Fitness

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

Natural alcohol may sound a little suspicious, but it could be the secret to preventing those dreaded hangovers. If you enjoy hanging out and catching up over drinks but hate the pounding headache, grogginess, and nausea that pursue the next day, you might want to trade in the bottom-shelf liquor for something all-natural like Haus.

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

Stair workouts aren’t just about running up and down dozens of flights until your legs melt. Sure, that’s certainly an option, but you can also save your joints while working cardio and strength, at the same time, using just a couple steps and a few simple moves. For that, we turn to Jennifer Nagel, ACE-certified

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

My workout routine has changed quite a bit this year, but I look at it all through a positive lens: I’ve been able to focus my workouts and expand into so many buckets, from strength, to endurance, and flexibility. Likewise, I’ve been buying workout gear that’s well positioned for those workouts. When I go on

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

As we head into the holidays, COVID-19 is more widespread than at any point in the pandemic. The growing number of cases has left many Americans wondering if they should travel this season or even gather with family and friends at home. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has urged Americans to refrain

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.

Days after announcing a 95 percent effectiveness rate for their COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer and BioNTech are asking FDA regulators to approve the vaccine for emergency use in the US. If approved, the companies said shots could be available on a limited basis to high-risk individuals as early as mid- to late December. Pfizer and BioNTech

@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

Sprints, burpees, squat jumps, and other staples of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are undeniably challenging. But HIIT workouts burn a ton of calories, and I know I always feel so good when I’m finished — that is, after a few days of supersore muscles. If you’re also a fan of HIIT, then you have to

Of all the work we’ve done on our homes this year, we’ve undoubtedly given the most attention to our home gym situation. In the beginning of the year, our at-home workout equipment was nonexistent, and now we’ve collected a stash of weights, resistance bands, and other props. If you’re looking to amplify your workout-from-home situation,

It was the 1999 World Cup, and Brandi Chastain had just scored the winning goal, solidifying the US Women’s National Team’s victory over China. Chastain tore off her jersey and fell to her knees in celebration. It was a historic moment — but for the millions who watched, it wasn’t the penalty kicks or the

For all of the hype booty bands get, we totally understand if you’ve pulled one out before and just wondered WTF you’re supposed to do with it. Yes, you can always go for the classic glute-working booty-band moves, but there’s also lot more these bands can get done. “Mini bands have become popular with lower-body

Selena Gomez has been incredibly candid about her ongoing mental health journey over the years, recently revealing she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and opening up about managing her depression during shelter-in-place. In an interview with The Newsette for its Nov. 17 newsletter, the 28-year-old singer, joined by her mom, Mandy Teefey, once again spoke

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

Pilates is one of those workouts that leaves your body feeling better than when you started. Don’t misread that; Pilates definitely isn’t easy. But it is low-impact and easy on your joints, so your body doesn’t feel the pain and strain of jumping and running workouts. At the same time, the challenging poses and transitions