Take a Note From This Health Coach: Bring Wine to Your Next Workout
The Intense Push-Up Variation That'll Change the Way Your Abs Look
Push-ups have got to be my all-time favorite upper-body exercise since they are so effective at targeting your chest and shoulders. There are so many variations to this basic exercise, so here’s another one to add to your routine. Bonus: this move helps define your core, especially your obliques, the muscles on the sides of…
5 Life Lessons I Learned From My Marathon Coach
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…
Eliminate Stress, Meditate, and Restore With These Soothing Sounds
Ready for some restoration? Wind down from your day or just carve out some time for relaxation, meditation, and a restorative yoga practice. This list of blissful tracks will help you focus your mind on breath and nothingness and will likely leave you feeling very relaxed. If you’re feeling stressed, this should do the trick.…
49 Tattoos That Show a Serious Love of Running
For many people, running is so much more than a means of exercise; for some, it’s a lifestyle, and for others, it’s what they credit for transforming their lives. With city skylines from marathon locations to the chemical compound of “runner’s high” drawn out, these creative running tattoos are a permanent medal worn with pride.…
There Is a Chance You Will Orgasm While Working Out
If you have ever experienced arousal in the midst of an intense set of crunches or while holding a plank, it’s actually not abnormal. Our friends at Self explain everything you need to know about the “coregasm” and how to have one, just in case you’re interested. Exercise and sex are similar in more ways…
How I Fell in Love With Running Because It Changed My Life
The following post was originally featured on Fit Bottomed Girls and written by Alison, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. Dear Running, When I first met you many years ago, I wasn’t a fan of yours at all. I mean – let’s be real here – all my previous encounters with you had been…
Hilarious GIFs That Sum Up Working Out on Your Period
Oh, the woes of working out during that “time of the month.” When you’re not fending off bears on a trail run, you’re evading sharks on your ocean swim or simply debilitated by cramps and cravings. Even when you have every intention of getting to your Spin or bootcamp class, your period is there, waiting…
How to Exercise Away Pesky Armpit Fat
Every body comes in different shapes and sizes, but a little underarm bubble next to your armpit can hold you back from wearing certain styles. It’s true: there’s no way to spot-reduce fat, but in addition to consistent fat-burning cardio, adding the following exercises to your workout routine can make a difference in how you…
Rock That Marathon You Signed Up For With This 4-Month Plan
Congratulation on signing up for a marathon! Now all you need a training schedule. This plan is geared for experienced runners – two-plus years of regular running – who have a background in running longer distances and also have some half-marathons and marathons under their belt. Following this schedule should give you the edge to…