February 20, 2019 at 01:14PM by CWC Shopping for a sports bra for big boobs can often feel, in the wise words of my queen Hilary Duff, like waiting for rain in a drought: useless and disappointing. Just when you feel like you’ve found something supportive enough to carry you through a trampoline class or a… Continue Reading →
February 10, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC Unlike Ariana Grande, I can’t quite afford to give my six best friends rings of the bling-bling variety. I can, however, afford a Pilates ring or two. (Am I stretching right now… pun intended?) They’re cheap! And, they supercharge my new favorite thing: quick-yet-effective at-home workouts that can be squeezed… Continue Reading →
January 02, 2019 at 09:06AM Move over, Bikram: There’s a hot new workout trend (yes, I went there) that’s about to be everywhere in 2019, and some of your favorite celebs are already on board. Enter: Hot Pilates. The new-ish class has been popping up on the schedules of some trendy studios of late, from Flex… Continue Reading →
November 15, 2018 at 03:05AM As far as workouts are concerned, yoga and Pilates are typically thought of as restorative, gentle ways to get your sweat on. It’s not like you’re swinging around heavy kettlebells or throwing jabs at a punching bag. But as it turns out, they also have their own extremes: over-stretching is… Continue Reading →
February 20, 2019 at 10:01AM by CWC Outdoor Voices, the activewear brand widely known for color-blocked leggings, has a knack for communicating what types of activities its garments are meant for, whether running, swimming, or simply just “action.” And, TBH, it’s a huge relief for people who can’t tell a pair of running tights from… Continue Reading →
February 16, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC If you want to run away whenever you get to the abs portion of your workouts, you’re not the only one. Core exercises can be pretty daunting—especially when there’s a seemingly never-ending list of bicycle crunches and sit-ups to check off. But it’s important—and no, not just for… Continue Reading →
February 14, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC I have a confession to make: This is the first Valentine’s Day in a decade that I’m totally, completely, no-prospects-in-sight single. Last summer, I finally put the nail in the coffin of a decade-long on-and-off relationship and called it quits for good. While spending V-day single doesn’t quite… Continue Reading →
February 11, 2019 at 12:04PM by CWC It’s wellness queen Jennifer Aniston‘s birthday, and to celebrate I’ve been perusing her always-inspiring fitness tips. The actress has been known to be a big boxing fan, but also loves switching it up. Case in point: She even has an elliptical routine, of all things. And while I… Continue Reading →
February 06, 2019 at 12:42PM by CWC Bralettes have taunted me all of my life. When I was younger, it was because I couldn’t even begin to fathom wearing one as even my everyday bras were coming from specialty stores. Now, it’s because the ones available for women my size (36 DD) are very heavy… Continue Reading →
February 04, 2019 at 11:46AM by CWC Whenever I’m working on my core, two things are going through my brain: What number rep am I on, and when will it end? But then, on top of that, I’m really supposed to be paying attention to my form. In a Pilates class, for instance, the instructor… Continue Reading →
January 31, 2019 at 12:49PM by CWC It’s a given at this point that leggings are a crowd favorite for working out. That said, certain styles are better suited for a downward dog than they are a double jab, cross. And with more fitness routines in the mix—plus a seemingly endless list of activewear brands… Continue Reading →
January 28, 2019 at 07:02AM by CWC Ever wondered what it would be like to swap your spreadsheets for saucepans? Or daydreamed about leaving your desk job to become a dog walker? Or wished your business card read “Pilates instructor” instead of “publicist?” If you’ve seriously contemplated a career switch, you’re not alone: According to… Continue Reading →
January 24, 2019 at 08:59AM by CWC The other night I found myself sitting in front of a dream analyst (long story), relaying to her a particularly terrible, vivid, and generally ew dream from a while ago in which my molars cracked and crumbled one by one inside my mouth. The dream was, in a… Continue Reading →
January 18, 2019 at 11:54AM by CWC With the meteoric rise of athleisure and the technological advances that have been made over the last few years, getting dressed for a workout class has never been more fun. Instead of just grabbing whatever clean spandex I’ve got handy, I now have the pleasure of putting together an… Continue Reading →
January 14, 2019 at 01:15PM by CWC Pretty much every plank I’ve ever done has been on my forearms. Whether it’s during a fitness class or while watching one of my beloved online workout videos, I hold those suckers until I shake. At a recent Pilates class, however, the instructor asked me to spend a… Continue Reading →
January 07, 2019 at 12:00PM I’m calling it: 2019 is officially the year we break the cycle of failed and forgotten fitness resolutions. You know the one I’m talking about. Every year, during the first week of January, gyms are so packed that you can barely get a spot on a treadmill (let alone a… Continue Reading →
January 04, 2019 at 12:33PM Raise your hand if you’ve ever downed an enormous salad for lunch with all the good stuff (avo included)…only to feel ravenous an hour later. The. Worst. And if it happens to you on the reg, the feeling is enough to make anyone ask themselves “why am I always hungry”… Continue Reading →
December 30, 2018 at 02:19PM No matter how you feel about former President Obama as a politician, you have to admit his year-end lists are solid. Plus, this year’s best-of-2018 recs dropped ahead of the laziest weekend in memory. (With Monday and Tuesday off for New Year’s, and Christmas over, why do anything but nothing?) So for… Continue Reading →
December 28, 2018 at 05:00AM If there’s anyone you should be taking notes from on how to create the ultimate healthy home, it’s Venice, California-based Pilates instructor Karen Lord. After walking up the potted cacti-lined stairs of her airy bungalow and taking a step inside, one thing instantly becomes clear: This rockstar trainer definitely practices… Continue Reading →
December 27, 2018 at 11:21AM Driving around in the car while belting out Kelly Clarkson with your friends sure does wonders for your mood. But did you know it’s also sneakily working to boost your brain health? It’s true. In fact, the connection between social singing and cognitive health is so strong that there are… Continue Reading →
December 27, 2018 at 10:00AM About ten minutes into a vinyasa flow, I’m standing with my hands at “heart center” (over my newly-broken organ), and the yoga instructor tells the class to set an intention for our practice. “This could be something you need in your life today,” he says. “Dedicate your practice to this… Continue Reading →
December 27, 2018 at 06:15AM I grew up in a small town in Oregon that’s more known for its hiking than its sartorially-inclined residents. Come winter, everyone donned practical clothing to brave the chill—and I always hated having to sacrifice my fashionable inclinations for something as silly as “not getting frostbite.” But when I moved… Continue Reading →
December 25, 2018 at 01:00PM Unpopular opinion: I hate working out. I’ve tried basically everything and nothing has stuck. Treadmill workouts are boring AF; running makes me flash back to eighth-grade P.E.; reformer Pilates is basically just a fancy version of a medieval torture device (but for fitness!); and spinning is actually a preview of… Continue Reading →
December 25, 2018 at 03:00AM The surefire way to make any exercise move harder? Do it on a stability ball. Stability ball exercises are a $20 way to take your floor routine to the next level, adding a bonus level of dynamism to your workout. “Adding a stability ball to an exercise can take a… Continue Reading →
