Fitness

We’ve all had our emotional moments the past few months during this pandemic, but last month, I just broke down uncontrollably crying one day because I felt so overwhelmed — it’s been a lot to deal with. I had three months of homeschooling my two kids while also juggling working and getting all the house

With much of the year moved to distanced outdoor activities or solo ones inside, many of us have had to rethink our favorite workouts. Although a group Spin class may not be a reality for those of us who are itching to clip-in, at-home bikes are. Whether you’re like this editor who recently ditched her

Could you use more balance in your life? Yoga instructor Koya Webb shared this summer salutation yoga flow so you have something quick and easy to do, and said it will help get your energy up while also relaxing and calming you down. Whether you need more work-life balance or more time for self-care, yoga

If your body is feeling achy from all the new workouts you’ve been doing or from sitting for too long, we’ve found a cure: The Fitness Marshall’s latest dance cardio workout to “Head and Heart” by Joel Corry featuring MNEK. The three-minute workout is great for anyone who’s feeling a little groggy or new to

Rhonda Harper has been in Senegal since January. It was meant to be a short trip for Harper, the founder of Black Girls Surf, to do some filming with Khadjou Sambe, a Senegalese surfer whom she’s training for the Olympics and the pro World Surf League. But days before Harper was due to return to

From not enough sleep to not hydrating properly before a long run, I can typically pinpoint what’s caused a bad workout. But, as of late, I’ve been feeling more fatigued than normal with my mind wandering to work during my favorite online classes. And my runs? Let’s just say my last 5K felt more like

One anti-mask argument you hear a lot is that face masks — even the non-medical grade ones currently recommended for public use — will deprive you of oxygen, suffocate you with carbon dioxide, and generally cause damage to your lungs, particularly if you have underlying pulmonary conditions like asthma. It’s gotten to the point that

Other than my mother putting me in swimming lessons as a toddler and the swimming test I had to pass in order to join my friends in the deep end of the pool at camp, my experience with proper swimming has been very little. Although I do know basic strokes and feel comfortable catching some

As protests continue to take place in cities throughout the country, the fight for racial justice is very much alive on social media as well. And while social media was already an inherently stressful place — particularly in the midst of a pandemic — it may feel even more anxiety-inducing now. “Advocating for racial equity

It’s hard not to feel inspired when you watch a marathoner cross the finish line, especially when breaking the tape in first place — as Aliphine Tuliamuk did at the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in February — means you’re heading to the Olympics. Tuliamuk’s story and accomplishments were so inspiring to one girl, nine-year-old Addison

After my first panic attack, I felt robotic. I remember looking down at my hands and feeling like they were no longer my own. I placed my hand on a mirror and felt physically and mentally disconnected from my body, as the objects around me turned two-dimensional. I didn’t know it at the time, but

As concerns about COVID-19 increase in the US and athletes continue to speak out about social justice issues, several WNBA players have chosen to forgo the 2020 basketball season, which began on July 25. In order to show support for these hard-working women, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets has set up the KAI Empowerment

Warning: this essay contains a detailed account of sexual assault that may be triggering for those who have experienced trauma. As a survivor of sexual violence, I’m sometimes hesitant to watch TV shows like I May Destroy You. Accurate depictions of assault can trigger painful memories of my own attack — and, conversely, I feel

I’ve had a sensitive stomach for just about as long as I can remember. However, as I’ve gotten older, both my triggers and symptoms have made themselves more apparent. Without going into too much detail, my stomach and gut give me just about every problem imaginable: aches, cramps, and nausea claim the top spots. What’s

If you’ve loved the fun partner workouts celebrity fitness trainer Beth Alexander does with Jeanette Jenkins like this HIIT bodyweight workout, you’ll be psyched to try this mini-band workout Alexander recently shared on Instagram. It’s perfect for home, outside, or while traveling because all you need is this one little piece of equipment. This is

Plyo (plyometric) training — also known as jump training — could be the answer to your fitness-plateau woes. This high-intensity workout method is all about quick, explosive movements that stretch a targeted muscle group before immediately (and quickly!) contracting that same muscle, NASM-certified personal trainer Theresa Swigert said. The overall goal of plyo training is

Exercising hard enough to raise your heart rate will burn major calories, but not everyone loves to run. Luckily, there are many ways to hit your cardio goals that don’t involve miles. These 43 cardio moves will help burn fat and build muscle, no running (or equipment!) required. Note: this is by no means a

Professional sports have a completely different look and feel to them this year, but the one thing that’s felt in every reopened league thus far is unity in the fight for racial justice. Basketball players are taking their press conferences to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, and during Major League Baseball’s opening day, every single

Even if it’s your first time on a paddleboard, practice patience and give yourself 60 minutes — that’s all it takes to get comfortable on the water, Jaime Fiske, PSUPA-certified stand-up paddleboard instructor and co-owner of SUP Marble, says. Place the board in the water, climb on, start paddling on your knees to get a

Sleep has always been — and always will be — a top priority of mine. I depend on sleep (and coffee) to help me function throughout the day, and if I don’t get enough, my productivity suffers. But sometimes stress and anxiety get in the way of my slumber, and I find myself lying awake

While TikTok is probably best known for dance challenges, workouts, and hacks of all kinds, my favorite discovery recently is the therapists who have begun creating content on the app. These experts specialize in a variety of therapy techniques, and their videos range from deeper dives into conditions like anxiety and depression to advice for

NBA players are committed to continuing the fight for Breonna Taylor, a young Black woman who was wrongfully killed by three Louisville police officers in an unannounced drug raid on March 13. Four months later, the officers involved in Taylor’s death have yet to be charged, and several NBA players want to make sure her

Since the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) is recommending all Americans wear some kind of face covering when out in public, we’re stocking up on plenty of cloth face masks. We’re wearing masks to go run necessary errands, but also to go on walks in the neighborhood, which means, we’d like them to be breathable.

There’s a Facebook group for my town, meant to keep people informed about what’s happening around them. Lately, all that’s been happening is a lot of political discord. The disagreements in this group are a microcosm of what’s going on throughout the US. There are daily discussions about the importance of social distancing versus its