Fitness

There’s nothing worse than opening the fridge only to find that your lettuce has turned slimy. But keeping greens crisp and fresh all week can be difficult, which is especially tricky because I like to eat salads for lunch. They’re super easy to make ahead and, of course, really good for you. Usually I’ll cook

The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet that offers the potential benefit of losing weight while maintaining muscle. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy. When a person consumes fewer food sources containing carbs, the liver breaks down fat reserves in the body into chemicals called ketones. When the

For some, the holiday season brings constant, welcome entertainment: a month filled to the brim with festive work parties, Friendsgiving and Secret Santa brunches with friends, nonstop travel, and family gatherings galore. While all the music, gift giving, and delicious food make for a decidedly great time, many of us may find the social overload

We all know that it’s hard enough to exercise and be active during the year, but there’s something about the festive season that makes it that much harder to remain consistent or even to exercise at all. Even though we’ve got a lot more free time during this merry season, for some reason exercise becomes

2019 was the year when we all realized we needed more sleep, but not all of us actually got more sleep. If you’ve got a quasi-insomniac on your gift list (there’s one in every friend group), now’s the time to give them the present they’ll really cherish: some shut-eye. Or, more specifically, one of these

Hormone levels fluctuate throughout the 28-day menstrual cycle. These changes can affect a person’s appetite and may also lead to fluid retention. Both factors can lead to perceived or actual weight gain around the time of a period. This article describes why a person may gain weight during a period, and how to prevent it.

Baby, it’s cold outside. But who cares? Because we’re turning on our ovens and baking! If the temperatures dropping and warm holiday feelings inspire you to whip up Grandma’s famous recipes, with a little bit of tweaking, you can savor the delicious flavors in a healthy way. Aside from using flax eggs instead of eggs

One of POPSUGAR’s writers swears by the elated effects of High Rhode. It’s a nonalcoholic drink from Kin Euphorics meant for socializing that supposedly reduces stress, nourishes your mind after a long day, and leaves you feeling good. Our writer described it as experiencing a “wave of stress wash away,” having a burst of energy,

How far would you need to run to burn off the calories in a candy bar? A recent paper asks whether providing answers to this type of question on food packaging might reduce calorie intake. Share on PinterestCould a subtle change in food labeling reduce calorie intake? Including nutritional information on food packaging can help

If you have a fit friend whose world revolves around fitness and health, we’re here to help you score the perfect gift — without breaking a sweat. We’ve rounded up an impressive selection of 81 gifts for runners, yogis, cyclists, and overall fitness freaks for a cheap price of $25 and less. Yup, you read

The Saturday morning CrossFit classes at my gym often involve longer workouts coupled with high reps, which Level 1 coach of Champlain Valley CrossFit and CrossFit competitor Laura Matuszak said is another way that CrossFit challenges your body and your mind. This workout was all about the high reps of jumping rope (300!), which I

One surefire way to improve your pushup game is by trying the hand-release pushup. This variation on the phys. ed. classic will target a lot of the same muscles used in a standard pushup — shoulders, chest, and core. But it will work them even harder by breaking down each stage of the exercise. What’s

When following a keto diet, some people may find it difficult to work out the right foods to eat and when to eat them. Meal plans can help people get used to the diet or stick with it. The keto diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet. Potential benefits of the keto diet plan

There’s nothing better than getting ready for a workout, knowing you have the perfect playlist at your fingertips — and if you’re a Disney fan like me (I’ve run 40 runDisney races!), that’s exactly what you’ll find here. There’s something about that Disney magic — from animated classics to the Disney Channel tunes that defined

Thursday last week, I found myself back at Cape Town International Airport, about to check onto a flight to Jozi. Why? Adidas had invited me to what I knew was going to be my favourite press launch of the year — and I wasn’t wrong. I sat back in my window seat, excitement building… Adidas

From budget-friendly stocking fillers for your fave cyclists to splash-out buys for your two-wheeled lovers, we bring you the best cycling gifts! Just started cycling? Do you have a cycling mom, daughter, lover, bestie or sister? And you’re not sure what to get this for Christmas? Or maybe you’re in need of some new cycling

Megan Rapinoe is a household name in soccer not just because she’s a phenomenal athlete — she won the coveted Golden Boot for most 2019 World Cup goals and Golden Ball for the best 2019 World Cup player — but also because of the fearless way she fights for equal pay and stands up for

If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Peanuts are a nutrient dense food that contains vegetable proteins and healthful fats. Overeating peanut butter may increase the number of calories and fat in someone’s diet. If a person is eating more calories than they

Feeling nervous is a natural — though certainly unpleasant — human emotion that we all experience from time to time. Although some people are more prone to nervousness than others, everyone has dealt with that pit in their stomach before a job interview, a first date, or an important test. But while the words “nervous”

Picture this yogi: You’re in your flow, moving through asanas with ease, and having an om-azing time on your mat. Then, just as the Zen starts to really kick in, you pull your hips up into your umpteenth downward-facing dog, and suddenly you feel one of the telltale symptoms of (dramatic sound effect): yoga butt. “This