9 Compact Treadmills That Will Actually Fit in Your Home Office

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. Run in place without taking up a lot of space. Photo:Shape / Jhett Thompson In This Article Shape / Jhett Thompson Investing in an at-homecardio machineis a big decision. Thats where compact treadmills come in. Upon delivery, this machine washeavy, but it was super easy to set up once it was unboxed. PHOTO: Amazon Best of all, the treadmill folded incredibly tight, taking up minimal space....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Terry Dean

9 Crazy-Effective Beginner Kettlebell Exercises Even Newbies Can Master

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. You don’t have to be a fitness pro to use this versatile piece of equipment. Here, tips and instructions to help you get started with the nine best beginner kettlebell exercises. Photography by Jena Cumbo. “This [design] increases the stabilization demands on muscles. Best Tips for Beginner Kettlebell Workouts New to kettlebells? Before tackling these beginner kettlebell exercises,warm upwith two to three minutes of dynamic movements....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 424 words · Joseph Jordan

9 Expert-Backed Pickleball Paddles for Beginners, Tested and Vetted

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Swing like a pro, even if it’s your first time. Photo:Shape / Photo Illustration by Marcus Millán / Photo by Lindsay Peragallo, Sarah Byron, Ed Benjamin Like thebest pickleball shoes, paddles come in all shapes, sizes, and fun colors and patterns. Warning: whatever you do, dont call it a racquet. Fortunately, Shape’s done the work for you....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Christopher Gibson

9 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help Manage Atopic Dermatitis

Small tweaks to your daily routine may be just what you better fight the itch. While the condition is common, it is anything but comfortable. In short, its a condition that can have a huge impact on someones life and well-being. Photo:Getty Images While the condition cannot becured, itcanbe managed. Eczema flare-ups come and go in response to environmental and lifestyle factors, he says. (FTR: The times when an individual does not have an outbreak is called being inremission....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 410 words · Dale Snyder

9 Must-Know Strength Training Moves for Beginners

This total-body beginner weight lifting routine is the easiest way to ease into strength training as a newbie. “This will ensure you’re challenging your muscles so they can grow and get stronger.” You will also want to invest in a pair ofshoes for strength trainingto ensure proper balance and stability. “Basic strength training is key to developing a strong muscular foundation,” says Freeman. “Bones give your body structure, but muscles are what allow you to move....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 503 words · Mckenzie Turner MD

9 Posture Exercises to Try If You Sit at a Desk All Day

Do you spend your days working at a desk? Stretch and strengthen particular muscles with this posture workout to beat the slump. Stop right there without moving, do a posture check. Photo: Shutterstock Over time, slouching can cause major stress and injury to your body, too. “This will create force inequities between larger and smaller muscles. (And yes, that applies even if you wear aposture-correcting brareligiously.) But strength training and posture exercises can help combat the cumulative effects of poor posture, adds Umberger....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Karla Neal

9 Simple Recipes for an Upset Stomach

Running to the bathroom between meetings or wishing away your upset stomach during a movie date? Tummy troubles are hard to ignore. After it has cooked, strain the ginger from the tea and add lemon or honey to taste. Ana Cadena This aromatic tea can be stored for up to a week in the fridge, or frozen. Ginger is an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory and can be used totreat nauseaand settle an upset stomach....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Ryan Henry

9 Sleep Mistakes You’re Probably Making—And What To Do Instead

Experts share tips for building better sleep habits. adobestock/Lifestyle Graphic Adequate sleep is essential for mental and emotional health. Getting enough sleep also improves mood and helps you feel more resilient against stress. Photo:adobestock/Lifestyle Graphic Here are some of the biggest sleepmistakes you might be makingand expert tips for what to do instead. Make an effort to minimize exposure to bright lights and electronics within a half-hour of going to bed....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 290 words · Christie Gordon

9 Steps to Achieve Your Perfect Morning Workout Routine

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Plus, the Shape editor-approved products you might need to start the day off right. Photo:Getty Getty TikTok is an app thatmuch like Taylor Swiftis all about eras. Pre-pandemic TikTok was marked by dancing montages and voiceovers. Mid-pandemic TikTok gave way to good soup andhot girl walks. And now were in an era where morning workout routine content is all the rage....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 686 words · Joanna Mccoy

9 Total-Body Exercises that Tone Your Arms, Abs, and Butt

Work out smarter with these creative combo exercises that work your whole body. Enter this workout, demonstrated by NYC-based fitness coachChrissy King. (Madonna loves compound moves too!) Photo: Peter Ardito Push into heels and lift glutes and lower back off the mat, keeping core engaged and spine neutral. Hold a 10- to 15-pound dumbbell in each hand by sides, palms facing in. Leaning forward just slightly, raise left arm out to side until elbow is in line with shoulder....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Lisa Fitzpatrick

9 vegetales que puedes convertir en chips saludables

Papa morada No hay duda que los chips de papas son los favoritos. Sazonalos con adobo en polvo, sal, chile y hasta unas gotas de limon fresco si gustas. Yuca Layucafrita es una delicia a la que pocos se pueden resistir. Pero, por que consumir grasa y calorias demas? Es mejor preparar chips de yuca caseros; asi puedes controlar la cantidad de grasa y sal. Membresia de AARP: $15 por tu primer ano cuando te inscribes en la renovacion automatica....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 181 words · Logan Saunders

9 Yoga Poses to Open Your Shoulders

Who doesn’t have a cranky neck, back, or set of shoulders? Alternately, add some or all of these shoulder openers to your regular yoga practice. Reach clasped hands over head and down as far as feels good. C.If this feels comfortable, bend one knee and then the other to get more into shoulders. Breathe here for 5 deep breaths. (Alsotry these yoga postures to correct “tech neck.") Reach chest back through arms in the direction of feet to enhance shoulder opening....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Margaret Lamb

95% of Diets Fail—Here’s What to Do Instead

Dietitians explain why fad diets are gone for good. Getty ‘Tis the season for “detox” diets and other restrictive fads. The “quick fix” mentality resurfaces during the holidays because people want to undo indulgences quickly. Photo:Getty Some classic examples of this, says Keatley, are ultra-low calorie diets or extreme detoxes. This can trigger a loss of lean muscle masswhich is problematic. Muscle tissue is metabolically active and contributes to your resting metabolic rate (RMR)....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 397 words · Stephanie Lyons