Fitness

Last March, Emilia Clarke wrote a powerful essay revealing that she battled for her life while suffering from two life-threatening brain aneurysms during her first few years filming Game of Thrones. The injuries were treated through several painful surgeries, resulting in Clarke spending weeks at the hospital in recovery. Years after her last procedure in

I always assumed acne was one of those awkward relics from my teenage years, akin to orthodontic rubber bands and questionable fashion choices. Though I regularly battled T-zone acne throughout high school, my face cleared up as I got older, barring the occasional pimple here and there. At 19, I started taking the pill for

Maybe you don’t think much about your posture, but you should! In a recent Instagram post, BBG and Sweat App creator Kayla Itsines shared this posture workout. She said, “For the ladies who are sitting at a desk all day or are generally just trying to improve their posture, here is an at-home workout that

Athletes have a long history of advocating for racial justice, but leagues have only recently started to support the cause in a visible way. See: the NFL and US Soccer walking back stances against kneeling during the national anthem, the NBA planning to paint “Black Lives Matter” on courts, NWSL teams wearing “Black Lives Matter”

Whether I’m going on a run in my neighborhood or starting my day off by walking to get a cup of coffee, when I get dressed, the only thing I want to wear is a pair of bike shorts. From an aesthetic standpoint, the idea of wearing a simple long-sleeved tee with biker shorts, an

Want a fun cardio workout that will target your entire body and get your heart rate up? Here’s a seven-exercise circuit celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins shared on her Instagram page. She did it with personal trainer Beth Alexander — six feet apart, of course — because workouts are way more fun with a buddy! This

Broadway star Nick Cordero has died at age 41 after months spent battling coronavirus. His wife Amanda Kloots shared the news on Instagram on July 5, two days after telling supporters that Cordero would likely require a double lung transplant. He is survived by Kloots and their 1-year-old son, Elvis. “God has another angel in

There was a time, not too long ago, when I was a double-fisting fitness tracker kind of girl: Apple Watch on the right hand, FitBit on the left. It’s not that I monitor my steps and calorie count that closely. I just liked getting the happy notification that I’d hit my step goal, or feeling

Oumi Janta is a roller-skating instructor based in Berlin, and her videos make us want to get up and dance (oh, and maybe strap on some quad skates right along with her). She gives lessons and takes part in “roller discos” for Rollerfusion Club, and we are hypnotized by her smooth moves and joyful energy.

When it’s too hot to turn on the oven but you want a delicious, satisfying plant-based dinner, here’s a week of dinner ideas to inspire you. These seven recipes are full of protein, nutrient-packed veggies, and some will be ready in 15 minutes or less (yeah, avocado pasta!). Feel free to swap out ingredients that

In the spring, I made a new fitness goal for myself, mostly thanks to the influence of my aching knees. Instead of heavily relying on HIIT, squats, lunges, and deadlifts to give my legs a workout, I wanted to spend a little more time exercising my lower body through low-impact workouts. Without access to a

We know from past experts we’ve interviewed that some evidence suggests that exercise can increase the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), specifically when it’s exercise that is more aerobically intense and in groups. That being said, there are two factors that make workouts safer and reduce the risk of spreading the virus: being outdoors

If you dread that time of the month because your period causes painful cramps, Blogilates creator Cassey Ho shared five stretches you can do to get relief — all you need is a soft, comfy pillow. Hold these stretches for 30 seconds or longer: Lying butterfly Half pike Lying spinal twist Half camel Child’s pose

The next time you hit up Costco, grab a case of this Kirkland Signature Organic Chocolate Banana Almond Beverage. With just 120 calories per serving, it’s plant-based, soy-free, and offers 10 grams of protein. This yummy almond milk also offers four grams of fiber, and is perfect to grab on the go for some quick

For some reason, warming up and cooling down before and after a workout seems to be dreaded by the masses. We know you’re excited to jump right in to the workout, but to prevent getting injured and to ensure that you’re training at an optimal level, a proper warmup and cooldown is essential. Before going

Summer is sweaty enough as it is, so when we’re working out, moisture-wicking, breathable gear is a nonnegotiable part of our fitness routine. Whether we’re working out outside or training at home, we need all the help we can get keeping sweat at bay, so come summertime, our leggings have to be lightweight and breathable.

Since I was a kid, I’ve always looked forward to summer. It meant no homework, beach days, a later bedtime, and having more time to hang out with my friends. But with those things came a lot of insecurities about my body. I’ve always been the “bigger friend,” and summer clothes weren’t my thing. When

I’ve come to love the curves of my lower body, but they don’t exactly make shopping for workout leggings easy. The combination of my short legs, muscular thighs, pronounced posterior, and smaller waist often results in uncomfortable bunching, stretching, riding up, or slipping down. Nothing you want to deal with mid-workout! So, I’ve been on

We love workout clothes, but if we’re not careful, they can get really pricey really quickly. We love when our favorite workout clothes go on sale, and we also try to stick to a budget, but sometimes, when we reach a fitness goal, we like to add a new piece to our workout wardrobe as

Image Source: Courtesy of Netflix The Navarro College cheer team got through 41 full-outs — entire competition-level routines from start to finish — before Daytona 2019, which we saw play out in Netflix’s hit docuseries, Cheer. This year, the team reached 25 ahead of the devastating news that the NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and

This is Meet My Workout Routine, where we profile weekly workout routines — unvarnished and imperfect — from women across all walks of life. Check out our past profiles here. Who: Tiffany Chenault, PhD, is a professor at Salem State University who researches and writes on the intersectionality of gender, race, and running. She’s a

It’s been 14 years (wow) since the first High School Musical came out, and yes, I can still sing every lyric. I may also have the CD soundtrack buried somewhere in my childhood bedroom and the songs are definitely still chilling on my old iPod nano. One thing I never could get down? The dance

Getting a stronger core won’t happen overnight, but being consistent with your training and doing ab-strengthening exercises will have you reaping the benefits of a stronger core. Whether you want to run faster, lift heavier weights, or prevent and reduce aches like back pain, a great place to start is by working on your core.

With only 20-minutes of workout time to spare, I highly suggest clicking on HIIT YouTube workouts. You can train at max energy and burn more calories in less time — plus, it takes minimal effort to access a free trainer for guidance. Another bonus? The interval technique has a higher afterburn effect, which means you