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. […]
Breathwork helps reduce stress and anxiety. You know this. But the prospect of remaining still might not resonate with you if you want to expel those feelings from your body, rather than gain control over them from within. There are times when you want to turn inward—but if you’re very anxious, it can also potentially make you […]