Fitness

Sifting through the sale section of any website can feel intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Since we’re active people who are currently working from home, we are basically wearing workout clothes 24/7, and we’d like to add a couple of new pieces to our collection. You know, for sweating, lounging, and

Surfing is a full-body workout from the minute you paddle out to the final wave, so when these pro surfers share the workouts they do when they’re not in the water, we’re all eyes and ears. Exhibit A: this total-body routine that current world No. 5-ranked surfer Lakey Peterson dropped in a vlog last week.

Before we talk about this superquick yet effective booty-band workout, it must be noted that Blogilates creator Cassey Ho is using the most adorable matching bands! She prefers these soft fabric knitted bands ($32) because they feel more comfortable than the rubber ones that can pull on your skin. With this 15-minute workout, Ho said

UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis went viral in 2020 for her Beyoncé and Homecoming floor routine — so viral that she ended up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Now, the senior is back with a new routine for the 2021 season, and her performance at the Bruins’ first competition (and win!) of the year against the

If working your muscles and moving your body are on your to-do list this week, you’ve come to the right place. We have four fresh workouts going live this week on our Instagram page and YouTube channel, hosted by trainers we know you’re going to love, if you don’t work out with them already! Check

I am a sports-bra snob, and I am not afraid to admit it. When I’m looking for a sports bra, above all else, I need it to be comfortable. It doesn’t matter if it’s the most supportive sports bra in the world, if it doesn’t feel good on, I’m not wearing it. I have all

Six months ago, I shifted my diet from high-fat, low-carb vegan to a high-carb, low-fat vegan diet, with a focus on whole foods and limiting processed foods. I stopped eating added oils, and I eat so many veggies, potatoes, rice, and beans. I’ve gotten leaner, my skin is clearer, and my digestion has improved! I’ve

We have every available finger and toe crossed that the Tokyo Olympics kick off as planned on July 23, 2021. (So far, so good, according to the latest reports.) That’s exactly six months from today, and we’re officially starting our Olympics coverage early in order to introduce you to six American athletes you’ll want to

There are so many reasons to love cycling. You can do it indoors or outdoors, at home or at the gym. It’s also low-impact, making it easier on achy joints, and of course, it burns calories! But if you’re someone who uses cycling as your go-to workout — or you’re considering adding it to your

Everything in your body is connected, which means the pain you feel in one area might be caused by a weakness or an underlying injury in another. Take your hips, for example. You probably know how sore and tight this area can get just from sitting or working out, but if your hip muscles are

In this new year, there are undoubtedly people who have made resolutions to lose weight or who have big endeavors for a fitter future. While those ambitions are valid and anyone is allowed to do whatever they choose with their body, there are some very common phrases that can make your fat friends extremely uncomfortable.

Hello and welcome to my half-zip TED talk. You see, I’m a shopping editor, so I test a lot of activewear. Yeah, hoodies and crewnecks are great, but you will always catch me running in a half-zip. When I get too hot, it provides the perfect amount of ventilation without having to take a layer

@the_a_lifestyle Got a book? Then give this strength & mobility workout a go! #strength #homeworkout #mobilitytraining ♬ Sunday Funday – Montana Tucker Have you ever tried a mobility workout? This type of training is key because it keeps your joints healthy, improving your range of motion and keeping you pain- and injury-free. If you’re looking

@veganrecipes Do you peel bananas like a monkey?! 🐵🍌 #veganrecipes #plantbased #granola #breakfast #govegan #veganteacher #vegetarian #recipe #banana ♬ Opp Stoppa – YBN Nahmir Granola seems like a healthy breakfast option, but if you ever looked at the nutritional info on the package, it’s usually made with tons of sugar. Even if it’s “natural” sugar

Systemic and institutional racism exists in all aspects of life and impacts Black, Indigenous, and people of color’s access to housing, healthcare, job opportunities, food security, wealth, mental health, and overall well-being. The racial unrest in 2020 illuminated these issues for all of society to see, whether or not people were ready to reckon with

The dance troupe known as Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies first posted its “Rise Up” routine back on election day 2016, but it didn’t catch our eye until the group reposted it today, following the historic inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. And after watching the clip for yourself, you’ll see why it deserves the

I used to suffer from period cramps so painful, I couldn’t even move. They also came on so suddenly that I found myself in difficult situations, like being at school or work and unable to get up from my chair. For a while, I used a prescription painkiller to combat my debilitating cramps. It worked,

If you have a friend or family member who experiences panic attacks, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and helpless if it happens in your presence. Like any other mental health condition, it’s impossible to truly understand what a panic attack feels like unless you’ve experienced one yourself — but that doesn’t mean you can’t help

A’ja Wilson made history on Monday, but this time it happened just outside the basketball court. Wilson was officially honored with a statue outside Colonial Life Stadium, where the WNBA star played her college games for the University of South Carolina. Standing at 11 feet tall, Wilson’s statue is just one of three individual statues

If you have an Apple Watch, get excited because you now have access to studio-style workouts on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV through Apple Fitness+. Just open the Apple Fitness app on your iPhone, and you’ll notice a third new icon on the bottom of the screen called Fitness+. When you tap on the

Celebrating each and every win along the way — no matter how small — can also help you stay committed to your resolutions. The WW app offers a seamless way to track your physical activity with FitPoints, your healthy eating with SmartPoints, the hours of sleep you get each night, and even how much water

There’s no better way to start a new week than with a fresh set of workouts, and we’ve got four going live this week on Instagram and YouTube! You’ll get strong with Monica Jones, burn it out on the barre with Jake DuPree, get LIT with a low-impact HIIT workout, and kickbox with Jarret Janako

When the new year rolls around, I get excited to make goals and set intentions. One of the most interesting things that I’ve discovered is that, when I make my resolutions, I always include one small habit that I want to incorporate into my daily routine. Spoiler alert; it works. Tackling one behavior at a

In news that will surprise absolutely no one, Nathan Chen won his fifth straight title at the US Figure Skating Championships on Sunday. Chen is currently on a nearly three-year winning streak. He hasn’t lost a single competition since Feb. 2018, when he came in fifth at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Since then, he