Every time you FaceTime your friends, watch your favorite shows on Netflix, or turn on your computer to do work, you’re exposed to blue light. Blue light is a visible light wave (yes, it’s actually blue!), and has more energy per photon of light than other colors in the visible spectrum. This is important to
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If the only equipment you have is a set of dumbbells and your own body, here’s a list of the ultimate dumbbell and bodyweight moves you can do anywhere. These exercises all target the upper body so you can strengthen your shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, and upper back muscles. Use them for inspiration to create
When I started CrossFit almost four years ago, I thought it was strange that we didn’t specifically work our abs. But so many of the exercises we do are full-body moves that target our core more than crunches could. Although plank variations aren’t a standard CrossFit exercise, we definitely do them often when warming up
We’ve heard it before: “Heavy weights are a no-no for women — you’ll become bulky.” And then there’s this fitness gem: “One hundred crunches every day won’t give you a six pack.” The misconceptions swirling around exercising are numerous enough to make your head spin. Research was done by PureGym in London, where gym-goers were
For anyone watching The Last Dance, the ESPN series documenting the biggest years of Michael Jordan’s life and career with the Chicago Bulls, it should come as no surprise that the basketball legend’s salary was astronomical. While society has grown accustomed to superstar athletes getting paid millions of dollars per year, Jordan made a lot
Image Source: Courtesy of New Balance Nike and Hoka One One recently announced their efforts to donate sneakers to healthcare workers on the front lines of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Now, New Balance is doing the same. The sports footwear and apparel company is teaming up with its sponsored athletes to donate $1 million
Real talk: There’s no quick way to become more flexible. That’s not to say you should cross it off your list of fitness goals, though, it just means you’ll have to work harder to get there. A great place to start is with yoga. And one move that definitely needs to be added to your practice is
Like countless other art organizations, ballet companies depend on ticket sales to stay in operation, but selling tickets is impossible when performance venues are closed. The coronavirus outbreak has shut down theaters, museums, galleries, studios, and opera houses, and as a result, culture is suffering just as much as the economy. Of course, artists and
As a trainer and a Pilates instructor, I am always encouraging my clients to get more active. Taken to the extreme, though, too much exercise will have negative consequences on the mind and body. We asked some experts in fitness, nutrition, and psychology to help identify symptoms of overexercising — keep reading to find out
Beyond a few tweets and a spokesperson statement, stars of the USWNT didn’t immediately share their reactions to the most recent, most disappointing development in their equal pay lawsuit. In a May 1 ruling, a federal judge threw out the central claim that the WNT was paid less than the MNT based on gender discrimination.
As a personal trainer and athlete who manages her training — and training others — along with her fasting, we wanted to tap into Zaakirah‘s exercise tips for Ramadan. A lot of it is about timing and type of exercise. Zaakirah is also a global Nike ambassador and has her own workout on the worldwide
Really, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t feel like your favorite fairy-tale hero or heroine when you work out. Why not channel a little magic when we’re running, jumping, lifting, sweating, and pushing ourselves through tough routines? Crowned Athletics is a workout and athleisure brand that takes that attitude to heart. The brand imagined “what
Want to start running? The benefits are pretty legit, considering even just 10 minutes of leisurely running per day can help you live longer, found one 2014 Journal of the American College of Cardiology study. (Some research, published in ScienceDirect, actually suggests runners live a full three years longer than non-runners, if you needed extra convincing.) Plus, pounding the
We’re soaking up all the good sports news we can find right now, and this definitely qualifies: an American women’s indoor volleyball league has officially come together and is due to start playing in February 2021. Athletes Unlimited Volleyball is set to be a partnership between USA Volleyball and Athletes Unlimited, a company looking to
While walking is clearly a form of physical activity, it doesn’t always get the cred it deserves. Especially if the option of running is available to you, you might wonder if walking actually counts as a workout on its own. For the record, experts say yes, walking is a legit way to exercise. “Like many
@lizzo Seen a lot of slim chicks posting they workouts on here so I thought I’d join the fun. If you’re watching this just know you’re beautiful! ♬ Tempo (feat. Missy Elliott) – Lizzo Lizzo’s workout routine? “I’ve been waiting for this one. Turn it up!” After watching countless Lizzo performances on YouTube, I wondered
Whether you started a new walking habit around your home to cope with lockdown angst or you’ve spent the last 35 days missing your regular walks or jogs like the deserts miss the rain, hearing that we can finally walk outdoors is a welcome relief to all of us! So we’ve created a walking challenge
I’m just going to carry a box of these Trader Joe’s Hi-Protein Veggie Burgers in my purse. That way, anytime someone asks me, “How do you get enough protein if you don’t eat meat?” (for the gazillionth time), I’ll just whip out these bad boys. This veggie burger has 26 grams of protein! In one
Fitness influencer Maddie Lymburner (aka MadFit) has a reputation of sharing fun choreographed workouts to popular songs, and recently she’s been on a spree with hits circulating TikTok. There’s a “Say So” by Doja Cat ab routine, a full-body session set to “Toosie Slide,” and a “Savage” booty burn that would make Megan Thee Stallion
Not sure what to do with those booty bands? Jessica Alba and her trainer can help. The actress and businesswoman shared a full booty band butt workout from warmup to cooldown (shot prior to social distancing protocols), and if her reactions are anything to go by, it looks painfully effective. Alba and her friend Lizzy