Author: Richard C. Trotter
Whether you’re into weightlifting or Pilates, you’ve probably heard your instructor tell you to engage your “posterior chain.” Well, they’re not just talking about your glutes, says Katie Wetzel, CPT, certified personal trainer and co-owner of gain. in Atlanta. “Think of your posterior chain as the superhero cape of muscles from your neck to your heels,” she explains. Strengthening these muscles is not only critical for everyday movements like jumping and lifting, but also for preventing injuries and improving posture and balance, Wetzel says. And chances are if you spend a lot of time hunched over your computer (guilty!) or…
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 If you’re a beauty lover, you’ve likely heard of Peter Thomas Roth, the skincare brand that’s gained a cult following for creating innovative products with highly active ingredients and clinically based formulas that *actually* work. (Remember the viral eye-tightener that blew up on social media for visibly…
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 Noise-canceling headphones are a lifesaver in certain situations, but sometimes, I don’t want to be so disconnected from my environment that I can’t hear what’s going on. Like when I’m biking and need to hear oncoming cars, or traveling on public transit and want to keep my…
Few things are more frustrating than a nagging, deep itch on the bottom of your foot. Maybe the itchy, tingling sensation kicks up while you’re walking for long periods of time, while wearing tight socks, or as you’re drifting off to sleep at night. Usually, the cause of prickly feet is easy to pin down (and treat), but sometimes, it may be a sign of an underlying health condition. Here, we spoke with Lauren Ploch, MD, MEd, a board-certified dermatologist in Georgia, to learn what causes that deep itch on the bottoms of your feet, and how to get relief—with…
Whether you’re on NarcTok or not, you’ve probably heard of narcissism before. It seems that more and more people are realizing they’ve dealt with a narcissist, especially (but not exclusively) in romantic relationships. They’ve noticed certain signs of narcissistic abuse, such as feeling undermined, unsure, and manipulated with a cycle of idealization and devaluation. While these feelings don’t always point to narcissistic abuse, they can be common indicators—and are just straight-up sh*tty. Dealing with a narcissist, someone with narcissistic personality disorder, or even someone with narcissistic tendencies can be difficult, to put it lightly. That goes for any kind of…
Not all of us have lawns to mow, but everyone can reap the benefits of the lawn mower exercise. This basic move—which is done by pulling a weight or resistance band diagonally across your body—is an excellent way to build strength in your shoulders and back. Because your back and shoulders are some of the most used muscles (and therefore the most injured), it’s super important to strengthen them so you’re easily able to do everyday tasks (hello, carrying and putting away those heavy groceries!) without getting hurt. Perhaps the best part? The lawn mower exercise doesn’t require much space…
The fashion industry has, on a whole, treated pockets on women’s apparel as an afterthought. But compliment any woman on a dress or skirt hiding pockets in its folds, and there’s a universal response: “Thanks! It has pockets!” As the lines between fashion and activewear start to blur, that public demand for pockets is crossing over into running clothes. A new breed of fashion-forward fitness brands are combining style and function to better serve runners’ needs—and one of the most obvious ways they’re doing that is with better storage solutions. Generally, I can fit my essentials—keys, an ID or credit…
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 Ready your wallets: the highly anticipated Nordstrom Anniversary Sale will soon be upon us, just after the fourth of July sales and before Amazon Prime Day kicks off. Keep in mind that Nordy’s annual sale event doesn’t kick off until July 9 and 10 for Nordstrom cardmembers…
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 “Super shoes” are all the rage in the running world right now. These serious sneakers are built with a thin carbon plate nestled between the footbed and two layers of foam to provide a little extra spring in your step. Racers swear by them because reportedly boost…
Wellness has come for the party rockers. Or at least the (gracefully) aging ones. On Thursday, none other than Lil Jon of “Get Low” and “Shots” fame DJed…a Peloton class. He surprised attendees at the Peloton Studios pre-party for Alex Toussaint’s Club Bangers ride on June 27, and stuck around to live DJ the class while also shouting plenty of “Yeahs!” and “Okays!” to in-person and virtual riders. During “Shots,” Peloton teachers Camila Ramón and Ash Pryor emerged like bottle service girls with glow sticks and shots (of water) while Toussaint talked about the importance of hydration and Lil Jon, of course, yelled…