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2) Bagels As a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a28251626/how-to-go-vegan/" id="744782c9-fcdd-3ac4-a0b0-9fa5a5072cb4"> vegan </a> , you may not be able to sink your teeth into a Dunkin' donut, but their bagels are fair game. According to their website, the cinnamon raisin, plain, everything, and sesame bagels are vegan. Note: They're multigrain bagel contains honey, so depending on your beliefs, this may not be considered vegan. Just be sure to skip the cream cheese. (Or try one of these <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g29648044/vegan-cheese-brands/" id="d13f3d3c-e70d-3a09-a53b-cd6458346056"> vegan cream cheese </a> alternatives.) Per serving (plain bagel): 300 cal, 2 g fat (0 g sat), 64 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 620 mg sodium, 4 g fiber, 11 g protein Clint Blowers

3) English Muffin Another carb-lovers fave, feel free to order the English muffin from Dunkin'. Skip the butter, of course, but consider opting for some peanut butter, instead. Per serving: 190 cal, 2 g fat (0 g sat), 35 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 270 mg sodium, 41 g fiber, 6 g protein Dunkin

4) Oatmeal Looking for something a little more hearty? The Dunkin' Donuts multigrain instant <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g29491191/healthy-oatmeal-toppings/" id="3529f407-0d52-3fba-a17f-9e6a2b2babf1"> oatmeal </a> is a tasty and satisfying breakfast that's totally vegan-friendly. Per serving: 300 cal, 2.5 g fat (0 g sat), 65 g carbs, 36 g sugar (19 g added sugar), 250 mg sodium, 6 g fiber, 6 g protein Dunkin

5) Hash Browns Sometimes, you just need something tasty and fried. Luckily, the hash browns are a vegan option at Dunkin', so feel free to grab some of these classic crispy treats. Per serving: 130 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat), 12 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 420 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein Dunkin

6) Hot Coffee While Dunkin' offers a number of fancy seasonal beverages, you certainly can't go wrong with a straightforward coffee. But if black coffee isn't quite to your taste, Dunkin' has some vegan add-ins to choose from, including <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a19378589/is-almond-milk-good-for-you/" id="12bb60d4-7d69-36ee-a7ba-e04fe4df10ff"> almond milk </a> , or a flavor shot (french vanilla, hazelnut, toasted almond, blueberry, raspberry, and coconut are all safe). Per serving: 5 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 0 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 5 mg sodium, 20 g fiber, 0 g protein Dunkin

7) Espresso If you're more of a minimalist coffee fan, go for the Dunkin' espresso shot, which is also a great choice for vegans. Per serving: 5 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 1 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 5 mg sodium, 20 g fiber, 0 g protein Dunkin

8) Latte While lattes are traditionally milk-laden, Dunkin' offers <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a19378589/is-almond-milk-good-for-you/" id="12bb60d4-7d69-36ee-a7ba-e04fe4df10ff"> almond milk </a> at all of their chains, meaning you can still enjoy this milky beverage, sans-dairy. Per serving (medium, with almond milk): 100 cal, 3 g fat (0 g sat), 17 g carbs, 15 g sugar, 180 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein Dunkin

9) Tea While Dunkin' may be known for their coffee, the brand also offers a wide range of teas (served hot or iced), including breakfast, black tea, green tea, decaf, hibiscus, herbal, chamomile, and cool mint. Per serving: 0 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 0 g carbs, 0 g sugar, 0 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein Dunkin

10) Iced Coffee or Cold Brew Chill out with a delicious Dunkin' iced coffee. Just like with brewed coffee, you can add almond milk or one of Dunkin's vegan-friendly flavor shots to suit your taste. Per serving (medium, with almond milk): 100 cal, 3 g fat (0 g sat), 17 g carbs, 15 g sugar, 180 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein Dunkin

11) You don't need to steer clear of Dunkin's fun drinks. According to their website, the Mocha Swirl is a delicious option for vegans. Just be sure to opt for black coffee or almond milk to keep it dairy-free. Per serving (medium, black): 160 cal, 0.5 g fat (0 g sat), 38 g carbs, 34 g sugar, 35 mg sodium, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein Dunkin

12) Coolata Speaking of icy treats, the fruity Coolata is totally vegan-friendly. Just keep in mind this one is pretty high in added sugar, so sip sparingly. Per serving (small, strawberry): 240 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat), 62 g carbs, 60 g sugar, 25 mg sodium, 0 g fiber,0 g protein Dunkin

The Best Vegan Options At Dunkin Donuts Besides Beyond Meat

Taim Vegan, Vegetarian "Taim" translates in Hebrew to "delicious"and it certainly lives up to its name. Pick a topping like falafel or cauliflower shawarma, then choose to serve it over salad, as a platter with various sides, or in a fresh pita. Most of the options are vegan, with a few vegetarian choices as well (you can top your order with feta or a hard-boiled egg, for example). Each location is pretty compact, so prepare to grab a spot at a high top or take your tahini-topped goodness to-go. West Village, Nolita, Midtown East, Financial District, Flatiron <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxphXZhgL1U/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="49f7bf6f-3df7-3372-a025-447da800b7a3"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxphXZhgL1U/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="49f7bf6f-3df7-3372-a025-447da800b7a3"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxphXZhgL1U/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="49f7bf6f-3df7-3372-a025-447da800b7a3"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxphXZhgL1U/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="49f7bf6f-3df7-3372-a025-447da800b7a3"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxphXZhgL1U/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="49f7bf6f-3df7-3372-a025-447da800b7a3"> See the original post on Instagram </a> taimfalafel@Instagram

Superiority Burger Vegan, Vegetarian This understated burger joint has been serving up impressively tender veggie burgers since before it was cool (looking at you, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a21566428/beyond-meat-burger-ingredients/" id="32a344e8-8811-3cac-a97a-246e6b5df7ed"> Beyond Burger </a> ). As their website specifies: "Everything is vegetarian, a lot is accidentally vegan, just ask." In addition to its namesake creation, the menu offers a variety of unique meat-free dishes, like the "Sloppy Dave," griddled yuba, or the TFT (tofu fried tofu), which is their take on a fried chicken sandwich. East Village <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkvvINJHwVZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="06a27dd8-dd40-3b73-aa39-f7158926a60a"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkvvINJHwVZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="06a27dd8-dd40-3b73-aa39-f7158926a60a"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkvvINJHwVZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="06a27dd8-dd40-3b73-aa39-f7158926a60a"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkvvINJHwVZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="06a27dd8-dd40-3b73-aa39-f7158926a60a"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkvvINJHwVZ/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="06a27dd8-dd40-3b73-aa39-f7158926a60a"> See the original post on Instagram </a> superiorityburger@Instagram

Screamer's Pizzeria Vegan An entire <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g25848477/healthy-pizza-recipes/" id="77e5445e-c14d-3f62-a37e-ac446db10a8f"> pizza </a> joint dedicated to vegan-friendly pies? Yep, thats exactly what youll find at Screamers Pizzeria. With creations like classic Margherita, Fancy Kale, and Mac and Cheese (which is, yes, topped with mac and cheese)consider your pizza craving satisfied. They deliver in NYC, or you can stop by the brick and mortar for a single slice (or three). Greenpoint, Crown Heights <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5MH2KWJWXw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="a107986b-0578-3076-a8d8-0a6d34b5a0ce"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5MH2KWJWXw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="a107986b-0578-3076-a8d8-0a6d34b5a0ce"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5MH2KWJWXw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="a107986b-0578-3076-a8d8-0a6d34b5a0ce"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5MH2KWJWXw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="a107986b-0578-3076-a8d8-0a6d34b5a0ce"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5MH2KWJWXw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="a107986b-0578-3076-a8d8-0a6d34b5a0ce"> See the original post on Instagram </a> screamerspizzeria@Instagram

