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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 wasn't in my wheelhouse. So the first time I used resistance bands in a workout with her, I felt like I was going to die. Since then, I've gone from doing ...

Drew Barrymore's Morning Routine Isn't Complete Without This One Thing Shape 3/9/2021 © Provided by Shape Courtesy of Kellogg's Drew Barrymore's 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. "I'm being present and acknowledging goodness throughout my day," she tells Shape. But that doesn't mean her mornings are always peaceful — in fact, quite the opposite. Barrymore likens her morn...

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 bags designed for the gym tend to be spacious and have tons of room to stash all your essentials. Many...

I've Been Living In These Celeb-Loved Leggings for a Year Shape 1/23/2021 © Provided by Shape Courtesy of Merchant I've worked as an editor in the fashion and fitness space for a while, so it goes without saying that I've 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), I've discovered that I'm a legging groupie for one brand above all else: Gymshark.

You're 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, you've likely started to see soft, cozy fabrics popping up everywhere. Last winter it was all about sherpa; but for this year's hibernation season, it's waffle knit that's having a serious moment. While you might associate waffle knit with classic henley tops and pajamas, brands are turning to the thermal fabric for everything from workout essentials (think: sports bras and leggings) to WFH uni...