Misty Copeland isn’t just a fabulous ballerina (and an insanely strong athlete), she’s also the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theater’s 80-plus-year history. The Under-Armour-sponsored dance prodigy is an inspiration both on and off the stage, which is why her fans include everyone from the late pop

As a marathon runner, I spend more time in the sun than I feel comfortable with, considering my fair complexion and family history of skin cancer. But while I’ve always been religious about slathering on a waterproof, SPF-80-or-higher sunblock on my body and face before heading out on my workouts, there’s one spot I often

For building muscle, burning fat and calories, and even improving your mood, strength training is where it’s at. But, like with any other exercise method, the potential for injury is real if form and safety measures aren’t taken seriously. Before jumping into a strength-training routine at home, check out these essential tips from certified strength

Shawn Johnson has never been one to back down from a challenge. Go to the Olympics at age 16 and win gold? Will do. Return to gymnastics three months postpartum? Sure, why not. If you ask us, her latest endeavor required just as much strength, determination, and honestly, courage: an AcroYoga partner challenge with her

If you want to improve your strength, agility and cardio and have limited time, try this 9-minute workout at home. It even includes breaks! But it’s tough. Expect to be sweaty, breathless and burn max calories in a short amount of time. Scroll all the way down for the video. Challenge yourself – and your

Apart from being a low-impact exercise that you can do literally anytime, anywhere, walking can be just as great (if not better!) at spurring weight loss compared to high-intensity boot camps and other balls-to-the-wall workouts, says personal trainer Chris Freytag, founder of Get Healthy U TV, and board member of the American Council of Exercise. In fact, a 2015 Risk Analysis study found

It seems like almost everyone has settled into a new sense of normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And, that applies to athletes training for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, who were hit with another unique setback when the Games were officially postponed one full year. While some have taken time off from training and focused on

You’ve probably heard trainers talk about getting a strong and stable core during your favorite workout classes (and on social media), but you may be wondering what exactly they mean and why a stable core is important. To help you better understand why a strong and stable core is important, we reached out to the

I found the lump in my left breast the weekend I hosted my best friend’s bachelorette party. It was the only time I had ever done a self-exam. No doctor believed the lump to be cancer — they referred to it as ropey, lumpy, and normal. But I was worried. I finally convinced a doctor

I started intermittent fasting (IF) three years ago, and I’ve tried just about every method possible from 16:8 (fast 16 hours and eat in an eight-hour window), to alternate day fasting (fast every other day), to 5:2 (fast two days a week). I’ve appreciated every method and found benefits for each, but how do I

No space, no equipment, no time? Honestly, no problem. A step-by-step solution: First, to stay on track, add our Instagram Live workout schedule to your Google Calendar. Second, throw on some comfy clothes — that’s the only gear you’ll need. Third, show up in whatever area of your bedroom, living room, garage, or basement you

Jennifer Lopez dropped a couple of gym selfies on Friday night and reminded us why she’s our fitness inspiration. Decked out in Niyama Sol camo activewear, the superstar sent fans a motivational message with her Instagram. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you . . .” she captioned the photos. You heard her,