Fitness

Level Up Your 2021 Workout Routine With These Necessary Accessories For all the fitness fanatics and wellness lovers on your list, we’ve curated our top active picks from Target — from headphones to workout outfits — that will inspire everyone to get up and move this year. By Amanda Elser Murray PUBLISHED ON 12/04/20 Strangers:

If you’re a naturally hot person, you’ll understand my struggle to stay cool at night and get some prized hours of sleep. I tried just about everything to cool down, from a fan in my room to sleeping with an ice pack to even taking the top sheet and extra blankets off my bed. But

If you find yourself working from home these days, it can be tempting to show up to your 9 a.m. meeting in your favorite leggings and sweatshirt. Although I won’t pass judgment on this (this editor has done it plenty of times), I will say that if there’s one piece of clothing that I don’t

How it started How it’s going pic.twitter.com/cg32Tu7v0B — kathedrals🇺🇸 (@kathryniveyy) November 22, 2020 The pandemic is leaving a mark on all of us, but healthcare and frontline workers are without a doubt bearing the brunt of it. Last week, ICU nurse Kathryn Nivey’s now-viral “How It Started . . . How It’s Going” post served

Warning: some things discussed in this personal essay may be triggering to those with a history of disordered eating. I was 18 years old when I fully admitted to myself that I had an eating disorder. It wasn’t because I didn’t experience symptoms before then. I had been struggling with disordered behaviors since I was

Jonathan Van Ness first revealed that he is living with HIV in 2019 by means of a New York Times article on his memoir Over the Top — he was diagnosed at age 25 after getting a rapid test at a Planned Parenthood. Now 33, Self‘s December cover star, hairstylist, Queer Eye star, and public

In 2012, former soccer player Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke took home a gold medal at the London Olympics as part of the US Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT). Eight years later, Van Hollebeke is now working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as a family medicine resident. The former Olympian is currently a

Jumping rope is one of those versatile forms of cardio — you can do it at the park, in your driveway, or even inside your home, if you have adequate space (and don’t have to worry about annoying your neighbors). There’s also the bonus of it requiring very little equipment. All you need is a

We’re all geared up and ready for Black Friday shopping. This year, the deals have started early, and we are already browsing and filling up our carts. We’re already major Amazon shoppers, and so it’s no surprise we’re turning to the megaretailer for all kinds of Black Friday deals. If you’re leading an active liftstyle,

I know just as well as anyone the pains of outdoor workouts during winter — the internal battle of wanting to go outside and get fresh air mixed with the genuine fear of those bitter cold temperatures. For all those times when you just need to buck up and face the elements, make sure you’re

You know what’s really hard? Running with a face mask on! Your breathing is shallow and you can never quite catch your breath. You also almost feel like taking in all of this fresh air in the opposite of what you should be doing. As we all adjust to wearing masks when we’re not home,

College football history has been made! On Nov. 28, Vanderbilt University senior Sarah Fuller became the first woman to play in a Power Five game as the Commodores took on the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Fuller’s barrier-breaking moment came at the beginning of the second half when she took the field as a

Black Friday is coming right up, and honestly, we’ve already started shopping. There are so many great pieces available to score at great prices, and we’re turning to all our favorite brands to find the best picks imaginable. As devoted Lululemon lovers, the Black Friday event is an incredibly exciting moment, and we’re reaching for

If you’ve been thinking about trying a weighted blanket, you’re in luck. The science behind these popular blankets is actually fascinating, they can help relieve stress, anxiety, and can even get you a good nights sleep. Not all choices come cheap though, but now’s the perfect time to invest in one. Thanks to Black Friday

Every December, I begin my holiday kitchen residency — a month spent living between my kitchen island and stove, creating everything from gingerbread cookies to peppermint bark to spiked eggnog. I’ve even dedicated a Christmas playlist and apron to the occasion. Despite my excitement, my stomach doesn’t find this to be the most wonderful month

Truth be told, you don’t need more than a pen and paper to practice journaling and reap the stress-relieving, mindfulness-promoting benefits. But, journals specifically catered to self-care, wellness practices, and gratitude with prompts and insightful exercises may help you keep the habit. They also make beautiful, thoughtful, and caring gifts during this unprecedented holiday season.

Missing a period can be scary, or exciting, depending on your life plan. But skipping over that time of the month doesn’t always mean you’re pregnant. In fact, it’s totally normal to miss your period every once in a while — and far more common than you think. “We typically assume a 28-day cycle as

If you’re looking for a nutrient that supports your immune system, fights inflammation, and even helps your skin age more gracefully, then you must get your hands on some vitamin C. Yes, the vitamin that is the shining star of citrus fruits can do wonders when it comes to supporting your overall health. And while

Image Source: Getty / Mario Tama Just days after Pfizer reported that its COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be 95 percent effective, Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield announced that the vaccine will likely be available “by the end of the second week in December.” According to an interview Redfield did with

Lululemon leggings are all the rage for a reason: they’re some of the best leggings on the market. They’re certainly on the pricy side, but if you’re going to drop some serious coin, you might as well do everything you can to keep them as close to their original pristine condition. Taking care of your

The holidays are most definitely times to celebrate family and friends and enjoy tradition. Although, many of us will be enjoying our holidays a lot differently, whether that means skipping the usual travels altogether or opting for smaller festivities. One tradition that will undoubtedly take on a new form is a Turkey Trot or other

Marsha Danzig has been practicing yoga as an amputee since the 1980s — she lost her leg due to bone cancer — and teaching adaptive yoga for the past two-plus decades. She created Yoga For Amputees 12 years ago in order to broaden inclusivity in that space. Danzig, RYT 500, recently signed on as a

If you’re getting tired of the same old home workouts, allow us to hit refresh for you. We’re continuing our series of live Instagram and YouTube workouts this week with three new routines, and they’re the kind that’ll have you sweating and panting by the last rep. Check out the full schedule below, and add

If you get bored during “traditional” cardio (running, walking, biking, endless hours on the elliptical), we’re insisting you try dance cardio. Choose your music and your routine right, and you’re basically guaranteed to have a great time. And take it from us: you really can’t go wrong with a Latin dance workout. Some routines teach

Iskra Lawrence is one of those celebrities and models who uses her social media platform to spread important messages around body image — and her Instagram Reels video from Nov. 18 is no exception. In it, she recognizes that a pair of jeans will not fit her, but instead of getting discouraged, she gets real.

Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women’s World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe has become a household name. A force for social change and equal pay in women’s sports, it’s no wonder that her memoir One Life will make you want to get off the couch and affect meaningful change in the world. Centering initially on her

@shapedbycharlotte better than a PSL #hellofall #pumpkinseason #healthyrecipes #tiktokcooks #nutritiontips #wellness #proteinshake #smoothie #smoothies ♬ Moon (And It Went Like) – Kid Francescoli What’s better than pumpkin pie? We’d argue a pumpkin pie smoothie simply because we love to turn dessert into drinkable treats that take little to no time at all. And when protein

In September, Christen Press picked up her life and moved across the world. “It’s not the first time I’ve made that choice for football,” the US Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) star and Re-inc cofounder told POPSUGAR, but it was certainly the first time she’d done so in the middle of a global pandemic. Press