Fitness

One major difference between practising yoga at home vs. at a studio (other than an IRL instructor, obvs) is that your yoga mat isn’t getting cleaned on the reg unless you’re doing it yourself. Not sure how to clean yoga mats so they’ll actually be germs and stank free? No worries. Here’s everything you need to know about disinfecting

Meal prep will save you loads of time and money throughout the week. Plus, sticking to a preplanned menu ensures you’ll stay on track with your healthy eating efforts. If you’re looking to start meal prepping but you’re totally overwhelmed by where to begin, make sure you load up on these meal-prep essentials. From slicing

If you struggle with basic movements like squats, lunges or push-ups, there’s no shame in that. Everyone starts somewhere and there’s nothing wrong with you. Of course, that doesn’t make it any less frustrating, we get it. Well, there’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that you can’t avoid them. These three

Supportive sandals reign supreme on my list of fashion trends I can get behind. Chunky soles, strap closures, slingbacks, sporty builds — these styles are headlining my summer shoe lineup, and my comfortable feet are beyond thankful. After years of feeling flip flop-induced achiness, this switch has been a long time coming, and the Arthritis

Halle Berry says she’s been meditating for close to 20 years. She likes to meditate for at least 10 minutes first thing in the morning. She believes that meditating can help us find peace amidst tough times — and gain valuable insights about our lives and purpose. Though I’ll admit my practice ebbs and flows

Yoga has a measurable impact on your mental health. According to a 2019 study from the Boston University School of Medicine, yoga sessions improve sleep quality and feelings of tranquility and positivity, while decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression. And while the positive effects build up over time — so the more yoga you do,

States around the US are starting to open up after a few months of stay-at-home orders, and a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that such safety measures significantly stopped the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Researchers examined six countries — China, the US, France, Italy, Iran, and South Korea —

We all know exercise is a phenomenal way to combat disease, increase energy levels, improve our wellbeing and basically just enhance your quality of life overall, but do different types dish up different benefits to our body, mind and brain? Yes, they do. Here, we take a look at how switching up your workouts can

Movement is a huge part of Alex Silver-Fagan‘s daily routine. The Nike Master Trainer and fitness instructor usually spends her days training private clients and teaching live yoga, cardio, and strength-training classes on the MIRROR — not to mention completing her own personal workouts. Of course, that was Alex’s prepandemic routine. These days, she’s staying

This week, we’re back in action bringing you uplifting live workouts on Instagram, and we’re starting on Monday by dedicating a session to a cause that works toward racial justice. When you join us for Deja Riley’s workout on June 8, you’ll have the option of donating to Color of Change, a nonprofit that pushes

Not every runner has a goal of running miles on end. Practicing speed work is just as fun and challenging as distance running. Whether you’re struggling to cut your pace down or are simply looking for a speed workout to try to kickstart your training, look no further. Corinne Fitzgerald — head coach at Mile

Real, a membership-based organization for therapy and mental health services, launched Real to the People in March 2020 to offer free therapy services to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in the aftermath of the killings of Black Americans George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Nina Pop, among others, Real to the

As I processed the devastating and brutal murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, which sent waves of heartbreak and public outcry out across the world, I found myself wondering how Maui would respond. The island where I live is filled with passionate people who care to make a change, but I’ll be

Is your heart still heavy about still not being able to go to the gym? That’s alright — adjusting can take a bit of time sometimes. With millions of people staying home during the national lockdown, the time is ripe for a friendly challenge.  While we are all spending extra time at home, why not

#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/JkIyTfwgJ4 — Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) June 5, 2020 NFL players are asking their league to stand with them with more than just lip service. On Thursday, football stars like Odell Beckham Jr., Patrick Mahomes, Tyrann Mathieu, Ezekiel Elliott, Saquan Barkley, and more (virtually) stood together to ask the National Football League executives to acknowledge

Considering how good it is for your body and mind, you’d think more exercise (like more vegetables) is always, well, better. But does that mean you should be working out every day? It really depends on what you’re doing…to ensure you’re not overdoing it (a.k.a. overtraining), which is why we reached out to fitness pros for

Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star, ESPN analyst, and vice president of the WNBA Players’ Association, is adding her voice to the chorus of those demanding change. As protests continue across the country following the killing of George Floyd, Ogwumike spoke to ESPN about why athletes are emerging as activists for social justice and what

One of the best gifts we’ve received since the South African national lockdown began back in March is being allowed to exercise outdoors again. Who knew that something so small could feel like such a refreshing escape? But as the old saying goes: “Freedom and responsibility go hand in hand.” So let’s talk masks… Our

Just now, @CocoGauff spoke to today’s peaceful protesters in Delray: pic.twitter.com/nSSis0Ssdl — Emily Sullivan (@emsulliv) June 3, 2020 Coco Gauff might not be old enough to vote, but she’s begging those who can to make a change. On Wednesday, the 16-year-old tennis star spoke during a protest in her hometown of Delray Beach, FL, where

If spending the past few months at home has taught me anything, it’s that you can never have too many workout clothes in your closet. While I would historically reserve my leggings and workout tees for exercise classes and lazy weekends, I now wear them all day, every day. So, I might as well add

Senior Peloton Instructor Alex Toussaint is speaking up about the impact of racism not only in his life, but in the lives of other Black Americans. In a passionate and heartbreaking video shared to his Instagram account on Wednesday, June 3, the fitness instructor is used his platform to bring attention to the realities of

I hate going into a workout with a full stomach, coffee included — which doesn’t help the fact that an energizing boost of caffeine often fuels my best sweat sessions. But, like many of my daily dilemmas, an episode of Shark Tank introduced me to a solution: Neuro Mints ($21) — breath mints that promote

Summer is here, and no matter which way you cut it, if you’re working out outside, you’re bound to get sweaty. Although a little sweat is to be expected, it doesn’t make it any less annoying. And, depending on where you’re getting sweaty, you run the risk of chafing. One way to avoid discomfort is

When it comes to losing belly fat, I always tell people that the best workout to get rid of belly fat doesn’t really exist. I know this is slightly annoying, but hear me out. We’re all unique people with different bodies, which respond to various styles of training differently. There may not be one perfect

When I was in college, I was diagnosed with depression. I had suspected that I had depression as a teenager, but chalked it up to hormones and teenage angst. As I got older, things got considerably worse, and I found myself feeling sad and struggling with suicidal ideation. I sought therapy and medication in my

Since the world went into lockdown, there have been loads of fitness challenges doing the rounds on social media. Most recently, the 25-a-day push-up challenge has taken over Facebook. If you haven’t seen your friends dropping and doing 25, here’s the low-down: You do 25 push-ups a day for 25 days to raise awareness for

Since last week, protests have broken out across the nation and overseas in response to the death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police; it followed the recent shootings of other Black Americans including Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Tony McDade. “Make no mistake. This moment of meditation is not about removing the anger, the frustration,

This is Meet My Workout Routine, where we profile weekly workout routines — unvarnished and imperfect — from women across all walks of life. Who: Michele Fumagalli, registered dietitian, mom, former pro and collegiate soccer player, 2018 CrossFit Games competitor, recipe developer, and blogger based in Chicago. What: Her workout routine over one week in