Fitness

If you’re looking to change your eating habits and lose weight, you might already be interested in two of the most well-known programs out there: WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers, and Noom, Noom, a newer approach to weight loss. While WW has been a surefire choice for more than 50 years, using an easy

Like many other vaccines, you may experience side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Of course, because this particular vaccine is so new, you’re probably eager to know what you can expect after getting vaccinated. For example, how long do the COVID-19 vaccine side effects typically last and, if they do linger or intensify, at

For the longest time, my sister would wake up at 6 a.m. sharp and head to an hour-long yoga class in a Lululemon outfit that was as perfectly coordinated as her life. Meanwhile, as someone who couldn’t be bothered to learn the difference between poses like warrior I, warrior II, and warrior III, I would

Does the thought of adding color to your workout wardrobe send shivers down your spine? Us too. An all-black look adds a certain power and edge to whatever we’re doing. So, while we’re all about black leggings and tanks, the look isn’t complete without a pair of black sneakers. Whether you’re going for a run,

I’m never going to be one of those people who loves to run. I’ve tried over and over again, jogging on tracks, treadmills, and through the woods. I just don’t enjoy it. But I do enjoy walking. Getting steps in is my favorite way to spend my lunch hour, and my husband and I look

Update, Feb. 18, 2020: On Feb. 18, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that all schools will provide free menstrual products to students over the next three years, according to The New York Times. The program will roll out in June, and be for students in primary, intermediate, and secondary schools. “Young people should

We’ve come to expect major intensity from every Naomi Osaka-Serena Williams matchup, and their semi-final at the Australian Open lived up to the hype. After two hard-fought sets, Osaka won the match 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the finals and a shot at her fourth Grand Slam. It was Osaka’s third career victory over Williams,

You know Hunter McGrady, 27, as a model, activist, and creator of the inclusive clothing line All Worthy at QVC, which is available in sizes XXS-5X. You may recognize her as the model on the cover of the fall 2019 issue of The Knot in a gorgeous wedding gown, just weeks after her own wedding

For most of my life, feeling sad is something I tried to hide. I was frequently told that “girls are too emotional” and to “toughen up,” so I equated crying as a weakness, a flaw, something to be ashamed of. I thought being sad was something I could just ignore, and it would go away.

As one of the few indisputable GOATs we know of (see also: Biles, Phelps), Serena Williams has forced the entire sport of tennis to rise to her level and blazed a trail for other tennis players of color to follow. Case in point: Naomi Osaka, one of Williams’s most prominent current competitors, has said she

Is there really anything better than having a warm cup of soup for lunch on a chilly day? They make for quick and easy meals you can eat just about anywhere. Not all options are healthy, though, so to make sure you get something that works for your diet, we did the searching for you.

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines both require two separate doses to reach their full effectiveness, which are given 21 or 28 days after the first dose, respectively. But vaccine distribution around the country has been disorganized (to put it lightly), and if for whatever reason you can’t get your second shot right on time, don’t

I’m all for an energetic coach or motivational at-home YouTube workouts, but every so often, I’m not in the mood for someone else’s pep. If I come to a workout with a five energy level and the instructor greets me with a 1,005, it’ll take all my strength to not turn around, walk away, and

Soccer power couple Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger made a big announcement on Valentine’s Day: they adopted a baby daughter! In sweet dual posts on Instagram, the 2019 World Cup champs shared that their baby, Sloane Phillips, was born on Feb. 12, and also took the time to send a heartfelt message to her birth

Yep, you read the headline right: we’re officially hitting our 200th live workout this week on Instagram, and as always, you’re invited! Of course, we also think you should join in on the other live routines we have streaming this week on our Instagram page and YouTube channel, including a cardio HIIT workout, a mediation

Trigger warning: the following essay mentions depression and suicidal ideation. By now, it’s pretty clear that the tabloid and news media from the early-mid 2000s owes Britney Spears an apology. If you didn’t feel cringey looking at old headlines— “Inside Britney’s Breakdown,” “Babies in Danger,” “Who’ll Be Forced Into Rehab Next?“— then it certainly came

Make Time to Meditate Meditation can also be a powerful tool, but Manda and Meleah acknowledged that it can be intimidating for beginners. Ease yourself into it by starting with just five minutes of meditation a day, then increasing the time by two minutes each week. You can opt for a guided meditation or simply

After a season cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m beyond overjoyed every time I watch college gymnastics in 2021. There are truly no limits to the creativity and talents of these athletes, as evidenced by Trinity Thomas’s floor routine. The University of Florida gymnast recently competed against LSU on Feb. 12 and walked away

Everyone has their own idea of the perfect body, but for Black women, the body put on a pedestal by the wellness industry rarely resembles their own. Like every other industry built on this country’s system of white supremacy, the world of fitness and nutrition is riddled with misconceptions and under-appreciation of Black bodies. But

With personalized plans and a user-friendly app, Noom makes eating healthier — and even losing weight — so much easier. If you’re unfamiliar, it works like this: log your meals and snacks into the app, and Noom will categorize your choices into green, yellow, and red foods. As long as you stay within your daily

Photo: The Black Foxes of Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). Image Source: Marching Storm Media. It starts with an eight-count, but dancelines at historically Black colleges and universities are more than just their flashy performances and infectious energy. They are, in many cases, the face of their school. Their choreographed stands — routines done entirely

When we think about great snacks, we want options. Some days we might be feeling like a sweet treat, and other times cravings for a salty snack might strike. So, having a well stocked pantry or snack drawer at your desk is absolutely essential. Always wanting to keep it healthy, we’ve rounded up every single

“I didn’t come this far to only come this far.” That’s the mindset that eventually convinced Simone Biles to keep training for the Tokyo Olympics even after they were postponed for a year, an unprecedented announcement that left the superstar gymnast depressed, she revealed in an interview with 60 Minutes airing Sunday, Feb. 14. “I

Trigger warning: The following story discusses eating disorders and disordered eating behavior. At the beginning of my four-year intermittent fasting (IF) journey, I was experiencing so many health benefits such as decreased bloating, improved mental clarity and sleep, and I was able to lose the baby weight I’d been holding on to for four years.