Professional marathoner Hellen Obiri has had quite the past 18 months. In April 2023, the 35-year-old won the Boston Marathon, which she followed up with a win at the 2023 New York City Marathon—becoming the first woman to win Boston and NYC in the same year since 1989. Obiri, who races for apparel and shoe […]
Olympian Bella Wright is carving her own path when it comes to competitive alpine skiing. Celebrated for her fearless style and precision on the slopes, the 27-year-old hopes the next two years will be a defining chapter in her career, starting with the World Cup in December. “Beaver Creek, Colorado, is our first race of […]
I’m somewhat ashamed to admit it took me years to understand the importance of proper breathing in Pilates. I just figured my natural breathing was enough—after all, I was breathing, right? There was always that moment when the instructor would ask, “Is everyone breathing?,” I’d nod, and without fail, someone in the class would respond […]
Still can’t nail tree pose let alone shimmy into your jeans one leg at a time without tipping over? Your balance may be to blame. Being able to stand on one leg is a good indicator of your lower-body and core strength. And being able to do this fitness feat gets harder with age (what […]
Before I was a fitness editor here at Well+Good, I dabbled in TRX, Bodypump, and Zumba classes in college as a way to meet new people. I loved how community-driven these classes were, how motivational the instructors were, and how I didn’t have to think about planning my workouts—I just showed up and followed along. […]