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Therabody Launches CryoTherm Palm for Faster Recovery During Your Workouts

Therabody Launches CryoTherm Palm for Faster Recovery During Your Workouts

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Therabody, the manufacturer behind some of the top massage guns and beauty and recovery gadgets, on Saturday announced its latest device: the CryoTherm Palm. It’s a three-in-one handheld recovery tool that resembles a dumbbell, offering dual-sided heating and cooling and a stopwatch for timed sessions.  According to Therabody, the CryoTherm Palm uses scientifically calibrated cryothermal technology that makes the device cold or hot within seconds. The company wanted a device with a similar function to its hot-and-cold wearable RecoveryTherm Cube, but more compact.  Therabody chose palm-cooling because the palms and feet have glabrous skin (smooth skin without hair follicles) with blood vessels, called arteriovenous anastomoses, that are known to rapidly exchange heat. Researchers from Stanford University performed an experiment in 2023 where they had athletes wear cooling gloves after high-intensity exercise. They found that palm cooling helped slow the rise in core body temperature, which can help with recovery, prevent potential injuries and improve athletic performance.  This palm-cooling tool was specifically developed for athletes who need instant recovery during training. Therabody teamed up with the …

Hot Pilates Founder Shannon Nadj Wants You to Train Like an Athlete in Her FIFA World Cup-Inspired Workouts

Hot Pilates Founder Shannon Nadj Wants You to Train Like an Athlete in Her FIFA World Cup-Inspired Workouts

Published by Daniella Wilson

Just in time for the FIFA World Cup, Hot Pilates founder Shannon Nadj is giving her celebrity-loved workouts a sporty summer makeover with soccer-inspired classes. Think: stability balls standing in for soccer balls, plenty of lower-body work, and exercises designed to have clients feeling more like athletes than ever. Franke Mark “We’re bringing a fun, energetic team atmosphere into the studio,” Nadj tells ET while celebrating the launch of her Bikini Body World Cup Challenge. “Expect challenges that focus on agility, coordination, balance, and endurance, which are all qualities that are essential in soccer. The goal is to celebrate movement and community while creating a workout that feels playful and engaging.” While the classes will still deliver the signature full body burn Hot Pilates regulars know and love, expect a little extra attention on legs this month. Jesse Alexander “We’ll definitely incorporate lower-body work because strong legs are essential for athletic performance, but every class will include core strength and cardio as well,” the fitness instructor explains. “Soccer requires power, endurance, balance, and agility, so …

“Take the pressure off of what defines a workout”—an expert trainer and busy mom splits her workouts into exercise snacks when she has to, and thinks you should too

“Take the pressure off of what defines a workout”—an expert trainer and busy mom splits her workouts into exercise snacks when she has to, and thinks you should too

Published by Jenni Sidey

Welcome to Workout Diaries, a series where we ask expert trainers to talk us through what a week of exercise looks like for them, helping you figure out how to develop and maintain an effective workout routine. We love bona fide experts at Fit&Well, just as much as we love people who are down-to-earth and approachable. Amy Kiser Schemper is both. Latest Videos From A NASM-certified personal trainer and BowFlex fitness advisor, Kiser Schemper has been a certified personal trainer for 20 years, and also holds a master’s degree in exercise science and multiple specialty certifications, focusing on training women around pregnancy and menopause. “After many years of working in gyms as an instructor and trainer, I founded BodyFit by Amy in 2014,” says Kiser Schemper, and her YouTube channel of “uplifting and positive fitness” is on the precipice of a million subscribers (you should give it a follow). There’s also a thriving online community that uses her app and cheers each other on. You may like Surprisingly, even though Kiser Schemper is regularly filming …

The Pilates Class Founder Jacqui Kingswell Reveals the Biggest Misconceptions About the Celeb-Loved Workout

The Pilates Class Founder Jacqui Kingswell Reveals the Biggest Misconceptions About the Celeb-Loved Workout

Published by Daniella Wilson

Pilates body! The Pilates Class founder Jacqui Kingswell has taught her signature method to A-listers including Nina Dobrev, Sydney Sweeney, Emma Roberts, Miranda Kerr, Kaia Gerber, and Olivia Culpo, and she’s telling ET there’s a lot more to the workout than toned abs and matching sets. “People think that Pilates is easy, or that it’s just stretching, but when you’re doing it properly, it’s incredibly challenging. It requires strength, control, and a lot of focus,” she reveals, ahead of returning to Los Angeles, California this June for her second TPC world tour. Jacqui Kingswell/Instagram But unlike workouts that rely on pushing yourself to exhaustion, Kingswell’s method is centered around slowing down and becoming more connected to your body, something she says starts with intentional movement. “There’s a real emphasis on form and connection,” she explains. “We concentrate on how something feels, not just how it looks.” While Pilates may appear graceful from the outside, Kingswell says the burn, and the results, come from precision and control. Jacqui Kingswell/Instagram “Movement can and should be enjoyable. It …

Chargers coach reacts to QB Justin Herbert missing offseason workouts to spend time with girlfriend Madison Beer

Chargers coach reacts to QB Justin Herbert missing offseason workouts to spend time with girlfriend Madison Beer

