Fitness

For a quick, full-body HIIT workout that uses just five bodyweight moves, follow along with CanFitPro-certified personal trainer, Beyant Kaur, of KaurStrength. I’m always shocked when an equipment-free workout can leave me sore. But these moves are so effective, that all my muscles were burning, especially my legs on the pulse lunges and my abs

There’s a reason people refer to annoyances as a “pain in the neck” — neck pain is at best really uncomfortable and at worst completely debilitating. We often hold a lot of stress in our neck, yet we tend to give this part of the body very little thought. If you’ve ever found yourself mindlessly

Players from the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC stopped play during the sixth minute of their game today to protest the widespread abuse allegations from around the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Linking arms in the center of the field, the teams stood in silence while fans stood and applauded in support. The public protests

In the mood for some butt and abs work? Drop your dumbbells and your bands, because all you need is your bodyweight for this 28-minute, low-impact workout from NASM-certified trainer KK Jackson of Flex Fluff. This routine is all about your glutes and core. You’ll do a quick, dynamic stretching routine to get warmed up,

Most of the time, when I’m away from my desk, I’m active, taking barre, HIIT, and kickboxing classes while also teaching yoga classes. My body is always in motion. With all of that motion, my muscles and I sometimes have not-so-great conversations. My muscles will tell me they are sore and need more than rest,

At the age of 26, I decided to quit drinking coffee. For years I relied heavily on coffee to study or work. By the age of 22, I was completely dependent on it to get through the day. I often found myself drinking coffee black, and chugging it in order to consume another cup for

Ah, the cool comfort of fall. Crunchy red and gold leaves underfoot, plaid shirts on display, crisp wind in your hair, pumpkins everywhere. It’s my favorite time of year, except for one thing: annoying fall allergies are back. Why do the sniffles, sneezes, and itchy eyes make an appearance so many months after pollen picks

Bubba Wallace just made history. The 27-year-old NASCAR driver picked up his first NASCAR Cup Series win today in the YellaWood 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway, and in doing so, became the first Black man to win a NASCAR Cup Series race since Wendell Scott in 1963. “This is for all the kids out there

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If you want to live a longer life, a recent study published in iScience shows that it’s more important to focus on exercise than weight loss. Glenn Gaesser, a professor of exercise physiology at Arizona State University in Phoenix, and Siddhartha Angadi, a professor of education and kinesiology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville,

If you love spooning into a warm bowl of oatmeal, making a cold jar of Reese’s overnight oats, or meal prepping a batch of baked oatmeal, there are so many reasons those oats can benefit your health. We asked registered dietitian Lonielle Freeman, RDN, of Hibiscusly Yours, to talk about the health benefits of oatmeal

Grab your phone and your water, because we’ve got some fresh workouts coming your way on our Instagram and YouTube channel! This week, it’s a lineup of strength, barre, and HIIT workouts that’ll get you sweating, pulsing, and feeling strong, so check out the full schedule below and we’ll see you there! (PS: you can

Get your heart pumping with this high-energy workout that will challenge your entire body! Join boxing fitness instructor Leila Leilani as she takes you through moves straight from the ring — no equipment needed. Three rounds of hooks, jabs, and simple boxing combos are perfect for any skill level. Leila’s outfit: Alo Yoga Shoes: APL

Have you ever gone to the gym and found people plunging into icy cold water? It’s called a cold plunge, a form of cold water therapy. A cold plunge is a pool set around 55 degrees for someone to dunk themselves in for up to 20 seconds. Here’s why you might want to get in

Does it ever seem like your period is a total wild card when you’re traveling? Perhaps you’ve specifically noticed that it tends to show up later than expected. You might even have a friend who has complained of the same thing after getting back from a big trip. This period wonkiness isn’t necessarily just a

Get on the floor to target your glutes, hamstrings, and quads with this workout shared by celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins. These bodyweight exercises not only target your lower body, but they also work your shoulders and abs. There are eight different moves, so you can pick your a few of your favorites or do them

Content warning: This post contains accounts of sexual assault. North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley was fired Thursday following allegations of verbal and sexual abuse from former players, the latest in a series of abuse allegations in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) that led the league to cancel all matches this weekend. Detailed

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New York-based personal trainer Morit Summers, NSCA-CPT, is well known in the fitness industry for her inclusive approach to personal training. Summers has recently released her first book, Big & Bold: Strength Training for the Plus-Size Woman, which is comprised of 83 strength training exercises meant for every body, so readers can learn the fundamentals

By now, we’ve all heard that social media can take a toll on your mental health, and for me, that’s certainly been true. The more I scroll, the more I compare myself to others, thinking about what I don’t have, what I don’t look like, and what I’m not doing, instead of all I have

There’s nothing worse than bending into a squat and — bam! — your knee gives out or you’re hit with a sharp pain. Proper form is key to preventing injuries during squats, but sometimes you just need a break from them — and that’s OK! Luckily, you can build leg strength without doing squats when

If you’re looking for an effective way to use those ankle weights you have lying around, try this Pilates-inspired legs and core workout from Pilates instructor, 200-hour yoga teacher, and NASM-certified trainer Alexa Idama of @lowimpactfit. It’s the perfect muscle-strengthening workout to do at home when you’re short on time. It includes these five exercises

College campuses have officially reopened, and if the pressure surrounding this new phase of adulthood wasn’t enough, students are now having to navigate the challenges of attending school in the midst of a pandemic — often after months and months of remote learning. Needless to say, if you’re dealing with overwhelming anxiety and persistent worry

I vividly remember the first time I got a migraine. It was eighth grade, and I was sitting in math class. I had felt a dull pain in my head develop earlier that day, but I figured it was just a typical headache. Pretty soon, that pain turned into pounding on the right side of