While Serena Williams may be one of the greatest players the tennis world has seen yet, she’s had to overcome numerous struggles to get to where she is today — and none of them have to do with her talent. During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Dec. 7, the athlete discussed the
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If you just got your SoulCycle At-Home Bike, before you start speeding through all those heart-pumping workouts, your next step is probably going to be investing in a pair of high-quality cycling shoes. This bike doesn’t include toe cages for other kinds of sneakers, so clipping in is crucial. For that reason, unless you have
I know my stress levels are high when I start to bite my nails — and while I’m fully aware of how bad the habit is for my manicure, I had no idea it could impact my dental health, too. When the body is stressed, the immune system’s ability to fight off harmful bacteria significantly
If you ask us, there’s no such thing as too many workout options. We like variety: HIIT with our yoga, low-impact moves with our cardio, and all of it with accessible options for every ability. That’s why we’re so excited for the week of Instagram and YouTube Live workouts we’ve got coming up, which feature
Getting a good night’s rest sounds simple, but more than a third of American adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention. By now you probably know that avoiding blue light and screens before bed, sleeping in a dark and cool room, and creating a
For years, socks have gotten a bad rap as a boring, basic holiday gift — the kind of present you receive from an aunt you see once every few years. Well, I think the time has come to shine a light on the truth. Socks are a totally practical, affordable gift idea, and they do
In a historic first, the House of Representatives approved a bill to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level on Dec. 4. The vote passed with 228 in favor and 164 opposed, with only five Republicans voting in favor of the measure and six Democrats voting against it, according to ABC News. From here, the bill
The holiday season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I find myself smiling when I think about how chaotically special my loud family is on Christmas Eve, the sense of peace I get stepping into my parent’s house and watching Hallmark movies with my mom, and the nights I reconnect
Gifting season is in full swing, and the last thing you want is to be caught scratching your head as to what to shop for the fitness-lover in your life. For the run-through-the-seasons, always-on-the-go type, a workout-ready jacket that’s prepped for the elements and a sweat session might just be the ideal present. Shop these
[embedded content] When I was a kid, one of my favorite parts of the holiday season was breaking out my CD player and listening to the Radio Disney Jingle Jams CD on repeat. It was the height of my Hilary Duff phase, and I truly never got tired of listening to her belt the chorus
President-elect Joe Biden has outlined how he plans to contain the coronavirus pandemic, and his latest solution to decrease the number of infections and deaths in the US is mandating people wear masks for 100 days once he is in office. In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Biden said, “I’m going to ask
No matter how passionate you are about bread, your body will ultimately decide if gluten is right for you — and let’s just say gut inflammation is often the bearer of bad news. Gut inflammation (which is the body’s healing response to something foreign in the digestive tract, like food allergies or intolerances, autoimmune conditions,
Like newborn babies and wild teenagers, my sleep life has been fractured and unpredictable well into my adult life. I could blame it on my parents — they have always stayed up late and never enforced a strict bedtime on me or my siblings — but the truth is more complicated than that. I have
Adorably ugly holiday sweaters have long been a December fashion staple, but you can also show off your festive spirit with athleisure apparel. After all, if you’re anything like us, you’ve spent most of this year in loungewear already. A cute printed pair of holiday leggings can take you from your at-home workout class to
Working out at home rather than in a gym can seem limiting, but you really can get in a good workout with minimal equipment. We love disc sliders because they are cheap (you can find them for $10 or less on Amazon), and you can use them to do dozens of exercises (if you don’t
I became a regular napper years ago, when I was a freshman in college. I found closing my eyes for a chunk of time was the best way to escape the stressors of a jam-packed day. But while working corporate jobs during my 20s, I had no choice but to let those daily naps go.
If you’ve ever dealt with knee pain, you know how frustrating it can be. You have to plan your workouts around what moves make it flare up (spoiler alert: a lot of them) and tread lightly (literally) when it comes to high-impact exercise. It’s stubborn, annoying, and painful, which is why we’re bringing you this
If your workout playlist is suddenly full of Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé holiday songs, then do we have a workout for you. Emily Thorne, a Canfitpro-certified personal trainer and one of our favorite fitness YouTubers, has dropped the first workout in her “12 Days of HIITmas” series, and it’s 20 minutes of holiday hits
Warning: some things discussed in this personal essay may be triggering to those with a history of disordered eating. I was 18 years old when I fully admitted to myself that I had an eating disorder. It wasn’t because I didn’t experience symptoms before then. I had been struggling with disordered behaviors since I was
Jonathan Van Ness first revealed that he is living with HIV in 2019 by means of a New York Times article on his memoir Over the Top — he was diagnosed at age 25 after getting a rapid test at a Planned Parenthood. Now 33, Self‘s December cover star, hairstylist, Queer Eye star, and public
If you find yourself working from home these days, it can be tempting to show up to your 9 a.m. meeting in your favorite leggings and sweatshirt. Although I won’t pass judgment on this (this editor has done it plenty of times), I will say that if there’s one piece of clothing that I don’t
In 2012, former soccer player Rachel Buehler Van Hollebeke took home a gold medal at the London Olympics as part of the US Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT). Eight years later, Van Hollebeke is now working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as a family medicine resident. The former Olympian is currently a
615 days since her last basketball game, almost a year and a half after being diagnosed with breast cancer, Syracuse star Tiana Mangakahia was back on the court Sunday. And the fifth-year guard didn’t just start the game; she racked up 16 points, seven rebounds, four steals, and three assists in Syracuse’s 50-39 win against
We’re big fans of HIIT, but we also know all that high-impact exercise can start to take its toll on your body: plyometrics, lifting heavy, and high-intensity cardio like sprints and intense cycling classes can lead to soreness, joint pain, and tight muscles. We’re not saying to give up your favorite HIIT and high-impact workouts