Moving is probably my least favorite activity. Growing up, my parents moved our family about 20 times – in the third grade alone, I went to three different schools, in three different states. Seven elementary schools later, I knew what it was like to be “the new kid” more than anyone really wants to, and…
For me, Summer is a really hard time to fit in workouts consistently. I’m traveling what seems like every other weekend and can’t always make it to the gym or to a class. So in preparation for this annual pattern of mine, I set out to adopt a new regimen that I could take anywhere.…
When I tell people I’m vegan – and that I’ve been a vegetarian since I was born – the first question I usually get is: you don’t eat cheese? For some reason, it’s a lot easier for most people to fathom going vegetarian than it is for them to entertain the idea of going vegan.…
Late last year, I accidentally signed up to run a marathon. How, you ask? Well, it was in a part of the country that I’ve always been drawn to (Big Sur, CA), and I’d be running to raise money for a charity that means a lot to me (Every Mother Counts). As I clicked around…
Hopefully you know by now that an all-cardio-all-the-time workout routine is a bit of a missed opportunity. Look, I am a supporter of pretty much any workout routine that you’ll actually stick to (more about how to actually enjoy your workouts here), but some form of strength training is foundational to injury prevention, metabolic speed,…
Want to imporve your sex life with one easy move? Our friends at Your Tango discuss the benefits of kegel exercises. No gym required! Most women have most likely heard of Kegel exercises, though the context in which you’ve heard of them may take quite a number of forms. They are, for instance, highly useful…
