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The livestream workout has become my new obsession during lockdown. You can try nearly any style of workout in the sanctity of your own home with no one to judge your bent knees in downward dog or your mismatched, unironed gym clothes. You can take the beginner option on a move because it’s day one […] More
With a new scary headline popping up every day and so much uncertainty surrounding our daily routines, of course, the #1 thing on your mind is not going to be keeping up with a diet (we need comfort food!!) or sticking to your trainer’s workout plan (sorry, burpees. Netflix is calling). But treating your body […] More
At this point, normal daily activities like grabbing a smoothie with your work(out) wife or taking a class at a yoga studio seem like distant memories (sigh remember heated rooms and cool lavender towels!?). However, just because you can’t meet up with your accountability buddy or head to the gym doesn’t mean you can’t stay […] More
We’ve heard it before: “Heavy weights are a no-no for women — you’ll become bulky.” And then there’s this fitness gem: “One hundred crunches every day won’t give you a six pack.” The misconceptions swirling around exercising are numerous enough to make your head spin. Research was done by 1/ Cardio is the number one […] More
Real talk: There’s no quick way to become more flexible. That’s not to say you should cross it off your list of fitness goals, though, it just means you’ll have to work harder to get there. A great place to start is with yoga. And one move that definitely needs to be added to your practice is […] More
As a personal trainer and athlete who manages her training — and training others — along with her fasting, we wanted to tap into Zaakirah‘s exercise tips for Ramadan. A lot of it is about timing and type of exercise. Zaakirah is also a global Nike trainer and has her own workout on the worldwide […] More
Want to start running? The benefits are pretty legit, considering even just 10 minutes of leisurely running per day can help you live longer, found one 2014 study. (Some research, published in , actually suggests runners live a full longer than non-runners, if you needed extra convincing.) Plus, pounding the pavement also just makes you feel . “Almost […] More
Attention all you health nuts out there: it’s OK to take it easy and give yourself grace during this very scary time. You don’t have to do intense workouts regularly, feel guilty for eating something “unhealthy,” or expect constant productivity during the time at home. However, trying to preserve some sense of normalcy is extremely important […] More
