Fitness

Workout 3: Yoga Kate’s been a pretty outspoken yogi ever since experiencing some challenges while pregnant with her third child Rani. (She said it was a huge part of supporting her pregnancy.) So while I’m not pregnant (chill), if Kate loves yoga, that means I love yoga, too. PSA: I’m literally the least flexible human on

There’s no denying that losing weight can be hard and frustrating. It takes commitment, hard work, and, for many, a complete lifestyle makeover. But armed with these 51 techniques, losing weight suddenly becomes easier. If you’re looking for quick fixes or a lose-10-pounds-in-10-days kind of promise, then you’ve come to the wrong place. But if

Music can sometimes make or break a workout, and exercising to the tune of your favorite bops can make burning calories a whole lot more fun. Dance instructor Emily Thorne and Disney lover Alessa have teamed up again to help you do just that: the duo posted another Disney-themed HIIT Hop workout, but this time

If you’re on a mission to lose weight but don’t have the time or energy for a more intense workout, walking is a great place to start. And with fitness trackers and GPS apps readily available on our phones, it’s easier than ever to track your steps, time, or distance whenever you hit the pavement.

Misty Copeland isn’t just a fabulous ballerina (and an insanely strong athlete), she’s also the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theater’s 80-plus-year history. The Under-Armour-sponsored dance prodigy is an inspiration both on and off the stage, which is why her fans include everyone from the late pop

I made the decision last fall to go back to therapy. I had a brief stint in children’s sessions when I was about 10, and this time I was signing up on my own without the help of my parents. In the beginning, I took the less-than-five-minute drive over to my therapist’s office almost every

It seems like almost everyone has settled into a new sense of normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And, that applies to athletes training for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, who were hit with another unique setback when the Games were officially postponed one full year. While some have taken time off from training and focused on

When I crawl into bed at the end of a long day, my mind will jump to the worst and cringiest moments from the last 24 hours, like a projector flickering through a reel of everything I wish I could forget. I can’t believe I forgot to book that appointment. Where did I leave that

The Irish dancing show-slash-phenomenon Riverdance has been going strong since the mid-90s, but as with so many other things, its productions have come to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic. The show’s performers are scattered around the world from Ireland to Australia to Granada, Spain, but they came together for a virtual collaboration that’s leaving

You just got a new pair of running shoes, you’ve made a Grammy-worthy playlist, and now you’re ready to pound the pavement. But before you jump into that 30-minute run, you’ve got to make sure your muscles and joints are warmed up and ready for the impact in order to prevent injury and to have

If you want to improve your strength, agility and cardio and have limited time, try this 9-minute workout at home. It even includes breaks! But it’s tough. Expect to be sweaty, breathless and burn max calories in a short amount of time. Scroll all the way down for the video. Challenge yourself – and your

It doesn’t matter where you are — poolside, hanging out in a nice air-conditioned home, or chilling on the front porch — there’s something exceptionally satisfying about an ice-cold ultrarefreshing cocktail in your hand on a sweltering summer day. The only downside is that throwing back a few drinks can start to add up, calorie-wise.

Apart from being a low-impact exercise that you can do literally anytime, anywhere, walking can be just as great (if not better!) at spurring weight loss compared to high-intensity boot camps and other balls-to-the-wall workouts, says personal trainer Chris Freytag, founder of Get Healthy U TV, and board member of the American Council of Exercise. In fact, a 2015 Risk Analysis study found

Vaccines have been a point of contention in recent years, resulting in outbreaks of preventable diseases. But perhaps none has been more stigmatized than the vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. Because HPV spreads so easily and can have lifelong consequences, it’s important to cut through the

On Wednesday, Lily Collins opened up in a candid Instagram post about her mental health during her late teens and 20s. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK, which runs from May 18 to 24, the actor looked back 14 years ago, at her teenage self, and reflected on her struggles in

As summer approaches and stay-at-home orders are slowly being lifted in parts of the country, many people are understandably anxious to get outside to enjoy the fresh air and warm weather. But the spread of the novel coronavirus is far from over, and it’s crucial to remain vigilant and educated in order to keep ourselves

Black women aren’t waiting around for the traditionally white and homogenous health and wellness industry to cater to them; they’re creating their own spaces and redefining what health and wellness on their own terms. If you’ve ever felt unwelcome, uncomfortable, or othered in wellness spaces, this directory is for you. We curated a list of

If you have 45 minutes to spare, that’s great — but in as little as five minutes you can knock out some stress with swift uppercuts, side hooks, and powerful kicks. Kickboxing’s high-energy mix of cardio and strength-training moves get my endorphins going as I punch my way to a better mood. That’s why I

I used to shudder at the sound of the word exercise. I couldn’t understand why anyone would want to put themselves through something so sweaty, sticky, and gruesome. Plus, I was always slim so, in my mind, I didn’t have much incentive to work out. After battling depression for five years and reading tons of

Bodyweight exercises are great, but if you want to ramp up your strength training, it’s time to start working out with a resistance band. Resistance bands are inexpensive, and by placing extra tension on your muscles, they help to sculpt areas that are often hard to hit, while increasing your overall strength. Get started with