There are lots of reasons you might be awake at night, from a racing mind to too much coffee. But a room that doesn’t have the best temperature for sleep is arguably one of the most annoying culprits behind a restless night. No one likes being a hot, sweaty mess or a human ice cube […]
On October 3, 2018, one month after my 43rd birthday, I got the most shocking news of my life: I had ovarian cancer. After a week of unexplained stomach pains, I went to urgent care, and they sent me for a CT scan. The results revealed masses on both ovaries, fluid in my abdomen, and […]
When you’re looking for a full-body workout you can do fast—yep, that means without packing a bag and traipsing to the gym—there are a few things you should look for in order to make sure you’re spending your time as effectively as possible. “I’d be looking for a routine that includes a component of mobility […]
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What’s the big deal with pre-workout supplements? These supplements have boomed in popularity among gym-goers because they’re formulated with ingredients and compounds, such as caffeine, beta-alanine and BCAAs, that can lead to better workouts. Because they allow you to train harder for longer, you move towards your physique or performance goal faster. Some taste pretty […]
Resistance bands really are among the best pieces of home gym equipment you can pick up. Not only are they extremely portable and easy to stuff into a cupboard between uses, but they’re also highly versatile, in that you can use them to strengthen your body as well as increasing your mobility and flexibility. This […]
As someone with (not to brag) 542 indoor cycling classes under my belt, according to my stats at SoulCycle, I consider myself pretty in-the-know on proper cycling gear. There was a time when I started taking indoor cycling classes here and there and wore regular tennis shoes (a no-no)—but once I started renting cycling-specific shoes […]
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In a perfect world, we’d all feel bright-eyed, energized, and ready to go whenever it was time for our workouts. But add in real-world complications like a hectic day of work, a too short night of sleep, or a too long social media scroll, and you might feel yourself dragging before you even complete your […]
Be honest now, how often do you stretch? For the vast majority of us, the answer is not enough. Whether you’re a keen runner, cyclist or gym-goer, or just spend your days sitting at a desk, stretching should be an integral part of your weekly routine. It’ll improve your mobility and flexibility, reduce your risk […]
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Last March, right before I ran the Tokyo Marathon, I happened upon a light, spring running jacket from ASICS that I purchased on a whim. Conventional wisdom says you should never wear anything new on race day, but with inclement weather on the horizon, I knew I was better safe than sorry. If push came […]
For years I found practicing yoga at home intimidating, like I needed elusive extra flexibility or cosmic wisdom to practice unsupervised. But all I needed was the best yoga mat for me (along with several yoga apps to help me inject both structure and spontaneity into my practice). “A varied home practice can help us […]