Fitness

The fire hydrant exercise has been around at least since the days of Jane Fonda workout tapes, but it’s not just your mama’s exercise — it’s something you should consider adding to your routine as well. Fire hydrants are a great exercise because they don’t require any equipment, but can still help you build some

With both professional and college women’s sports gaining more attention, there’s never been a better time to talk about how training can impact women differently. Some injuries can be a lot more common in women, leading researchers to explore the role hormones may play in fitness. For example, studies have shown that women are two

The Women’s National Basketball Association (AKA the WNBA) is finally getting its much-deserved moment and, in case we haven’t already made it obvious, we’re here! for! it! With the WNBA drawing in record-breaking viewership and attendance numbers, it’s safe to say that the league has earned itself many, many new fans. And some of those

Natalie Nakase is no stranger to winning. During her three-season tenure as assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces, Nakase — alongside head coach Becky Hammon — led the team to back-to-back WNBA championships. And now, Nakase is heading to the Bay area to replicate her leadership style as the head coach of the newest

Image Source: Getty / Olga Rolenko Dealing with a nighttime cough that’s costing you sleep? You’re not alone. Winter can be a hotbed for illness, which means good quality rest is more important than ever. But according to MDs, bedtime is actually a common trigger for coughing storms (especially if you don’t know what to

Ellie the Elephant is not your average sideline entertainment. The New York Liberty’s mascot-slash-curator-of-culture is a social media It girl and has gained notoriety for her captivating performances, incredible fashion sense, and TikTok stardom — often hopping on trends before us basic humans can even catch up. At any Liberty game, you can catch, Ellie,

Led by “Bachelorette” alumni, Tanner Courtad, and founder of Future Self, this class offers a walking-based workout that’s bound to help you clock in tons of steps while getting the heart rate up. Assisted by Paris Nicole and Tyler Hightower, this class is beginner-friendly, making it an easy choice for an at-home or gym workout.

In 2021, Leanne Pedante‘s husband died suddenly in a car accident. After the initial shock wore off, the fitness instructor felt an instinct to turn to movement — one of her go-to coping mechanisms. “I wanted the emotional release,” she says, turning to running and boxing. But her body needed something else. “I had these

You might not have heard a ton about Wegovy, but that doesn’t make it any less effective for weight loss. While medications like Ozempic originally dominated the weight-loss space, Wegovy is another injectable prescription weight-loss drug worth knowing about. When properly prescribed, it’s been shown to help people lose weight and keep it off, with

If you’ve ever had a nosebleed, you know how awful they can be in the moment. From starting suddenly and seemingly out of nowhere to the annoying, gross mess that follows, dealing with nosebleeds can be a royal pain. From someone who has dealt with nosebleeds in the past, these spontaneous nuisances can undoubtedly impact

We all know that feeling. You start the day with every intention of making it to the gym, only to spend the next 12 hours making every excuse possible not to go. For some of us, the reason we can’t make it past the “pack gym bag” stage lies in our lack of motivation, but

If you caught the volleyball action at the Summer Olympics and found yourself totally obsessed with both indoor and beach volleyball, trust us, you’re not alone. The sport had us all on the edge of our seats, with Team USA indoor bringing home major wins: a Bronze for the men, a Silver for the women,

Natural Vitality Calm ($27, originally $41) If you’re looking for a healthy way to wind down, this magnesium supplement drink mix can help to relieve stress and tension. Just stir in a half of a teaspoon to two teaspoons in your water for a fizzy, fruity drink. It’s Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, and gluten-free and

If you struggle to find the motivation (or the time) to warm up before your workouts, let us introduce you to your new best friend: the inchworm. This exercise is a perfect dynamic warm-up because it recruits a variety of muscles from the upper and lower body, helps get your blood flowing and body temperature

Dealing with a bout of constipation is never fun, but thankfully, there are solutions to this problem that can be easily found in your kitchen. There are plenty of constipation-relieving ingredients you can incorporate into your diet in the form of a meal or snack you already know and love — that’s right, we’re talking

Snoring is a common issue among many sleepers. It can also be annoying to your partner or a symptom of a larger issue, like sleep apnea. But recently, social media is claiming to have found a fix: mouth taping. TikTok users swear by the benefits mouth taping, claiming the practice does everything from helping you

When it comes to nuts, almonds are my favorite, hands down. But many Americans don’t even consume half of the recommended nuts and seeds intake, which is about 3 servings per week. Almonds, however, are a nut that’s packed with nutrients. ”They contain fiber, plant-based protein, monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, calcium, manganese, and magnesium,” says

Time is a precious commodity, and sometimes, finding time to squeeze in physical activity, like a 30-minute HIIT workout, or a group fitness class can be challenging. However, coach Raneir Pollard has an easy solution: a simple five-minute ab workout targeting the obliques. While five minutes may not seem like much, Pollard explains that you

In the realm of wellness trends, bone broth may seem like a pretty innocuous one. It’s broth, after all. So the claims that bone broth is nourishing, nutrient-rich, and generally supportive of good health aren’t so hard to believe. But there isn’t much actual research into the benefits of bone broth. So we looked into

Recovering from a mastectomy is no easy feat. The procedure itself involves the removal of an entire breast (sometimes both breasts), and healing time can range from three to six weeks, per Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. During recovery it’s not uncommon to experience a host of different sensations in your arm, breast, and chest