Weight Loss

There’s perhaps nothing more soothing than a good yoga class, especially when your muscles are tense and sore or you’re under a lot of stress. But if you’ve ever laid your head on a yoga block mid-pose and suddenly been unable to think about anything other than the germs crawling all over it, you’re not

Fact: having a cyst on your ovary isn’t necessarily cause for alarm. That’s because there are many different types of ovarian cysts, some of which are considered harmless and don’t even come along with symptoms. That’s often the case with functional ovarian cysts, or what the Cleveland Clinic calls the most common type of cyst.

The biker shorts trend isn’t going anywhere. In fact, with the warmer weather, we’re itching to ditch our long Old Navy has an amazing selection of soft, breathable, and trendy biker shorts. Whether you have an inseam preference, love patterns or bold colors, or need to stock up on the basics, we rounded up our

A few years ago I discovered the magic of strength training, and with it, the importance of eating protein in order to help repair my muscles and grow stronger. While I usually chase a sweat session with a protein shake, I love protein bars when I’m on the go, and I often find myself reaching

I’m always looking for new YouTube workouts (why yes, I do have three separate personal playlists of my faves), so when I saw Bretman Rock’s workout video was racking up nearly a million views in less than two months, I knew I had to click. Rock, a digital celebrity originally known for his beauty videos,

The fitness industry is constantly evolving. Remember when people didn’t book barre classes in bulk? As we predicted, the latest innovations this year are interactive, personalized products that let you get fit on your own time, in your own space. If you went over to a friend’s house and saw Mirror, one of these new

Diving is one of the most anticipated events at the Summer Olympics, with athletes performing gravity-defying leaps that, on both an aesthetic and athletic level, seem almost impossible to judge. But for some very unlucky panels of judges, that is exactly the job — so, before you tune in to watch the Games in Tokyo,

Trainer and co-founder of Sweat, Kayla Itsines, gained a loyal following with her BBG fitness program, which was released in 2012. BBG, which stands for Bikini Body Guide, includes high-intensity workouts that require minimal equipment, are just 28 minutes long, and accessible for people without a gym membership. Now, nearly 10 years after the program

When it comes to upper body day at the gym, most people focus on bicep curls and triceps dips to strengthen and tone your arms, but it’s also important to not neglect your back and shoulders. Kelsey Wells, a NASM-certified trainer and creator of the gym-based PWR programs on the SWEAT app, created this back

In this day and age, workout clothes aren’t just workout clothes. They’re also office clothes, lounge clothes, cooking clothes, and even sometimes pajamas (hey, no judgment). So, we’re stocking up on new, comfortable styles that will keep us comfy and also inspire us to get moving. It’s a win all around. There are super cute

The COVID-19 pandemic shook up Laurie Hernandez‘s training schedule in a good way. The 20-year-old Rio Games gold and silver medalist is making a gymnastics comeback — she’s en route to going for her second Olympic team — and the Tokyo 2020 postponement actually gave her more time to work on upgrading her routines. She

When it comes to shopping for a new fitness tracker, it can get complicated. There are so many brands and choices out there at every price point. To make your shopping and fitness life easier, we turned to Amazon, because the mega retailer is filled with a plethora of unbiased customer reviewers. We scoured through

Body positivity queen and self-love enthusiast Ashley Graham is sending good vibes all around with a wholesome TikTok challenge that has people of all shapes and sizes celebrating their beautiful bodies. “Have you celebrated yourself today?” Graham captioned the video, during which she pointed out “the strongest part of my body, the sexiest part of

Do you hate your best friend’s partner? Do you hate how they take all of your BFF’s attention, or are they actually bad for your friend? On this week’s How 2 Deal, relationship expert Alexis Germany is here to break down what to do when you hate your friend’s significant other, signs that the relationship

Once stay-at-home orders were issued in March of 2020, maybe people initially assumed it would only last a few weeks, tops. Once weeks turned into months which turned into a year, we found ourselves with a lot of extra free time: no more commute to work, no more social dinners and happy hours, nowhere to

When I first got my Peloton, one of the first things I googled was, “How do you pause a ride?” I’ve joined enough tribes to know I’m not the only one who has been dreaming of this feature since setting foot on the bike. There have been so many times I’ve needed to either grab

Work all of your major muscle groups with this high-intensity workout that requires no equipment. Certified personal trainer Ashley Joi will inspire you to give each exercise, including burpees, planks, and mountain climbers, your all. Each circuit is meant to challenge you, but Ashley has you covered with BODYARMOR LYTE hydration breaks throughout to allow

For, Lana Condor finding ways to cope with the darkness of this pandemic has been key. She’s relied on fun workouts like Zumba and biking, having a group of women to talk to, and even virtual reality. “It’s a coping mechanism because you can kind of take yourself out of reality for a short period

If you want to swim while you have your period, but you’re not into wearing tampons or menstrual cups or discs, period swimwear is here to protect you! The layers in the gusset of the underwear work to trap and absorb your period so it doesn’t leak in the water (or on land!). If you

If you’re looking for ways to help prevent UTIs or just improve your urinary-tract health, it might be tempting to toss a bottle of cranberry gummies into your shopping cart. The gummy-vitamin market is hot, and they usually taste as good as a piece of candy. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean you can necessarily count on

I was first diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) during a study abroad trip to Costa Rica in 2011. After a few days there — eating simple foods like chicken, rice, beans, fruits, and vegetables — I got super sick, having diarrhea after every meal, along with terrible gas and bloating. It wasn’t exactly fun

Skateboarding is one of five new sports making their Olympic debut in Tokyo this summer, and we can’t wait to see some of the world’s best skaters show off their stuff! If you’re tuning in to watch skateboarding for the first time, it might help to have a basic idea of how the scoring works.

If you’ve ever struggled to get a full and complete view of your vulva and vagina, you’re not alone. It might have even been the reason you had difficulty inserting a menstrual disc or a tampon for the first time. These body parts are hard to see in their entirety, but not is not a

It started innocently enough, with a generous pour of zinfandel over dinner or a refill of sauvignon blanc while bingeing a true crime series after work. But as the weeks of staying at home turned into months (and one glass of wine turned into two or three), I started questioning my relationship with alcohol. I

One of the most iconic moments at the Olympics is the Parade of Nations during the opening ceremonies, where the athletes from every country walk in behind their nation’s flag and stand together to watch the festivities. But like many things at this year’s Summer Olympics in Tokyo, this tradition will be have to be

By now, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of intermittent fasting (IF) some people have experienced, such as weight loss (especially for stubborn belly fat), more energy, improved digestion, decreased sugar cravings, and better sleep. There are so many ways to fit intermittent fasting into your life, so if you’ve been thinking about it, there’s

Singer-songwriter Lauren Jauregui has long been open about her own mental health, and now she’s channeling that journey into her music in a powerful new way. Jauregui, along with three other musical artists, has partnered with Sound It Out, a national campaign that uses music to help middle school kids and their caregivers have open,

It’s 6:59 a.m., your cycling instructor is about to yell out, “Let’s ride!” and you just got stuck with the bike in the back with the messed-up seat. You’re wishing you invested in a pair of padded bike shorts and crossing your fingers that the annoying crotch-stabbing pain will just go away after a while.

The CDC announced on April 27 that if you’ve been fully vaccinated — meaning it’s been at least two weeks since your second shot of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or two weeks after the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine — you can now go outside without a face mask on. Before you get visions

Finding the perfect pair of leggings on a budget is no easy feat. That’s why we turned to Amazon — the site features tons of great choices with thousands of helpful customer testimonials. To save you time and money, we hunted down the ten best picks with the highest ratings, so all you have to