Blossom Du Jour Vegan An offshoot of the Chelsea restaurant, this is a prime vegan-friendly lunch spot. Go for the garden bowl if youre in the mood for all the veggies, the southern bowl with BBQ <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g27700886/jackfruit-recipes/" id="709805d0-f472-32de-a75b-dfc673071afa"> jackfruit </a> for a little extra spice, or try the buffalo cauliflower bites for days you need something a little more, well, fried. Various Locations <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B35MLPTh7H9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="7dcd15b9-e691-3d4b-ab51-0421f4565c58"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B35MLPTh7H9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="7dcd15b9-e691-3d4b-ab51-0421f4565c58"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B35MLPTh7H9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="7dcd15b9-e691-3d4b-ab51-0421f4565c58"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B35MLPTh7H9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="7dcd15b9-e691-3d4b-ab51-0421f4565c58"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B35MLPTh7H9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="7dcd15b9-e691-3d4b-ab51-0421f4565c58"> See the original post on Instagram </a> blossomdujour@Instagram

Cinnamon Snail Vegan What started exclusively as a food truck you could only find by keeping an eye on their <a href="https://twitter.com/VeganLunchTruck?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" id="4bec1c12-fdfd-32c3-ae40-b582a29ec439"> Twitter page </a> (the location changes constantly), the popular vegan, kosher vendor now has a permanent location in Pennsy, a food hall next to Penn Station. Their menu includes vegan pastries, salads, burgers, and sandwiches. Do yourself a favor and order the L.A.B. (lentil artichoke burger) and a side of the kimchi tots. Permanent Location in Midtown West, Various Food Truck Locations <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AHf1YhaKe/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="091231e5-972a-3725-acaf-4bc495ad40ee"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AHf1YhaKe/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="091231e5-972a-3725-acaf-4bc495ad40ee"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AHf1YhaKe/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="091231e5-972a-3725-acaf-4bc495ad40ee"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AHf1YhaKe/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="091231e5-972a-3725-acaf-4bc495ad40ee"> See the original post on Instagram </a> cinnamonsnail@Instagram

Beyond Sushi Vegan Skip the sad veggie roll at your local sushi restaurant, and go for a superfood-packed creation at this completely vegan fast-casual spot. Their rolls are crafted with unconventional sushi ingredients like black rice, sweet potato, and chickpeas for an extra nutritious punch. Various Locations <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4i6mAelEjT/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="f06e6088-3e66-3a4c-aefb-bc293a4c5d96"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4i6mAelEjT/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="f06e6088-3e66-3a4c-aefb-bc293a4c5d96"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4i6mAelEjT/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="f06e6088-3e66-3a4c-aefb-bc293a4c5d96"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4i6mAelEjT/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="f06e6088-3e66-3a4c-aefb-bc293a4c5d96"> See the original post on Instagram </a> beyondsushinyc@Instagram

Clementine Bakery Vegan Tucked away on a side street in Bed-Stuy, this dreamy bakery serves up some of the best vegan pastries around. Their cinnamon rolls are the stuff of dreamsbut theyre only offered on the weekends, and sell out fast, so be sure to get there bright and early to snag one. Bed-Stuy <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By-e6N6DzjL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="38a7cbe5-b805-340c-ad21-21ca02ded763"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By-e6N6DzjL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="38a7cbe5-b805-340c-ad21-21ca02ded763"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By-e6N6DzjL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="38a7cbe5-b805-340c-ad21-21ca02ded763"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By-e6N6DzjL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="38a7cbe5-b805-340c-ad21-21ca02ded763"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By-e6N6DzjL/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="38a7cbe5-b805-340c-ad21-21ca02ded763"> See the original post on Instagram </a> clementinebakery@Instagram

LuAnn's Wild Ginger Vegan Whether you're in the mood for takeout or a cozy sit-down meal, LuAnn's serves up satisfying Asian cuisine in multiple locations around the city. Go for classic pad thai, pineapple fried rice, or Malaysian curry stew topped with generous pieces of potatoes and pumpkin. SoHo, Carroll Gardens, Downtown Brooklyn, Crown Heights <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VRTtDJ43Q/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="b933df84-d9ee-3873-af43-c176e365ef55"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VRTtDJ43Q/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="b933df84-d9ee-3873-af43-c176e365ef55"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VRTtDJ43Q/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="b933df84-d9ee-3873-af43-c176e365ef55"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VRTtDJ43Q/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="b933df84-d9ee-3873-af43-c176e365ef55"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5VRTtDJ43Q/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="b933df84-d9ee-3873-af43-c176e365ef55"> See the original post on Instagram </a> luanneswildginger@Instagram

Blossom Vegan This lovely sit-down restaurant features vegan takes on classic disheslike cashew cream ravioli, trumpet mushroom "scallops," and mushroom risotto. The restaurant vibe feels elevated, but not too stuffyperfect for date night or a brunch with friends. Chelsea, Upper West Side <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0mCkyCjYwc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="80092ae3-c601-343b-ad8e-3063d8984dbf"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0mCkyCjYwc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="80092ae3-c601-343b-ad8e-3063d8984dbf"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0mCkyCjYwc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="80092ae3-c601-343b-ad8e-3063d8984dbf"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0mCkyCjYwc/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="80092ae3-c601-343b-ad8e-3063d8984dbf"> See the original post on Instagram </a> blossom.nyc@Instagram

Red Bamboo Vegan Red Bamboo's tagline is simply "vegan comfort food", which perfectly sums up the tasty eats you can find at this cozy Greenwich Village spot. While they emphasize Asian cuisine, the menu features an array of vegan versions of international dishes. A few menu items worth trying: Carribbean jerk spiced seitan, vegetable fried rice, and Southern fried chicken. Greenwich Village <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNuzj0jWp9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="f7aa4889-5745-322a-a7be-199c8481a510"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNuzj0jWp9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="f7aa4889-5745-322a-a7be-199c8481a510"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNuzj0jWp9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="f7aa4889-5745-322a-a7be-199c8481a510"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNuzj0jWp9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="f7aa4889-5745-322a-a7be-199c8481a510"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNuzj0jWp9/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="f7aa4889-5745-322a-a7be-199c8481a510"> See the original post on Instagram </a> redbamboonyc@Instagram

Ladybird Vegan Nothing takes a night from fine to phenomenal like an order of vegan fondue at Ladybird in the East Village. The pot of cheesy bliss tastes impressively like its dairy-laden counterpart, and is served with accoutrement like bread, veggies, and fruit. They also offer a number of small plate options, since you cant just live on fondue alone (or can you...). East Village <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZ2j88gCsA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="198c0760-0901-320c-a20c-fafbd3af26ce"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZ2j88gCsA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="198c0760-0901-320c-a20c-fafbd3af26ce"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZ2j88gCsA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="198c0760-0901-320c-a20c-fafbd3af26ce"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZ2j88gCsA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="198c0760-0901-320c-a20c-fafbd3af26ce"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxZ2j88gCsA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="198c0760-0901-320c-a20c-fafbd3af26ce"> See the original post on Instagram </a> ladybird_nyc@Instagram

