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6 minutes read My name is Cori Ritchie. I’m an exercise physiology geek turned fitness journalist and fitness editor. women’s health. When I’m not writing, editing, or researching fitness, I teach fitness to personal training and group fitness clients. In my new column, between setspulling back the curtain on the same advice, tips, and “aha!” … Read more

Two of the best core exercises for hikers. Including things you can do while sleeping

put your feet up on a bench in the forest

Do you want to strengthen your core while standing or lying down? Either way, we’ve got two different workouts to strengthen your core. listen to this articlelisten (Photo: Mystockimages via Getty Images) Published March 30, 2026 at 9:17am If you’re like me, you experience one of two reactions to core training. Okay, I’ll do it.–As … Read more

There’s no place like home

There's no place like home

When Eugenie Calderon left her hometown of Richmond to live in Washington, D.C., and then New York, she never imagined her next step would be to return home. “I came back here with the intention of leaving Richmond again once I figured out my life, as you do in a quarter of your life,” she … Read more

Exclusive: Anthropologie and Farm Rio’s new collaboration turns your home into a maximalist paradise

Farm Rio x Anthropologie Juice Glass with Tropical Leaf and Banana Print

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Best Items to Buy from the Farm Rio x Anthropologie Home Collaboration See more + Back in 2017, one of Anthropologie’s most successful partnerships was just getting off the ground. Who is the collaborator … Read more

Beyond the souks: bring the magic of Tangier home

Beyond the souks: bring the magic of Tangier home

Tangier’s charm lies in its multi-layered history. It’s a blend of Moroccan tradition and the European influences that have long fascinated design icons like Yves Saint Laurent (note: his former home, Villa Mabrouka, is now a 12-suite hotel). Located at the western end of the Strait of Gibraltar, the city in northwestern Morocco serves as … Read more

“Lower the stakes”: The real-world training approach a busy Army dad uses to stay fit year-round

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There are versions of online fitness that seem to exist in isolation: complete programs, dialed-in nutrition, and unlimited time. And the rest of us in the real world have fitness too. For Will Simpson, a former rugby player turned military officer and founder of performance nutrition brand Realmeal, training doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s caught … Read more