Author: Richard C. Trotter

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP Autumn is rolling in and, even if you’re in your feels about saying goodbye to summer, there’s one thing we can all get at least a little excited about: shopping for new fall clothes. Whether you’re headed back to school, planning an October getaway, or just need…

If you’re trying to build a stronger core, planks will likely be in heavy rotation in your workouts. “The plank is a great full-body exercise, but especially for the core,” says certified personal trainer Lindsey Bomgren, CPT, founder of Nourish Move Love. When you’re hovering just above the ground in a plank, your entire midsection has to kick in to keep you from collapsing. But which is the best version of the plank? While some trainers will have you get into a high plank—the position you hit at the top of a push-up—others will have you prop yourself up on…

I’ve had long hair for most of my life which has demanded a little extra TLC to keep it healthy, strong and shiny. Over the years, I’ve experimented with so many haircare tools and products to ensure my hair is the healthiest – particularly during periods of stress, excess travel and harsh hair products for events, the hard water of different locations or whenever my diet and lifestyle routine is challenged. Excited to share my daily haircare routine to help you nurture luscious, healthy locks. Like everything, I aim to approach my hair health holistically to ensure I’m nourishing it…

I’m the type of person to carry everything I might need on a hike in nature: my portable charger, sunscreen, snacks, first aid supplies. And it all needs to stay dry while I traverse the elements. This fanny pack is perfect for all soft girl era workouts, from outdoor walks to kayaking, paddle boarding, camping, hiking, waterparks, or any adventure where I might get caught in the rain. What I really love about it is the adjustable strap, which ranges from 20″ to 45″, with an optional 12″ extender, making it versatile for a wide range of people. The olive…

Actor Danielle Fishel, who stole hearts in the ’90s as Topanga Lawrence on the sitcom Boy Meets World, revealed today that she’s been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer—specifically, DCIS, or ductal carcinoma in situ. Fishel, who turned 43 this year, shared her health update on a recent episode of Pod Meets World, the podcast she hosts along with former Boy Meets World co-stars Rider Strong and Will Friedle. “I was recently diagnosed with DCIS, which stands for ductal carcinoma in situ, which is a form of breast cancer,” Fishel said in the opening of the episode, reassuring listeners by saying…

With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP This may be my Virgo Moon & Rising talking, but there’s something a bit magical about that fresh-start, back-to-school energy that comes every September—even if you haven’t sat in a classroom in years. It makes us want to do better, work harder, or at the very least,…

You might not realize it, but every time you walk, climb the stairs, or even roll over in bed, you’re using your pelvic joints, muscles, and bones. And honestly, when everything in your pelvis works well, there’s really no reason to give it a second thought. You move through your day freely and pain-free. End of story. But if there’s a problem with your pelvic girdle (the ring of bones around your body at the base of your spine), oh boy, will you feel it. A twinge of pain can strike when you least expect it—like getting when you’re putting…

The burpee has a reputation for being one of the hardest, most groan-worthy bodyweight exercises. It combines a squat, plank, and push-up, and adds a jump at the top for good measure. The result: A total-body move that builds strength and boosts stamina. But the burpee isn’t for everyone. If you have a tough time getting through a rep with good form—or downright loathe the exercise—rest assured you can score similar benefits with less heartache. Wondering what to do instead of burpees? Give the squat thrust a try. The squat thrust is a full-body exercise that closely mimics the challenge…

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, no weights, no bag needed,” says Bobbie Jo Davis, CPT, trainer for Rumble Boxing. For those unfamiliar, metcon (metabolic conditioning) is “a hybrid workout combining weights and cardio without too much rest,” Davis says. This type of training helps boost metabolism, increase endurance, and burn calories efficiently in a short amount of…

For a long time, I was all about hardcore workouts: HIIT, cycling, powerlifting, and kettlebell sessions where I felt every joint strain under pressure, sweated through my clothes, and had to double up on socks to avoid blisters from my spin shoes. I was a soft girl with a soft body taking on hard workouts, and it was because I felt I had something to prove—perhaps to myself, maybe to those around me, or even to the wider fitness community. I, a plus-size woman, could endure the burpees and tapbacks. I come from a long line of athletes: my grandfather…