Fitness

When it comes to shopping for workout tights, there are a number of factors to keep in mind. The first, of course, is thinking about what activity you’ll be dressing for — cycling, for example, can be really uncomfortable in a pair of shorts — and then considering any other needs you’ll have. I for

Getting a good night’s rest sounds simple, but more than a third of American adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. By now you probably know that avoiding blue light and screens before bed, sleeping in a dark and cool room, and creating a

If you ask us, there’s no such thing as too many workout options. We like variety: HIIT with our yoga, low-impact moves with our cardio, and all of it with accessible options for every ability. That’s why we’re so excited for the week of Instagram and YouTube Live workouts we’ve got coming up, which feature

As fun as it is to wrap up a big, pretty box full of leggings or sneakers, sometimes the old adage is true when it comes to holiday gifts: good things come in small packages. Behold the best stocking stuffers for the friend in your life who loves to work out. Whether they’re a runner,

For years, socks have gotten a bad rap as a boring, basic holiday gift — the kind of present you receive from an aunt you see once every few years. Well, I think the time has come to shine a light on the truth. Socks are a totally practical, affordable gift idea, and they do

The holiday season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I find myself smiling when I think about how chaotically special my loud family is on Christmas Eve, the sense of peace I get stepping into my parent’s house and watching Hallmark movies with my mom, and the nights I reconnect

Gifting season is in full swing, and the last thing you want is to be caught scratching your head as to what to shop for the fitness-lover in your life. For the run-through-the-seasons, always-on-the-go type, a workout-ready jacket that’s prepped for the elements and a sweat session might just be the ideal present. Shop these

[embedded content] When I was a kid, one of my favorite parts of the holiday season was breaking out my CD player and listening to the Radio Disney Jingle Jams CD on repeat. It was the height of my Hilary Duff phase, and I truly never got tired of listening to her belt the chorus

In a historic first, the House of Representatives approved a bill to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level on Dec. 4. The vote passed with 228 in favor and 164 opposed, with only five Republicans voting in favor of the measure and six Democrats voting against it, according to ABC News. From here, the bill

No matter how passionate you are about bread, your body will ultimately decide if gluten is right for you — and let’s just say gut inflammation is often the bearer of bad news. Gut inflammation (which is the body’s healing response to something foreign in the digestive tract, like food allergies or intolerances, autoimmune conditions,

Like newborn babies and wild teenagers, my sleep life has been fractured and unpredictable well into my adult life. I could blame it on my parents — they have always stayed up late and never enforced a strict bedtime on me or my siblings — but the truth is more complicated than that. I have

Mariah Bahe may be soft spoken around people she doesn’t know, but she draws strength in the ring you can hear, see, and feel. The 16-year-old high school junior is the star of a 15-minute Olympic Channel documentary, Mariah: A Boxer’s Dream, that debuted on Dec. 3 and showcases Bahe’s skills as one of the

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I became a regular napper years ago, when I was a freshman in college. I found closing my eyes for a chunk of time was the best way to escape the stressors of a jam-packed day. But while working corporate jobs during my 20s, I had no choice but to let those daily naps go.

The hospital room was freezing cold. I stared at the blank wall in front of me, trying to ignore the flickering fluorescent light overhead. So much had changed in such a short time. Just three weeks before, I was making sure every last-minute wedding detail was in place, getting ready to settle into my new

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 the coolest presents for runners, yogis, cyclists, and overall fitness-lovers for a cheap price of $25 and less. Yup, you read that

Warning: some things discussed in this personal essay may be triggering to those with a history of disordered eating. I was 18 years old when I fully admitted to myself that I had an eating disorder. It wasn’t because I didn’t experience symptoms before then. I had been struggling with disordered behaviors since I was

High-intensity interval training (HIIT), where you work as hard as you can for short bouts, followed by a short rest period, is one of the most popular training modalities and rightfully so. HIIT is time efficient, it can be modified for all levels, it can improve your overall athletic performance and health, and when done

If you find yourself working from home these days, it can be tempting to show up to your 9 a.m. meeting in your favorite leggings and sweatshirt. Although I won’t pass judgment on this (this editor has done it plenty of times), I will say that if there’s one piece of clothing that I don’t

In 2012, former soccer player Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke took home a gold medal at the London Olympics as part of the US Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT). Eight years later, Van Hollebeke is now working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as a family medicine resident. The former Olympian is currently a

He’s a three-time NBA champion, father to three beautiful kids, golfer, philanthropist, and so much more, but Stephen Curry’s latest resumé item is a big one: he’s getting a legacy performance brand. On Dec. 1, Under Armour is launching the Curry Brand, which will sell apparel, footwear, accessories, and give back to “under-resourced communities” as

On Nov. 30, Moderna announced it will submit a request to the US Food and Drug Administration as well as the European Medicines Agency to authorize its coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. The request came Monday after Moderna shared data showing that its vaccine is 94.1 percent effective and that its study of 30,000 people

If you love all things fitness, get ready for Black Friday. There will be discounts on everything, and we do mean everything. From essential leggings to sneakers and fitness gear, there are so many great sales to shop. The best part is, you don’t have to wait until Friday to do so! Some of our

There’s a reason your mom always told you to wear your hat when it’s cold outside. In fact, up to 50 percent of your body heat can be lost through your head. If you’re planning on running outside at all during winter, make sure you’re dressed for the weather — and make sure to pay