Fitness

With much of the year moved to distanced outdoor activities or solo ones inside, many of us have had to rethink our favorite workouts. Although a group Spin class may not be a reality for those of us who are itching to clip-in, at-home bikes are. Whether you’re like this editor who recently ditched her

While it’s incredibly important to wear a face mask in public to reduce the spread of COVID-19, it’s equally important to make sure you wash your masks properly. Just how often should you clean a cloth mask? The short answer — and the one you probably don’t want to hear — is every time you

Rhonda Harper has been in Senegal since January. It was meant to be a short trip for Harper, the founder of Black Girls Surf, to do some filming with Khadjou Sambe, a Senegalese surfer whom she’s training for the Olympics and the pro World Surf League. But days before Harper was due to return to

Experts say the United States is still in the first wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic because, as of now, cases are spiking in some places across the country, especially in areas that were among the first to reopen. And according to new data from JAMA Internal Medicine, although there are four million confirmed

Other than my mother putting me in swimming lessons as a toddler and the swimming test I had to pass in order to join my friends in the deep end of the pool at camp, my experience with proper swimming has been very little. Although I do know basic strokes and feel comfortable catching some

It’s hard not to feel inspired when you watch a marathoner cross the finish line, especially when breaking the tape in first place — as Aliphine Tuliamuk did at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in February — means you’re heading to the Olympics. Tuliamuk’s story and accomplishments were so inspiring to one girl, nine-year-old Addison

After my first panic attack, I felt robotic. I remember looking down at my hands and feeling like they were no longer my own. I placed my hand on a mirror and felt physically and mentally disconnected from my body, as the objects around me turned two-dimensional. I didn’t know it at the time, but

A lot of us rely on fitness classes to get us out the door and to the gym, even when all we want to do is veg out on the couch. That strategy doesn’t work as well when so many gyms and fitness studios are still shut, but we’ve got the next best thing: Instagram

If you’ve loved the fun partner workouts celebrity fitness trainer Beth Alexander does with Jeanette Jenkins like this HIIT bodyweight workout, you’ll be psyched to try this mini-band workout Alexander recently shared on Instagram. It’s perfect for home, outside, or while traveling because all you need is this one little piece of equipment. This is

If you’re someone who regularly asks friends and colleagues for workout gear referrals, you’ve definitely heard someone recommend Old Navy at some point. The retailer’s massive offering of sports bras for all types of workouts, leggings, and everything in between has made it a go-to shopping destination for fitness enthusiasts. Last year I had the

Exercising hard enough to raise your heart rate will burn major calories, but not everyone loves to run. Luckily, there are many ways to hit your cardio goals that don’t involve miles. These 43 cardio moves will help burn fat and build muscle, no running (or equipment!) required. Note: this is by no means a

Michael Jordan’s career in basketball is the stuff of legend — as the docuseries The Last Dance shows — but did you know he spent a season playing baseball, too? Jordan’s brief stint on the baseball diamond may seem like an unexpected detour, but in fact, it was a special tribute to his father, who

Sleep has always been — and always will be — a top priority of mine. I depend on sleep (and coffee) to help me function throughout the day, and if I don’t get enough, my productivity suffers. But sometimes stress and anxiety get in the way of my slumber, and I find myself lying awake

NBA players are committed to continuing the fight for Breonna Taylor, a young Black woman who was wrongfully killed by three Louisville police officers in an unannounced drug raid on March 13. Four months later, the officers involved in Taylor’s death have yet to be charged, and several NBA players want to make sure her

Working out at home can be challenging, especially when you’re short on space and equipment. Luckily, effectively training your core muscles can be as simple as rolling out a mat, then opening up your laptop or phone and following along! Consistently working your abs can yield an array of health benefits, from lower back stability

I’ve been relying on what I like to call “the doorframe method” to relieve muscle soreness. You know, when you use the corner of an entryway to target that knot that won’t quit? Is it cost-effective? Yes — that’s its main attraction. Does it reach all of my problem areas? Not even close. The reality

Sports bras are perhaps the most necessary part of our workout wardrobe, but we don’t replace them nearly as often as we should. Though it’s tempting to find a style you like and cling to it for dear life, the reality is that sports bras are undergarments and should be replaced after about a year

Even if it’s your first time on a paddleboard, practice patience and give yourself 60 minutes — that’s all it takes to get comfortable on the water, Jaime Fiske, PSUPA-certified stand-up paddleboard instructor and co-owner of SUP Marble, says. Place the board in the water, climb on, start paddling on your knees to get a

When it comes to the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the US, Lisa Lockerd Maragakis, MD, MPH, wrote for Johns Hopkins Medicine that she wants us to visualize a patchwork quilt. “The COVID-19 pandemic in the US is affecting different areas throughout the country in different ways at different times,” she explained. So, as

By now, you probably know that cardio training is something you should be doing on the regular. Experts recommend getting in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate cardio exercise (or 75 minutes of more vigorous cardio). But if you find yourself wondering: What is cardio, exactly? As in, which workouts will get your blood

We’re always on the hunt for great new workout clothes that are sweat-wicking, comfortable, versatile, and easy to style. There’s nothing more annoying than realizing you wore your barre leggings for a HIIT session, so we like it when clothes can take us anywhere we need to go. Plus, we want functional athletic wear, but

Juliana Spicoluk, cocreator of Boho Beautiful, classifies yoga as one of the main tools she uses to ease anxiety and stress. The certified yoga and Pilates teacher said that when it comes to flows that get your heart rate up as a form of cardio, she recommends Ashtanga, or what we tend to know as

My morning runs aren’t always cathartic — in fact, sometimes I arrive home feeling worse than I did before taking off down the sidewalk. Whether I’m feeling sluggish and tired, or my anxiety is getting the best of me, feeling relaxed while running has proved to be challenging — and this experience is definitely more

Exercise does a body good, but if you don’t stretch properly, it can leave you feeling sore. Tight hips or hamstrings, back pain, or an achy chest and shoulders aren’t just problematic for future workouts, they can make everyday movements like sitting in a desk chair downright uncomfortable. And if not fixed, over time this

Kayaking can be such a serene summer activity — the sights and sounds of the rippling water and the warm sunshine touching down on my shoulders transport me to a much calmer state. On the flip side, kayaking is also really, really challenging. The constant paddling to propel the boat through the water makes my

History was made on July 12 when Stephanie Travers, a Petronas trackside fluid engineer, became the first Black woman to stand on a Formula 1 podium. Driver Lewis Hamilton brought her up to the podium following his win at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria and later highlighted her achievement in a powerful Instagram post

Karim Salmen, a 23-year-old TikToker, is giving a firsthand look at what his COVID-19 experience has been like the past eight days, warning in his latest post that “this virus is not a joke.” Salmen, who was hospitalized on July 9 and then tested positive for coronavirus a few days later, has been documenting the

Mental health conditions can impact anyone’s well-being, but research has shown that Black adults are more likely to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress. Additionally, African Americans and Latinx people are more likely than white people to be at-risk for depressive disorder, higher levels of allostatic load (wear and tear on the body due to