Fitness

If you want to improve your strength, agility and cardio and have limited time, try this 9-minute workout at home. It even includes breaks! But it’s tough. Expect to be sweaty, breathless and burn max calories in a short amount of time. Scroll all the way down for the video. Challenge yourself – and your

Although you may take pride in your all-black uniform of workout clothes, sometimes you just need some color to spice things up. If you’re looking for a way to do just that, look no further. These 10 neon tops from Under Armour answer the call wholeheartedly. There’s no way you’ll blend into the background of

Apart from being a low-impact exercise that you can do literally anytime, anywhere, walking can be just as great (if not better!) at spurring weight loss compared to high-intensity boot camps and other balls-to-the-wall workouts, says personal trainer Chris Freytag, founder of Get Healthy U TV, and board member of the American Council of Exercise. In fact, a 2015 Risk Analysis study found

Prioritizing your well-being is always a good idea, but sometimes it can get expensive, and that’s not fun. But, fear not. We found some items we use on the daily, and others we’ve been wanting to try, that will seriously up our wellness game. The best part is, not one of them is over $50.

In a candid interview during Verizon Media and Yahoo’s virtual “Reset Your Mindset” event, held in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, US Olympian Michael Phelps opened up about the mental health struggles he’s faced throughout his athletic career and during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in particular. Phelps has been an avid proponent and spokesperson

Navigating a low-carb diet can be tricky, but when you’re pressed for time in the kitchen, these foods from Trader Joe’s can help. Of course, there are lots of reasons to shop for fresh foods and make your meals from scratch — less sodium and fewer additives, for starters — but in the real world,

Protein is one macro I focus on eating at every snack and meal, because when I don’t, I can totally feel the difference. I end up hangry all day and never quite feel satisfied. My daily goal is to eat between 60 and 90 grams, depending on how intense my workouts are. As a plant-based

When you’re stressed, worried, or anxious, your body and mind can feel tense and agitated. Taking a few minutes to breathe deeply and stretch your body can make a huge difference in helping to improve your mood, making you feel lighter, calmer, and more emotionally balanced. If you could use a little break from the

A good playlist is exactly what I need to fuel my morning commute into the office. Since the novel coronavirus pandemic has caused me (and much of the world) to shift into work-from-home mode, I haven’t been commuting and, therefore, I haven’t been listening to music in the morning. But I’ve been thinking: that doesn’t

There are so many positive health, ethical, and environmental reasons to go vegan: better heart health, higher nutrition, clearer skin, and reducing the impact meat has on climate pollution. But on the other hand — cheese. Luckily, Trader Joe’s understands vegan people’s needs for a healthy, dairy-free cheese alternative, which is why the supermarket chain

The livestream workout has become my new obsession during lockdown. You can try nearly any style of workout in the sanctity of your own home with no one to judge your bent knees in downward dog or your mismatched, unironed gym clothes. You can take the beginner option on a move because it’s day one

Not gonna lie, as much as we’re loving the home workout revolution, we can’t help but miss our regular gyms and workout classes. That motivated group atmosphere and work-together-sweat-together mentality is just tough to replicate in a living room, garage, or basement. And don’t even get us started on the scenery; grinding out workouts while

While running outside on a sunny, 25 degree day is an absolute dream, we can’t control the weather and don’t always have the luxury of perfect conditions (especially if you live in Cape Town). As a result, we need the absolute best running jacket to keep us protected from whatever Mother Nature might throw our

2020 has been a banner year for sports documentaries, from the giddy drama of Cheer to the nostalgia of The Last Dance — but Netflix’s latest offering will strike a very different tone, detailing the investigations into sexual abuse allegations against former team doctor Larry Nassar and the failures of USA Gymnastics to protect its

Fitness trainer Amanda Kloots has been open about her husband Nick Cordero’s battle with coronavirus, which began with symptoms of extreme fatigue and led to a lung infection, septic shock, and eventually a medically-induced coma. Cordero was put on an ECMO machine, which Kloots said “takes over the functions of your heart and lungs” to

I have a confession: I’m absolutely obsessed with watching roller-skating videos on TikTok. I’m entranced by users like Ana Coto who glide across pavement and turn the activity into an athletic dance, and with plenty of time on my hands, it might end up being my next hobby — if I can find the perfect

Michael Jordan is arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, and when you take just one look at his game, you can see why. The new ESPN documentary The Last Dance follows the five-time NBA Most Valuable Player as he plays his final season with the Chicago Bulls, and the series features stunning footage

When I’m shopping at my local Trader Joe’s (my happy place), I always let out a little squeal of joy when I see a the selection of vegan products. I’m obsessed with Trader Joe’s for all my dairy-free needs, whether it’s for vegan pesto or creamy vegan queso — and now, the grocery chain offers

While walking is clearly a form of physical activity, it doesn’t always get the cred it deserves. Especially if the option of running is available to you, you might wonder if walking actually counts as a workout on its own. For the record, experts say yes, walking is a legit way to exercise. “Like many

If the only equipment you have is a set of dumbbells and your own body, here’s a list of the ultimate dumbbell and bodyweight moves you can do anywhere. These exercises all target the upper body so you can strengthen your shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms, and upper back muscles. Use them for inspiration to create