Fitness

When it comes to working out, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the different training philosophies, especially if you’re a beginner. But there’s one truth experts tend to agree on: compound exercises will get you quicker, longer-lasting results than almost anything else. “Compound movements are exercises that target multiple muscle groups at the same

Gymnast Jade Carey inched closer to her dream of Olympic qualification on Feb. 24 in Melbourne, Australia. The American gymnast performed a high-flying floor routine that secured gold at a Gymnastics World Cup competition, and it’s not hard to see why: each tumbling pass had incredible height and execution; her split leaps showed off major

With the 2020 Summer Olympics on the horizon, we’re feeling a bit nostalgic about past Games and the athletes who keep us coming back for more. One of the questions on our minds lately: which country has the most Summer Olympic medals of all time? While you could probably guess that the United States stands

Billie Eilish’s single “Bury a Friend” has been out for a year, and we’re still not tired of it. While going down a black hole on YouTube, we came across professional figure skater Cordero Zuckerman’s choreography to the hit song, and it is insane. First, he’s committed to the look (which is slightly terrifying but

It’s in her last name — Kelly Ripa is ripped. She works with trainer Anna Kaiser, and Kelly gets in a sweat session four to five days a week. Her husband, Riverdale star Mark Consuelos, is also a fine specimen of fitness if we ever saw one. To prove it, here is Kelly’s recent Instagram

Summoning the strength to unravel from your toasty morning blanket cocoon to hit the gym can be impossible sometimes — rallying after the workday burnout strikes isn’t any easier, either. Even ACSM-certified personal trainer Kim Watters, who has taught fitness for 31 years, admits that some days “I need an arsenal of inspiring ways to

I remember the first time someone noticed that I was an anxious person. I was in my sixth-grade math class, sitting next to my friend Theresa. The teacher was writing an equation on the board, and I could just sense that she was going to ask me to solve it. My hands became sweaty, and

The year may be over, but depending on your employer’s policies, you may still be able to use the remaining funds from your 2019 flexible spending account (FSA). Some companies offer a grace period in which employees can incur new expenses until March 15, instead of forfeiting any money that was left in the account

The start of the 2020 Summer Olympics may still be months away, but, if you ask us devoted Olympics watchers, it’s never too early to start getting psyched for all the athletic feats you’re sure to witness. Unlike Olympic athletes, who spend their entire lives training and preparing for this moment, we have a slightly

Image Source: Getty / Icon Sportswire After 28 years on the court, five-time Grand Slam Singles champion Maria Sharapova is hanging up her tennis racket for good. The 32-year-old Russian-born athlete revealed in an essay published by Vogue and Vanity Fair on Feb. 26 that she is retiring from the sport she began at age

As coronavirus continues to spread globally, officials must now consider the possibility that the virus could impact the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Although Japan is not one of the hardest-hit countries at the moment, at least one member of the International Olympic Committee suspects that, if Toyko is unable to host the Olympics, they

Matcha, once an obscure health food staple, has most likely made its way onto the menu at your favorite coffee shop by now. For those who are unfamiliar, matcha is essentially green tea powder that contains up to 10 times the caffeine of traditional green tea. There are two major types of matcha, ceremonial grade

Having grown up in a world that promotes weight loss, food restriction, and the life goal of being skinny, how can we break free from diet culture? How can we shift the focus away from how we look, what size we are, and what the number on the scale says to instead feeling happy and

If you’re completely sucked into the world of TikTok like I am, then you know dance trends make up some of the app’s most popular content. The choreography ranges in difficulty, but a recent routine really impressed me with the level of skill it requires. User Alejandro Santos (@xoprinceali) kicked off the trend by creating

Let’s be real: all day long, we’re thinking about snack time. We want something to keep us full and focused as we’re trying to live our lives and accomplish our goals. Right now, we’re looking for options filled with protein and healthy fats that have a lower carbohydrate content. As if finding yummy snacks wasn’t

Have a goal to build muscle? Bodyweight exercises are a good place to start. You’ll build up strength and get comfortable in the movement patterns without the added stress (and injury potential) of weights. Once you get stronger, you can progress to using weights, increasing your reps, or switching to single-leg or jumping variations. Plus,

Does the thought of adding color to your workout wardrobe send shivers down your spine? Us too. An all-black look adds a certain power and edge to whatever we’re doing. So, while we’re all about black leggings and tanks, the look isn’t complete without a pair of black sneakers. Whether you’re going for a run,

Trader Joe’s has gained a cult following of loyal customers over the last decade, and it’s easy to see why; the grocery store is chock-full of fresh produce, healthy cauliflower products, and even staples for the keto diet. With organic offerings and food for pretty much any diet (vegan, gluten-free, Paleo, etc.), it’s no wonder

If you’re vegetarian (or like to go meatless every once in a while), you know finding filling meals that don’t leave your stomach growling five minutes after finishing your meal is key. While salads are fresh and hit the spot when you need a quick meal, it’s those meatless options that are filled with protein

When we think about great snacks, we want options. Some days we might be feeling like a sweet treat, and other times cravings for a salty snack might strike. So, having a well stocked pantry or snack drawer at your desk is absolutely essential. Always wanting to keep it healthy, we’ve rounded up every single

Getting back to the gym postpartum is no easy task for new moms, but Shawn Johnson recently decided to take it one step further, trying gymnastics three months after giving birth to her daughter, Drew. Shawn and her husband, Andrew East, revisited her Olympic sport and captured the whole experience on camera for their YouTube

Two-time Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman has been open about mental health and therapy for some time now, ever since she and hundreds of other women — including many of her Olympic teammates — publicly accused former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. On Feb. 19, she revealed that she’s still

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are quickly approaching, and all eyes will be on the world’s most popular sport: soccer. The US Women’s National Team — fresh off a World Cup win in 2019 — will compete for a fifth Olympic gold, and while the roster has yet to be set, we’re likely to

We have a drawer full of snacks at work, and when 4 p.m. hits, it’s like an alarm goes off internally; we need to eat something to keep us focused and happy until dinner — otherwise, it can go south quickly, and you don’t want to hang out with us when we’re hangry. With the