No days off. Rise and grind. When it comes to fitness, there’s no shortage of motivational one-liners. But a catchy slogan can’t actually get up and do the workout for you. And when you’re juggling work or school obligations and your personal life, some days it just feels like an impossible task.
When we sat down with Instagram fitness pro and ISSA-certified personal trainer Sami Clarke, we figured we’d talk about working out and healthy meal prep. We didn’t fully expect to cover the mood-altering effects of spending time in nature [1], the transformational benefits of a daily meditation practice [2], and the lifelong journey to live in alignment ...
Mother’s Day may look a bit different this year—but if there’s one thing we can learn from social distancing, it’s that our ability to connect doesn’t go away just because we’re unable to share physical space. You can show the mother figure in your life just how much you love her in simple, heartfelt ways. ...
When it comes to helping your body become a clean, green machine, Garden of Life (GoL) has a long history of creating some of the best supplements around. Along with every employee’s “fanatical” obsession with real food, three pillars of whole food science, clean ingredients, and traceability form the foundation for everything from probiotics to ...
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, ...
If you practice yoga, you probably consider your mat a sanctuary—the place where you celebrate joys, work out stress and tight muscles, and set an intention for the day.
Between Thanksgiving and the end of the year it’s hard enough to find time to do laundry—let alone fit in a workout.
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.
Fitting a workout into a busy day is always a challenge—especially when your shower-and-primp routine takes longer than the sweat session itself. But it doesn’t have to!
“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 ...
I love how strong and healthy surfers always look—they seem so comfortable and confident in their skin! What exercises can I do to get that same type of body? —Rhea D.
First it was J. Lo. Then it was Kim K. Now, Blake Lively. Our cultural obsession with derrieres is serious.
I’m one of those people who just happens to be prone to tummy troubles. And the discomfort isn’t the worst part—poor digestion can affect your body’s ability to properly absorb all the nutrients it needs. But what I’ve discovered is this: yoga can actually wake up the digestive tract.
Attention SoulCycle groupies—you’re about to save a lot of money.
Hey, Gatorade: your marketing in the ’90s was genius. Thanks to you, everyone wanted to “Be Like Mike.” If drinking Gatorade was one of Michael Jordan’s tricks to being able to dunk from the free throw line and become renowned as the greatest athlete of all time, then maybe the rest of us could make ...
I’m switching over to all-natural beauty products, but can’t exactly take my DIY coconut oil and apple cider vinegar concoctions to the gym! What can I use that’s easy to travel with but still good for me? —Meg I love that you’re switching to all-natural beauty supplies! A lot of us are so careful about ...
I loved your ab workout video! I just started going to the gym again, and it totally motivated me. I need help with arm and upper back workouts—lack of exercise has resulted in that unwanted flab you get when wearing a tank or sleeveless dress. You know, when it starts rolling out, especially in the underarm ...
The benefits of yoga are numerous for both the body and the mind. Learn from the experts at Thrive Market how yoga can help your overall well-being here.
When it comes to working out, we’ve been told that more is better. And there’s no doubt that a lot of Americans should be exercising more—more than 80 percent of us don’t even come close to meeting the recommended guidelines for weekly physical activity.
Athletes who inject themselves with chemical concoctions are usually considered cheaters. The use of anabolic steroids, hormones, and stimulants are banned in both amateur and professional sports. But researchers in London are testing a new, totally legal injectable to boost athletic performance—Botox.
I’ve recently lost some weight (I started eating Paleo in January) and I’m excited by the changes in my body! But one thing I noticed hasn’t changed much is the cellulite on my legs. Is there anything I can do—that isn’t surgical—to get rid of cellulite, or am I doomed to have cottage-cheese thighs forever? ...