise. And as a result, it’s gotten a reputation for being hard on one’s joints. But is running really bad for your knees and other joints? The short answer is no — but

PS Photography | Jade EsmeraldaPS Photography | Jade Esmeralda While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. As a strength and conditioning coach, I’ve seen and used many, many

Katie Austin leads this fun low-impact cardio workout. The bodyweight workout features progressions and modifications for different fitness levels, so you can tailor the session to exactly what you need. The best part? It’s just 15 minutes long. Maggie Ryan was an assistant editor at PS. A longtime runner and athlete, Maggie has nearly four

Popflex Active Pirouette Skort (Cassey’s Version) – Digital Lavender ($60) With over 1,100 reviews, the Pirouette Skort from Popflex is quite possibly the literal skort of your dreams. Specifically labeled Cassey’s Version, and not to be confused with any impersonations or duplicates found on the interwebs, the digital lavender colorway is a must get. The

Chronic stress and anxiety can be debilitating, with continuously running intrusive thoughts making it difficult to cope during the day. For some, stress and worry can start right upon waking up in the morning. However, much like positive affirmations, or gratitude journaling, starting your day with breathwork and meditation can have positive effects on your

This informational guide, part of PS’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Sciatica

PS Photography | Natalie Arroyo CamachoPS Photography | Natalie Arroyo Camacho The first time I tried Pilates in 2021, it was so challenging that I swore I’d never go back. Recently, though, on one of my #HotGirlWalks, I passed by a Club Pilates location, and it looked far more approachable than the previous studio I’d

When it comes to celebrating women athletes, Cari Champion wants sports fans to do better. In her new limited series “The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese,” Champion explores the ways in which racial bias and misogyny have fueled a hateful discourse between the two rookies. “Since the beginning of the LSU

In Paris, the final day of the Olympic Games for Team USA Women’s Gymnastics took an unexpected turn for one gymnast in particular — Jordan Chiles. During the women’s floor exercise final event on Aug. 5, Team USA put on a strong showing — and so did several other gymnasts, including Rebecca Andrade with Team

One of the best ways to prevent runner’s knee is to avoid overuse, aka running too much. “You shouldn’t increase your mileage more than 10 percent per week,” Dr. Pandya told us. A similar rule of thumb applies to increasing speed or hill training. “You shouldn’t introduce more than one or two new kind of

A strong core is essential for not just most workouts, but also posture, balance, and lower-back health. To strengthen those muscles, we’re big fans of ab workouts, whether they’re bodyweight, use fun equipment like sliders, or bring all the heat with dumbbells. But as much as we encourage people to work their ab muscles, they

You don’t need any equipment to learn how to do a Russian twist. Follow Norman’s tips from the comfort of your home, or add this into your next ab workout at the gym. Sit with your knees bent and your feet away from your butt. Norman recommends starting either with your feet completely flat on

Snap FitnessSnap Fitness For two decades, Snap Fitness has endeavored to make fitness more accessible to local communities. Officially launching in 2003, the company started off as a quick and convenient gym option, with a more affordable model compared to other concepts in the market. Since its inception, Snap Fitness has evolved to match the

The “hot girl walk” is alive and well. Originally coined by University of Southern California student Mia Lind via TikTok, hot girl walks are essentially a trendy form of moving meditation. Lind happened upon the concept of a hot girl walk while searching for “a type of exercise that I didn’t dread,” she tells PS.

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When an alumni from “Dancing with the Stars” is leading the way, you know you’re bound to be in for some serious, yet fun work. Founder of The Movement Club, pro dancer Lindsay Arnold leads this high-energy class with assistance from Paris Nicole and Leilani Terris. This fun-filled workout video from Arnold starts off with

The Olympic rings are unmistakably iconic, as recognizable as the Nike swoosh or golden arches. And although it was designed much more recently, the Paralympics Agitos has become equally as recognizable. But you may have wondered why the Paralympics and Olympics don’t share a logo. Well, there is a reason for the distinction — and