fitness

Yoga is a popular practice that many people turn to boost their mindfulness, mood, and overall sense of wellness throughout the day. However, yoga classes aren’t always affordable, accessible, or practical for many people who still want to enjoy the…

If you’re new to working out, you might find the idea of starting an exercise routine daunting. And while it can feel tempting to skip the gym and stream Netflix instead, new research shows that even light physical activity can help increase your…

On the road or in the cycling studio, the best bike shorts for women help you go the distance in comfort, and maybe even some style, if you’re also riding the athleisure trend. A quality bike short intended for avid cyclists will likely have…

Every time I walk into a new gym, or even my own gym at an unusual time of day, I find myself swallowing nerves. My borderline personality disorder (BPD) mandates that I either make myself the center of attention or disappear completely, and a…

In addition to being a world-renowned gymnast, Gabby Douglas is just like us. Well, most of us haven’t won gold medals or made gymnastics history, but Douglas still likes to enjoy her time off and hang with her pets. In fact, she describes herself…

Almost every single week in my dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) group, I have a realization about my relationships — with myself, with my trauma, with the world, with my wife — that is connected, somehow, to the gym. Sometimes, it’s about the…

While my masturbation game may be on point, I can’t really say the same for my exercising game. Although I know that the benefits of regular exercise are countless, it’s just not for me. I’d rather walk around a city for five hours every day than…

You want to get to that kickboxing class at your gym, but you only have a spare 20 minutes to get ready before you have to get to work, and the line for the showers is not that forgiving. Or you’re like me, and the idea of trying out new moves in a…

From tennis champion Venus Williams to Olympic soccer player Kara Lang, more and more athletes are opting for a planet-based diet. If you're curious about how to go vegan if you work out, you're not the only one. A study published in the journal…