Fitness

Lindsey Vonn is an Olympic medalist with an incredible professional skiing career, and still, she deals with social media trolls who criticize her body and impact her self-confidence. On Friday, Vonn shared a message Instagram to address the hurtful and “ruthless comments” that “tear apart” her physique after she posts swimsuit photos: It’s “scarier than

One of the most common ways to strength train is to use weights, but if you’re new to exercising, recovering from an injury, or getting back into shape, it’s best to begin by using your bodyweight before progressing to external resistance, such as free weights. Kelsey Wells, a NASM-certified trainer and creator of the PWR

Hiccups are unquestionably annoying. They always seem to occur at the most inconvenient times, and when they do surface, you can hiccup four to 60 times per minute. Thankfully, they’re usually short-lived and rarely serious. Hiccups are involuntary spasmodic contractions, primarily of the diaphragm and the muscles between the ribs, which are then followed by

During the second and final presidential debate, President Donald Trump attempted to dismiss concerns about reopening the economy and schools by claiming that “99.9 percent of young people recover” from COVID-19. Trump cited his 14-year-old son, Barron Trump — who tested positive for COVID-19, along with his parents — as an example, saying that by

The number-one thing that inhibits me from consistently working out is my menstrual cycle. Even when I’m not on my period, I can be fatigued, sore, and quite frankly, cranky — other days, I’m energized and inspired to get active. But, instead of feeling frustrated and defeated on days where I’m not motivated to press

It doesn’t take a fashion-lover to know that lighter colors are typically reserved for spring and summer, while darker ones are favored for a fall or winter wardrobe. While you’ll see these old-school fashion rules play out in your everyday closet, they’re oftentimes reflected in your seasonal workout options, too. But despite what you may

Ever since I woke up bleeding the day before my 12th birthday, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with my period. Yay, I’m a woman! Boo, I have to deal with intense pain, mood swings, and more for the next several decades. Lately, it’s gotten worse. Nausea, digestive problems, painful cramps days before any blood would

Spending hours on the couch, whether that’s while typing away on your laptop or zoning out to your third hour of Netflix, can come with some pretty uncomfortable physical side effects for your lower back and hips. According to celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins, muscular tightness from sitting down too long (or even repetitive exercise) can

Want an easy way to make your Halloween costume stand out from the rest? Swap your shoes for roller skates. They make classic costumes feel unique, provide a quick getaway from any monsters, demons, or ghosts on Halloween night, and are just so damn fun to skate around in. And with your skates as the

Some weekends are made for long runs, streaming your favorite fitness class, and long walks. Other weekends are for stretching, yoga, and recovery. For all those resting and slow-flow weekends, turn to your off-duty gear that’s perfect for easy lounging and doing the work. No matter what your weekend workout plans are — even if

Perhaps it’s because I’m secretly looking for an excuse to decline plans or hit snooze a time or two, but as a casual athlete who devotes her free time to training for marathons and signing up for a handful of workout classes, I’ve always assumed that my body needs a tad more rest than others.

For all those times you want to skip the gloves but still keep nice and warm on your outdoor runs, tops with thumbholes can be your best friends. It may seem like such a small feature of your workout gear, but when those temps drop, they just may be the welcome addition you need. As

Whenever I feel like treating myself to some shopping, my mind typically goes to feel-good clothing that I’ll get a ton of wear out of. And since I’m in cozy loungewear and workout clothes on repeat these days (these months, tbh), that’s exactly where today’s shopping spree is going to take me (us, if you’re

Cold and flu season is upon us, and while you can load up on fistfuls of pills and supplements, sipping on a nutrient-rich smoothie is a much tastier way of nourishing your immune system. Whether you start your morning with a green smoothie or snack on a tropical treat later in the day, smoothies can

Each therapy session, I secretly hope my therapist will share some new insight that will totally change my mindset and cure my anxiety, because after struggling with it for years, I’m exhausted. In reality, I know therapy is a process, and there’s no magical cure for anxiety — but there is one thing my therapist

EMOM workouts are known for being fast-paced and intense workouts that can be completed in a short amount of time, standing for “every minute on the minute.” When combined with a lower body workout consisting of squats, lunges, and even box jumps, you’re left with a workout that’s dynamic, fun, and challenging in the best

Five days, five workouts, all less than 10 minutes long: all we can say is thank you, Ashley Graham, for an A+ fitness challenge! The supermodel released a 10-minutes-a-day plan as a part of her YouTube series, “Thank Bod,” which is all about getting strong and creating an accessible fitness routine, no matter where you

If you’re interested in finding an intense arm workout to help you get more defined biceps and triceps, as well as increase strength, an EMOM upper body routine is a great option. EMOM stands for “every minute on the minute,” and challenges you to complete an exercise for a certain number of reps in less

@leanne_ward_nutrition Healthy hack for sugar cravings! 🍫#nutritionhack #weightloss #weightlosshack #diyproject #chocolate #healthyrecipe #healthy ♬ original sound – TheFitnessDietitian Whether you work up an appetite after doing an at-home workout or want a tasty treat after cooking a cozy fall dinner, chances are you may be a little bit more than tempted to reach for something

The buzz around apple cider vinegar (ACV for short) champions it as a natural defense against indigestion and reflux and rising cholesterol and sugar levels — but what’s less talked about is how ACV can potentially harm your teeth. Even when diluted with water, I can barely get apple cider vinegar down. Too often it’s

Halloween can be a little sad if you’re vegan or gluten-free, since you can’t enjoy a lot of the candy everyone else is. If you’re missing Snickers bars and craving that chewy, peanuty, chocolaty goodness, make your own with this six-ingredient recipe from Samah Dada, a recipe developer and creator of the Dada Eats blog

@letmaxkno Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice #spooktember #pumpkin #tiktokrecipe #fyp #keto ♬ Once Upon a Dream – Invadable Harmony Fall-lovers have no doubt been living in heaven now that the season is finally upon us — and for good reason. The weather is cooling down, which means the leaves are turning autumnal colors, and pumpkin-spice-flavored

If you often feel achy during your period — and not just because of those pesky cramps — you’re not alone. Joint paint is actually a natural response to hormonal changes that occur at that point in your cycle. Specifically, you can blame a decrease in estrogen levels — which are at their lowest during

Despite following COVID-19 protocols, indoor cycling classes at a Spinco fitness studio have triggered a coronavirus outbreak of at least 72 people in Ontario, Canada, public health officials say. As many as 100 staff, clients, and family members may have been exposed, CNN reported. The Spinco studio had just reopened in Hamilton, Ontario, in July,