Fitness

Don’t get me wrong, rice and quinoa are great. But if you’re looking to spice up your whole grain game, it’s time that farro enters the chat. Why, you ask? Well, dear reader, the health benefits of farro are off the charts. “Farro is an underrated whole grain,” says Kaytee Hadley, RDN, a functional medicine

Founded in 1965, Gold’s Gym originated as a small gym located in Venice Beach, California. It’s since expanded, with locations now sprawled across the globe. “Storied athletes including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu worked out at the original Gold’s Gym in Venice, also known as ‘The Mecca of Bodybuilding,'” a Gold’s Gym representative

I want to grow old with joy, mobility, and strength as I embrace my age powerfully without shame. Exercise and movement are vital in maintaining a high quality of life as I grow older. Aging is a privilege, and I want to approach it with a sense of vitality and enthusiasm. By investing in movement,

If your goal is to build lower body strength, you’re probably already practicing your squats, deadlifts, or hip bridges. But you may be missing out on a simple and super effective exercise — the lateral band walk (sometimes affectionately known as a “monster walk”).What makes the lateral band walk so beneficial? It recruits not just

Image Source: Getty / Laurie Ambrose From pumpkin spice lattes to pumpkin pie, pumpkin gets a lot of attention, especially during the fall. But let’s not forget one of the unsung heroes of the season (at least when it comes to nutrition): pumpkin seeds. What you might not realize is that there are a few

Breanna “Stewie” Stewart has been booked and busy as of late. The New York Liberty forward just came off an Olympic run, bringing home a gold medal alongside the rest of Team USA basketball. She’s also preparing for playoffs (Liberty just secured the top seed), and is deep in the execution phase of Unrivaled, the

Just like working from home is more popular than ever, so too are walking pads: small, treadmill-like devices that you can place under a standing desk in order to get your steps in during your 9-5. Walking pads have also been viral on TikTok for a while now; even infrequent scrollers have likely seen users

These sneakers would be so much better if they were three inches off the floor. The thought might not have ever crossed your mind, but it’s part of what inspired Sara Blakely’s polarizing sneaker-heel brand, Sneex. Well, not exactly that thought. Rather, Blakely wanted to wear heels that felt like sneakers. “I’ve been publicly saying

You may have heard that it’s important to eat something after you exercise — but what you may not know is that how soon you eat and what you eat both have an important impact on your body’s ability to refuel and recover. Dietitians May Zhu, RDN, and Marisa Moore, RDN, both recommend eating within

Whether you’re a long-time runner, working out consistently, or just getting into the sport, one thing can’t be denied: it’s a high-impact exercise. And as a result, it’s gotten a reputation for being hard on one’s joints. But is running really bad for your knees and other joints? The short answer is no — but

PS Photography | Jade EsmeraldaPS Photography | Jade Esmeralda While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. As a strength and conditioning coach, I’ve seen and used many, many

Team Epiphany/Dorothy Hong and Jordan KleinmanTeam Epiphany/Dorothy Hong and Jordan Kleinman When I was growing up in the early 2000s, I was one of two Black girls on the tennis team. I had just transferred from my public school in Woodbridge, New Jersey to a private school in Edison and was required to pick a

Chronic stress and anxiety can be debilitating, with continuously running intrusive thoughts making it difficult to cope during the day. For some, stress and worry can start right upon waking up in the morning. However, much like positive affirmations, or gratitude journaling, starting your day with breathwork and meditation can have positive effects on your

Katie Austin leads this fun low-impact cardio workout. The bodyweight workout features progressions and modifications for different fitness levels, so you can tailor the session to exactly what you need. The best part? It’s just 15 minutes long. Maggie Ryan was an assistant editor at PS. A longtime runner and athlete, Maggie has nearly four

Popflex Active Pirouette Skort (Cassey’s Version) – Digital Lavender ($60) With over 1,100 reviews, the Pirouette Skort from Popflex is quite possibly the literal skort of your dreams. Specifically labeled Cassey’s Version, and not to be confused with any impersonations or duplicates found on the interwebs, the digital lavender colorway is a must get. The

This informational guide, part of PS’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Sciatica

PS Photography | Natalie Arroyo CamachoPS Photography | Natalie Arroyo Camacho The first time I tried Pilates in 2021, it was so challenging that I swore I’d never go back. Recently, though, on one of my #HotGirlWalks, I passed by a Club Pilates location, and it looked far more approachable than the previous studio I’d

When it comes to celebrating women athletes, Cari Champion wants sports fans to do better. In her new limited series “The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese,” Champion explores the ways in which racial bias and misogyny have fueled a hateful discourse between the two rookies. “Since the beginning of the LSU

One of the best ways to prevent runner’s knee is to avoid overuse, aka running too much. “You shouldn’t increase your mileage more than 10 percent per week,” Dr. Pandya told us. A similar rule of thumb applies to increasing speed or hill training. “You shouldn’t introduce more than one or two new kind of

A strong core is essential for not just most workouts, but also posture, balance, and lower-back health. To strengthen those muscles, we’re big fans of ab workouts, whether they’re bodyweight, use fun equipment like sliders, or bring all the heat with dumbbells. But as much as we encourage people to work their ab muscles, they

Throughout the Olympics and Paralympics, most of us stayed glued to the athletes, celebrating the big wins like we were right there with them. But behind every emotional moment was a team of healthcare professionals helping the highest caliber athletes perform at the top of their game. While we seldom hear stories about the healthcare

Snap FitnessSnap Fitness For two decades, Snap Fitness has endeavored to make fitness more accessible to local communities. Officially launching in 2003, the company started off as a quick and convenient gym option, with a more affordable model compared to other concepts in the market. Since its inception, Snap Fitness has evolved to match the

The “hot girl walk” is alive and well. Originally coined by University of Southern California student Mia Lind via TikTok, hot girl walks are essentially a trendy form of moving meditation. Lind happened upon the concept of a hot girl walk while searching for “a type of exercise that I didn’t dread,” she tells PS.

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. In “Pack With Me,” influencers and editors give us a rundown of their travel must-haves and a few travel hacks to