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Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. So long, razor bumps. Photo:Shape / Marcus Millan Yes, there aretricks to properly shave your bikini area, but those tips only do so much. All in all, this delivers a smooth but speedy shave. Each kit combines a bikini trimmer and a razor into one handheld product. PHOTO: Amazon Theres also a pre-wax guard to remove longer hairs before going in with a precision method....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. These weights will work up a serious sweat. Photo:Shape They’re streamlined, easy to adjust, and often come with their own storage solution. At the same time, they’re not a tool you want to skimp on, either. So, how do you know which adjustable dumbbells are worth spending your hard-earned cash on? PHOTO: SHAPE There isn’t another paid out there that looks or feels as good....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Expert tips to help you get motivated and stay that way. But be careful about relying solely on figures. Photo: Luis Alvarez/Getty Also, consider setting non-weight-related goals, such asentering a 5K race. Whatever you do, don’t give up your favorite foods. You’ll inevitably feel deprived, which will only make your cravings stronger and your willpower weaker. The same goes for your physical activity plan....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Ideal pairs for one-and-done exercise ensembles. Photo:Shape / Brian Kopinski Shape / Brian Kopinski Matching workout sets have become trendy for theircute coordinating style and their time-saving practicality. Bonus points that it also helps minimize the time needed to get ready for the gym. For this piece, we used thorough market research andhands-on testingto narrow down our selection of editor-chosen workout sets....

This EMOM-style workout requires absolutely no equipment. Ready to see just how sweaty a 20-minute workout can get? Try the 20-minute EMOM (AKA"Every Minute On The Minute") created by Bristow below. “You start performing a certain number of reps at the top of the minute,” explains Bristow. “After you’ve completed them, you have the remainder of the minute to rest.” This particular EMOM workout is acircuit-styleEMOM. Basically, you’ll never be bored....

“We must use every tool available to improve safety for pedestrians,” declare the authors. So is better, safer street design. People walk along dangerous roads despite the clear safety risk. This is not user error. The state’s department of transportation is now working to make Florida’s roadways safer for all users. (See"5 Questions About Complete Streets in Florida for Transportation Secretary Billy Hattaway.") That dubious honor goes to Hawaii. (See the sidebar below....

We took over 1,350 products into our own hands to go beyond the best of the best. Here are, hands down, the top beauty products of 2023. Best Multitasking Makeup Multitasking for the win, truly. Mascara that will make your eyelashes more luscious while boosting growth and shine? Skin tint with avitamin Cantioxidant boost? Hello, glowing skin. Expect more out of your productsand learn which will put in extra hours....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Our testers were the real winners this year. Shape / Maddy Baker Each item underwent arigorous testing processwith detailed methodologies, month-long trials, and specific usage instructions. Were proud to present the winners of the 2024 Shape Beauty Awards. Shape / Maddy Baker Best Face Products Looking to serve face? Shape / Maddy Baker Meet the products selected and tested by our editors that each score a perfect ten....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. After testing over 3,750 products, we deemed these to be the best of the best. As fitness editors, were often quick to say yes to a new-to-us or even wacky fitness challenge. Want us to train for and run a marathon in nine weeks? Weve done that (and lived to tell the tale). Need us to bounce around onworkout trampolinesto see whether theyre actually worth the space and cost?...

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Meet the winners of the Shape 2024 Skin Awards, derm-backed and editor-approved. Shape / Annie Peterson This year, skincare got smarter. Ingredient lists are getting shorter. Brands are focusing on concentrated active formulas and ditching wasteful fillers. Shape / Annie Peterson. Forget the prescriptionsevidence-based, clinically-proven products line the shelves of your local drugstore. Even the packaging reflects this skincare revolution with cleaner, more sustainable materials....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. We tested hundreds of shoes over thousands of miles these 20 are the best sneakers of 2025. Shape Sneakers are no longer just for running, tennis, or workoutsthey’ve become a staple of everyday life. AtShape, we firmly believe that sneakersin every style and variationare the perfect footwear for almost any occasion. After countless hours and miles of testing, weve narrowed it down to the top 20....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Leggings, sports bras, yoga mats, and more are marked down (but not for long). And what’s more motivating than a cute new gym outfit? Courtesy of Lululemon. (Psst:Your workout clothes might actually affect your performance.) The best news is thatLululemon’s Black Friday saledoesn’t stop when the clock strikes midnight on November 25. Not sure where to start? Courtesy of Lululemon....

The best YouTube workouts are (free!) proof that fitness doesn’t have to be expensive, just effective. The fitness pro provides kickass circuits, strength challenges that call for 1,000 squats and lunges, and more. Your leg muscles are going to be on fire from these exercise videos…in the very best way. MadFit Crunched for time? Here’s your proof that you could always sneak in a workout! Shape Shameless plug alert (!)...