Candle 79 Vegan In the mood for something a little fancier, where a vegan can still order anything on the menu? Look no further than this restaurant on the Upper East Side that has no shortage of ambianceor incredible vegan food. You can't go wrong with the wild mushroom crepe or the za'atar-roasted cauliflowerand be sure to ask about the specials. Upper East Side <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hAEQYDV3I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="6b9b36b6-6c2a-3782-a38f-83cf9af327d4"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hAEQYDV3I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="6b9b36b6-6c2a-3782-a38f-83cf9af327d4"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hAEQYDV3I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="6b9b36b6-6c2a-3782-a38f-83cf9af327d4"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hAEQYDV3I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="6b9b36b6-6c2a-3782-a38f-83cf9af327d4"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0hAEQYDV3I/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="6b9b36b6-6c2a-3782-a38f-83cf9af327d4"> See the original post on Instagram </a> candle79@Instagram

Candle Cafe Vegan in the same family as Candle 79, this chic cafe offers up equally scrumptious eats, in a more laid-back setting. They also offer a full <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g20160279/list-of-naturally-gluten-free-foods/" id="0e3c7a61-37ef-331f-aafc-b26bc163ff15"> gluten-free </a> menu, to make dining even easier for all dietary restrictions. Upper East Side <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Gk207J5QD/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="a3bbfe64-8943-3da9-a5d2-2eada1e9d285"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Gk207J5QD/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="a3bbfe64-8943-3da9-a5d2-2eada1e9d285"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Gk207J5QD/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="a3bbfe64-8943-3da9-a5d2-2eada1e9d285"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Gk207J5QD/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="a3bbfe64-8943-3da9-a5d2-2eada1e9d285"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Gk207J5QD/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="a3bbfe64-8943-3da9-a5d2-2eada1e9d285"> See the original post on Instagram </a> candlecafe@Instagram

Dirt Candy Vegan Perhaps one of the most coveted vegan restaurant reservations in the city, Dirt Candy has certainly made a name for itself with plant-based foodies. There are no a la carte options, but rather two tasting menus to choose from: five courses of the restaurant's greatest hits (like portabella mousse, spinach mille feuille, and the "tower of terrior" deconstructed salad) or 10 courses of seasonal items, with an optional wine pairing. Lower East Side <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJdH8pn9dN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="b2d5c083-8712-3fa3-a11e-330103ed5ba3"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJdH8pn9dN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="b2d5c083-8712-3fa3-a11e-330103ed5ba3"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJdH8pn9dN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="b2d5c083-8712-3fa3-a11e-330103ed5ba3"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJdH8pn9dN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="b2d5c083-8712-3fa3-a11e-330103ed5ba3"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJdH8pn9dN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="b2d5c083-8712-3fa3-a11e-330103ed5ba3"> See the original post on Instagram </a> dirtcandynyc@Instagram

Avant Garden Vegan When you step into this charming restaurant in the East Village, the first thing you may notice is the actual tree branch winding past the open kitchen, covered in delicate string lights. And the second thing is the aroma of delicious small plates coming out of said kitchen, all of which are perfect for sharing. Pick and choose from options like sunchoke toast, scorched cauliflower, or veggie paella. East Village <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bys1MTeJHOf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="ceb0102c-246d-395b-ab1d-2e167b0aac7e"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bys1MTeJHOf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="ceb0102c-246d-395b-ab1d-2e167b0aac7e"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bys1MTeJHOf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="ceb0102c-246d-395b-ab1d-2e167b0aac7e"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bys1MTeJHOf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="ceb0102c-246d-395b-ab1d-2e167b0aac7e"> See the original post on Instagram </a> avantgardennyc@Instagram

Champ's Diner Vegan Have you ever thought to yourself: Wow, I really wish there was somewhere that served all my diner food favorites, but entirely vegan. Well, guess what? That place exists, and the name is Champ's Diner. This Brooklyn hot spot is serving up all the diner dishes you know and love, but without any animal products in sight. So go ahead, order that stack of pancakes, Reuben sandwich, or massive shakeand enjoy! Williamsburg <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VofBhF-v0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="61cffce6-40d6-3ae5-abd3-1afb41f741aa"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VofBhF-v0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="61cffce6-40d6-3ae5-abd3-1afb41f741aa"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VofBhF-v0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="61cffce6-40d6-3ae5-abd3-1afb41f741aa"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VofBhF-v0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="61cffce6-40d6-3ae5-abd3-1afb41f741aa"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VofBhF-v0/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="61cffce6-40d6-3ae5-abd3-1afb41f741aa"> See the original post on Instagram </a> champsdiner@Instagram

Peacefood Cafe Vegan Peacefood Cafe has been serving up hearty <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g28691638/vegan-soup-recipes/" id="3ba46054-6520-3f5e-ab9b-0efc04788279"> vegan dishes </a> on the Upper West Side since 2009, and opened a second location in Union Square in 2013. At both vegan restaurants, expect to find healthy and satisfying options like a fluffy quinoa salad, a plate entirely made up of seasonal veggies, and a vegan cheeseburger that's absolutely crave-worthy. Upper West Side, Union Square <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By27pzgJCYv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="d713944e-14c9-3d05-ac36-ab49ebcd9feb"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By27pzgJCYv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="d713944e-14c9-3d05-ac36-ab49ebcd9feb"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By27pzgJCYv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="d713944e-14c9-3d05-ac36-ab49ebcd9feb"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By27pzgJCYv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="d713944e-14c9-3d05-ac36-ab49ebcd9feb"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/By27pzgJCYv/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="d713944e-14c9-3d05-ac36-ab49ebcd9feb"> See the original post on Instagram </a> peacefoodnyc@Instagram

V Spot Vegan In the mood for some Latin cuisine? V Spot in Brooklyn has you covered with delicious empanadas, arepas, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a28280013/healthy-breakfast-burrito-recipe/" id="f0149f2d-8a31-3f3d-a9bc-45d3290ce6d7"> burritos </a> , and even the classic Colombian dish Bandeja Paisaall 100 percent vegan. Park Slope <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5N_LGbgfIr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="e8650a1a-ac1e-33e0-acc5-b5c4e1be9a78"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5N_LGbgfIr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="e8650a1a-ac1e-33e0-acc5-b5c4e1be9a78"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5N_LGbgfIr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="e8650a1a-ac1e-33e0-acc5-b5c4e1be9a78"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5N_LGbgfIr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="e8650a1a-ac1e-33e0-acc5-b5c4e1be9a78"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5N_LGbgfIr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="e8650a1a-ac1e-33e0-acc5-b5c4e1be9a78"> See the original post on Instagram </a> thevspotrestaurant@Instagram

Ja Ja Ja Mexicana Vegan A great option for south of the border flavors with a vegan spin, Ja Ja Ja Mexicana is serving up favorites like tamales, ceviche, chile relleno, and tacos galore. Not to mention, they have an impressive list of tequila and mezcal, along with vibrant cocktails to pair with your vegan meal. (Hello, frozen agave margarita!) Lower East Side, West Village, Brooklyn <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4hthJ_nKpI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="abcef9be-c258-3170-a2db-1a9163292c70"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4hthJ_nKpI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="abcef9be-c258-3170-a2db-1a9163292c70"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4hthJ_nKpI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="abcef9be-c258-3170-a2db-1a9163292c70"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4hthJ_nKpI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="abcef9be-c258-3170-a2db-1a9163292c70"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4hthJ_nKpI/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="abcef9be-c258-3170-a2db-1a9163292c70"> See the original post on Instagram </a> jajajamexicana@Instagram

