In the spring, I made a new fitness goal for myself, mostly thanks to the influence of my aching knees. Instead of heavily relying on HIIT, squats, lunges, and deadlifts to give my legs a workout, I wanted to spend a little more time exercising my lower body through low-impact workouts. Without access to a…
Image Source: Getty / Jamie Squire In a new video posted on Shawn Johnson’s YouTube channel that she shares with her husband, Andrew East, the four-time Olympic medalist dove deep into a longstanding struggle with body image stemming from her gymnastics career. At the time she was training for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Johnson said…
It’s been 14 years (wow) since the first High School Musical came out, and yes, I can still sing every lyric. I may also have the CD soundtrack buried somewhere in my childhood bedroom, and the songs are definitely still chilling on my old iPod Nano. One thing I never could get down? The dance…
Image Source: Getty / AFP Contributor On Monday, June 29, CNN reported that more than 200 people who have used a now-open Planet Fitness in Morgantown, WV, are being urged to quarantine after a client tested positive for COVID-19. According to a statement released by the Monongalia County Health Department, anyone who was at that…
This is Meet My Workout Routine, where we profile weekly workout routines – unvarnished and imperfect – from women across all walks of life. Check out our past profiles here. Who: Tiffany Chenault, PhD, is a professor at Salem State University who researches and writes on the intersectionality of gender, race, and running. She’s a…
I’ve daydreamed of ordering a reformer – but, my wallet and the square footage of my apartment agree that there are more realistic Pilates tools I can use for effective, joint-friendly workouts at home. A Pilates ring – which Club Pilates instructor Lencola Green also calls the “Magic Circle” – is the perfect example, as…
Sometimes, finding a great pair of leggings can feel tougher than bootcamp. Because they all fit so differently, and different customers want different things from a workout pant, we’ve learned to listen to ratings and customer reviews when we’re shopping, and we’ve come across some seriously beloved pairs. Whether you prefer a full legging or…
Think you can only get the benefits of fruits and vegetables by shopping in the produce aisle? Think again! Fruits and veggies are being added to foods like rice, oatmeal, and snacks in really interesting and yummy ways. As a registered dietitian, I do a little happy dance every time I find food choices that…
