FROM KING FEATURES SYNDICATE, 300 W. 57TH STREET, 15TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10019 CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 708-7311 EXT. 236 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING REPORTS FOR RELEASE WEEK OF JULY 4, 2021 8 Best YouTube workout channels for every type of fitness These free options include yoga, HIIT and dance classes from our favorite instructors. Whether you’re still feeling iffy about returning to your gym or simply don’t want to spend the money on a gym membership, you can still get fit in the comfort of your own home. Our fitness experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute narrowed down the millions of YouTube workout videos to bring you the best of the best. From Pilates-style workouts to high intensity interval training sessions, our top picks have something for everyone to start moving more and get into the exercise groove. 1. Tone It Up. Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott have built a fitness empire with their workout method called Tone It Up. The majority of their workouts focus on toning and sculpting the body, using light weights and resistance bands to get the job done. They offer new daily workouts on their Tone It Up app, but you can take advantage of endless free workouts on their YouTube channel as well. 2. POPSUGAR Fitness. From hiphop dance classes to high intensity interval training, POPSUGAR offers an endless variety of workout classes and fitness tutorials on their YouTube channel. They also feature workouts with guest trainers. Some of our favorite workouts include the Tabata workouts and the no-equipment cardio sessions. 3. Blogilates. Casey Ho is known for her infectious personality and Pilatesstyle moves that have you feeling the burn in minutes. Her YouTube channel has over 5 million subscribers and has workouts ranging from full-body to arm and booty specific workouts. We love her #100GluteChallenge for toning and strengthening the lower body. 4. Hang Tight with Marcie. Marcie offers a variety of strengthening and high intensity workouts on her channel. We love her leg and glute focused videos that emphasize toning and strengthening. Plus, most of her workouts are around 10 minutes, so it’s a great quick fitness burst if you’re limited on time. 5. Bodybuilding.com. Bodybuild-
ing.com is for serious athletes looking to improve their strength training regimen. We love that their YouTube channel features a ton of hardcore workouts and expert tips from professional bodybuilders. 6. Jazzercise. The company has really come a long way since the ’80s. They now feature a slew of workouts, from kickboxing to Pilates and dance cardio. Their Home Workout Series is available for free on YouTube and is the perfect way to stay active at home. 7. Yoga with Adriene. Adriene is a skilled international yoga teacher and offers a tremendous variety of yoga classes on her YouTube channel, ranging from Vinyasa Flow to meditation practice. With nearly 8 million subscribers, she continues to put out exceptional yoga content for her followers. 8. Livestrong Women. Livestrong Women has a very large library of workouts on their YouTube channel, including tutorials that help you master every basic workout move from the squat to tuck jumps. They also feature awesome exercise challenges and delicious healthy recipes. *** THE 5 BEST LEGGINGS FOR EVERY TYPE OF EXERCISE
For yoga, lifting, running and beyond. Leggings to work out in are a little different from your everyday leggings. Whether you’re wearing them for lowimpact workouts, high-intensity exercise or weight-bearing exercises, your workout leggings should be comfortable, moisture-wicking, breathable and durable. They also should fit well, stay in place and look good while you’re wearing them. The Good Housekeeping Institute Textiles Lab reviewed dozens of leggings, evaluating them for construction, stretch recovery, moisture management, opacity, pilling resistance and washability. These picks are winners from our tests along with styles with rave reviews from users. Best Overall Workout Leggings: lululemon Wunder Under High-Rise Tight. Our panel loved the soft, comfy
feel of this fabric and said it stayed in place like a second skin throughout their workouts. Reviewers raved that it “allowed for a good range of motion” and “didn’t give me wedgies and the band didn’t move at all.” The leggings were breathable, flattering and opaque, and they held up during durability tests. They come in lots of variations, including multiple lengths, colors and prints. Best Leggings For Studio Workouts: Athleta Elation 7/8 Tight. Athleta’s Powervita fabric is buttery smooth and used in an assortment of styles. They’re easy to move around in, yet have a compressive fit to support you during workouts. You can choose from regular, tall, petite and plus. There’s also an ultra high-rise, a capri, a crop, a full-length and plenty more. Most Popular Workout Leggings On Amazon: IUGA High Waist Yoga Pants. These stretchy leggings have thousands of five-star reviews despite costing less than $20. One thing that users note is that there isn’t as much tummy control as they were expecting. Still, they describe these as soft and comfortable and confirm that they aren’t see-through. Best Workout Leggings For Running: Under Armour HeatGear Armour Leggings. These leggings are made of a smooth fabric that wicks sweat and reduces friction. They’re also more compressive, which can help with muscle fatigue. If you’re running in cold weather, we recommend the ColdGear Leggings because they’re fleecelined yet still breathable for your run. Best Workout Leggings For Yoga: lululemon Align Pant. These pants are comfortable enough to wear as loungewear yet perform well during workouts. The fabric is lightweight and smooth, and magically fit everyone perfectly. There’s no digging in or rolling at the waist. We suggest washing them inside out and letting them air dry, and since they’re more lightweight, they’re best suited for lower-impact exercise. © Hearst Communications Inc. Distributed by King Features Syndicate
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