Nix Vegan, Vegetarian Nix was founded by a Michelin-star chef who wanted to show that eating vegan and vegetarian doesn't have to feel like a sacrifice. From there, the impressive menu of seasonal, shareable plates came to life. You really can't go wrong with this a la carte menu, with choices that include tandoor-roasted beet salad, shiitake "cacio e pepe," and Kabocha squash dumplings...just to name a few. Greenwich Village <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-0DpzBLqj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="8b242931-97dc-3c3c-a3d4-93ed7c09b60d"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-0DpzBLqj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="8b242931-97dc-3c3c-a3d4-93ed7c09b60d"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-0DpzBLqj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="8b242931-97dc-3c3c-a3d4-93ed7c09b60d"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-0DpzBLqj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="8b242931-97dc-3c3c-a3d4-93ed7c09b60d"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4-0DpzBLqj/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="8b242931-97dc-3c3c-a3d4-93ed7c09b60d"> See the original post on Instagram </a> nixny@Instagram

abcV Vegan, Vegetarian From the same people who brought you ABC Kitchen and ABC Cocina comes an upscale restaurant that makes veggies the star of the show. This bright and airy space feels calming the second you step into the room, and the experience just keeps getting better from there. The delectable veggie-forward dishes are perfect for sharing (and consequently, menu sampling). If you're there for dinner, don't miss the whole roasted cauliflowertrust. Union Square <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2E4WHWnEzs/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="4bb7dcc7-2fa7-3fd1-a7c3-6dc5f26b9edf"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2E4WHWnEzs/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="4bb7dcc7-2fa7-3fd1-a7c3-6dc5f26b9edf"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2E4WHWnEzs/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="4bb7dcc7-2fa7-3fd1-a7c3-6dc5f26b9edf"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2E4WHWnEzs/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="4bb7dcc7-2fa7-3fd1-a7c3-6dc5f26b9edf"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B2E4WHWnEzs/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="4bb7dcc7-2fa7-3fd1-a7c3-6dc5f26b9edf"> See the original post on Instagram </a> abcvnyc@Instagram

Mother Of Pearl Vegan From the same restaurant group as Ladybird and Avant Garden, this Polynesian-inspired tiki bar is perfect for drinks and tasty vegan bites. The atmosphere is fun yet sophisticated, and the menu features vibrant cocktails with tropical flavors, including massive drinks designed to share with three to four people. To offset all that alcohol, they also feature an array of vegan food like watermelon poke, bao buns, and incredible fries. Alphabet City <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDTxiRpj6d/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="8d8be3d2-46b0-38c8-adfa-0b3d0f9ea146"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDTxiRpj6d/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="8d8be3d2-46b0-38c8-adfa-0b3d0f9ea146"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDTxiRpj6d/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="8d8be3d2-46b0-38c8-adfa-0b3d0f9ea146"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDTxiRpj6d/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="8d8be3d2-46b0-38c8-adfa-0b3d0f9ea146"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDTxiRpj6d/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="8d8be3d2-46b0-38c8-adfa-0b3d0f9ea146"> See the original post on Instagram </a> motherofpearlny@Instagram

Butcher's Daughter Vegan, Vegetarian This bright and dreamy veggie-centric restaurant has locations in both New York and Los Angeles, and serves up some reliably healthy, enjoyable vegan and vegetarian dishes. Swing by for brunch and enjoy their "weekend waffles" or coconut yogurt parfait, and don't miss the spicy <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a27481571/kale-vs-spinach/" id="b23fc273-b3f5-3054-aa3d-5f15272dbede"> kale </a> Caesar salad if you go for lunch or dinner. Nolita, West Village, Williamsburg <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VGP5EphLY/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="27e7553b-801b-3ffc-abb6-994aaed15290"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VGP5EphLY/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="27e7553b-801b-3ffc-abb6-994aaed15290"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VGP5EphLY/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="27e7553b-801b-3ffc-abb6-994aaed15290"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VGP5EphLY/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="27e7553b-801b-3ffc-abb6-994aaed15290"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VGP5EphLY/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="27e7553b-801b-3ffc-abb6-994aaed15290"> See the original post on Instagram </a> thebutchersdaughter_official@Instagram

Bunna Cafe Vegan If you're a fan of Ethopian food, you'll be thrilled to know that Bunna Cafe serves up plant-based versions of classic dishes. Come hungry, and expect to leave feeling totally nourished by Injera bread, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a26945633/are-lentils-good-for-you/" id="97685601-59df-3339-aefd-b404e2e50f5c"> lentils </a> , <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g28123459/lettuce-nutrition/" id="d5e0d2bd-bb0c-3e60-ad03-b531439da610"> greens </a> , and more. Bushwick <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qOJULJjW2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="9a763d35-45d0-3aaf-a685-1db7b522edb0"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qOJULJjW2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="9a763d35-45d0-3aaf-a685-1db7b522edb0"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qOJULJjW2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="9a763d35-45d0-3aaf-a685-1db7b522edb0"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qOJULJjW2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="9a763d35-45d0-3aaf-a685-1db7b522edb0"> See the original post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3qOJULJjW2/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" id="9a763d35-45d0-3aaf-a685-1db7b522edb0"> See the original post on Instagram </a> bunnacafe@Instagram

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The pair meet up once or twice a week for a private Pilates sesh and increase or decrease their training depending on Kate's schedule.

\"Kate has a love/hate relationship with butt workouts.\"

But even when they don't meet up IRL, Stuart says Kate uses her programming to do <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g27888598/beginner-workout-at-home/" id="ee9ba278-6896-3508-abb7-2c5def0babff"> workouts at home </a> or while traveling. "I prescribe her exercises at times, but often she uses the series of moves that I've set for her in the past," she says. "Weve been working together so long; she has a number of exercises to do that shes learned from me." (Fun fact: Stuart used to create workout DVDs for Kate to bring with her while traveling.)

One of her at-home go-tos: A kickass butt sequence. "Kate has a love/hate relationship with butt workouts," says Stuart. Here's one example of a bodyweight booty sequence Kate includes in her own routine that you can try from your living room:

Time: 8 to 24 minutes

Equipment: Small towel or sliders

Good for: Butt

Instructions: For each move, complete 20 reps (on each side as indicated), then immediately continue to the next exercise. Complete one to three rounds total.

How to: Get on all fours. Keeping your right leg bent at 90 degrees, lift your leg out to your right side, stopping at hip height. Return to start. That's one rep. Complete 20 reps on each side.

<a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19973467/kate-hudson-pilates-workout/" id="66c5d927-4258-398c-a4d7-65d41da9cdfe"> Kate Hudson </a> is a fitness queen: She practices yoga, dances the day away, rocks <a href="https://www.mirror.co/shop/mirror" id="1a71524e-5203-319a-a9d8-b3edf9ae7e0d"> The Mirror </a> workout, runs on her <a href="https://www.onepeloton.com/tread" id="30cb34ec-e784-3f81-af7e-46aa5942f895"> Peleton Tread </a> , and regularly does <a href="https://www.womensh...

Kate Hudson's Quick At-Home Butt Workout

*Insert buzzer noise here* Wrong! But you're not the only one concernedcelebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson (who has trained the likes of <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a28107901/jennifer-lopez-abs-back-muscles-instagram-photos/" id="46f807b4-1089-316c-a3ee-ee93bc387c0f"> J.Lo </a> , <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a19938003/khloe-kardashian-revenge-body-workout/" id="e598864e-97ba-3025-ae62-8e8b072c2934"> Khloe Kardashian </a> , and <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a28134032/kate-beckinsale-overhead-squat-toilet-instagram-video/" id="b8e9437c-493c-3e9e-a3ea-5eb1ef4a7f71"> Kate Beckinsale </a> ) says he gets this question all the time.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0eCCd8AEnJ/" id="22ce79a5-f820-3f47-aca1-037a22a03aea"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0eCCd8AEnJ/" id="cf11e158-9854-37a5-aacb-4c9d92a01b37"> Weekend earned. Enjoy it. @khloekardashian @goodamerican </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gunnarfitness/" id="8e152e7f-c923-3de1-aece-a2a419dec076"> Gunnar Peterson </a> (@gunnarfitness) on Jul 28, 2019 at 10:43am PDT

His response to clients? "Um, did I just imagine all those <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a22995307/cardio-exercises/" id="a8bf04e1-566f-3d8c-a638-4356ea180d6d"> cardio </a> intervals where you were huffing and puffing?"

