Maggie Fazeli Fard
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How to Do the Mountain Climber
This do-anywhere body-weight move combines strength and cardio training with intensity. Explore several fun modifications to add variety to your workout routine.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: 3 Moves to Release Shoulder Tension
Our fitness editor shares her three-part, do-anywhere stretching routine for soothing her muscles and mind.
How to Do the Bear Crawl
This functional full-body movement can help strengthen the body and mind at any age.
Metabolism Changes With Age — Just Not When You Might Think
Metabolism peaks in infancy, according to a recent study.
The 8-Week Glute-and-Hamstring Workout
Supercharge your strength, power, and overall resilience with this eight-week glute-and-hamstring program.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: On Chasing a New Look
Our fitness editor reflects on setting aesthetic goals without compromising physical or mental health.
How to Do the Barbell Good Morning
Improve your form on this hip-hinge exercise to strengthen your legs, core, and back.
How to Do the Single-Leg Pistol Squat
Learn how to personalize the challenging unilateral “pistol” move to build lower-body strength, mobility, and balance.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Up and Down the Mountain
Our fitness editor shares a go-to 15-minute circuit that will make you sweat.
Build Shoulder Strength With the Upright Row
Perform this popular move with dumbbells to build your rear delts without hurting your shoulders.
Make Time for Recovery
Our fitness editor shares her favorite at-home tools for postworkout relief.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: How to Use a Fitness Device Mindfully
Our fitness editor shares how she listens to her body instead of obsessing over device-driven goals.
How to Do Jumping Jacks
Finesse your form on this classic calisthenic move to amp up its cardio benefits. Explore one of its many variations for a playful and dynamic workout.
How to Do Side Plank
Boost your lateral stability, core strength, and overall balance by personalizing this body-weight training staple. Take it to the next level with two challenging variations.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Modify, Modify, Modify!
How our fitness editor personalizes her routine to make exercises easier, harder, smarter, and all-around better.
The Good-Death Movement
Death-positivity can help us reframe the end of life.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Persian Dance Lessons
Our fitness editor reconnects with her heritage through virtual Persian dance classes.
How to Train for Your First 5K
This beginner-friendly plan can help you become a 5K runner in just 90 days.
How to Train for Your First 5K
This beginner-friendly plan can help you become a 5K runner in just 90 days.
How to Test Your Mobility
The overhead squat is a fundamental move that can help test, assess, and improve your mobility.
How to Do a Kneeling Backbend
Known as Camel Pose in yoga, discover how to move safely into this front-body stretch for an invigorating experience.