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4 days ago | onepeloton.com | Alyssa Sparacino

When it comes to core exercises, the focus is often on the “six-pack” muscles in the front of your body (the rectus abdominis), but that leaves the all-important obliques out of the equation. These core muscles that run along your trunk on either side are responsible for much more than the proverbial snatched waist. Obliques contribute to your balance and stability, as well as help you rotate, twist, and pivot—important factors for sports, including running, tennis, soccer, and everyday life.

1 week ago | onepeloton.com | Emily Laurence

Want an edge on the court? These strength training moves will give it to you. By Emily Laurence•June 18, 2025In this articleWhen it comes to having a competitive edge on the basketball court, you likely believe training comes down to two components: cardio and shooting. While it’s true that you aren’t going to get very far in basketball if your shooting skills are lacking or you get winded easily, there’s more to training than these two elements.

1 week ago | onepeloton.com | Jordan Smith

If you want to build shoulder strength, you might imagine spending a lot of time at the weight rack or figuring out how to fit a bunch of strength equipment in your home gym. But hear us out—you can build strong shoulders with one key piece of equipment: the kettlebell. You might be familiar with the most common move done with this piece of equipment—a kettlebell swing—but the kettlebell is much more versatile than that.

2 weeks ago | onepeloton.com | Kathleen Felton

It’s certainly no secret that exercise benefits your body. But working out is also seriously good for your brain: In addition to improving mood and lowering risk of certain mental health conditions, research has shown us that exercise can strengthen memory in a number of powerful ways. “Exercise benefits memory by enhancing brain structure and function,” says Ben Singh, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of South Australia who has studied memory and exercise.

3 weeks ago | onepeloton.com | Kathleen Felton

You know there are countless reasons to exercise: Working out supports your overall health by building muscle, boosting cardiovascular fitness, and improving mental wellbeing. Among these benefits, you may have also heard that exercise increases your metabolism. There is some truth to this, experts say. But metabolism is complex, and its connection with exercise isn’t always so clear cut.