Fitness

[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

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

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

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

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

You know what’s really hard? Running with a face mask on! Your breathing is shallow and you can never quite catch your breath. You also almost feel like taking in all of this fresh air in the opposite of what you should be doing. As we all adjust to wearing masks when we’re not home,

College football history has been made! On Nov. 28, Vanderbilt University senior Sarah Fuller became the first woman to play in a Power Five game as the Commodores took on the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. Fuller’s barrier-breaking moment came at the beginning of the second half when she took the field as a

If you’ve been thinking about trying a weighted blanket, you’re in luck. The science behind these popular blankets is actually fascinating, they can help relieve stress, anxiety, and can even get you a good nights sleep. Not all choices come cheap though, but now’s the perfect time to invest in one. Thanks to Black Friday

Truth be told, you don’t need more than a pen and paper to practice journaling and reap the stress-relieving, mindfulness-promoting benefits. But, journals specifically catered to self-care, wellness practices, and gratitude with prompts and insightful exercises may help you keep the habit. They also make beautiful, thoughtful, and caring gifts during this unprecedented holiday season.

Missing a period can be scary, or exciting, depending on your life plan. But skipping over that time of the month doesn’t always mean you’re pregnant. In fact, it’s totally normal to miss your period every once in a while — and far more common than you think. “We typically assume a 28-day cycle as

Image Source: Getty / Mario Tama Just days after Pfizer reported that its COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be 95 percent effective, Centers For Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield announced that the vaccine will likely be available “by the end of the second week in December.” According to an interview Redfield did with

The holidays are most definitely times to celebrate family and friends and enjoy tradition. Although, many of us will be enjoying our holidays a lot differently, whether that means skipping the usual travels altogether or opting for smaller festivities. One tradition that will undoubtedly take on a new form is a Turkey Trot or other

If you’re getting tired of the same old home workouts, allow us to hit refresh for you. We’re continuing our series of live Instagram and YouTube workouts this week with three new routines, and they’re the kind that’ll have you sweating and panting by the last rep. Check out the full schedule below, and add

Iskra Lawrence is one of those celebrities and models who uses her social media platform to spread important messages around body image — and her Instagram Reels video from Nov. 18 is no exception. In it, she recognizes that a pair of jeans will not fit her, but instead of getting discouraged, she gets real.

@shapedbycharlotte better than a PSL #hellofall #pumpkinseason #healthyrecipes #tiktokcooks #nutritiontips #wellness #proteinshake #smoothie #smoothies ♬ Moon (And It Went Like) – Kid Francescoli What’s better than pumpkin pie? We’d argue a pumpkin pie smoothie simply because we love to turn dessert into drinkable treats that take little to no time at all. And when protein

Sprints, burpees, squat jumps, and other staples of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) are undeniably challenging. But HIIT workouts burn a ton of calories, and I know I always feel so good when I’m finished — that is, after a few days of supersore muscles. If you’re also a fan of HIIT, then you have to

It was the 1999 World Cup, and Brandi Chastain had just scored the winning goal, solidifying the US Women’s National Team’s victory over China. Chastain tore off her jersey and fell to her knees in celebration. It was a historic moment — but for the millions who watched, it wasn’t the penalty kicks or the

Selena Gomez has been incredibly candid about her ongoing mental health journey over the years, recently revealing she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and opening up about managing her depression during shelter-in-place. In an interview with The Newsette for its Nov. 17 newsletter, the 28-year-old singer, joined by her mom, Mandy Teefey, once again spoke

Pilates is one of those workouts that leaves your body feeling better than when you started. Don’t misread that; Pilates definitely isn’t easy. But it is low-impact and easy on your joints, so your body doesn’t feel the pain and strain of jumping and running workouts. At the same time, the challenging poses and transitions

If you’re ready for a solid, balanced week of workouts, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got five new routines going live on our Instagram and YouTube channels this week, including HIIT, boxing, and posture-improving yoga. Basically, you’re not gonna want to miss out! Check out the full schedule below, and add it to