Fitness

Did you know that having a healthy gut has benefits beyond digestion? It plays an important role in how your body functions, from boosting your immune system to improving heart health to helping with weight loss. To make sure we’re choosing the foods that are best for gut health, we spoke to gastroenterologist and G-Plan‘s

When you hit a fitness plateau — or you’re just bored with your regular workout routine — and want to amp things up, try using resistance bands! These stretchy yet firm bands go around your thighs, calves, ankles, feet, hands, or arms to make every movement more challenging. In fact, resistance bands are just as

I’ve been a member of the Tone It Up community for several years — I love everything Katrina and Karena have to offer and have been around for the launch of the app, as well as every new addition to their product line at Target. (Their chocolate plant-based protein is an established resident in my

Image Source: mirror.co Home workouts feel a lot less lonely when you have a life-size trainer guiding you from a smart mirror on your wall! The Echelon Reflect and the Mirror are both high-tech, HD mirrors that allow you to stream workouts from the comfort of your home, while getting that collaborative fitness class experience

Anyone who suffers from acid reflux knows the all-too-familiar feeling that happens after you overindulge in a delicious meal, when the burning sensation in your chest starts to build and all you want to do is lie in bed — except lying in bed just makes it worse. The good news is, there are better

Today more than ever, women are owning their space in the gym and celebrating all the curves on their bodies (and not just with leggings). Booty gains are the name of the game as of late, and we couldn’t be prouder of the shift in mindset. The best way to celebrate all those curves? In

Whether you’ve been working out regularly for the last several months or it’s one of your 2021 resolutions, you have to wear something . . . and a new piece may be just the motivation you need to get moving. After all, when your mind wants to stay put on the sofa, adding a new

Surfing is a full-body workout from the minute you paddle out to the final wave, so when these pro surfers share the workouts they do when they’re not in the water, we’re all eyes and ears. Exhibit A: this total-body routine that current world No. 5-ranked surfer Lakey Peterson dropped in a vlog last week.

Before we talk about this superquick yet effective booty-band workout, it must be noted that Blogilates creator Cassey Ho is using the most adorable matching bands! She prefers these soft fabric knitted bands ($32) because they feel more comfortable than the rubber ones that can pull on your skin. With this 15-minute workout, Ho said

If working your muscles and moving your body are on your to-do list this week, you’ve come to the right place. We have four fresh workouts going live this week on our Instagram page and YouTube channel, hosted by trainers we know you’re going to love, if you don’t work out with them already! Check

UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis went viral in 2020 for her Beyoncé and Homecoming floor routine — so viral that she ended up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Now, the senior is back with a new routine for the 2021 season, and her performance at the Bruins’ first competition (and win!) of the year against the

There are so many reasons to love cycling. You can do it indoors or outdoors, at home or at the gym. It’s also low-impact, making it easier on achy joints, and of course, it burns calories! But if you’re someone who uses cycling as your go-to workout — or you’re considering adding it to your

Everything in your body is connected, which means the pain you feel in one area might be caused by a weakness or an underlying injury in another. Take your hips, for example. You probably know how sore and tight this area can get just from sitting or working out, but if your hip muscles are

In this new year, there are undoubtedly people who have made resolutions to lose weight or who have big endeavors for a fitter future. While those ambitions are valid and anyone is allowed to do whatever they choose with their body, there are some very common phrases that can make your fat friends extremely uncomfortable.

The CW’s All American is back for a third season, tackling contemporary teen issues, including the challenges of being a Black male athlete within a predominantly white institution. The increased pressure to perform and code switch, along with the burden of representation, is an all-too-familiar reality for many Black athletes, mirroring the experiences of Spencer

@the_a_lifestyle Got a book? Then give this strength & mobility workout a go! #strength #homeworkout #mobilitytraining ♬ Sunday Funday – Montana Tucker Have you ever tried a mobility workout? This type of training is key because it keeps your joints healthy, improving your range of motion and keeping you pain- and injury-free. If you’re looking

The days of wearing your workout attire only to sweat are long gone. Today, we’re all about clothes that can be worn to the gym, to the grocery store, and, yes, even to take Zoom calls. Outfits that basically guarantee all-day comfort. Yoga leggings definitely fall into that category. In recent years, we’ve seen some

The dance troupe known as Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies first posted its “Rise Up” routine back on election day 2016, but it didn’t catch our eye until the group reposted it today, following the historic inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. And after watching the clip for yourself, you’ll see why it deserves the

Image Source: Courtesy of Peloton If you can imagine that Peloton instructor Ally Love is a pro at talking herself through workouts — especially difficult ones — then you’re spot on. Love, who has been with the company teaching classes such as cycling, barre, and other strength sessions for four years, has a specific mentality

A’ja Wilson made history on Monday, but this time it happened just outside the basketball court. Wilson was officially honored with a statue outside Colonial Life Stadium, where the WNBA star played her college games for the University of South Carolina. Standing at 11 feet tall, Wilson’s statue is just one of three individual statues

If you’d rather binge-watch a show or film that fills you with knowledge instead of the TV show everyone is talking about, let us introduce the best health and wellness documentaries on Netflix. Whether you want to know the truths about your food, watch an exposé on the pharmaceutical industry, learn how sustainability impacts your

There’s no better way to start a new week than with a fresh set of workouts, and we’ve got four going live this week on Instagram and YouTube! You’ll get strong with Monica Jones, burn it out on the barre with Jake DuPree, get LIT with a low-impact HIIT workout, and kickbox with Jarret Janako

When the new year rolls around, I get excited to make goals and set intentions. One of the most interesting things that I’ve discovered is that, when I make my resolutions, I always include one small habit that I want to incorporate into my daily routine. Spoiler alert; it works. Tackling one behavior at a

In news that will surprise absolutely no one, Nathan Chen won his fifth straight title at the US Figure Skating Championships on Sunday. Chen is currently on a nearly three-year winning streak. He hasn’t lost a single competition since Feb. 2018, when he came in fifth at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Since then, he

[embedded content] Naomi Osaka is a person I just want to spend the day with not only because of her major tennis skills, but also due to her vocal activism for social and racial justice, impeccable sense of fashion, and stellar home workouts. Also, the 23-year-old’s house isn’t half bad — spoiler alert: it’s incredible.

Was your fitness routine turned upside down the past year? Come on in and join the club! I went from hitting the gym four times a week to shoving furniture around my tiny living room to make space for a yoga mat. YouTube workouts were a godsend, keeping me motivated and on my game when

Every January, we hear people share their New Year’s resolutions, and they almost always seem to involve doing more. They want to work out more, read more books, spend more time honing skills outside of work. This time of year, we’re also bombarded by advertisements and messages that make us feel unnecessarily guilty about who

If you’re still reeling from the impressive dance moves in Hustlers, Netflix‘s new documentary Strip Down, Rise Up is here to share a whole new perspective on the world of pole dancing. During the trailer, which dropped on Jan. 15, women from all walks of life join a six-month dance class, intent on exploring their