Maggie Fazeli Fard
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How to Do the Wood Chop
This rotational movement builds core strength, power, and coordination. Mix up the move with two variations.
How to Do Savasana
This deceptively simple yoga pose can help you reset and restore your body.
A Somatic Workout to Support Your Well-Being
Learn how to shift your focus to your body’s internal sensations with these mind-body movements.
Embracing Intuitive Movement
Our fitness editor reflects on learning to listen to her body during exercise.
Cycle Syncing: Exercise Strategies for Each Phase of Your Menstrual Cycle
Discover how to align your fitness routine with the natural phases of your menstrual cycle — and why it matters.
How to Do Downward Dog
This foundational yoga pose is an effective full-body stretch. Learn how to adapt it for your unique body.
How to Create a Ladder Workout
Short on time, equipment, or space? Try this high-volume training style for an effective strength and conditioning workout.
How to Use the Treadmill for an Indoor Hiking Workout
Our fitness editor shares a favorite indoor hiking workout for the treadmill — plus, an upbeat playlist.
How to Do the Thruster
This full-body move combines two powerful strength moves into one exercise, boosting power and conditioning.
8 Yoga Poses to Help Digestion
Stretch, twist, and breathe your way to better digestion with this restorative flow.
Morning Movement
The benefits of moving first thing in the morning are vast and varied. Our fitness editor shares a routine that works for her.
Where Do You Wobble?
Our fitness editor explores what it means to face moments of imbalance head-on — in movement and in life.
The Benefits of the Dead Hang
Strengthen your shoulders, core, grip, and more with this often-overlooked move.
Listening Games
Music-based workouts are a fun way to mix up a treadmill routine. Our fitness editor shares a favorite playlist.
How to Do the Clamshell
Strengthen your hips and glutes — and help build your side butt — with this lower-body isolation move. Plus, explore four variations to make it more challenging.
Ode to Body Joy!
Our fitness editor reflects on shifting the focus from how she feels about her body to how she feels in her body.
How to Do the Man Maker Exercise
This full-body complex combines three strength exercises to create an intense cardio effect.
The Benefits of Backward Walking
Walking or jogging in reverse improves stability, balance, coordination, and cognitive function. Learn more.
What Are Some of the Latest Rules Around Health Club Etiquette?
Our fitness editor reflects on how to make health clubs more welcoming for everyone.
How to Do Lateral Raises
Optimize your lateral raise technique to get the most out of this shoulder-isolation exercise and its many variations.