Fitness

If you’ve watched HBO’s “The Last of Us,” the sight of mushroom coffee or cordyceps supplements at the health-food store might set off alarm bells. In the show and video game’s postapocalyptic universe, being infected by the mutated cordyceps fungus is the biggest threat to survival and the cause of a full-blown pandemic. Accidentally get

By Rachel CosgroveThe easy exercises in this strength leg workout will reward you with a flat stomach, tight butt and slim thighs so you can rock a skirt with total confidence. Carrying extra weight on your thighs? That could point to a dependence on steady-state cardio. To lean out your legs, you need to supplement

Hiking is one of my favorite activities in the world. But as someone with just as deep of an appreciation for fashion, I’ve long struggled with finding functional hiking attire that’s both practical enough to withstand any weather conditions and stylish enough for me to feel good in. The options are either too bulky, too

Scarlett Johansson first joined the Marvel Universe when she signed on to the second “Iron Man” movie. At the time, she was about 24 years old, and “had never been to a gym” she said during a new episode of Dear Media’s “The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast”. That role “changed my life in

In a perfect world, all people could participate in the sport of their choice — regardless of skill set, physical abilities, skin color, gender, age, or background. And although there’s a growing desire to increase inclusion in the sports world (think: facilities determined to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ athletes and advocates for diverse

If the thought of participating in a full-fledged running race seems daunting, starting with a five-kay run can be an excellent way to build confidence and ease into the world of racing. Not only does the shorter distance sound more achievable than a 10km or longer race, but 5km runs also tend to attract a

Join celebrity trainer and wellness coach Jenna Willis as she takes you through a 30-minute low-impact cardio workout that will get you sweating, no matter where you are in your fitness journey. These moves may be low impact, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Willis will make sure you feel challenged from start to finish.

Fact: women’s sports receive less recognition and pay than their men counterparts. Some might say men’s sports have higher-quality coverage and commentary, larger production values, and more fans. As a lover of the game, it’s frustrating to see fewer camera angles and instant replays during women’s basketball games in comparison to men’s — no wonder

As far as workouts go, planks are your bread and butter. Dependable and simple, this staple core exercise is accessible for beginners, challenging for advanced exercisers, and customizable in countless ways. It’s easy to be seduced by showy moves that use novel equipment or complex movement patterns, but you shouldn’t sleep on planks no matter

When you first kickstart a fitness journey, you might automatically look at the “calories burned” figure on your smartwatch or cardio machine to determine your workout’s value. And it makes sense: Calorie burn is often a readily accessible stat and much easier to understand than metrics like VO2 max and percentages of maximum heart rate.

Finding the time nourish your mental health isn’t always easy. We all have busy schedules and even busier lives. But making an investment in yourself is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing. Simple acts of self-care are known to help manage stress, lower your risk of illness and increase energy,

Image Source: Getty / Robyn Beck / AFP Jason Ritter and Melanie Lynskey are sharing the relatable reality of their love story. In a March 29 appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the actors and parents to one daughter reflected on early challenges they faced as a couple, including Ritter’s experience with alcoholism and journey

Yesterday, Khloe Kardashian shared a video from her morning workout on Instagram, getting real about the lack of motivation that comes with working out sometimes. “We’re Back Baby!” Kardashian captioned the footage, opening the video with a confession: “Trying to get up the energy to work out,” she says to the camera. “I’m just not

Are you tired of constantly trying to lose weight and failing? This is often due to bad desperate decision-making. Yes, we are looking at you bread-hating diets and you torturous Cleanse diet. It’s time to break the cycle and make healthy habits that’ll stick. Losing weight by improving your diet and lifestyle is without a doubt

[embedded content] Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston‘s friendship was put to the test in an unexpected on-air moment. While filming a “The Drew Barrymore Show” segment on March 28 alongside Aniston and their friend Adam Sandler, Barrymore, 48, experienced her first hot flash associated with perimenopause. “I am so hot, I think I’m having my

Narcan nasal spray — a medication that can help to stop an opioid overdose — will soon be available over the counter, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced today. The FDA just approved Narcan, a 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, making it available to the public without a prescription for the first

Image Source: Getty / Eugene Gologursky / Fast Company For Priyanka Chopra, the journey to becoming a parent was also a lesson in self-empowerment. In an episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast released on March 27, the actor and “Love Again” star candidly reflected on her journey to motherhood, including her decision to freeze

Gabi Butler may have just gotten a promotion. Viewers of Netflix’s “Cheer” know the cheerleader for her impressive stunts, but according to an enigmatic Instagram post shared on March 27, it appears Butler is now an assistant coach for Navarro College. “Taking on daytona with a slightly different role this time,” Butler wrote with a

Image Source: Getty / Rob Tringali Basic fitness moves have generally agreed-upon names (think: squats, planks, push-ups). But as moves get more complex and creative, the names start getting more convoluted — and sometimes, don’t even exist. For example, celebrity trainer Ben Bruno, who comes up with his fair share of creative exercises, shared an

Image Source: Getty / Jeremy Moeller What do you expect two guys to talk about in a weight room? Jokes about skipping leg day, maybe, or even what a mutual friend on GymTok is up to. But sometimes, it goes much deeper than that. “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor and YouTuber Nathaniel Massiah linked up in