While Serena Williams may be one of the greatest players the tennis world has seen yet, she’s had to overcome numerous struggles to get to where she is today — and none of them have to do with her talent. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Dec. 7, the athlete discussed the
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In October, Sue Bird became the only WNBA player to win championship titles in three different decades, and she recently sat down with fellow Seattle athlete Russell Wilson, NFL star quarterback to the Seahawks, for a one-on-one chat about their careers, game day preparations, and social justice efforts off of the field (and court). Bird
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
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
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
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
The digital health company Folx launches Dec. 3 to offer quality healthcare services and products to meet the needs of the LGBTQ+ community, directly from their team of queer and trans-centric clinicians. Founder and CEO, A.G. Breitenstein, who identifies as genderqueer, knows from her own and others’ negative healthcare experiences that there is a huge
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
If you’ve ever dealt with knee pain, you know how frustrating it can be. You have to plan your workouts around what moves make it flare up (spoiler alert: a lot of them) and tread lightly (literally) when it comes to high-impact exercise. It’s stubborn, annoying, and painful, which is why we’re bringing you this
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
On Nov. 30, Moderna announced it will submit a request to the US Food and Drug Administration as well as the European Medicines Agency to authorize its coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. The request came Monday after Moderna shared data showing that its vaccine is 94.1 percent effective and that its study of 30,000 people
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