Hook and Hustle With this 20-Minute Boxing Conditioning Workout
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Boxing is equal parts aim and agility, demanding not only powerful punches but also quick-thinking and fast feet. And that means pretty much near-constant movement—and the need for some solid endurance. “This metcon-style workout is designed so that you feel the burn and get your heart rate pumping, […]
Try This 20-Minute Full-Body Boxing Workout for a Feel-Good Fight
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Turn frustration into fuel with a good old-fashioned boxing session that strengthens your body and elevates your mood, punch by punch. Science agrees: A September 2022 study in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine concluded that non-contact boxing can provide a cathartic release of stress and anger. “It’s a […]
‘I’m a Boxing Instructor, and These Are the Abs Moves I Do for a Rock-Solid Core’
“Hit me” isn’t just something you say in a card game. We’ve all encountered someone wanting to show off their abs, who then braces their stomach for impact while you wallop them. In boxing, a solid core isn’t just about taking a hit, though. It’s also about having the power to throw a punch, which, […]
A beginner’s guide to boxing workouts
For newbie boxers who are just starting to channel their inner Gigi Hadid, that first time stepping into a ring can be kind of (okay, really) intimidating. One thing that can help, however, is having a few pro tips under your belt before you braid your hair and pull on a pair of lace-up leggings. For starters, “boxers don’t just […]
Put ‘Em Up and Knock It Out With This Beginner Boxing Workout
Iget it, boxing is pretty intimidating. There’s a set of movements to learn, a new technique to master, and complicated-looking combinations to follow. But you just have to start with the basics. And that’s exactly what Michelle Sim, boxing coach and creator of Move with Mich, covers in the latest episode of Good Moves. After a quick jump rope warm-up (no […]
These Vintage New York City Ballet Workouts Remind Me of the City I Miss
Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email Even in the before times, the New York City Ballet was something rare and coveted. I saw it in person once a year with my family in the dead of winter. We’d walk up a crowded Fifth Avenue while window-shopping with the masses, and occasionally, I’d […]
This 10-Minute Oblique Workout Will Secretly Hit Every Single Muscle In Your Core
Obliques—aka your side-core muscles—are notoriously difficult to hit, but they’re key in developing a strong core. And a strong core is key for, well, pretty much everything, from improving posture to preventing injury. “Abs are connected to every part of your body,” says Sydney Lotuaco, a dancer and trainer. In this week’s episode of Trainer of the Month […]
This 20-Minute Barre Workout Will Leave Every Muscle In Your Body Shaking
Barre workouts are deceptively difficult. Their small, ballet-inspired movements may make them look easy, but all of a sudden your muscles start shaking and it hurts to laugh and walk up the stairs the next day. The reason? These workouts activate and strengthen slow-twitch muscle fibers, aka the small muscles that usually coast during movements like squats and deadlifts. […]
An Ultra-Challenging Barre Workout That’ll Really Have You Feeling the Burn
Nothing about ballet is easy. And though we can’t all possess the poise and strength of Misty Copeland, we can tap into our inner ballerina through barre workouts. In this episode of Trainer of the Month Club taught by professional dancer and trainer Sydney Lotuaco, you’ll get a workout so good you’ll wonder how you got so much done […]
How Practicing Barre Helped Me Find Strength and Community After My Transition Cassandra Grace
Photo: W+G Creative Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on pinterestShare on email When I made the decision to transition at 46 years old, I thought I was too old, too masculine, and too far gone. But I started taking a low dose of hormones, and month after month, I started to feel more like myself. As the […]