Mornings on the back porch. Starting every day with a seated meditation is a beautiful way to set your intentions for the day ahead. Bring a cup of tea. Sit in silence. Breathe deeply. Set the tone for what you want yo create! Send some gratitude to the universe for the blessings you have in…
Image Source: Everett Collection Josh Herdman, whom you might know as the actor who played Gregory Goyle in the Harry Potter movies, has a new career. You might not actually recognize him, though, because he’s now an MMA cage fighter and looks like a new person. We can’t help but see a comparison between Goyle’s…
The first thing I noticed when I stepped inside Orangetheory were the bright, Hi-C-colored walls and orange-themed workout machines. Like any first-timer in a fitness class, I was a little apprehensive; my goal was to survive and not embarrass myself in front of the group of really fit-looking people. During the introductory portion of the…
If you regularly buy frozen berries or vegetables from Costco’s frozen food aisle, you should check the label and verify it’s not in a group of products currently being recalled. Canadian residents should toss out any Nature’s Touch Organic Berry Blend products purchased between December 11, 2015, and April 15. Officials in Canada are investigating…
We accidentally ate an entire pizza, and this 12-year-old girl accidentally ran a half-marathon. What? Yeah. LeeAdianez Rodriguez-Espada signed up for a 5K, which is already a badass move for a tween, and just kept going with it and tacked on another 10 miles. Because that happens sometimes! LeeAdianez didn’t realize she was in the…
Look, we all know that exercise can help you lose weight. We know it can build muscle. We know you get stronger, leaner, more toned . . . but did you know that exercise can clear your skin? Prevent osteoporosis? Improve your sex life? Adding consistent workouts (of any kind!) into your daily routine can…
If you’ve mastered the 5K and are ready to up your distance, then it may be time to run a 10K (that’s 6.2 miles) – but don’t train blindly. Follow this 12-week training plan created by physical therapist and running specialist Julie Ann Dougery of the CPMC Running Clinic. The goals: run a 10-minute-mile race…
While many of us are merely trying to get vertical, this mom and former Cirque du Soleil star is making handstands and fly-ups look simple . . . and she has her child on her back. Gaukhar Akhmetova-Atherton was a performer for eight years before retiring, and her talents are evident. At one point in…
The “under the fence” kick is a badass cardio move that brings some high intensity to your squats. And you’re totally going to feel the BURN in your glutes and inner thighs. You also might feel like a ninja doing it, but that’s another topic entirely. Here’s how to do it: Start with your feet…
Maybe you overdid it a little on the pizza and beer this weekend or you’re just making a point to eat healthier in general. If you’re looking for some fresh-tasting, nutritious noshables that leave out the meat, dairy, eggs, and gluten, then try these simple and satisfying recipes. Skip Ahead: Breakfast Smoothies Snacks Lunch and…
