fitness

Yoga has been around for thousands of years but it's only in recent times that its true benefits have been uncovered. One of the only forms of exercise that places equal emphasis on the body and mind, just one session can leave you feeling relaxed an…

What's in a name? Well rather a lot, if you ask Chelsea FC. The football club has announced that it's changing the name of its women's team, dropping the word "ladies" and rearranging the order so that the sport comes before the gender. "Chelsea Ladi…

About two weeks ago, I saw something on my Facebook newsfeed that stopped me mid-scroll: the weather report for the upcoming Monday showed a light monsoon with teeth-chattering temperatures. On any other Monday, this type of disheartening weather wou…

Most jobs today require sitting in front of the computer for eleventy-million hours, and a new study published in the Public Library of Science found that all of that sitting can change your brain — it actually shrinks the part of your brain responsi…

An exercise routine that works for you and your body can be a tough thing to figure out to begin with. But mix winter and everything horrible that comes with it, and it probably made it difficult for most people to want to get out of bed — let alone …

The royal wedding is just a few months away, and all eyes are on what Meghan Markle is doing to chill out and destress while planning the most-anticipated nuptials of the year. Earlier in January, E! News reported that Markle’s fitness routine incorp…

Living with chronic pain isn't easy. Tasks that may have once been effortless can become a trigger for pain. Those living with chronic pain can seek relief through medication, surgery, cognitive behavior therapy, or acupuncture, among other potential…

Exercise has countless physical benefits. People who exercise regularly can reduce their risk for heart disease naturally. Exercise is known to boost energy levels, and help folks get better sleep. But exercising alone can be intimidating. In additio…

While many people hoped this year would be better than the last, 2017 has proved to be one big dumpster fire. Let's face it, we could all use a relaxing yoga class and some laughter. And now, there's a class that brings the two together. Laughter yog…

It's been said time and again that exercise can help alleviate symptoms of depression. According to a new study, even one hour of exercise a week can help prevent future depressive episodes. The research, published in The American Journal of Psychiat…

Whether you've been running years or you're just getting started jogging every morning, most people are always looking for ways to run farther and feel better. Even if you're not a serious runner, there are a number of genius tricks you can use to im…

Most of us know that too much exercise can affect our menstrual cycle; over-exercising can, in some cases, lead to amenorrhea, or the absence of a period, and is generally something to be avoided. But did you know that the relationship also goes the …

Working out has a myriad of benefits, and some of these are more apparent in the short-term, while others show up later in the longterm. If you're having a day where you're feeling lethargic, bloated, and moody, you might be looking for some exercise…

It's a question those of us with busy schedules have all probably asked ourselves at least once: Does the “weekend warrior” lifestyle work? That is, if you only work out on the weekends, is it actually going to do anything for your health? Happily, t…

As someone who can barely lift a single weight, the title "Fitness Superstar" is a rather intimidating one to me. But that's just what Christmas Abbot is when she's not a contestant on Big Brother season 19. She is multi talented, competitive, and re…

Celebrity workouts are all the rage, but this one is definitely deserving of the majority opinion. You can work out like Ruth Bader Ginsburg with this new book from the Notorious R.B.G.'s own personal trainer Bryant Johnson. The RBG Workout: How She …

When I was eight, I attempted a back-flip on a trampoline, butchered it, and messed up my knee. I blame my hatred of jogging on that (even though I hated it beforehand), so yoga became my go-to for fitness and stress-relief. Thank goodness for the be…

If you're into fitness, and you're looking for a meaningful way to honor soldiers who sacrificed their lives this Memorial Day, check out the Murph Challenge. Just what is the Murph Challenge? This unique Memorial Day tradition is an ultra-intense wo…

You've probably heard of "runner's high," that momentary euphoria caused by a rush of endorphins following aerobic activity — but now there's yet another reason to get moving. If you've ever wondered exactly why exercise makes you happy more generall…

Anti-Muslim sentiment was one of the defining issues of the 2016 election, and now that the government is ruled by a heavily conservative majority, good news on that front can be hard to find. Enter Amaiya Zafar, the Muslim teen boxer who was recentl…