One and done. The CDC and other health agencies recommend adults aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity, along with two muscle-strengthening sessions a week. However, research suggests you may need much less than that to shed as much fat as three weekly workouts. A once-a-week workout may be just as effective at burning … Read more
Namaste away from the toilet. The therapeutic benefits of yoga are well established, with regular practice associated with improved sleep, decreased blood pressure, less chronic pain and even cutting opioid withdrawal time in half. Additional research suggests it may also improve symptoms of a common digestive disorder affecting millions of people. Yoga has a long list of … Read more
Just months after declaring pilates was “over,” Hailey Bieber is showing off the next fitness craze powering her peach. And experts say it can trick your muscles into working harder for a “crazy pump.” “I love Pilates, I really do,” she said in an April interview with TIME. “But I think it’s become a little … Read more
It’s an exclusive club no one wants to be a member of. That’s how several people explained why they were at a “Grief, Sweat, & Tears” event this spring, at which about 25 men and women met up for a double-header barre and spin class. When everyone gathered in the lobby to chat afterward, sweaty … Read more
The old saying that laughter is the best medicine may be true, according to new research that suggests it is also a vital catalyst for children’s development. Laughter and play are fundamental to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding, according to Jacqueline Harding, Ph.D., an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in London. In her book, “The … Read more
Gym attendance typically spikes in the months leading up to summer, according to industry data, as many Americans ramp up their fitness routines. While fitness routines work differently for everyone, one expert offers simple advice for looking and feeling your best: Just move. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Kenny Santucci, fitness trainer, gym owner and … Read more
LaVar Ball’s still got it. A little over a year after having his right foot amputated, the Big Baller Brand founder showed he can still impress on the hardwood. Ball — the father of LaMelo, Lonzo and Gelo Ball — was spotted repeatedly knocking down shots in a video renowned basketball trainer Lethal Shooter posted … Read more
Ladd McConkey is clearly not the only McConkey hitting the weight room this NFL offseason. The Chargers star’s wife, Sydney, flaunted a set of sculpted abs in a new workout video she posted to her Instagram page on Wednesday. In the footage, the Los Angeles WAG could be seen during a training session with her … Read more
Aaron Donald hasn’t logged a snap in the NFL since the 2023 season, but it sure looks like he could still play. The former Rams defensive tackle shared a video of one of his recent workouts to his TikTok page on Tuesday, and in the footage, the 34-year-old could be seen moving some serious weight. … Read more
Mick Jagger still sprints, dances and sings across the stage during Rolling Stones concerts, which can stretch close to two hours. That may not seem unusual for the frontman of a wildly popular rock band — except that Jagger is now 82 years old. In interviews over the years, the octogenarian has credited his onstage … Read more
One look at the punishing fitness routine Taylor Swift endured to prep for the Eras Tour and it’s easy to see why she’d be ready to shake it off for good. “I’ve never worked out this much in my life, it’s horrible,” the pop icon confessed in “The End of an Era,” the new six-part … Read more
My hands were slick with sweat as I clutched the Wii controller, limbs flailing wildly as I struggled to keep up with the “Womanizer” routine on Just Dance. It was the late aughts, and I detested almost all forms of physical activity. But when my family became one of the first on the block to … Read more
Ali Larter is getting real about what it takes to stay in shape. During a recent interview with People magazine, the 49-year-old actress spoke about how she stays in shape for her role in “Landman.” “I’ll tell you what. I work really hard, OK? I’m not pretending that I don’t,” she said. “I’m up at 4:30 [a.m.] … Read more
Downward dog just got a whole new meaning. At Puppy Sphere, New York yogis swap silence and stillness for snuggles and slobbery kisses, as wagging tails and wet noses weave between their mats mid-flow. But don’t mistake this feel-good fitness class for just a cute photo op. Puppy Sphere offers yoga classes at four locations … Read more
Dick Van Dyke isn’t slowing down at his age The 99-year-old Hollywood icon ran into singer Rick Springfield, 76, at the gym, leading the pair to take an epic workout picture together. In Springfield’s Instagram post shared Saturday, the duo flexed their muscles while smiling for the camera. Van Dyke sat at the biceps curl … Read more
I caught a wave in the middle of Manhattan — and didn’t even get my hair wet. Instead, I spent Sunday morning on the rooftop of Margaritaville Resort Times Square, wobbling through a surf-inspired workout on a custom balance board designed to mimic the motion of the ocean. After an hour of pop-ups, duck dives … Read more
Those globetrotting muscles won’t tone themselves. For some, vacation’s a time to plop down on a beach lounger and not get up again until they’re tan and drunk. But for those gym rats who’d never compromise their gains by skipping a workout — or miss out on the endorphin rush from getting their heart rate … Read more
Jazzercise: It is your mother’s workout. At least that was the case for Madison Farfan, 25. Growing up in the San Diego area, where Jazzercise is headquartered, Farfan’s mom occasionally Jazzercised while Farfan pursued competitive dance. To Farfan’s mind, the two were out of sync. So when a coworker — who happened to be a … Read more
Granny got gains. With a century of life behind her, Mary Coroneos, of Norwalk, Connecticut, is still focused on what lies ahead. Coroneos recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a party at The Edge Fitness Club, where she works out multiple times a week — maintaining a routine that rivals those in their “prime.” “Trainers will say … Read more
A trendy workout has been praised not only for improving fitness and flexibility but also for its potential to make you look taller. Pilates, which has soared in popularity in recent years, is said to increase people’s height due to its posture-improving benefits. Through pilates, strengthening and lengthening the core and spinal muscles can help … Read more