Fitness

If you missed the “Cupid Shuffle” plank challenge when it made the rounds on TikTok a few months ago, never fear. There’s plenty of time to jump on board now, and when you watch one of these entertaining micro-workouts, you’re gonna want to! Each one is only about 15 seconds long but contains multiple challenging

I’m all for arming yourself with the proper hiking gear — and some that’s unexpected, too — but sometimes, you can’t afford to outfit yourself with an entire wardrobe just for a new sport. And when it comes to what to wear while hiking, I’ve found that my favorite workout leggings can be just as

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Jenny Sugar Halloween was always my absolute favorite holiday growing up (um, hello, free candy, wearing wigs and makeup, and staying up late!). But when I was older and ditched dairy, I quickly realized that if I wanted to enjoy all the yummy treats, I was going to have to

There’s still so much to understand when it comes to masks and COVID-19. At the very basic level, we know the CDC’s recommends for fabric face masks to be worn when out in public or around other people. But then there are other factors to consider, like the materials they’re made out of or companies

Just got your flu shot and wondering if it’s safe to push through your usual workout? Your arm might be sore for a couple days, but that’s no reason to avoid going for a run. “There is no danger in returning to regular activities after the flu vaccine, including exercise,” Carolyn Kaloostian, MD, MPH, a

Netflix’s sports docuseries The Playbook starts with a riveting episode on NBA coach Doc Rivers, who led the 2008 Celtics to their first NBA championship in 22 years. But as Rivers recalls in the episode, the 2008 title was far from a foregone conclusion. In fact, the Celtics were coming off a 24-58 season that

Picture this: you are ready to work out but realize you haven’t eaten in a few hours. You’re hungry and wanting something quick that will give you energy. Registered dietitian and certified personal trainer Lauren Cadillac, otherwise known as the Feel Good Dietitian, says whether or not a person can eat right before they exercise

We get it: when it comes to weight loss, it feels tough to even get started if you don’t have access to a gym, home workout equipment, or even a set of dumbbells. Of course, as you probably know by this point, weight loss has a lot to do with your life outside of exercise,

In Netflix’s The Playbook, five of the most iconic coaches in sports discuss the greatest challenges and triumphs of their careers. For Doc Rivers, a championship-winning coach who’s been a major presence in the NBA since 1999, one such hurdle came just months after he stepped into his current role as head coach of the

When Jill Ellis retired from coaching the US Women’s National Soccer team last October, it may have come as a surprise to some. Who could possibly hang up the clipboard mere months after leading a team to their second consecutive World Cup victory? But according to Ellis, she knew as early as Dec. 2018, six

Image Source: Getty / South_agency Conferences around the country are opting out of fall sports altogether, with many hoping to postpone play until the spring of 2021. This goes for the Big Ten, Mid-American Conference (MAC), and Pac-12 (the Pac-12 has specifically postponed all sports through the end of 2020, affecting some winter sports as

After six years, Peloton is no longer the only megawatt fitness brand offering at-home spin rides for its customers. In late 2019, SoulCycle announced the release of their very own at-home stationary bike. While the bikes have a lot of similarities (like HD touchscreens and bluetooth), their differences are what set them apart. Let’s dive

Image Source: Getty / alvarez Nothing boosts my energy like a nice long run. It’s after I’ve clocked in some miles that soreness and stiffness throughout my ankles flare up — a discomfort I always shrug off with some ankle rolls. Yes, my small effort to loosen my ankles is somewhat helpful — but, Kristina

Your mental health matters. This statement might seem obvious to some, but Lady Gaga and the Born This Way Foundation have created a community where those who struggle with their mental health can turn for support any day and any time. During an exclusive discussion about her new book Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and

True or false: you don’t have to be a seasoned runner to love interval sprint workouts. Believe it or not, the answer is true. Interval sprinting is often more manageable than long-distance running because it prioritizes short bursts and plenty of rest periods. “An interval sprint workout is a structured series of short, intense bursts

One of the episodes in Netflix’s sports docuseries The Playbook features Jose Mourinho, a Portuguese professional football (soccer) manager, who is one of the most decorated managers ever — he’s won 20 titles in 10 years across four countries! In the part of the episode about Mourinho’s rule number four for life, “Some Rules Are

Glenn Anton “Doc” Rivers, a Chicago native, is one of the featured coaches in Netflix’s new docuseries The Playbook, which highlights five coaches across sports and the lessons they’ve learned along the way to success — or in the face of failure. Though he didn’t win an NBA championship title as a player (he was

There’s been a lot of uncertainty around COVID-19 testing in the US. Recently, the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) seemed to soften its testing guidelines — explaining that people who had been exposed but hadn’t developed symptoms no longer needed to be tested — only to reverse course when it was reported that the changes

There’s something about a good Disney movie that will always make me feel like I’m a little kid again. It may be the legendary and uplifting characters or the happily ever after plot lines, but it’s most definitely the sing-along music. (Yes, I’m certain of it!) And, if we’re trying to make a workout more

Vasilisa Maslova is a freestyle slalom skater from Belarus who won the world title in the Netherlands two years ago — and her skating shows it. She spins with grace and does tricks on her heels and toes all while avoiding cones laid out in front of her. Really, she looks like a swan but