Fitness
Get Motivated with 3 Practical Fitness Tips from Trainer Sydney Miller
No days off. Rise and grind. When it comes to fitness, there’s no shortage of motivational one-liners. But a catchy slogan can’t actually get up and do the workout for you. And when you’re juggling work or school obligations and your personal life, some days it just feels like an impossible task.
For Sami Clarke, Fitness is About More Than Exercise
When we sat down with Instagram fitness pro and ISSA-certified personal trainer Sami Clarke, we figured we’d talk about working out and healthy meal prep. We didn’t fully expect to cover the mood-altering effects of spending time in nature [1], the transformational benefits of a daily meditation practice [2], and the lifelong journey to live in alignment ...
The Best Virtual Gifts + Activities to Celebrate Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day may look a bit different this year—but if there’s one thing we can learn from social distancing, it’s that our ability to connect doesn’t go away just because we’re unable to share physical space. You can show the mother figure in your life just how much you love her in simple, heartfelt ways. ...
Clean Eating With Fitness Expert Don Saladino
When it comes to helping your body become a clean, green machine, Garden of Life (GoL) has a long history of creating some of the best supplements around. Along with every employee’s “fanatical” obsession with real food, three pillars of whole food science, clean ingredients, and traceability form the foundation for everything from probiotics to ...
Start 2017 on a Healthy Note: 20 Must-Read Articles
It’s that time of year again. With resolutions set, gyms are sure to be packed, and fridges stocked with lots of fresh vegetables. (Not sure what to do with them? We’ve got you covered!) Get ready for your social media feed to be flooded with pledges to exercise more, eat healthier, go to bed earlier, ...
When Was the Last Time You Cleaned Your Yoga Mat? Try This Easy DIY Spray!
If you practice yoga, you probably consider your mat a sanctuary—the place where you celebrate joys, work out stress and tight muscles, and set an intention for the day.
4 Short, At-Home Workouts You Can Fit Into Your Holiday Schedule
Between Thanksgiving and the end of the year it’s hard enough to find time to do laundry—let alone fit in a workout.
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4 Strength-Building Core Moves to Help Prevent Lower Back Pain
You put your back through a lot on a daily basis—whether it’s sitting at a desk for too long, using less-than-ideal form when lifting heavy objects, or failing to hold in your abs during workouts. Over time, these minor offenses can create imbalances that could result in injuries or persistent back aches and pains.
4 Moves to Twist Your Way to Stronger Abs
Move over crunches! Certified health coach and nutritionist Michelle Pellizzon developed this quick workout to change up your core-strengthening routine and target the abs from all angles. That’s why these moves incorporate a lot of twisting—which is great for toning the obliques and strengthening your stabilizer muscles. Twisting also helps to whittle your waistline. The only piece of equipment you’ll need ...
Tight on Time? This 4-Move Routine Works Every Muscle in 15 Minutes
For all the excuses you could come up with for not going to the gym, lack of time shouldn’t be one of them.
Leave the Gym Looking Flawless With These 5 Products
Fitting a workout into a busy day is always a challenge—especially when your shower-and-primp routine takes longer than the sweat session itself. But it doesn’t have to!
Sauna Benefits
“No goal was ever met without a little sweat.” The inspirational poster has dogged humans for years with constant reminders that hard work pays off—but it turns out we have been duped. A little sweat while relaxing in a sauna can just as well lead to incredible health goals, without even lifting a finger or ...
Get a Lean, Surfer Body—No Board Required
I love how strong and healthy surfers always look—they seem so comfortable and confident in their skin! What exercises can I do to get that same type of body? —Rhea D.
The Easiest Glute-Toning, Butt-Lifting Workout Ever (Just 3 Moves)
First it was J. Lo. Then it was Kim K. Now, Blake Lively. Our cultural obsession with derrieres is serious.
Ready, Set, Yoga: A Quick Yoga Flow to Banish Bloat and Improve Digestion
I’m one of those people who just happens to be prone to tummy troubles. And the discomfort isn’t the worst part—poor digestion can affect your body’s ability to properly absorb all the nutrients it needs. But what I’ve discovered is this: yoga can actually wake up the digestive tract.
One Minute of Exercise Might Be All You Need to Get in Shape, Study Says
Attention SoulCycle groupies—you’re about to save a lot of money.
5 Superfoods That Can Help You Run Faster
Most runners I’ve come across have one thing in common: We love to eat.
How to DIY the Only Sports Drink You’ll Ever Need—With Just 2 Common Ingredients
Hey, Gatorade: your marketing in the ’90s was genius. Thanks to you, everyone wanted to “Be Like Mike.” If drinking Gatorade was one of Michael Jordan’s tricks to being able to dunk from the free throw line and become renowned as the greatest athlete of all time, then maybe the rest of us could make ...
How to Pack an All-Natural Gym Bag
I’m switching over to all-natural beauty products, but can’t exactly take my DIY coconut oil and apple cider vinegar concoctions to the gym! What can I use that’s easy to travel with but still good for me? —Meg I love that you’re switching to all-natural beauty supplies! A lot of us are so careful about ...
How Do I Get Rid of ‘Bra Bulge’?
I loved your ab workout video! I just started going to the gym again, and it totally motivated me. I need help with arm and upper back workouts—lack of exercise has resulted in that unwanted flab you get when wearing a tank or sleeveless dress. You know, when it starts rolling out, especially in the underarm ...
20+ Benefits of Yoga
Your mom’s doing it. Your neighbor is raving about finally nailing upward bow pose. Your kids are asking for yoga mats.
Want to See Better Results From Your Workouts? Take a Day Off.
When it comes to working out, we’ve been told that more is better. And there’s no doubt that a lot of Americans should be exercising more—more than 80 percent of us don’t even come close to meeting the recommended guidelines for weekly physical activity.
Who Needs Advil When You Have…Botox?
Athletes who inject themselves with chemical concoctions are usually considered cheaters. The use of anabolic steroids, hormones, and stimulants are banned in both amateur and professional sports. But researchers in London are testing a new, totally legal injectable to boost athletic performance—Botox.