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh has spoken out about his quarterback, Justin Herbert, missing practice to support his girlfriend, Madison Beer, on her live music tour. The second phase of the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2026 offseason program ran for three weeks this month and concluded May 22. Herbert, 28, skipped the last two weeks of the voluntary team workouts to attend the start of his girlfriend’s Locket Tour, which opened in Kraków, Poland, on May 11. However, Herbert’s coach had no issue with his absence. During a Wednesday press conference for the Chargers, Harbaugh said, “I was happy he went to support Madison on her music tour. Madison supports him at the football games. “He told me he wasn’t gonna be here …

from 150 lbs. weight loss to his workouts now at 71

from 150 lbs. weight loss to his workouts now at 71

Published by Daniella Wilson

Al Roker, 71, has prioritized his health for more than two decades, famously losing over 150 pounds through a combination of surgery, regular exercise and long-term lifestyle changes. The TODAY star completely turned his life around for the better and continues to keep up the good work in order to maintain his weight loss. In 2002, Al weighed over 340 pounds and then he underwent gastric bypass surgery. That operation helped the star get a head start on losing a huge amount of weight, being that it decreased his stomach size, which kicked his wellness journey into high gear. Al’s life post-surgery © Getty Images After recovering, the TV personality slowly introduced sustainable changes into his daily routine.  He cut down his portions and still enjoyed his favorite foods such as red meat and dessert, but in rarer moments.  The journalist also focused on eating more protein, alongside increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables. © Getty Images Fitness soon became a non-negotiable part of his lifestyle. Al previously revealed he starts his mornings with 10 …

A certified instructor says this is the biggest mistake people make when following Pilates workouts online—and shares her golden rule to remedy it

A certified instructor says this is the biggest mistake people make when following Pilates workouts online—and shares her golden rule to remedy it

Published by Jenni Sidey

It can be easy to be overwhelmed when trying Pilates. It’s a demanding style of movement that requires control, strength and stability, and is as mentally challenging as it is physically stimulating. But, according to certified instructor Evia Valeniece, one simple thing can make or break your practice, especially if you’re new to Pilates: breathing. Latest Videos From You may like “When I first started, I didn’t know anything,” the BetterMe instructor tells Fit&Well, describing how she was initially self-taught. “I just found videos on YouTube that were put together with music and a timer, but no verbal guidance.” Once she earned her certifications and started teaching regularly, she quickly realised the importance of verbal cues to guide people on how to breathe during an exercise. “Not just how to breathe, but when to breathe, and most importantly, to breathe, because lots of people just hold their breath,” she says. Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. Generally, she says, the golden rule in Pilates is to …

11 Kettlebell Exercises to Level-up Your Workouts, Approved by Experts

11 Kettlebell Exercises to Level-up Your Workouts, Approved by Experts

Published by Jenni Sidey

6) Kettlebell thrusters Introducing compound lift number two, with a twist. Here we’re putting our body to the test by merging two great exercises into one. Front squat + push press = thruster. Standing tall, feet should be hip width apart with toes slightly externally rotated (toes pointing out slightly). Now place both kettlebells symmetrically in the rack position, thus replicating a kettlebell front squat. Inhale, then descend into a deep squat by flexing at the hips, knees and ankles simultaneously, keeping your heels firmly on the floor until your thighs become parallel to the ground. Pause… it’s time to generate some power. Push through your heels, exhale and explode into triple extension. As you begin to reach an upright position, it’s time to transition into an overhead press. Using the momentum you’ve created from your explosive assent, vertically press the kettlebells powerfully into the air. Stand tall and finish your press with your palms facing forward. Lower the kettlebells back to the rack position and repeat. Here we are not only working every large …

Gaming at the Gym? Here’s How to Sneak Some Playtime Into Workouts

Gaming at the Gym? Here’s How to Sneak Some Playtime Into Workouts

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Summer is right around the corner, and if you’re doing the last dash to get a summer bod, then you need to spend more time at the gym. For someone like me who has been focusing on lifting weights, this is the time of the year when the newbie gym goers throw in the towel, making for less crowded spaces when trying to perform a deadlift. There’s also more time to spend lifting weights as there will be hardly a line of people waiting for a certain machine or platform. Without being rushed, I’m maximizing my time at the gym to improve my health and getting in some gaming. Thanks to improvements in both handheld gaming and cloud streaming, you can play practically any game away from home on your phone or on slightly bigger devices. So what better way to take advantage of this tech than to use it to help pass the time at the one activity everyone needs more of: exercise. Read more: Getting Older Messed With My Gaming. So I Changed How …

Skincare Meets Sweat: Why Sofia Richie, Kate Hudson, and Adriana Lima Are Working Out at BURN

Skincare Meets Sweat: Why Sofia Richie, Kate Hudson, and Adriana Lima Are Working Out at BURN

Published by Daniella Wilson

Grind and glow! BURN founder Maria Chase is redefining the workout experience by merging high-intensity training with skincare-focused technology in a 45-minute session that leaves you sweaty and radiant. Her infrared-heated classes, enhanced with LED/NIR light therapy, have become a go-to for celebs like Sofia Richie, Kate Hudson, and Adriana Lima, all seeking that post-workout glow in more ways than one. “As biohacking, technology, and recovery awareness have come to the forefront, it became clear to me that combining them into one experience would be both efficient and effective,” Chase tells ET. Sofia Richie/Instagram “I think of it as biostacking, or blending a workout with longevity-focused modalities like infrared heat and medical grade light therapy to amplify results.” That layered approach carries into the classes themselves, where each format is built around high-intensity, low-impact exercises with minimal cardio, and room for modifications. “BURN45 is our foundational class, where we work through the entire body to build lean muscle and burn fat using heavier weights,” Chase explains. “ISOBURN is on the other end of the spectrum. …