Fitness

Considering how good it is for your body and mind, you’d think more exercise (like more vegetables) is always, well, better. But does that mean you should be working out every day? It really depends on what you’re doing…to ensure you’re not overdoing it (a.k.a. overtraining), which is why we reached out to fitness pros for

Prior to the nationwide fight against this novel coronavirus pandemic, the US women’s national soccer team was fighting a different battle: one against the US Soccer Federation (USSF). In mid March, the Federation’s president, Carlos Cordeiro, announced his resignation just days after lawyers defending the USSF in the USWNT gender-discrimination lawsuit filed last year issued

One of the best gifts we’ve received since the South African national lockdown began back in March is being allowed to exercise outdoors again. Who knew that something so small could feel like such a refreshing escape? But as the old saying goes: “Freedom and responsibility go hand in hand.” So let’s talk masks… Our

Senior Peloton Instructor Alex Toussaint is speaking up about the impact of racism not only in his life, but in the lives of other Black Americans. In a passionate and heartbreaking video shared to his Instagram account on Wednesday, June 3, the fitness instructor is used his platform to bring attention to the realities of

Summer is here, and no matter which way you cut it, if you’re working out outside, you’re bound to get sweaty. Although a little sweat is to be expected, it doesn’t make it any less annoying. And, depending on where you’re getting sweaty, you run the risk of chafing. One way to avoid discomfort is

When I was in college, I was diagnosed with depression. I had suspected that I had depression as a teenager, but chalked it up to hormones and teenage angst. As I got older, things got considerably worse, and I found myself feeling sad and struggling with suicidal ideation. I sought therapy and medication in my

Since the world went into lockdown, there have been loads of fitness challenges doing the rounds on social media. Most recently, the 25-a-day push-up challenge has taken over Facebook. If you haven’t seen your friends dropping and doing 25, here’s the low-down: You do 25 push-ups a day for 25 days to raise awareness for

Next on her agenda? Breakfast — although Janice admitted it’s really more like brunch by the time she rolls up her yoga mat. The menu varies, but Janice usually goes for simple, healthy dishes, like homemade smoothies, avocado toast and eggs, or yogurt topped with honey and fresh fruit. She also makes sure to take

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok in the last couple of weeks, you’ve likely seen dance routine after dance routine set to Megan thee Stallion’s “Savage” remix with Beyoncé. Before that, you could catch users trying out their moves to Megan’s OG track — the song that started it all. Now, there are plenty of takes

No one wants to talk about this, but we have to. Yoga studios can’t survive on free online content and R50 virtual classes. But what can you do about it? Local studio owners weigh in… Yoga studios may have stayed alive virtually… In the midst of the confusion, days before lockdown, while other people were

The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) has advised all Americans to wear cloth face masks while out in public to help minimize the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These precautions were put in place to prevent the spread of the virus by those who are infected with it and are asymptomatic. The CDC advised wearing

At the very core of any good workout routine, you’ll find one move: squats. They’re such a natural part of having a fit, strong bod, in fact, that you’ve been doing them since birth. “Even before babies can walk, they can squat — and squat with perfect form,” says trainer and physical therapist Laura Miranda, founder of PURSUIT.

Taking care of your mental health should always be a priority, but for me and I suspect many others, it’s been especially challenging during the coronavirus outbreak. As someone with anxiety and depression, I already struggle with day-to-day activities, but the loss of normalcy, increased social isolation, and seemingly endless amount of uncertainty has only

So, we know we know that the Zoom founder’s net worth leapt more than 100% in three months. We know that we will be home fitness and social distancing for many moons to come and wearing masks. But what of the bigger lifestyle trends coming out of global lockdown? Our editor Danielle Weakley presented on

Trader Joe’s got us excited about cauliflower when it dropped the cheese pizza crust, and since then, the affordable grocery store has made more moves in the veggie-based direction. Enter cauliflower gnocchi, one of Trader Joe’s hottest products that keeps flying off shelves. When I first heard about this impasta — Get it? Like when

Workout 3: Yoga Kate’s been a pretty outspoken yogi ever since experiencing some challenges while pregnant with her third child Rani. (She said it was a huge part of supporting her pregnancy.) So while I’m not pregnant (chill), if Kate loves yoga, that means I love yoga, too. PSA: I’m literally the least flexible human on

Billie Eilish used her Where Do We Go? tour as an opportunity to address body shamers and send a powerful message about unrealistic beauty standards through her own short film. The “Not My Responsibility” video finally made its way to YouTube on May 26, and includes a vulnerable narration by the singer where she silences

Misty Copeland isn’t just a fabulous ballerina (and an insanely strong athlete), she’s also the first Black woman to be promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theater’s 80-plus-year history. The Under-Armour-sponsored dance prodigy is an inspiration both on and off the stage, which is why her fans include everyone from the late pop

It seems like almost everyone has settled into a new sense of normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic. And, that applies to athletes training for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, who were hit with another unique setback when the Games were officially postponed one full year. While some have taken time off from training and focused on

The Irish dancing show-slash-phenomenon Riverdance has been going strong since the mid-90s, but as with so many other things, its productions have come to a halt during the coronavirus pandemic. The show’s performers are scattered around the world from Ireland to Australia to Granada, Spain, but they came together for a virtual collaboration that’s leaving