Prepping for a long run this weekend? Our upbeat, high-powered playlist will definitely get you motivated. These are some of my absolute favorite songs to run to – and trust me, I’ve had plenty of trial and error. When I first started running, I thought I could listen to any ol’ playlist, but alas, nothing…
I have no trouble falling asleep. It is a rare night that I’m not asleep five minutes after hitting the pillow. What I do suffer from is night waking. Come 3 or 4 in the morning, I often find myself wide awake. It’s too early to get out of bed and start my day, and…
Finding the motivation to run can be hard. Even when you’re training for a race or event, or have a run on your calendar, dragging yourself out the door feels impossible when you’re just really, truly unmotivated. Related: Use This Workout Move to Help Your Lungs Stop Burning on Runs I get it. Running hurts.…
I know I’m a fitness editor and all, but I still get REALLY sore after workouts. Sometimes (OK, most of the time) I go a little too hard, or stack too many workouts back to back, and my body totally hates me for it. Are you nodding your head and saying, “Yeah, that’s me”? Then…
Although Instagram’s #mealprep gives us plenty of inspiration, some of the meals on there are pretty complex to throw together. When you don’t have the time or energy, meal prepping can seem like a pain. But it doesn’t have to be. We found some quick and simple combinations that beginners and experts alike can master…
The combo of mango, spinach, and sweet potato may seem odd at first, but let us tell you: this smoothie is delicious. The sweet potato and nutmeg combine into something reminiscent of a pumpkin spiced latte, but the mango gives it a tropical sweetness that screams Summer. Sometimes opposites attract! You also get more good-for-you…
I am not a fan of jumping lunges – at all. A couple of injuries have left me weak in the knees (literally), and because of this, I take it easy on certain plyometric moves. When I hear “jumping lunges” in a workout class, I almost always turn to split squats. And for days I…
In the fitness world, not even mermaids should skip leg day! That’s why we’ve rounded up some of the cutest Disney-inspired workout gear, from muscle tanks to breathable leggings, that’ll inspire you to get pumped . . . princess-style. If you’re a hardcore Disney fanatic, you won’t be able to scroll through this list of…
When I first moved to San Francisco, I signed up for a class called Best Butt Ever at Equinox. I had no idea what to expect, but I was sold on the name alone. Who doesn’t want the best butt ever?! I immediately fell in love with the tush-targeting conditioning class, and the class’s instructor,…
