If you’re looking to make some booty gains in 2020, you know how important the right leggings are. They need to be stretchy, high waisted, and definitely not see-through. How can you tell what’s the best fit? An easy trick is to put your hand inside the legging; if you can see your fingers, that
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Taylor Townsend has been playing tennis since she was a little girl, and the adversity that comes with being an athlete and being a Black woman in a predominately white sport is not new to her. The coronavirus pandemic has upended what we deemed to be “normal life”; it’s completely transformed people’s livelihood, and it’s
When your birth control fails, the morning-after pill is often the most reliable way to prevent an unplanned pregnancy — but that largely depends on where you are in your cycle. Jill Krapf, MD, a board-certified ob-gyn in Washington, DC, explained that you’re most likely to get pregnant in the five days leading up to
This year’s US Open is quite different than years’ past thanks to COVID-19, but athletes (with the exception of some players) have still taken over the NYC courts match by match. And now, three women are making history: it’s the first time three moms are advancing to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam. Serena Williams,
The coronavirus outbreak is disrupting many a fitness routine, ours included, and has many of us wondering whether social-distancing, shelter-in-place, and mask-wearing protocols extend to outdoor running and walking. Guidelines are changing fast, so let us catch you up on the latest. First and foremost, exercising outside, whether you’re walking, running, or doing a bodyweight
Naomi Osaka won her first 2020 US Open match (sans the crowd) against fellow Japanese tennis player Misaki Doi 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 late Monday night. While entering and exiting the court in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Osaka donned a face mask with Breonna Taylor’s name printed on the front, paying tribute to the 26-year-old emergency room
My birthday is Aug. 25, and I celebrated it this year by lighting my favorite Anthropologie Capri Blue Pumpkin Clove candle ($16), turning on the AC just so I could wear a cozy sweater, and drinking a sugar-free pumpkin spice latte. Yes, I know, Aug. 25 is still “technically” summer, but we’re six months into
Pointed toes, colorful tutus, strong legs and arms holding practically impossible poses while still looking incredibly graceful — yeah, ballerinas are basically superheroes with even more amazing outfits! Like many young children, I grew up dreaming of being a ballerina. Now, I showcase my appreciation for this art form by taking barre classes and watching
Sometimes it can be hard to keep track of all the different types of training methods out there and why they even deserve a spot in your workout routine. But if joint health and preventing joint injuries are top concerns though (and they should be!), it’s worth adding mobility training to your fitness vocabulary. According
Aldi’s keto bread keeps flying off the shelves. Debuting last year, the L’Oven Fresh Zero Net Carb Bread is back at the grocery store known for stocking so many delicious foods — if you can get your hands on a loaf before it sells out (really, it’s that popular). These loaves of bread have zero
Get Those Trainers on for a Spot of Healthy Competition Join thousands of South African runners on a 10km virtual run. Who knows, you could even win a prize! This post is sponsored by Nedbank | 5 September 2020 SHARE THIS ON If you haven’t yet joined the #NedbankRunified series, there is still time! There’s
Halle Berry is back on her Fitness Friday Instagram game, and we couldn’t be happier about it. This is the place where one of our favorite fit celebs shares her go-to ab workouts, favorite back-sculpting moves, and top resistance-band exercises, along with so much more. We tapped into her story today with high hopes, and
We’re all living in our activewear right now, and we’re not too mad about it. All our fitness gear is both comfortable and functional, plus, we like to pick gear that’s cute too! If you’re as obsessed with all things fitness as we are, you’re in luck. These 49 fitness products are all on sale
PCOS — polycystic ovarian (or ovary) syndrome — is a chronic condition that affects the lives and health of millions of people globally. Studies show that at least six to 12 percent of people (as many as five million) with female sex organs of childbearing age suffer from PCOS. As Stephanie Long, MD, put it
Need an effective workout you can do at home to target all your major muscle groups? NASM-certified trainer Shantel Wallace shared this full-body HIIT workout that requires no equipment. It’s made of four bodyweight moves with the option of holding a weight like a dumbbell, kettlebell, a gallon jug of water, or a baby (in
There are so many iconic things about “Ice Cream,” the new Blackpink and Selena Gomez collab, from that capybara cameo to their show-stopping pastel styling, but the choreography has to be right up at the top. If you’re trying to channel Blackpink and Selena’s popstar moves while getting in a full-on workout, we’ve got good
No matter who you are, taking care of your mental health is extremely important. There’s no right or wrong way to improve it — you may choose to take medication, journal, exercise, work with a licensed professional, do art therapy, or a combination of practices to manage and improve your well-being. If you’ve been curious
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every part of my life, from my work as a theme park journalist and not being able to see my friends for extended periods of time, to how I go to the grocery store and how I train for half marathons. You see, I’m an avid runner, and this
If you want to focus more on building muscle than simply burning calories through cardio, but you have no idea where to start, you’ve come to the right place. Strength training encompasses a wide variety of workouts — from Pilates to HIIT — that you can do with or without equipment, like dumbbells or kettlebells.
Like many things in 2020, vacations may look a little different. Although lengthy, faraway trips may be out of the question, days off and socially distant escapes of some form are still allowed and encouraged. But what happens if your form of vacation doesn’t quite match up with your trip buddy’s? As a fitness editor