fitness

As a powerlifter, stretching is an essential part of my daily training routine. I can’t, after all, get into a deep squat if I’m not flexible enough! But as a personal trainer, I know that the number one thing that people — including me! — tend to…

Although not everyone is cut out to exercise or even wants to exercise, there's no denying that there are only benefits that come with it. From physical health to mental health and emotional health, exercise does a body good. On top of all those…

The idea of not having a period can seem pretty appealing: no running around looking for a tampon, no worries about stains, no cramps. However, skipping periods unexpectedly, when there's no obvious reason — like pregnancy — behind their…

As you may have heard, Lululemon has opened a new “experiential store” in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood — a store that has not only traditional retail space, but also tons of bells and whistles, including workout studios, fitness classes, and…

At just 15 years old, tennis star Cori “Coco” Gauff is making history. In June, she became the youngest player to qualify for the main draw in Wimbledon ever, and on July 1 she beat tennis great Venus Williams in the first round match. Gauff…

Every time I see a concert, especially one that involves a lot of on-stage dancing, I am in awe that the human body can perform at that level night after night. Apparently I'm not the only one who wonders how musicians and performers can sustain…

Serena Williams' 2018 U.S. Open match against Naomi Osaka isn't remembered for its many moments of excellent gameplay, or Osaka's surprise win over Williams. Rather, it's remembered as the moment when the conversation about the policing of a female…

I am not very athletic. My run is what most other people consider a jog; I am not particularly good at any sports; and I don’t track my best times or set strict fitness goals. So, you can imagine how shocked my friends and family were when I…

From the ages of seven to 16, I lived with excruciating pain in my knees. Sitting, standing, laying down, it always hurt. None of the doctors I saw knew what was wrong; it was often suggested the pain was all in my head. Being the hardheaded kid…