THE PULSE

If you love Reese’s or the nut butter cups from Trader Joe’s, we’ve got good news for you: thanks to this smoothie recipe, you won’t even have to leave home to satisfy your chocolate and peanut butter cravings. It’s fast, easy to make, and surprisingly decadent. We could hardly believe this yummy shake was made with only four ingredients!

Most fitness-loving people know how important it is to stay hydrated in the summer. In fact, many of us carry around giant water bottles to try to increase our water intake! What you might not know is that even being mildly dehydrated can muddle your thinking and affect your mood enough to throw off your game—and sabotage your workout. Here are 5 signs that you might be dehydrated.

Obsessed with your air fryer? Us too. We love the air fryer because it’s faster than roasting in the oven, doesn’t heat up your kitchen, and it makes it super easy to create healthy, whole-food snacks at home. Let’s get snacking!

This summer is shaping up to be H-O-T! How do you convince your kids to enjoy some fresh air when it’s way too warm out? Easy: check out our list of water activities for some fun in the sun while staying cool. Some you can do at home, and some are perfect to do at the In-Shape pool!

Looking to change up your routine? Try a new piece of equipment at the club—like the kettlebell. While traditional dumbbells and barbells allow the weight to be centered with your hand, a kettlebell’s center of gravity is about 6-8 inches from the handle. This extra stability challenge will prepare you for the challenges you encounter in sports and daily life.

Happy Independence Day! We’re celebrating the holiday in our favorite way: with a new workout. The 7/4 challenge includes 4 rounds of 7 exercises designed to give you a full-body workout with a dose of cardio for good measure. We challenge you to complete this combo!

We love the bicycle crunch. This simple exercise boasts so many benefits! You probably already know it’s good for strengthening your abs and obliques, because you can feel the burn while you complete the movement—but maybe that’s not enough for you. Here are three MORE reasons to add bicycle crunches to your routine.

Get your heart rate up and your muscles moving with a quick cardio workout that focuses on the pull movement. This AMRAP combo seems simple enough, but expect to feel out of breath and an awesome burn in your shoulders by your third or fourth round.

School’s out, which means kids are home more than ever—and we don’t want them filling all their free hours with screen time. Kids need to stay active to build healthy habits, enjoy their summer to the fullest and get all their energy out before bed! Here are 5 ways to keep your kids (and the rest of your family) active this summer.

Soft, velvety, sweet and undeniably delightful: ice cream is the ultimate summer treat, but too much can lead to a serious sugar crash. That’s why we think you should try swapping out the usual ingredients for bananas and making “nice” cream instead.