\"Give yourself credit for everything you do.\"

"Sure, [sweat is] an indicator, but its not the only indicator," Peterson told Women's Health at a workout event with <a href="https://www.mitoq.com/" id="db64628e-e772-3b98-add4-19f022b5a0f5"> MitoQ </a> . For starters, what's the temperature in the room? Because, yeah, if you're working out in a 85 degree studio, you'll likely sweat more than an air-conditioned gym. Also, are you hydrating enough? Because the less water you drink, the less you'll likely sweat. "You know how hard you're working," says Peterson, so don't let that be the standard of a successful workout.

Instead, he recommends considering a few other factors. "I love to work in all the planes of motion: sagittal (forward and back), frontal (side to side), transverse (rotation)?" says Peterson. "Did you move in all of those ways? Because in life you move in all those directions, so if you train accordingly, youre less likely to get injured."

It also really depends on your goals. Were you working your entire body? How does your whole body feel after your workout? Did you focus on <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19934945/upper-body-workout-for-toned-arms/" id="ee1269ef-9a32-33f6-a739-c3df2e29f761"> arms </a> ? How do your arms feel? Tired? Worked? Good.

Whether or not you sweat, this workout is bound to challenge your body:

So even if youre not sweating buckets, you still did the work. "Ultimately, give yourself credit for everything you do," says Peterson, "and stop beating yourself up for everything you didnt do."

Ask A Trainer: Why Don't I Sweat During Workouts?

You curled, squatted, and burpee-d your way through a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19920429/full-body-workout/" id="974e484e-b3b8-3393-aa6a-1a8a5cfc6954"> full-body workout </a> . But after an hour of nonstop fitness your sweat levels are...low. What gives? Did you totally phone it in during your exercise sesh? Because it doesn't count unless you really break a sweat, right?

I Asked A Trainer: If I Don't Sweat, Was My Workout Hard Enough?

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Sweet Potato Hash Egg Cup Eggs are a great protein-packed breakfast option, but who has time to whip up a scramble in the morning? These grab-and-go egg cups paired with sweet potato are a great nutrient-packed solution. <a href="https://fitfoodiefinds.com/sweet-potato-hash-egg-cups/" id="268df4a0-b186-39e0-afb2-a0b532d5fdf6"> Get the recipe </a> Per serving: 103 cal, 6 g fat, 8 g protein, 4 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugar Fit Foodie Finds

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Yogurt And Granola Parfait Skip the sugar-laden <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a28451078/best-low-carb-yogurts/" id="f7f8fc86-6ef6-3c2a-abbc-8a9502379598"> yogurt </a> parfaits at your local coffee shop, and opt to make your own ahead of time. Simply layer a couple mason jars with yogurt, berries, and granolathen twist on the lid and store them for a quick breakfast. <a href="https://fitfoodiefinds.com/super-simple-yogurt-granola-parfaits/" id="0abbd865-fe80-362e-ae23-edcca419219b"> Get the recipe </a> Per serving: 317 cal, 7 g fat, 15 g protein, 55 g carbs, 7 g fiber, 25 g sugar, 129 mg sodium Chelsea Kyle

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Good Morning Healthy Blueberry Zucchini Muffins Start your day off with a serving of veggies. These blueberry muffins sneak in some zucchini, along with fiber-rich whole-wheat flour. <a href="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/healthy-blueberry-zucchini-muffins/" id="52f04e5d-1500-33da-ad3a-962002ffe3e0"> Get the recipe </a> Per serving: 121 cal, 3.1 g fat, 2.7 g protein, 21.9 g carbs, 2 g fiber, 11.2 g sugar Ambitious Kitchen

Blueberry Carrot Cake Bars With Granola If you're <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g27754828/gluten-free-cereal/" id="367c6072-11e2-38b7-a01a-1a5f82253ed9"> gluten-free </a> , this breakfast take on carrot cake will keep you happy and fueled for hours. <a href="https://www.cottercrunch.com/blueberry-carrot-cake-bars-with-granola/" id="c3d1d0f9-0e3d-3911-a835-000573ffb531"> Get the recipe </a> Per serving: 225 cal, 7 g fat, 10 g protein, 28 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 8 g sugar Cotter Crunch

Cinnamon Vanilla Protein Breakfast Bites These cute breakfast bites may look like donut holes, but they're actually packed with healthy ingredients like oats, almond flour, and sunflower seed butter. <a href="https://www.cottercrunch.com/no-bake-cinnamon-vanilla-breakfast-protein-bites/" id="06e7eacc-3c8f-31c2-acfe-7e0dd2b18b92"> Get the recipe </a> Per serving: 78 cal, 2.8 g fat (1.5 g sat fat), 3 g protein, 11 g carbs, 1.1 g fiber, 4.1 g sugar, 0.8 mg sodium Cotter Crunch

One Bowl Berry Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies Yep, more cookies! These ones are super easy to make, and are packed with antioxidant-rich berries. <a href="https://www.cottercrunch.com/one-bowl-berry-oatmeal-breakfast-cookies/" id="15108de0-9af4-34ad-afc3-7bab4cd6b152"> Get the recipe </a> Per serving: 168 cal, 0.6 g fat (0.4 g sat fat), 3.8 g protein, 34.3 g carbs, 2.7 g fiber, 8.7 g sugar, 71 mg sodium Cotter Crunch

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Vegetarian Black Bean Breakfast Burrito These breakfast burritos taste just as good cold as they do freshwhich is good news if you only have time to grab and go. <a href="https://fitfoodiefinds.com/meal-prep-vegetarian-black-bean-breakfast-burritos/" id="2a387823-8beb-341c-a9a9-7eb5d5572d05"> Get the recipe </a> Per serving: 441 cal, 15 g fat, 16 g protein, 60 g carbs, 8 g fiber, 7 g sugar Fit Foodie Finds

Vegetable Frittata Cooking a whole frittata gives you enough servings for ample breakfasts. Just pop your veggie-packed slice in the microwave, or eat it coldyou do you. <a href="https://fitfoodiefinds.com/low-carb-vegetable-frittata/" id="2889bc6d-77a1-318e-a2e7-8ba7e365f6d8"> Get the recipe </a> Per serving: 194 cal, 13 g fat, 14 g protein, 4 g carbs, 1 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 231 mg sodium Fit Foodie Finds

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Good news: Pulsing is definitely doing something for your bodyand it actually comes with some pretty legit benefits.

When you shorten your range of motion, your muscles are contracted the entire time, versus a full-range exercise, where there is a moment of release, says Tiffani Robbins, a personal trainer with Ob Fitness and Fithouse in NYC.

Translation: Pulsing isolates the active muscles and fatigues them more quickly, which helps <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19975726/endurance-training-workout/" id="f2a3a388-8ca9-3912-a7e1-e807c2095e6a"> build their endurance </a> . Plus, youll get stronger.

Staying in a pulse brings more blood to them, which can increase growth, says Robbins.

But dont nix your full-range moves altogether, since those activate the entire muscle group. In other words, as with most exercises, doing a different variation will score you different benefits. And the ideal is to have a mix of both pulsing moves and full-range versions so that you can experience the best results of both worlds.

For a balanced workout, Robbins suggests pulsing at the end of a move in your routine: For example, complete 10 reps of a squat or lunge, then pulse for 10 counts. Repeat three times.

This article originally appeared in the September 2019 issue of Women's Health.

Does 'Pulsing' In A Workout Class Do Anything?

