Chubby Checker was definitely onto something when he encouraged us all to “do the twist.” Twisting exercises are packed with plenty of benefits, like improving flexibility, strengthening the muscles in your back, lengthening your spine, easing back pain, and even aiding in digestion, according to The Yoga Institute. Plus, these moves just feel so damn […]
Want to target every muscle group in your body in less time than it takes to clean your kitchen or fold your laundry? We’ve got you covered. This full-body combo workout, created by Or Artzi, CPT, a lead group fitness instructor at Equinox and creator of the fitness platform Orriors, takes just 30 minutes. This […]
Adding a little *spice* to a workout, like exercises that involve pulsing, jumping, and rocking, force your muscles to work harder in the moment. This goes a long way in strengthening your muscles and bones, boosting your athletic performance, improving your balance, and reducing your risk of falls and other injuries. Or Artzi, CPT, a […]
The glutes are the biggest muscle group in the human body, so you might assume that you need a gym filled with the heaviest, fanciest equipment to make them bigger and stronger. Luckily, for all the at-home workout enthusiasts with better butt ambitions, you don’t. In fact, some of the best butt exercises require minimal […]
When you picture the typical high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, a handful of go-to exercises likely come to mind: burpees, squats, lunges, mountain climbers, jumping rope, and sprints on the treadmill, bike, and rower. Most of these movements require full-body engagement and rely heavily on the lower extremities. So what happens when you need a […]