Fitness

Here’s the thing about working out at home. When you’re at the gym, you’re in a controlled environment. The flooring has been specifically selected with exercise in mind. The only obstacles in your path are the weights you didn’t pack away (tsk, tsk). But at home you may find the terrain less than ideal. Were

It’s not too tough to figure out a good bodyweight workout for cardio, abs, or even lower body (squats and lunges are tough even without weights!), but it’s trickier when you want to target your arms. Sure, you can always knock out a few sets of push-ups, but how else can you get an upper

Remember the beginning of lockdown, when we were all posting #homeworkout selfies with dogs and kids providing raucous comic relief? Or that first weekend of Level 4, when we donned masks and hit the streets in a glorious celebration of freedom? Personally, I thought I was going to emerge from lockdown like an action hero

Mary Anne Spier was a social anxiety icon for me even before I knew what social anxiety was. I found the timid middle schooler deeply relatable as I navigated my own queasiness when meeting new people when I was younger. Watching Netflix’s adaptation of The Baby-Sitters Club, I reconnected with this character as Malia Baker

While bodyweight exercises have tons of benefits, it’s easy to get push-up or burpee fatigue and throw in the towel completely on strength training. But with resistance bands, you can use your body weight without getting on the mat and still choose moves that target specific muscle groups. For example, if you want to tone

If many of us (myself included) are being honest, after months of working from home and trying to limit trips out of the house to only essential errands, our routines have grown a bit . . . stale. There are only so many home workouts and yoga videos I can do before I find myself

Before the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) revealed that they planned their 2019 World Cup training (they won, btw!) around players’ periods, the topic of how fluctuating hormones could potentially impact workouts wasn’t talked about much, er, at all. But when you think about it, the idea makes so much sense that it’s shocking it’s

You don’t need to spend hours working out to lose weight or get toned, but you do have to be smart about what you’re doing in the time you have in order to maximize results. Enter compound exercises: multijoint movements that hit large groups of muscle. When you add weights to these exercises, you’ll use

Looking for a fitness device that can keep up with your unmatched passion? Want a training partner that lets you do more without backing down? Well, here it is… The Garmin fēnix 6/6S Pro Garmin has recently expanded on its solar charging technology. Building on the success of their first solar charging multisport watch, the

One of the hard parts about controlling the coronavirus is the amount of individual responsibility we’ve all had to take on. Yes, we should all wear face masks in public, doctors say. Yes, we should still be social distancing. Yes, we should still be washing our hands frequently and avoiding crowded indoor spaces. None of

While feeling sore after a challenging (or new) workout is totally normal, it’s important to note that not all types of aches and pains are just byproducts of your bod’s natural healing process. One common place this comes into play is with an IT band injury. What is the IT band, exactly? Here’s everything you need to

Throughout his historic career, Michael Phelps never appeared anything but superhuman in the pool. But when he retired after the 2016 Olympics, Phelps joined the growing chorus of athletes coming forward to share the strain that the level of single-mindedness elite sports require can take on athletes’ mental health. For Olympians, who compete at the

Image Source: Getty / Timothy T Ludwig The Washington Redskins are making an overdue change to their team name and logo. On Monday, the team announced that after a thorough review process, the organization will rebrand under a new name. “Today, we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion

I’ve been taking advantage of Zoom workout classes while sheltering in place, which is why I’ve got mad respect for Tracee Ellis Ross and her at-home routine. The Black-ish actress recently shared a glimpse of her go-to exercises on Instagram, courtesy of Heart & Hustle gym. “Still getting my workouts in!” Ellis captioned her video.

Join group fitness expert Raneir Pollard for a challenging strength-training workout. During this session, you’ll work through exercises like deadlift to rows, push-ups, and side planks. This is an advanced workout, so be sure to listen to your body, take breaks, and use lighter weights as needed. Find this workout and more on 4-Week Full-Body

Image Source: Getty / Harry How We already know that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and the pandemic has affected sports across the globe. But, on July 9, track and field athletes from around the world competed in the Inspiration Games, a special virtual competition that’s part of the

Almost every time I reveal I wasn’t a runner growing up or that I quit my middle school track team because my foot hurt, I’m met with some shock. I actually took up running as an adult after years of avoiding it. Now, I’ve run over 60 races over about eight years. Beyond that, I

So, your community has largely reopened, and you decided to get lunch with a friend, only to find out a few days later that they have tested positive for COVID-19. What do you do now? “What to do after you are in the presence of someone who tested positive for COVID-19 really depends on your

Update, July 9: Gyms and fitness studios remain closed in many areas due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, though they’ve reopened in some parts of the country. Depending on your area and level of vulnerability, many doctors still recommend working out alone or only with people in your home. This post has been updated

Many people who use birth control experience unpleasant side effects like nausea, breast tenderness, and changes in sex drive. But not all side effects are physical — doctors say birth control can also affect your mood, noting that studies have found a correlation between hormonal contraception and depression. So, could your birth control be to

I know what you’re probably thinking: “Who still uses alarm clocks?” and to be completely honest, I felt the same exact way. I don’t think I ever had an alarm clock, and I’ve relied on the alarm on my cell phone for easily the past 10 years. I’m not anti-alarm clocks, and after seeing the

After plenty of trial and error, I’ve discovered that I look and feel my best when I eat a low-carb diet. I’ve worked hard to find low-carb foods I actually enjoy, and I’m so excited to share them with you. Because I’m all about convenience, every single one of these products is available on Amazon.

If you need some positive energy and a quick cardio workout, look no further. This 15-minute dance workout from Kukuwa Fitness is a fun, powerful, no-impact calorie burner that’ll get you sweating and smiling. The view count is proof: posted in April, the workout already has over 2.5 million views! Led by Kukuwa Kyereboah-Nuamah, CEO

Last March, Emilia Clarke wrote a powerful essay revealing that she battled for her life while suffering from two life-threatening brain aneurysms during her first few years filming Game of Thrones. The injuries were treated through several painful surgeries, resulting in Clarke spending weeks at the hospital in recovery. Years after her last procedure in

Athletes have a long history of advocating for racial justice, but leagues have only recently started to support the cause in a visible way. See: the NFL and US Soccer walking back stances against kneeling during the national anthem, the NBA planning to paint “Black Lives Matter” on courts, NWSL teams wearing “Black Lives Matter”

Shine cofounders Naomi Hirabayashi (left) and Marah Lidey (right). Image Source: Courtesy of Shine As women of color, Marah Lidey and Naomi Hirabayashi didn’t feel their unique experiences were being addressed in the world of wellness, and they didn’t feel people who looked like them were portrayed in that world, either. “We started to recognize

You know your bad habits are catching up to you when your body starts sending you signals — and lately, my creaky joints are speaking up loud and clear. My body is clearly fed up with long hours working from the couch followed by home workouts, which is why my stretching drought needs to come

There was a time, not too long ago, when I was a double-fisting fitness tracker kind of girl: Apple Watch on the right hand, FitBit on the left. It’s not that I monitor my steps and calorie count that closely. I just liked getting the happy notification that I’d hit my step goal, or feeling