Pulsingi.e., moving a part of your body up and down in a tiny, repetitive motionis a staple in <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a26346087/what-is-barre/" id="334b403e-491f-3ca3-a3d6-4629dd157f69"> barre </a> , cycling, and even yoga classes. It can burn like hell when you're doing it. But have you ever found yourself in this bobbing motion, wondering: Is this doing anything?

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The new film Brittany Runs A Marathon tells the tale of Brittany, a fast-witted, twenty-something party girl living in NYC who doesn't feel so hot about her direction in life...or about herself. After a rude awakening from her doctor, who advises her to lose 45 pounds (which Brittany hilariously reminds him, is the same weight as a grown Siberian Husky), she begins to take stock in her lifestyle choices. So in an attempt to set her life on a healthier course, Brittany (played by Jillian Bell) decides to take up running...and ultimately <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19935135/become-a-runner/" id="108b0fc3-ef2d-3977-a169-ab712c0e1584"> sets a goal to run </a> the New York City Marathon.

The rest of the film is filled with friendship ups and downs, family dynamics, heartbreak, self-discovery, and plenty of snarky quipsall of which result in a film that's bound to leave you in fits of laughter and joyful tears by the end (it's def not just me).

What's even more incredible about this uplifting film is that it's actually based on a true story. That's right, there's a real Brittanyand she's just as inspiring, funny, and badass IRL. Here's everything you need to know about the leading lady of this marathon success story. (Warning: Spoilers ahead.)

<h1> The real Brittany is writer Paul Downs Colaizzo's close friend. </h1>

Writer-director Colaizzo was inspired to write this film after living with his dear friend Brittany O'Neill. They were friends in college, but had fallen out of touch after graduation. "Then I needed a place to live, and she needed a roommate. And really quickly, we started having deep friendship talks," said Colaizzo during a Q &amp; A following the Brittany Runs a Marathon Screening with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/betches/" id="391f2c18-d81a-3e6e-a0f6-34d289626aa7"> Betches Media </a> .

"And it was during one of our conversations, that she decided to go for a run, and I thought: Well, this is a movie."

<h1> She wasn't the partier you see in the movie...but she didn't love her lifestyle. </h1>

While movie Brittany seemed to go out binge drinking with her friends nearly every night, and didn't care about her job in the slightest...O'Neill wasn't quite so reckless.

"At the time, I was running a theater company, and that lifestyle lends itself to grabbing a drink before the show, then grabbing drinks with the cast after. So by the end of the night youve had a lot of drinks and youve eaten a bunch of BS food like chicken fingers," O'Neill told Women's Health. "It wasnt atypical of a twenty-something in New York city. But it was definitely unhealthy and fairly messy."

<h1> O'Neill's decision to start running was gradual. </h1>

While in the movie, Brittany's visit to the doctor is somewhat of a catalyst for her lifestyle changes, in real life, O'Neill says there wasn't one single moment that swayed her.

"I just felt like I was so much more put together than my body gave away. There was a mismatch between what my body was portraying and what I felt I was like. So I just wanted to make a change," she says. "I spent so much time fighting with myself about whether I should need to change. And then I just gave up on deciding whether or not I should, and just decided it was time." So ultimately, it was a more cumulative decision. "I just thought...why not start now?"

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ZJ-Y3naM2/" id="699c7fb0-8068-3a07-a525-e9ec92a355b4"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ZJ-Y3naM2/" id="3d66604c-8cc6-3cb9-aafb-8d06ebd8fb70"> Brittany and Britta... er, @jillianbell have a message for you! #BrittanyRunsAMarathon </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittanyrunsmov/" id="407ca9d5-503e-3ad2-a849-02ae617b40e3"> Brittany Runs A Marathon </a> (@brittanyrunsmov) on Aug 20, 2019 at 9:51am PDT

<h1> Brittany suffered from an even worse injury IRL. </h1>

In the film, Brittany realizes she's injured after running a half marathon. She's diagnosed with a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19983553/running-injuries/" id="90c33f11-6ae5-39d5-acf8-12da044f5b69"> stress fracture </a> , and forced to (somewhat comically) walk around with an air cast.

O'Neill on the other hand, suffered a bone spur and tendon tear in her ankle that made her basically immobile for two months. "It wasnt until two years later that I was able to run the marathon," she says. "I had a tendon tear and a bone spurs, which required surgery. So it took a whole two years for me to get the surgery, and recover, and build my miles back up."

This setback hit her really hard. "I could have used the time in my recovery to learn a language or get <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a28221194/core-workout/" id="aee83a8d-2004-3093-aa3c-b04182183c49"> core strength </a> . But I wallowed in the injuryit was a huge step back for me mentally and emotionally." Still, she now sees the setback as a major and crucial part of her journey. "If I had just decided to run the marathon, then did it, I dont think I would have come as far as I have with my relationship with myself and my body."

The strange part is...Colaizzo actually wrote that the character Brittany got injured before it happened to O'Neill IRL. Freaky!

<h1> The characters Catherine and Seth didn't exist. </h1>

While O'Neill did join a running group to help her get through those longer miles (North Brooklyn Runners, to be exact)...there were no IRL manifestations of the movie characters Catherine (Michaela Watkins) and Seth (Micah Stock).

Brittany\'s marathon time in the movie (3:55:57) was her exact time IRL.

However, O'Neill did get a lot of help from the runners she met in the group. "So many of them had run marathons before, so I was able to ask so many questions and get a lot of advice about tips and tricks," she says.

And although she didn't have a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a26104517/workout-buddy-tips/" id="5993cbbd-313f-3488-a5b4-fc9e08128fc9"> running buddy </a> like Seth, Colaizzo admits that the character is partly inspired by his own relationship with O'Neill.

<h1> Brittany's toxic friend Gretchen wasn't exactly real, either. </h1>

In the movie, Brittany lives with her social media influencer BFF Gretchen (Alice Lee) until (spoiler) a pivotal turning point in the film when Britany cuts ties. And while O'Neill didn't have a specific friend that inspired this character, Gretchen isn't totally fictional. "I think she is the personification of my negative self-talk in a way, and those awful thoughts that can run through your own head."

O'Neill also adds that at this point in her life, she was taking stock in her friendships, and asking herself if they were valuing her, and vice versa. "I think [Gretchen] was a way of showing how common those <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a25939904/signs-of-toxic-friendships/" id="63137fc1-4a7d-3b27-ae3e-674c958e5b8f"> toxic friendships </a> can be."

<h1> Brittany did find love...just not with Jern. </h1>

I'm sorry to report that O'Neill did not fall in love during a housesitting job in her actual life. BUT! She did find a different love interest at the time.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0G4YdNHh8N/" id="de8d1a56-dffb-323c-a89a-fb5d5d4722f0"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B0G4YdNHh8N/" id="5f3d6f38-3171-30f5-a62d-f5402d2ae49b"> Dating is like running- you just have to get started sometimes #RunBrittanyRun </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittanyrunsmov/" id="407ca9d5-503e-3ad2-a849-02ae617b40e3"> Brittany Runs A Marathon </a> (@brittanyrunsmov) on Jul 19, 2019 at 11:01am PDT

Remember how in the movie she creates an OKCupid profile? Well, as it turns out, that's how she met her (now husband!) Jason. "We met at the same time as when the characters met. At the same point in the journey," says O'Neill.

And, funny story: "Weirdly, when I first wrote Jern, his name was Tiger," says Colaizzo. "And one of the first times I hung out with Jason, her now husband, after Id changed the character name, he was wearing a shirt with a tiger on it, designed by his friend Jern." Coincidence? Fate? Who's to say.

