Being asked to stay at home can be challenging, particularly if you’re dealing with a lot of nervous energy right now. With the 24-hour coverage of the coronavirus growing more unsettling every day, you may find yourself craving some sense of normalcy while practicing social distancing. The good news: if normalcy means getting some much-needed
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With almost all professional sports canceled or suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak, athletes and sports fans alike are starting to get creative with the ways they’re getting their fix. Earlier this week, GOLF.com and Callaway Golf took to social media to call upon fans to show how they were “playing through” their time spent at
As tempting as it may be to turn every Love Is Blind episode into a drinking game, some of us (hi, me) are sorely hangover-prone, and the plethora of bonkers moments on the Netflix show would result in quite the killer headache. Instead, I’ve created a workout game to help me and other LIB devotees
When it comes to the world of professional tennis, there’s perhaps no name more recognizable than Serena Williams. She and her older sister Venus are a force to be reckoned with on the court, and at 38, Serena’s not showing any signs of slowing down. The tennis great has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles
There is probably no one I’d prefer to take home workout advice from than Arnold Schwarzenegger, and that’s a fact I didn’t know about myself until this morning. On Saturday, he gifted the internet with his go-to home workout, complete with retro demonstration photos that are, quite frankly, giving me life. I had to try
You got to keep focused when you’re working out at home, which is exactly why I love this “Say So” ab routine. Thanks to fitness YouTuber Maddie Lymburner, a nearly four-minute video exists with motivating bodyweight exercises set to Doja Cat’s chart-topping single. You might recognize the track from some popular TikTok dances, but that’s
One thing we love about so many home workouts is that they’re versatile — so versatile you don’t even need typical gym equipment to get them done. Is your access to dumbbells limited? How about using some cans of food or your favorite bottles of Merlot instead? Don’t have a kettlebell? Ever considered a gallon
Get ready to strengthen your core with this 30-minute workout from celebrity trainer Kit Rich. This session is inspired by Yogi Blackberry Apple Cider Digestive Awakening Tea, a deliciously fruity tea that helps to support healthy digestion. Kit has included cardio and Pilates exercises to tone your core, and movements like twists that can help
Feeling unmotivated to work out at home? Certified personal trainer Massy Arias posted this challenging workout on her Instagram page to get you pumped to sweat. All you need is a chair — just wait and see what creative exercises she comes up with! But please, choose a chair you can safely raise overhead. In
Over the past few weeks, we’ve suddenly found ourselves in a strange and disconcerting new reality due to the coronavirus outbreak. The shelves of grocery stores are empty, and toilet paper has suddenly become the hottest commodity in town (Purell is a close second). As COVID-19 rapidly spreads across the globe, we’ve been directed to
All anyone can talk about right now is the coronavirus (COVID-9) pandemic that’s sweeping the globe. While there’s currently no cure for COVID-19, there are several things you can do to help prevent the spread, aside from social distancing. First and foremost: wash your hands thoroughly and often. It’s also important to clean everything, especially
The World Karate Federation announced the first 40 athletes heading to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today, including the first (and so far, only) American to qualify: Sakura Kokumai, a 27-year-old Hawaii native who’s been doing karate for 20 years. “21 qualifiers over the course of two years. Traveling, training, walking into the ring alone. Not
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, especially here in NYC, the last few weeks have drastically changed for all of us. I went from attending group fitness classes, in-office meetings, and dinners with friends to isolating at home, only leaving to go to the pharmacy or grocery store and using what feels like a
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Hajar Larbah If you follow Keeping Up With the Kardashians, you’re likely familiar with Kourtney Kardashian’s healthy lifestyle. The mom of three has a pretty strict diet and workout routine, starting her morning with apple cider vinegar and probiotics to aid with digestion and a curious sweet avocado pudding she
Oatmeal is like going to the gym: either you love it or you hate it. There’s no gray area here, so if you’re one of the haters who thinks oatmeal is too bland and boring to jump-start your morning, it’s time to think again. When I came across Trader Joe’s Steel Cut Organic Oats, one
I’m feeling especially grateful for my CrossFit gym right now, because even though I can’t go, I’ve realized my coaches have prepared me for this moment. I’ve learned all the exercises I need to be strong, and I’ve learned how to push myself past my comfort zone. I just need to find the inner motivation
Lots of brands have introduced wellness shots to the market, claiming they’ll improve sleep, boost immunity, and more. But do they actually work? That’s the question I posed to dietitians after experiencing their magic — or what I thought was magic — for myself. It’s a tough sell, the idea that you can buy health
There are so many positive health, ethical, and environmental reasons to go vegan: better heart health, higher nutrition, clearer skin, and reducing the impact meat has on climate pollution. But on the other hand — cheese. Luckily, Trader Joe’s understands vegan people’s needs for a healthy, dairy-free cheese alternative, which is why the supermarket chain
When I crafted this recipe, combining two of my favorite flavors — chocolate and mint — I wasn’t prepared when I took my first bite! It was even more decadent and delicious than I thought it would be. These taste like a chocolate cupcake, but they’re healthy for you, made with whole wheat flour, flaxmeal,
The World Health Organization (WHO) did a live Q and A via TikTok on the morning of March 17 to discuss the ongoing pandemic of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). To start, Maria Van Kerkhove, an infectious disease epidemiologist and COVID-19 technical lead at WHO, addressed a lot of the information we already know. For example, common
A new study on the stability of the novel coronavirus revealed just how long infectious particles can remain stable on solid surfaces and in the air, key information for healthcare providers and the general population as the health crisis continues. Published March 17 in The New England Journal of Medicine, the study tested how long
On Thursday, March 12, the NCAA announced that Division 1 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining Winter and Spring collegiate sporting events, were cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health threat. That meant, for gymnastics, the 2020 season came to an abrupt end without a national championship. For seniors in
Kate Nye knew for a long time that she wanted to be an Olympian. Growing up a gymnast, she said, she naturally had “this fascination about the Olympic Games.” At age 15, though, injury and surgery led her to give up on gymnastics and fall into a self-described athletic limbo. “I didn’t really know where
Sometimes a deep breath can do a lot more for your mental health than you might expect. In an Instagram post on Monday, Camila Cabello opened up about her personal struggles with anxiety and stress, citing mediation as a point of relief that better helps her to be at one with herself and the world