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Fitness instructor Megan Ellis is the co-manager of the Barre East Fitness Studio in
The elliptical machine is genius for burning fat and tightening your butt. But let’s
Train like a trainer with this butt workout that Katrina and Karena from Tone
We hear so much about breast cancer (especially this time of the year) that
Nothing is more frustrating—or common—than nagging knee pain. The first step is to consult
Have you ever tried to replicate a restaurant’s perfectly juicy-but-crispy roasted chicken at home—and
Stuck at a desk all day? This is the one move you must do.
You’ve even been eating healthier, watching portion sizes and haven’t skipped a workout in
If you’re used to thinking of Starbucks as just coffee, coffee, and more coffee
Ever heard of the 10-20-30 workout? The training protocol refers to a specific interval
Whether it’s from your desk job or just a really long drive, you can
From food bloggers to television shows to Pinterest boards, there’s an overwhelming amount of
Pilates is a fantastic low-impact workout that strengthens your entire body, but it’s particularly
We’ve all had those intense lower body workouts that leave you beyond sore, when
Store-bought ice pops are quick and easy to grab at the grocery store, but
These 5-ingredient meals will take you from Monday to Friday. Sometimes just looking at
Sometimes the most delicious eats come from the most surprising combos. Liven up your
For this seven-minute workout, we tapped Brynn Putnam, founder of Refine Method studio in
These moves tighten and tone two areas you’ll want to show off when you
While nothing hits the spot quite like an ice cream sandwich on a hot
Planks are great, but you can’t create a strong, firm core from planks alone.
Now that the warmer weather (and some regular sun) has arrived, we’re finally spending
If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that cauliflower is one versatile vegetable. It’s
In an ideal world you’re logging at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity (or
It wasn’t long ago that we blamed fat for all of life’s ails. Sure,
Dancing at 305 Fitness—a hugely popular dance-cardio studio in New York City and Washington,
Whether you enjoy the 26 poses during traditional hot yoga or a fast-paced Vinyasa
Kettlebells may be the ultimate training tool. Give them a try with these beginner-safe
Yes, you can run a 6.2-miler in four weeks with just three workouts a
From flat gravel paths to rolling wooded hills, trails offer challenging terrain—and usually an
