Peter Sterios has an impressive resume. The architect-turned-yoga-teacher practices his own approach to yoga, called LEVITYoGA. He also founded the yoga gear company Manduka, taught yoga at the White House for Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity initiatives, and was invited to the Pentagon to share how yoga can benefit U.S. Marine Corps. And now, he’s published his ...
Sometimes it’s not just what you do in the gym, but what you do before and after a workout that makes all the difference. Many of us have our post-workout routine on lockdown (protein shakes, amino acids, B vitamins), but pre-workout supplements are a little trickier. That’s because many of them share a controversial ingredient: ...
Use witch hazel to cleanse your skin after a workout (and help prevent breakouts!).
It’s that time of year again. With resolutions set, gyms are sure to be packed, and fridges stocked with lots of fresh vegetables. (Not sure what to do with them? We’ve got you covered!) Get ready for your social media feed to be flooded with pledges to exercise more, eat healthier, go to bed earlier, ...
Losing weight and leading healthier lifestyles rank consistently among the top New Year’s resolutions. While most people start strong right out of the gate, it doesn’t take long for the commitment to fade. In fact, only 46 percent of resolutions make it past the six-month mark, so staying motivated is crucial to transform a yearly ...
Between Thanksgiving and the end of the year it’s hard enough to find time to do laundry—let alone fit in a workout.
If you sit at a desk eight to ten hours a day, five days a week, it can seem really difficult to squeeze in any extra time for a workout. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, however, it just takes commitment.
You put your back through a lot on a daily basis—whether it’s sitting at a desk for too long, using less-than-ideal form when lifting heavy objects, or failing to hold in your abs during workouts. Over time, these minor offenses can create imbalances that could result in injuries or persistent back aches and pains.
Move over crunches! Certified health coach and nutritionist Michelle Pellizzon developed this quick workout to change up your core-strengthening routine and target the abs from all angles. That’s why these moves incorporate a lot of twisting—which is great for toning the obliques and strengthening your stabilizer muscles. Twisting also helps to whittle your waistline. The only piece of equipment you’ll need ...
For all the excuses you could come up with for not going to the gym, lack of time shouldn’t be one of them.
I’m in good shape—I exercise five days a week, and I try to eat well. I usually do cardio and weights and stretch on my own, but recently went to a yoga class and was shocked at how challenging it was! Seriously, I can’t balance on one leg—at all. Is that a problem? How can ...
I know basically one move that makes use of the medicine ball at the gym. What’s your take on medicine balls—are they even effective? And how do I integrate them into my workouts without embarrassing myself? —Steve S.
When asked about her diet, gold medal-winning gymnast Nastia Liukin answered: “My mom always told me to treat my body like an expensive car—to put the best fuel in it.”
Watching the female gymnasts of Team U.S.A. fly and spin across the TV screen, they look solid—the definition of strength and power. But in reality, those tumbling gymnasts are really, really tiny, and not just in terms of height. The average gold medal-winning female gymnast is 5’1″ and 103 pounds; Gabby Douglas, the reigning Olympic ...
Years of daily, hours-long training sessions have sculpted Summer Games competitors’ bodies to meet the demands of their sport—every muscle, tendon, and ligament serves a purpose. That’s why top-level athletes look crazy different from sport to sport.
Sometimes I get the Sunday blues—as early as Saturday evening! Do you have any tips for making Mondays (or workday mornings) more happy, enjoyable, and maybe even something to look forward to? —Patrick S.
She crouched in the bushes, huddled under an oversized blue hoodie. Seamlessly, Bobbi Gibb joined the crowd of over 400 male runners, disguised by her baggy clothes and long men’s shorts. And she ran—fast.
When a white-haired, hunched-over woman who could have been my great-grandmother passed me during mile 23 of the Chicago Marathon, I wasn’t mad. Veteran marathoners told me it would happen—I’d been “geezered,” and dang, I was impressed.
Did you hear the one about the guy who couldn’t go number two for 10 years?
Being able to wring out your shirt after a class or run is usually a badge of honor—clearly, you worked hard. And a little ripeness post-workout is perfectly excusable. But when your gym stuff smells before you even break a sweat? Not a good thing.
Confession: I can’t do a push-up. I fake my way through them every time I’m in a workout class. What’s the secret if you have zero upper-body strength? —Erin M.
After working on my plank pose for awhile, I’m ready to step it up for summer. What exercises can I try that will really test my core strength? —Jenn L.
“No goal was ever met without a little sweat.” The inspirational poster has dogged humans for years with constant reminders that hard work pays off—but it turns out we have been duped. A little sweat while relaxing in a sauna can just as well lead to incredible health goals, without even lifting a finger or ...
The leg and lower body machines at the gym terrify me—especially the weird inner-thigh-squeeze thingy. What are some exercises I can do to get strong, toned legs without embarrassing (or injuring) myself? —Alyson M.