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How to Foam Roll Your Hip Flexors
If your hips feel tighter than a jar of pickles that just won’t open, it’s probably time to show your hip flexors some love.
6 Lateral Exercises You Need to be Doing ASAP for Longevity
Time to train smarter.
Doing This Type of Breathing as Part of Your Pilates Practice Can Help Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
Here's how hypopressive breathing, a deep breathing exercise, can help you with your Pilates practice and other forms of movement.
The 10 Best Pilates Exercises for Beginners, According to a Peloton Instructor
A Peloton instructor shares the best beginner Pilates exercises and how to do them, plus the benefits of Pilates.
The 11 Best At-Home Pilates Reformers, According to Instructors
Want a Pilates workout from the comfort of your own home? Look no further than these at-home Pilates reformers.
A 20-Minute Barre-Inspired Workout a Professional Ballet Dancer Swears By
This quick barre-inspired workout builds strength and endurance, improves posture, increases flexibility, and more.
I Was a Skeptic Who Tried Somatic Yoga to Heal From Grief, and the Results Were Shocking
Does somatic yoga work? After a period of grief, a writer out the practice to help them heal. Here's what happened.
The 8 Best Yoga Ball Exercises to Strengthen Your Abs
Want to work your abs with a yoga ball? We turned to an expert to walk you through the best moves to do—and how to do them.
A 10-Minute Yoga Flow to Destress While Traveling for the Holidays
Learn the science behind yoga for stress relief, plus a 10-minute flow that can help calm you down during the busiest of times.
Can Pilates Actually Lengthen Your Muscles?
Can Pilates lengthen your muscles? Four fitness experts weigh in on this debate and explain where this idea came from to begin with.
Yoga Helped Me Build Confidence—Once I Learned How to Make It Work for My Body With These Modifications
Read a writer's experience of how a regular yoga practice helped them build confidence and accept their body.
Should You Do Yoga Before or After a Workout? Here’s What the Experts Say
Experts weigh in on a popular fitness question: Should you do yoga before or after a workout? Here's what you need to know.
The 6 Best Yoga Poses to Relieve Period Cramps, According to an Instructor
A certified yoga instructor shares their favorite yoga poses for period cramps—plus how yoga helps with period cramps to begin with.
The Yogi Squat Is the Hip-Opening Yoga Pose You Should Add to Your Practice ASAP
The yogi squat—aka yoga squat or Malasana—is a great pose to increase hip mobility. Here's how to do it, plus all the benefits it offers.
Should You Choose Pilates or Weight Training for Better Overall Fitness? The Answer May Surprise You
We chatted with three fitness pros to find out if Pilates vs. weight training is better for your overall fitness. Here's what they said.
‘I’m a Cardiologist and a Bollywood Dance Fitness Instructor, and This Is Why Dancing Is One of the Best Things for Heart Health’
If you've ever wondered "does dancing count as cardio," learn four reasons why a cardio expert recommends getting your boogie on.
It Actually *Does* Matter How You Breathe During Pilates. Here’s How to Make Sure You’re Doing It Right
There's actually a certain way to approach Pilates breathing. Ahead, two Pilates instructors break down everything you need to know.
Can Pilates Really Help Your Posture? I Tried It for 30 Days and This Is What Happened
Does Pilates improve posture? One writer did a Pilates workout every day for 30 days to find out the benefits of Pilates for better posture.
Somatic Yoga Is the Key to Truly Relaxing and Unwinding This Year
Explore the benefits of somatic yoga and learn techniques for relaxation and healing. Discover how somatic yoga can transform your practice.
A beginner’s guide to boxing workouts
Nicole Shultz, vp of development and head trainer at EverybodyFights boxing gym in New York City, offers tips on what to expect your first time in a ring.
