While the weather outside is becoming less frightful, Spring almost always brings a mix of environmental surprises. With the sky ready to open up and pour on even the unlikeliest of days, it’s a good idea to at least bring a light jacket on your outdoor run – regardless of forecast. Here are some lightweight,…
Should you do yoga or should you do burpees? Now you don’t have to choose. Try this yoga-inspired burpee variation that blends Sun Salutations with the basic burpee.
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Warmer weather can be great during the day, but when nighttime comes around, seasonal shifts like high pollen counts, stuffy nights, and active evenings can mess with our sleep routine. To make sure you get the right amount of sleep as hot weather nears, read these tips.
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Elise A. Miller is the author of Star Craving Mad, and her new satirical romance novel, Tracing the Bones, is out in June. Elise is also a kettlebell instructor in Philadelphia, PA. I was at the pool with my son the other day when a woman – in her 40s like me – said, “I…
Although we’re about to relish in longer hours of dreamy golden daylight, the truth of the matter is that daylight saving time is totally going to mess up our sleep schedules, at least for a few days. But we’re not just going to lie down (pun intended) and take it, are we? Related: Spring Sleep…
Shin splints are one running injury that can stop you in your tracks. Not only do they disrupt your training, shin splits hurt too. Weak muscles in the front of the shin coupled with tight calves can lead to this problem, so it’s time to strengthen and stretch this area whether you’re training for your…
Curling up under the covers on your phone, scrolling through your Facebook or Instagram feed is totally good and sometimes necessary. But just think how strong and energized you’d feel if you took five minutes from commnenting on your BFF’s new outfit to do a quick workout. Don’t worry, you won’t have to go far…
Not a fan of sugar in your oatmeal? Not at all into chalky-tasting protein powder? Then you’ll love this low-sugar, high-protein overnight oatmeal recipe that’s oh so creamy and naturally sweet. The secret? Mashed chickpeas and banana. OK, I get it. Chickpeas sound a little weird for breakfast. But they have such a satisfying smooth…
Food can be medicine in so many ways. If your body is out of whack, oftentimes the physiological issue at hand can be boiled down to a nutritional deficiency. Are you tired? Try eating more spinach and loading up on iron. Is your stomach irritated? Introducing good bacteria via probiotics could be a quick, drug-free…
The female body has seen its share of fitness trends, including the still-popular yoga and the questionable Prancercise. We can’t help but look back and see how fitness was for women the past century, and we also can’t help but ask ourselves, “Did we really do that?”
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