The Best Ways To Take Probiotics

These bacteria have a well-deserved rep as health heroes for your gut. But the bugs’ reach goes a lot further, new research shows. Learn their impact below, then turn the page for the best ways to take them.

8 Ways To Pump Up Your Push-Ups ​​​​​​​

Pushups are especially great for your chest, triceps, and entire core. Shapetapped Curtis Williams, Under Armour Performance Coach and founder of Team Training C.A.M.P. in New York City and push-up guru Angela Reynolds, for their top push-up rules.

Aja Naomi King- How She Builds Strength And Inspires Others

She’s worked hard to build her own strength. Now this actor is helping other women and girls do the same.

How To Blow Off Sick Season

It’s that time, but it doesn’t mean a cold has to take you down. Same for the flu. These new science-backed strategies will keep you strong and healthy.

Just Smile

The phrase is an emotional lightning rod, but there’s real power in a killer grin. 

Why All Runners Should Practice Yoga And Barre

Up until a few years ago, you likely wouldn’t have found many runners in barre or yoga classes. “It seemed as if yoga and barre were really taboo amongst runners,” says Amanda Nurse, an elite runner, run coach, and yoga instructor based in Boston. Runners often felt like they weren’t fl exible enough for yoga, and barre seemed to be a trendy boutique studio class that would come and go, she says.

Why Some Workouts Make You Feel Like Throwing Up

Exercise-induced nausea can affect gym newbies and athletes alike.

Make A Big Bold Change!

Trying something outside your comfort zone can blow up your life in amazing ways you’ve never imagined. Discover the two unconventional strategies that will motivate you to make it happen.

Teeth Need A Detox Too

They’re clean, but they’re not clean enough, some experts say. And your whole body’s health may rely on keeping your mouth in pristine shape, studies show. Fortunately, new innovative products and smart strategies can step up your standard routine.

Find A New You!

To achieve success— getting fitter, healthier, more confident, or whatever—you need to create a picture of it in your mind, scientists say. Here, the steps.

Motivate Like Kate 

Kate Beckinsale completely revamped her exercise and eating routine, reaping better results than she ever thought possible. Listen in as the actress shares the sweaty details.

When To Skip Your Workout!

Exercising is a great idea most of the time, but there are exceptions when it’s better to play your get-out-of-gym card. Let our expert guide help you decide.

Simple Ways To Melt More Fat

Introducing your new go-to lean routine. You’ll burn some 250 calories and trim flab all over using zero equipment.

Happy Feet, Happier Runner

Happy feet will make you a happier runner— and chances are, yours could use a tune-up . Follow these simple techniques and TLC tips to go longer and stronger.

Get Flat Abs At Any Age

There are ways to overcome hormone shifts and metabolism dips to shrink ab fat. Just follow this expert guide to getting your best belly in your twenties, thirties, and forties.

Are You Not Getting Anywhere Near Your Fitness Goals! Read This

If you’ve been going for the same cardio class or running the same route, for the same duration, for the same distance every day for the past year, and not getting anywhere near your fitness goals, you need to read this.

The New Sporty Style

Jeans have ruled the casual-cool fashion front for decades; glammed-up gym wear has recently staked its claim on the active-chic scene. Two iconic styles: one historic, the other newly hot. Here, the actress, singer, and dancer Julianne Hough shows you how to bring them together to create the most modern sexy-sporty look of the moment.

Save Your Skin

Your bath time habits can damage and lead to skin complications. Here are some causes of dry and problematic skin.

Stronger Than Before

These women experienced shock, despair and pain when they were diagnosed with cancer. But that didn’t keep them from living active and happy lives. Here’s how they used fitness in their recovery.

Michelle Waterson

Known as ‘The Karate Hottie’, this 30-year-old was a model before pursuing her dreams in martial arts. A former Invicta FC champion, Michelle holds a perfect record since arriving in UFC®’s straw weight division. We caught up with Michelle when she was here for the UFC Fight Night® in Singapore in June, and this is what she says about being a MMA fighter, mama to her daughter, Araya, and what body confidence means to her.

Breathe Your Way Fitter

Something as simple as the way you inhale and exhale can give you more energy every day and supercharge your workout. Here’s how. 

Gradient Lips

With two colours or more, make a statement with this bold lip look.

Speed Up Your Cinching

You might not guess it, but focusing on these five nonabs muscles is key to a fitter, flatter core.

Jump-Start your Metabolism

This simple piece of equipment can take your fat burning through the roof and your muscle carving to the next level. 

How To Stay Fit-Focused During The Holidays!

Returning to a workout routine after a long break can be testing but keeping focused on your overall fitness goals can save you from the struggle. Here’s how you can prevent yourself from a complete fitness derailment during your break.

Shape Abs & Arms 2016

Shape-ers who attended the Abs & Arms event didn’t only leave feeling good but managed to snatch exciting freebies and goodies too!

The Consistency Code

Putting your healthy routine on repeat boosts your motivation. But spontaneity is also key. Here’s the right mix for max results and zero boredom.

Ariel Winter

The Modern Family actress isn’t shy about her curves, and body. But she also grew up experiencing body-shaming on a magnified level. Here, Ariel Winter opens up about cyber-bullying and online negativity, her breast reduction surgery, and why Sofia Vergara is her body-pos role model!

Living Her Dream

For actress Shay Mitchell, the secret to success, health, and happiness comes down to one smart and simple formula: Work hard, play hard; eat a lot, work out a lot. She explains.

Learning Style And Function

Participants learned how to mix and match their gym clothes so they can add more flexibility to their wardrobe at the FEMALE & SHAPE X CK Performance workshop.