Fitness

We’re already big fans of Kayla Itsines’s fitness app Sweat and the muscle-building, fat-blasting, and heart-pumping workouts it features. We love that some workouts are bodyweight-only, while others require minimal equipment (think: just one set of dumbbells). While the focus has primarily been on strength training and cardio, there are other workouts fans have been

If you’re ready for a solid, balanced week of workouts, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got five new routines going live on our Instagram and YouTube channels this week, including HIIT, boxing, and posture-improving yoga. Basically, you’re not gonna want to miss out! Check out the full schedule below, and add it to

I’ve been trying to get myself to meditate for, oh, about two years now. I was almost sure I’d like it, too, because I imagined meditating would be similar to that relaxed, zoned-in feeling I get after yoga, when I’m lying in Savasana completely centered and calm. But I couldn’t get myself over the hump

Before Madelaine Petsch applies her ruby red lipstick to play Cheryl Blossom on Riverdale, she likes to fit a good sweat session in — “it gets me energized for work instead of tired in the mornings,” she says. The 26-year-old actress shared footage of an a.m. workout with LA Thoma Gustin, DPT, an hour or

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that 2020 hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people and their loved ones, and many who have been spared from contracting the virus are coping with social isolation and financial difficulties. Even if you don’t have

Yes, improved digestion lands on the very long list of potential apple cider vinegar benefits. But is taking a shot of ACV any better for your gut than say a probiotic-rich yogurt or preventing heartburn by limiting food triggers? According to Dr. Nadia Khan, MD, internal medicine at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, “Apple cider

Accidents happen, condoms break — and when you find yourself in that position, it’s good to know you have the option of taking emergency contraception. But is there anyone who shouldn’t take the morning-after pill? In short, no. Melisa Holmes, MD, FACOG, cofounder of Girlology, assured that the morning-after pill is “incredibly safe for anyone

Are you ready to workout like Alexis Rose? There’s no shortage of Schitt’s Creek-themed merchandise out there, and we’ve recently stumbled upon leggings featuring a few of our favorite small town characters. OK, featuring might be putting it lightly. These leggings from All Over Shirts are actually covered with the iconic facial expressions of Schitt’s

Working out at home has its perks, from convenience to comfort, but one potential shortcoming is a lack of equipment. Whether you are working with minimal storage space or don’t want to spend money on new fitness gear right now, you may find yourself feeling stuck in a rut with your same old single set

No, your heartbeat hasn’t reached your teeth — that throbbing sensation could be a sign of an infection. “Throbbing teeth may be caused by an infection in a tooth or the gums around the teeth. Infections in teeth are caused by deep decay, broken teeth, or past trauma to the teeth,” Dr. Elizabeth Cranford Robinson,

@dallinsmuin Deaf order at a drive through #fyp #deaf #mylife #foryourpage #foryou #drivethrough #starbuck #asl ♬ The Office – The Hyphenate Drive-throughs aren’t exactly known for being deaf-inclusive, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be. Starbucks has taken some strides in recent years, using videophone technology to allow employee and customer to see each other

Although I was skeptical at first, after reading about the countless benefits of adaptogens, I decided to give them a try for a month to see if I felt a difference. And now, just a month and a few days in, I can say that I’m never going back. If you’re unfamiliar, adaptogens are plants

We love running because it’s free, it’s accessible, and you don’t need any equipment to get it done. We also love that there are so many ways to do running workouts. You can sprint, do intervals, or go on a long-distance run — and they’ll all improve your overall health! Idalis Velázquez, a NASM-certified trainer

We know you’re looking for ways to refresh your workout routine, because we are too. That’s why we’ve been keeping up with our weekly schedule of live workouts on Instagram and YouTube — they’re like a breath of fresh air when you’re getting tired of doing the same routines over and over. This week we

@mashmushe Tip from. Therapist! Let me know if you will or have tried it #trauma #anxiety #learnontiktok #tiktokpartner ♬ LULLABY WALTZ – Marcel Coulomb Stress and anxiety both have a way of piling up — and piling up fast. Therapist Micheline Maalouf, LMHC, NCC, uses her platform on TikTok (that has amassed over 700K followers)

Soccer fans have gotten used to seeing Alex Morgan in one of two uniforms: the red, white, and blue of the US national team, or the bright purple of the NWSL’s Orlando Pride. But in September, Morgan announced she’d be adding a new jersey to her collection, and for the first time in her career,

Working from home isn’t new to me, so I didn’t expect the lifestyle changes that came with the COVID-19 pandemic to have much of an impact on my life. I’m used to multi-tasking throughout the day — squeezing in a workout between clients or throwing in a load of laundry on my way to grab

[embedded content] Stretching is an important part of exercise that can protect you from injury and improve your flexibility. However, sometimes people focus on stretching certain parts of their bodies, like their backs and legs, and end up neglecting others, like their wrists. Between working out and typing on a laptop for an extended period

Whether you have limited space for plyometrics and calisthenics, or you’re trying to be a little kinder to your joints (hello, knees!), there are some easy substitutions you can make to classic high-impact cardio exercises. To get the best modifications, we talked to two low-impact experts. “Just because these moves are low-impact doesn’t mean you

With 4.8 million votes in, Rev. Raphael Warnock is leading incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler in a hotly-contested Senate race in Georgia that appears bound for a runoff in January. It’s a race that saw major Democratic support for Warnock, including endorsements from Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and Stacey Abrams, and a huge influx of fundraising