Walking with Purpose: How to Align Your Walk with Your Fitness Goals

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Here’s a step by step way to adjust your routine for max benefits. Getty/Ljupco On the list of often-overlooked activitiesright next to box breathing, Bananagrams, and being boredis walking. Photo:Getty/Ljupco Thats where this walking-toward-your-goals guide comes in. Here’s exactly how to walk based on your fitness goals. Walking may not get the recognition that other forms of cardioshort for cardiorespiratoryactivities do....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Raymond Henry

Wanda Larosiliere: Navigating the Modern Job Market at Age 62

People tell me all the time that I dont seem 62. I guess its because I have so much energy. I needed a change. Im one of those perpetual third-career people. Until that point, Wanda Larosiliere had had a long and varied employment history. Shed written software and worked in quality assurance. She was a defense contractor and a contractor at NASA. Im more active than that.). She went to work for a community nonprofit, running their summer enrichment program....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Sarah Thomas

Want Stronger, Thicker Hair? Derms Recommend Trying These 5 Types of Supplements to Boost Hair Growth

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Promote healthy hair growth and reduce shedding with these proven ingredients. Photo:Adobe Stock Your diet and the supplements you take also can contribute to luscious locks. So, which nutrients specifically kick hair follicles into gear? Still,certain vitaminscansupporthair health, she says. Here are five types of supplements that may be able to boost your hair growth....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Brent Yang

Watch Kate Upton Do a Sled Push Weighted By Husband Justin Verlander

The actress makes the full-body exercise look easy. “My wife pushed me around as always,” jokes Verlander in the video. “Just the ball and chain weighing me down,” replies Upton. Getty Images. Her dog, Norman, even makes a cameo, walking into the shot at the last minute. They “work everything,“Brian Nguyen, Kate Hudson’s trainer,previously toldShape. (Read more:What Is Unilateral Training and Why Is It Important?) Plus, you’ll get your heart rate up....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Charles Smith

Watch Kristin Cavallari Crush Her Deadlift PR with This 185-Pound Lift

Her trainer gaveShapeall the details about the reality TV star’s strength training. Kristin Cavallari has been open about her health journey over the past few months. Back in June, she chatted withUs Weeklyabout how her body has recently transformed. Photo: Getty Images As for Cavallari breaking her deadlift PR, it comes down to her attitude, says Klug. “Kristin has never told me ‘No, I’m not doing that,'” he explains. “With that attitude alone, it allows her to get better and stronger....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Calvin Harris

We Found the 8 Best Slippers for Women After Testing 47 Chic, Supportive Pairs

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Slip into something more comfortable. Photo:Shape They need to be presentable enough for a quick trip down the driveway on trash day. The key to our collective sigh of comfort when we put on these slippers? From the beginning, these slippers have been like pillows for my feet. PHOTO: UGG I’m impressed with the solid, anti-slip rubber sole....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Nancy Davis

We Found the 8 Best Yoga Towels So You Can Get Your Sweat On

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. They also provide a barrier between you and the mat, which can be hygienic when using shared mats. Photo:Shape / Joy Kim Looking for the right grippy towel to hold you in place as you stretch and flow? We tried 20 of the markets best, narrowing them down to these eight options. Then again, you might consider it an investment in the stability of your practice....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Michael Scott

We Found the Most Flattering, Squat-Proof Gymshark Leggings After Lots of Thorough Testing

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Get ready to check yourself out in the gym mirror. Photo:Shape / Jhett Thompson Gymsharks leggings in particular are supremely beloved. Plus, they look good: They just do something for your butt. This high-quality brand is a great alternative for anyone who cant shell out nearly $200 for leggings. PHOTO: Gymshark Read on below for the best Gymshark leggings according to our testing results....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Roy Young

We Named These Sneakers the Best for Plantar Fasciitis, and They're On Sale Now

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Shoppers say theyre super light and comfy. Shape Lets be real: Theres always some body part or the other that aches. Photo:Shape While some pain eventually disappears, thats not necessarily always the case. Best of all, theyre 25 percent off right now, so theres no better time to try them. Zappos These cushy sneakers provide incredible comfort and support thanks to a plush cushioning and removable insert....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Valerie Norris

We Spent 400+ Hours Testing Every Theragun Model — Here's Our Ranking

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Say so long to sore muscles. Photo:Shape Chances are, this search has led you to many different Theragun models. The Shape team set out to find answers to these questions by conducting some seriouslyrigorous tests. We also consulted with an on-site physical therapist to ensure these devices were used correctly and efficiently. PHOTO: Amazon...

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 575 words · Shirley Allen

We Spent Hundreds of Hours Testing Workout Leggings to Find the 8 Best Squat-Proof, Sweat-Wicking Pairs

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. These are the absolute best for every key in of workout. Photo:Shape / Alexander Huang Or worse mistaking a thick pair of starchy pants for a pair ofrunning leggings. The truth is leggings can make or break your workout. And feeling confident in the leggings youre working out depends on a surprising amount of factors....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 371 words · Gerald Shaw

We Stirred Up 20+ of the Best Electrolyte Powders—Only These 13 Made the Cut

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Sip your way to electrolyte replacement with these powerhouse powders and mixes. Photo:Shape / Joy Kim These days, though, electrolyte replacement options include easy-packing, shelf-stable powders in every flavor imaginable. Thats one reason we loved Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink Mix. It tasted like a natural citrus-infused waterno pucker-inducing lemon shockwaves reverberating through our mouth....

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 990 words · William Bright

We Tested 30 Lash Serums to Find the Absolute Best — These 13 Worked in Just 1 Month

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Get ready for long, strong lashes. Photo:Shape / Jhett Thompson Who doesnt want long, naturally luscious lashes? Read below for the best eyelash growth serums Shape testers and dermatologists recommend. Revitalash has a reduced chance of side effects." PHOTO: Amazon Results can be visible in as little as four weeks. Testers noted that after a month, their lashes were thicker and less prone to breaking or falling out....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Casey Strickland