Fitness

Photo: Zoe Magnussen performing in the New York City Ballet’s 2019 production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® at Lincoln Center. Choreography by George Balanchine© The George Balanchine Trust. On Pointe, available via Disney+ starting Dec. 18, throws us (or twirls us, rather) into the world of dance at the School of American Ballet — SAB

Among the many things that changed in 2020, people’s exercise routines looked a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, many athletic competitions, like races, were cancelled this year. But according to Strava’s annual Year in Sport Data Report, that didn’t stop users of the fitness app from tackling their wellness goals. Hundreds of

Your stressful job could be damaging your teeth in irreversible ways — especially if you find yourself clenching or grinding during the day. While teeth grinding — or actively and forcefully rubbing your teeth together — more commonly occurs while people are sleeping, it can happen during the day as well, Dr. Angela P. Abernathy,

When it comes to hitting your health and fitness goals, what you eat before your workout can be just as important as the workout itself. You need fuel for energy, but you don’t want to be so full that it slows you down. It can be hard to strike that crucial balance and easy to

Is your leg day boredom kicking in hard? Skip your go-to squat set, do yourself (and your hamstrings and glutes!) a favor, and break out your resistance bands for your next lower body workout. According to Dilan Gomih, a NASM-certified personal trainer, they don’t get enough credit. “They’re maybe the fitness equivalent of the Harry

Call it the Inception effect, but lucid dreaming has become somewhat of a phenomenon in recent years, with both the scientific community and everyday people becoming curious about how to achieve this state of altered consciousness. “Usually, when we dream, we cannot tell the difference between dreams and reality,” Nikola Djordjevic MD, a general practitioner

Like many who embraced a work-from-home life this year, I’m learning to make a lot of adjustments. Admittedly, there were some changes to my new schedule I tried that simply did not work. One of them was sleeping in until five minutes before I needed to sign onto work for no other reason than simply

There’s something about cycling that’s just so nostalgic. It reminds me of when I was a kid, exploring the neighborhood with my dad on a pink sparkly bike. Although I would love to spend hours riding with the wind in my hair, admiring nature, and laughing with loved ones on a bicycle now, it’s not

If you’re flossing and notice some bleeding throughout your gums, your first instinct might be to take a break from flossing to allow for healing — but you should actually do the opposite. “When bleeding is present, the patient should increase flossing (if they’re not already doing it at least once per day). When patients

If you’re craving a sweat session, you’ve come to the right place. We’re hosting four new, live workouts on our Instagram this week, each one guaranteed to help you break a sweat and feel strong. Check out the full schedule below, add it to your Google Calendarto stay in the know, and catch up with

If you’re completely new to strength training, doing bodyweight exercises is a great starting point. Since you don’t need any equipment, you can do them anywhere, anytime. This 30-day beginner bodyweight challenge incorporates six basic moves designed to target all your major muscle groups. Here is the 30-day plan created by professional athlete, former certified

Sneakers are always at the top of my fitness shopping list. Although there are a few nonnegotiables for me while shopping — serious running support and comfort for starters — one thing I’m more than happy to experiment with is the look of my kicks. I’ve been the runner who opted for classic black one

Days after announcing a 95 percent effectiveness rate for their COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer and BioNTech are asking FDA regulators to approve the vaccine for emergency use in the US. If approved, the companies said shots could be available on a limited basis to high-risk individuals as early as mid- to late December. Pfizer and BioNTech

Photo: American sprinters Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) demonstrating during the men’s 200-meter medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympic Games. The US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced on Dec. 10 that it will no longer penalize athletes who choose to take part in peaceful protests. The committee is doing so in support

My dental-health routine includes brushing and flossing then rinsing with mouthwash twice a day — but I just learned that timing those tasks properly should be an important part of my regimen, too. “If you can avoid it, do not use mouthwash right after you brush your teeth. In fact, you shouldn’t rinse your mouth

The holidays are arguably the best time of the year, and with the end of 2020 right around the corner, there’s a lot to celebrate. However, with celebration comes feasting, drinking, and yes . . . weight gain. If you find yourself worrying about packing on a few extra pounds over the holiday season, you’re

Having a toothache and a headache at the very same time is undeniably uncomfortable — but it might not be a coincidence that these issues are happening in tandem. According to Dr. Charles Sutera, DMD, FAGD, a board-certified dental anesthesiologist and aesthetic smile specialist, there are two reasons why your teeth can contribute to headaches.

If you’re stuck in an exercise rut, working out with a partner is a fun, simple way to diversify your at-home fitness routine. Next time you are about to queue up another Peloton class, think about grabbing someone from your household to try Jeanette Jenkins‘s latest Instagram workout with you instead. The celebrity trainer shared

COVID-19 vaccines are on the way, with options from Pfizer and Moderna already undergoing the FDA’s emergency approval process, which means we’re starting to wonder what kind of side effects we can expect from the vaccine. As data continues to emerge, here’s a look at what the numbers and experts are saying about the three

Even as COVID-19 vaccines inch toward global distribution, we’re being reminded that this vaccine isn’t exactly a “silver bullet.” In other words, we’ll still need to practice safety measures, like social distancing and avoiding travel, as the vaccine makes its way around the world. That also means we’ll continue using some protective measures, like face

Cavities are a pain. They require a trip to the dentist’s office, an hour or two of numbness afterward, and if left untreated, they can lead to a whole bevy of serious dental concerns. So if you’ve found yourself wondering why you keep getting cavities, you probably want to get to the bottom of the

If you just got your SoulCycle At-Home Bike, before you start speeding through all those heart-pumping workouts, your next step is probably going to be investing in a pair of high-quality cycling shoes. This bike doesn’t include toe cages for other kinds of sneakers, so clipping in is crucial. For that reason, unless you have

If you ask us, there’s no such thing as too many workout options. We like variety: HIIT with our yoga, low-impact moves with our cardio, and all of it with accessible options for every ability. That’s why we’re so excited for the week of Instagram and YouTube Live workouts we’ve got coming up, which feature

In a historic first, the House of Representatives approved a bill to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level on Dec. 4. The vote passed with 228 in favor and 164 opposed, with only five Republicans voting in favor of the measure and six Democrats voting against it, according to ABC News. From here, the bill

The holiday season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I find myself smiling when I think about how chaotically special my loud family is on Christmas Eve, the sense of peace I get stepping into my parent’s house and watching Hallmark movies with my mom, and the nights I reconnect

Gifting season is in full swing, and the last thing you want is to be caught scratching your head as to what to shop for the fitness-lover in your life. For the run-through-the-seasons, always-on-the-go type, a workout-ready jacket that’s prepped for the elements and a sweat session might just be the ideal present. Shop these

[embedded content] When I was a kid, one of my favorite parts of the holiday season was breaking out my CD player and listening to the Radio Disney Jingle Jams CD on repeat. It was the height of my Hilary Duff phase, and I truly never got tired of listening to her belt the chorus

President-elect Joe Biden has outlined how he plans to contain the coronavirus pandemic, and his latest solution to decrease the number of infections and deaths in the US is mandating people wear masks for 100 days once he is in office. In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Biden said, “I’m going to ask