Fitness

Is your leg day boredom kicking in hard? Skip your go-to squat set, do yourself (and your hamstrings and glutes!) a favor, and break out your resistance bands for your next lower body workout. According to Dilan Gomih, a NASM-certified personal trainer, they don’t get enough credit. “They’re maybe the fitness equivalent of the Harry

Call it the Inception effect, but lucid dreaming has become somewhat of a phenomenon in recent years, with both the scientific community and everyday people becoming curious about how to achieve this state of altered consciousness. “Usually, when we dream, we cannot tell the difference between dreams and reality,” Nikola Djordjevic MD, a general practitioner

With gyms closed, many people’s fitness routine began with a digital class, a Peloton bike or for those lucky enough to live in warm climates, some quality time in nature. At a time when staying in shape requires more diligence than ever, the gift of workout equipment, clothes or accessories will go a long way.

Like many who embraced a work-from-home life this year, I’m learning to make a lot of adjustments. Admittedly, there were some changes to my new schedule I tried that simply did not work. One of them was sleeping in until five minutes before I needed to sign onto work for no other reason than simply

There’s something about cycling that’s just so nostalgic. It reminds me of when I was a kid, exploring the neighborhood with my dad on a pink sparkly bike. Although I would love to spend hours riding with the wind in my hair, admiring nature, and laughing with loved ones on a bicycle now, it’s not

Much like shoes, you can never have too many leggings. They’re great for yoga, dance classes, running, gym sessions, and even just lounging around. If you need a new pair but don’t know where to start, we enlisted our editors to test out the top-rated choices from Gap. Each editor chose a different style and

I’ve always joked that running has been my longest relationship. And although I’ve tossed this one-liner out at parties to get a laugh, it’s kind of true. I’ve been consistently training for races for the last eight years of my life. Next to my decade-long love affair with New York City, running truly has been

If you’re craving a sweat session, you’ve come to the right place. We’re hosting four new, live workouts on our Instagram this week, each one guaranteed to help you break a sweat and feel strong. Check out the full schedule below, add it to your Google Calendarto stay in the know, and catch up with

2020 was the year of at-home workouts and if you know someone who has developed a love of rolling out of bed and into the “gym,” this is the gift guide for them! Many fitness studios have begun offering online classes, there are lots of gadgets to help you get your sweat on at home,

If you’re completely new to strength training, doing bodyweight exercises is a great starting point. Since you don’t need any equipment, you can do them anywhere, anytime. This 30-day beginner bodyweight challenge incorporates six basic moves designed to target all your major muscle groups. Here is the 30-day plan created by professional athlete, former certified

Even though my drawers are stacked with tons of workout clothes, I find myself turning to the same couple of pieces again and again. A few of my favorite finds are from Old Navy because the brand’s quality continues to blow me away. Years ago, I purchased a pair of leggings from the retailer on

Sneakers are always at the top of my fitness shopping list. Although there are a few nonnegotiables for me while shopping — serious running support and comfort for starters — one thing I’m more than happy to experiment with is the look of my kicks. I’ve been the runner who opted for classic black one

Can you remember the last time you colored in a coloring book? Before the pandemic, I had probably only colored a handful of times in adolescence and adulthood. In my mind, it was something I had outgrown. Even after I learned about the stress relief benefits associated with coloring, and though I enjoyed it the

When Tyler Wright scored the first perfect 10 of the 2021 World Surf League Championship Tour, it seemed to signal the end of a few things. Her grueling journey back from a debilitating bout of post-viral syndrome, for one thing; the yearlong, pandemic-induced hiatus of professional surf competitions for another. But as Wright carved through

If you work out regularly, especially if you do repetitive motions where you sit or stand in a single plan, such as running, biking, or strength training with squats, deadlifts, or lunges, Massy Arias, an ISSA-certified trainer, said you’re at risk of muscle imbalances and lack of joint mobility, which could cause injuries or pain.

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, millions of Americans may need to seek either inpatient or outpatient care while battling the virus. But it’s no secret that healthcare costs can be exorbitant, so it’s important to be aware of whether or not your insurance plan covers COVID-19 treatment. Like everything else pertaining to health insurance,

Lakers’ LeBron James splashes from the sideline sitting down pic.twitter.com/t6yyc1PWrK — Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) September 10, 2020 You don’t have to be a basketball buff to appreciate the household name that is LeBron James. In 2020 alone, he led the Los Angeles Lakers to their first NBA championship win in a decade (and his fourth

I love all soda. It really is my guilty pleasure. I’ve discovered a brand that makes me feel less guilty about enjoying it so much, though. I was strolling through the supermarket when I spotted these gorgeous pastel soda cans in a cooler. The prettily decorated packaging covered in fun fruits and aesthetically pleasing fonts

If you’re stuck in an exercise rut, working out with a partner is a fun, simple way to diversify your at-home fitness routine. Next time you are about to queue up another Peloton class, think about grabbing someone from your household to try Jeanette Jenkins‘s latest Instagram workout with you instead. The celebrity trainer shared

When I first started writing this yoga review, I was under the covers with my lights dimmed — it was practically midnight after all — and that’s because this blanket yoga flow from Adriene Mishler, RYT 200, made me feel soothed, comfortable, and ready as can be for bed. The 40-minute flow seen above is

Don’t be fooled by the end-of-year rush: winter fitness apparel trends are in full swing, and if anything, they’re actually just getting kicked off for the cold-weather season. One of the biggest color trends to hit the fitness world is a deep, nature-inspired forest green. The dark and moody shade is a great option for

COVID-19 vaccines are on the way, with options from Pfizer and Moderna already undergoing the FDA’s emergency approval process, which means we’re starting to wonder what kind of side effects we can expect from the vaccine. As data continues to emerge, here’s a look at what the numbers and experts are saying about the three

There are many different causes of lower back pain, but one surprising culprit actually involves your upper back. That’s right: limited mobility in your upper back can lead to compensation and overuse of your lower back, causing soreness there, according to Dr. Cameron Yuen, PT, DPT, of Bespoke Treatments. In fact, your upper back is

I used to share one tiny bathroom with two roommates, and I was fully grossed out by how close my toothbrush was to the toilet, shower, and other people’s brushes. Traveling was another factor that played into my toothbrush concern. I’ve tried basic toothbrush traveling cases, but they’d quickly get moldy from all the locked-in