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Kayla Itsines Announces Major News with Her Sweat App Shape 2 hrs ago © Provided by Shape Courtesy of SWEAT The next chapter of Kayla Itsines fitness journey is about to begin. On Tuesday, the personal trainer and Instagram sensation announced that her Sweat app (Buy It, $20 per month, join.sweat.com) had been acquired by iFIT, a global health and fitness technology company that includes the NordicTrack, ProForm, and Freemotion brands. "Through Sweat, we have created an incredible communit...

This Sleek New Dating and Networking App Aims to Connect the Wellness-Minded Shape 5 hrs ago © Provided by Shape Courtesy of ateam If youve always wanted to walk up to that hottie whos regularly in the gym the same time as you, the speedy runner you always see during your morning miles, or the ripped baddie squatting across from you at the box - whether to flirt or just make friends - and could never do it, this new dating and networking app might be just the thing to help. The new app cal...

While you use a massage gun to work out the knots in your hamstrings, it's tempting to give your fur baby the same feel-good treatment. Here's what a veterinarian wants you to know before you grab this recovery tool.

Being a healthcare worker and a mother during the pandemic came with a set of unique challenges — and a new perspective on life.

The 14 Best Bike Shorts to Add to Your Closet ASAP Shape 3 hrs ago © Provided by Shape Courtesy of Merchants Blame the Kardashians or the worlds never-ending obsession with stationary bikes, but bike shorts have become an activewear staple akin to leggings and sports bras. A bridge between fashion and fitness, theyre one of the few activewear items that work for an Instagram photo one day and a boxing class the next. Theyre also so popular that finding the very best can be a difficult purs...

Swapping My Cardio-Heavy Workouts with Strength Training Helped Me Feel More Confident Than Ever Before Shape 5 days ago © Provided by Shape Courtesy of Taryn Conway I never thought I would be deadlifting 135 pounds. Or going all out on an Assault bike against twenty-somethings. Before I started working out with my trainer two summers ago, I was focused solely on cardio, doing Peloton classes and going for runs. Strength training just wasnt in my wheelhouse. So the first time I used resist...

Drew Barrymores Morning Routine Isnt Complete Without This One Thing Shape 3/9/2021 © Provided by Shape Courtesy of Kelloggs Drew Barrymores perfect morning starts the night before. While getting ready for bed each night, the 46-year-old mom of two says she sits down to write a gratitude list — a ritual that helps her "notice things differently" by the time she wakes up the next morning. "Im being present and acknowledging goodness throughout my day," she tells Shape. But that doesnt me...

The Best Gym Tote Bags, According to Customer Reviews Shape 2/2/2021 © Provided by Shape Courtesy of Merchants / Adobe Stock Totes, you can never have enough of them. While they serve many different purposes, the reusable canvas ones or French-inspired mesh shoppers you take to the grocery store and farmers market are not exactly practical enough for the office or your workouts. When it comes to fitness bags, the best gym totes need to be super functional and, of course, stylish. Tote ba...

Ive Been Living In These Celeb-Loved Leggings for a Year Shape 1/23/2021 © Provided by Shape Courtesy of Merchant Ive worked as an editor in the fashion and fitness space for a while, so it goes without saying that Ive put my fair share of active leggings to the test. While there are brands I really gravitate toward for specific workouts (for example, I love Sweaty Betty for high-impact workouts, Alo Yoga is one of my go-to picks for Vinyasa flows, and I lean on Athleta for hikes), Ive dis...

Youre About to See Waffle Knit Athleisure Everywhere Shape 1/7/2021 © Provided by Shape Courtesy of merchants If you are anything like me and deep into the throes of post-holiday retail therapy, youve likely started to see soft, cozy fabrics popping up everywhere. Last winter it was all about sherpa; but for this years hibernation season, its waffle knit thats having a serious moment. While you might associate waffle knit with classic henley tops and pajamas, brands are turning to the the...