<h1> Brittany totally rocked her marathon IRL. </h1>

One of the most nail-biting scenes in the whole film is when Brittany reaches the last couple miles of the marathon, and nearly gives up. But with the help of her friends cheering her on, she pushes through. (Was anyone else sobbing during this part?)

However, in real life, O'Neill basically ran a dream marathon, without hitting any walls. "I had the best time. I was just grinning for four hours. Two million people came out to cheer, so there would be six people deep screaming my name, and I felt like a rockstar," says O'Neill. "And every mile or two I had friends cheering me. Paul was there, he met me at several points, then met up with me after."

Oh and her time in the movie: 3:55:57? Yeah, that's the exact time she ran IRL. Go, Brittany!

<h1> While some characters, names, and events changed...the journey was 100 percent the same. </h1>

2019 Sundance Film Festival - &quot;Brittany Runs A Marathon&quot; Premiere

"The emotional journey is dead on. Every time I see the movie, I feel like I learn something new about myself and my journey," says O'Neill, reflecting on her portrayal in the film. "But I dont think thats entirely because the movie is inspired by meI think its an incredibly relatable and personal story."

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/brittanyrunsmov/" id="b64f723c-c4c2-35c3-ac98-8389aaacbe63"> Brittany Runs A Marathon </a> opens in select theaters Friday August 23rd.

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Calling all <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a18371349/halo-top-best-flavor-tip/" id="060dcffb-d8ba-3657-ae9d-8d162f3ba060"> Halo Top </a> fanatics: Your fave low-cal, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/a25935324/aja-noami-king-high-protein-ice-cream/" id="2a331001-a6d3-3a7c-abfd-f065c7774f24"> high-protein ice cream </a> will now be available at Subway restaurants nationwide. But they're not just offering a simple scoop for your post-sandwich treat. These brands have partnered up to bring you, wait for it...hand-spun milkshakes. (All. The. Yum.)

Subway is the first brand to feature Halo Top in milkshake form, and this mouth-watering collaboration will include three classic flavors: vanilla bean, chocolate, and strawberry.

Here's how the nutrition info stacks up for each (Note: this is based Halo Top's test period, and the information may change with ongoing refinement to the formula.):

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<ul><li> Calories: 340 </li><li> Fat: 9 g </li><li> Sat Fat: 5 g </li><li> Carbs: 61 g </li><li> Protein: 22 g </li><li> Fiber: 9 g </li><li> Sugar: 28 g </li><li> Sodium: 440 mg </li><li> Calcium: 30 percent DV </li><li> Iron: 2 percent DV </li></ul>

<ul><li> Calories: 350 </li><li> Fat: 11 g </li><li> Sat Fat: 6 g </li><li> Carbs: 59 </li><li> Protein: 23 g </li><li> Fiber: 6 g </li><li> Sugar: 27 g </li><li> Sodium: 440 mg </li><li> Calcium: 30 percent DV </li><li> Iron: 25 percent DV </li></ul>

<ul><li> Calories: 330 </li><li> Fat: 9 g </li><li> Sat Fat: 5 g </li><li> Carbs: 61 g </li><li> Protein: 21 g </li><li> Fiber: 9 g </li><li> Sugar: 28 g </li><li> Sodium: 440 mg </li><li> Calcium: 30 percent DV </li><li> Iron: 2 percent DV </li></ul>

All of these flavors will be available for a limited time from July 22 through September 4.

But there's a catch: You can't snag a shake just anywhere-Halo Top and Subway are testing out the collab in 1,000 Subway locations, specifically in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Hartford, Connecticut; Longview and Tyler, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Toledo, Ohio; and West Palm Beach, Florida. But if the test goes well...hopefully there will be Halo Top treats popping up at all Subway locations near you.

We are passionate about creating delicious new menu items for our guests that cant be found anywhere else," Len Van Popering, Subways Chief Brand and Innovation Officer said in a press release. We are excited to bring this popular brand to our guests in a never-before-seen way that we know they will love.

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You know there's a lot of orange decor, possibly a heart rate monitor, and tons of sweat-but is this popular workout worth trying?

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvBnZQygfx-/" id="ee9a5aef-8b86-37bd-ab4a-1552f19f6a2b"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvBnZQygfx-/" id="6ecd5f65-8e8e-37c6-a3e6-003b0564764b"> Cancel your weekend plans (except your workouts, of course)! Season 3 of @queereye just dropped. Watch @bobbyberk and @antoni get Robert out of his comfort zone and into the orange zone in the episode, When Robert Met Jamie." Change can be tough, but as Robert learned, you dont have to do it alone. #QueerEye </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/orangetheory/" id="240ec6e4-812a-331e-ab4f-89e7b3f6d135"> Orangetheory Fitness </a> (@orangetheory) on Mar 15, 2019 at 3:15am PDT

<h1> What is Orangetheory, exactly? </h1>

"Each Orangetheory class is a one-hour group fitness experience, with a different workout each day," says Shantira Higgins, NASM-certified personal trainer and Orangetheory coach. And each session includes both cardio and strength training.

What makes Orangetheory unique is that before your first class, you're given a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g26235633/heart-rate-monitor-watch/" id="cb930518-9662-3fe1-a1a1-925aafec21a1"> heart rate monitor </a> to wear throughout your workout. "During class, your data will be displayed on screens around the room, which will show you how many calories youve already burned, and which heart rate zone youre currently in," says Higgins. "This feedback will help you pace and track your workout, plus allow your coach to provide guidance."

Everything You Need To Know About Orangetheory

But what are those "zones" exactly? Orangetheory focuses on five different heart rate zones. During workouts, you'll aim to stay in three of them: "Zone 3," or the green zone, which is meant to be challenging but doable; "Zone 4," or the orange zone, which should feel uncomfortable; and "Zone 5," or the red zone, which should be an all out effort. These zones are different for every person, and calculated for you before class.

<h1> What kind of workout should you expect? </h1>

Approximately half of each class is focused on cardio, which includes intervals on the custom Orangetheory treadmills and WaterRowers. "When youre on the treadmill, your coach will cue you through intervals, calling out speed recommendations for runners and joggers, and incline options if you opt to power walk, instead" says Higgins. If <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a27408852/hiit-treadmill-workout/" id="c9f144da-3dad-343d-a286-a0ca312a2863"> treadmills just aren't for you </a> , there's also options to use stationary bikes or striders (similar to ellipticals).

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BlqFujwlDX2/" id="b35dacb9-65e6-3aa7-a62f-3e4ebe80907e"> View this post on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BlqFujwlDX2/" id="b3497f5e-74d7-3182-a691-af1ec4aacb01"> Many of us can relate to working full-time and trying to get a workout in. Take it from Kelli, a frequent business traveler on the go. With 1,000 studios worldwide, Kelli knows that no matter where she is, she can get in the Orange Zone. What studios have you hit up in your own travels? #OTforLife </a> A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/orangetheory/" id="240ec6e4-812a-331e-ab4f-89e7b3f6d135"> Orangetheory Fitness </a> (@orangetheory) on Jul 25, 2018 at 7:20am PDT

The second half of class focuses on strength training. Depending on the workout that day, you may use TRX straps, benches, free weights, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g25418209/best-resistance-bands/" id="9b37fbd2-c6f1-3298-afa4-a3872c4fdd96"> resistance bands </a> , BOSU trainers, or <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ab-Dolly-AB-Plus/dp/B00T328E8Q" id="631196b3-e1c5-3732-a100-e468d2d1d0c2"> AB Dollys </a> , says Higgins. "Before you start your floor work, your coach will demonstrate each exercise, and then while youre working, there are TV screens with coaches demonstrating the movements, as well as cues for how many sets and reps to do of each," she adds.

Your Orangetheory coach will also help you choose the right weights for you, and consistently check your form and technique, to make sure you're safely and effectively performing each exercise.

<h1> Do you need to have fitness experience before taking Orangetheory? </h1>

Absolutely not! "One of the greatest parts of the Orangetheory workout is that it truly is designed for every fitness level," says Higgins. "Ive coached everyone from my grandmother, to first-time gym-goers, to Super Bowl athletes. Your Coach is trained to make sure youre performing the movements safely, so dont feel like you need any sort of gym background."

And while those treadmills may be a deterrent for any non-runners, as mentioned, there are other ways to get your cardio fix: Opt to power walk, ride a bike, or choose the strider. "Ive done all three during workouts, and the cardio can be just as tough as running on the treads," says Higgins.

<h1> What kind of Orangetheory results can you expect? </h1>

Higgins says there are so many great benefits of Orangetheory classes. For starters, "one of our focuses during the workout is to help you earn your 'afterburn,' which is scientifically known as Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption, or <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19998340/epoc-excess-post-exercise-oxygen-consumption/" id="d1dd8aa3-8645-3432-a4c4-bfed96ade078"> EPOC </a> ," she says. To achieve this "afterburn," your coach will use your heart rate data to help you reach the orange and red zones for at least 12 minutes of class. "The idea is, if you can work hard and get uncomfortable for just 12 or more minutes during your workout, youll reap the benefits of increased calorie burn for the next 36 hours," explains Higgins.

And beyond major cal-burn, Higgins notes that you'll also build muscle and promote overall functional strength, thanks to that 30-minutes of strength-training per class. She adds that, "increasing muscle will also help you burn more calories throughout the day! So, in addition to the afterburn, youll also benefit from extra calories burned on the daily."

<h1> What should you wear to an Orangetheory class? </h1>

"Like any <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a23842114/hiit-workout-routine/" id="9cc43f91-9c99-3198-ad63-87f664342842"> high-intensity workout </a> , it's important that you wear clothing you can move and sweat in," says Higgins. "Comfortable, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g19820093/best-summer-workout-gear/" id="c2d8ca59-7a78-3c0c-ab19-e380e7648f9b"> moisture-wicking fabric </a> is perfect. Whatever you might wear running or to the gym should do the trick."

And, perhaps most importantly, grab a pair of solid sneakers. Here are a few great options to choose from:

<h1> Okay, but how much does Orangetheory cost? </h1>

There are Orangetheory locations all over the country, and the rates and fees vary by studio. But good news, your first session is free!

That said, all studios offer three different membership options. Here's what you can generally expect of Orangetheory prices:

<ul><li> Orange Basic 4 classes per month ($59) </li><li> Orange Elite 8 classes per month ($99) </li><li> Orange Premier Unlimited class per month ($159) </li><li> One-off class - $28 </li></ul>

Contact your local studio to learn about their rates and offerings. (You can find an <a href="https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/service/directorylisting" id="d8683a58-ca90-3d5b-a640-a7c4128ccd45"> Orangetheory class near you, here </a> .)

<h1> Pro tip: Plan to show up early for your first Orangetheory class </h1>

Higgins recommends coming 30 minutes before your first class begins so you can meet your coach, learn more about the equipment, and get set up with your heart rate monitor. Oh, another pro tip from Higgins: Not every location has sweat towels, so bring your own, along with a water bottle.

After class, "you might want to hightail it out of there to take a sweaty post-gym selfie and a shower," she jokes. "But it's just as important to stay for the flexibility portion of the class. Your coach will guide you through stretches, and make sure you have an effective cool-down."

Lastly, once you've conquered your first class (congrats!), plan to stay afterward to chat with your coach. "They'll explain your workout summary and what all the numbers, colors, and zones mean," says Higgins. "Based on your goals and current fitness routine, your coach will give you recommendations for your next class and how to continue to achieve your fitness goals."

No go forth, and get in the zone!

Maybe you've passed by a local Orangetheory studio, heard a friend RAVE about the workout, or even seen the fitness company featured on season 3 of <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/a21530865/queer-eye-beauty-skin-tips/" id="cfcee763-bf55-3f56-a076-535afda56174"> Queer Eye </a> -and wondered: What's the deal?

What Is Orangetheory And Why Are People SO Obsessed With It?

"Theres a million <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19983280/best-butt-exercises/" id="a1dbe8d8-0784-3925-a456-b5181bb4b2d9"> glute exercises </a> out there, but that doesnt mean theres a million good glute exercises," Pasternak (who's also previously worked with Lady Gaga, Hilary Duff, Rihanna, and countless other celebs) told Women's Health. His opinion: "Squats arent a great glute exercise at all, so I dont do squats with my clients."

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Why, exactly? While they're a time-honored move, Pasternak notes that for squats to be effective, you need to add a lot of weight onto your back using a barbell. "Loading your spine with all that weight, putting your shoulder girdle back to hold the bar, thats all really tough on your body," he says.

Additionally, most people (read: probably you) are stronger on one side of the body than the other. "Whether its that toe you stubbed as a kid, that ankle you rolled playing sports, that knee that bugs you-there's something that's going to cause you to compensate."

And when you're doing an exercise like a squat, which involves two legs at once, it's really hard to tell what percentage of effort your left side is exerting versus your right. "The stronger side will continue to get stronger, the weaker side will continue to get neglected," says Pasternak, "and your glutes arent getting what they need."

Instead, Pasternak recommends opting for isolateral exercises (a.k.a. single-sided moves). His favorite: <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19895809/side-lunges/" id="11bf3584-e1b1-3edc-a351-eed5a1c095f2"> Lunges </a> ! That includes forward lunges, reverse lunges, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19895809/side-lunges/" id="b731cfd4-7e1a-39c0-a82a-1f37bc076d55"> side lunges </a> , skater lunges, the list goes on. "Since these are isolateral, your dominant side doesn't have a chance to take over," he says. "And you're getting a deeper range of motion than you would with a squat, so your glute has to work harder." Isolateral exercises like lunges also create an unbalanced environment for your body, "so your <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19996405/best-ab-exercises/" id="f6bd37c3-8f07-3e5e-ab89-80fed13b4f6f"> core </a> really has to compensate to keep your body upright."

How to: Stand up tall, then take a large step forward. From here, bend your knees and lower your body until your legs form 90-degree angles. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds, then repeat on the other side.

Pasternak also prefers lunges since they mimic every day life. "We tend to do more things on one foot," he says. "When you walk, you never have two feet on the ground at once. We walk on the stairs one leg at a time."

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Now, Pasternak does admit that sometimes he'll throw a plyometric <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a20699322/squat-jump/" id="079806cf-1360-3fc7-a597-7c7012c25e1f"> jump squat </a> in at the end of his workouts, for a fun change of pace. But he ensures clients do this move on a soft surface, with a <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g25418209/best-resistance-bands/" id="083e218d-24ac-339e-ab2d-54623f2a4e4c"> resistance band </a> wrapped around their thighs for additional-activation, and with nothing but bodyweight.

Other than that tiny exception, this celebrity trainer gives you full permission to nix squats from your routine-for good.

Why Celeb Trainer Harley Pasternak Is Over Squats

Picture fit celebs like Ariana Grande, <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a25604337/nina-dobrev-workout-routine/" id="69baac53-b5f3-3d62-a38a-bf7a66a2e900"> Nina Dobrev </a> , and Behati Prinsloo-would you ever suspect that they sculpted their butts without doing a single <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a19904135/types-of-squats/" id="3dedd7fd-caa1-30b1-ae3b-7a67f3dce56d"> squat </a> ? Well, believe it, because their trainer Harley Pasternak is adamantly oppos...

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