Now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is encouraging everyone to cover their mouth and nose with a protective cloth face mask, people are making their own, whether they’re no-sew, made with a simple bandana or sewn on a machine. A study of homemade face masks by SmartAirFilters.com found that cotton T-shirts and […]
Now that many of us have transitioned to a work-from-home situation for the time-being, you may be noticing some kinks in your new work setup. Maybe your very shallow couch isn’t terribly supportive for your back, or your kitchen table isn’t the best height for sitting for hours at a time. Plus, prolonged amounts of […]
When you think of equipment for at-home workouts, dumbbells, kettlebells, and resistance bands probably jump to mind. But investing in the best yoga mats or other kinds of exercise mats can make a big difference in the enjoyment of your workout. “The most important thing that you should think about when it comes to your […]
You don’t need a gym’s worth of equipment to get in a solid workout. The best dumbbell workouts—which can work every muscle in your body—can be done right in your living room. So even if your gym or fitness studio is closed due to the new coronavirus, your fitness routine can still continue at home. […]
The coronavirus pandemic is the perfect opportunity for billionaires to justify their existence. For years, wealthy Americans have argued that philanthropy was essential to a functioning society. In contrast to unwieldy, inefficient government programs, private donors have the ability to take swift action and deliver social impact free of bureaucracy. “My wife and I set […]
As we all adjust our lives to help stop the spread of the new coronavirus, our fitness routines need to adjust too—mostly to incorporate social distancing. With businesses closing and people hunkering down, it’s pretty much impossible to stick to your regular workout routine if it involved the gym, fitness studio, or a group workout. […]
With gyms and indoor cycling studios closed due to the new coronavirus and most of us practicing proper social distancing, investing in one of the best exercise bikes can help indoor cycling fans bring their favorite workout into their living rooms. If you’ve been an avid indoor cycler, you’re not alone: Cycling is one of […]
The best at-home workouts don’t necessarily require a ton of equipment—or any equipment other than your own bodyweight. That’s good news for many exercisers who may not have dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands, or other equipment at home, especially after the closures of gyms and fitness studios (and the recommendations to practice social distancing) due to […]
If you are looking to refresh your upper-body routine, adding in a few of the best triceps exercises out there is a good way to do so. Not only will these moves make your same old workout more interesting, but they will also help you get stronger both in and out of the gym. Your […]
The best leg workouts are ones you’ll actually do—and for many people, that means making your lower-body workouts fresh and exciting. Doing the same old exercises for the same number of reps and sets can get boring, fast. If you find yourself losing interest in your same old leg workout, we have the solution for […]
Although I’ve been a registered yoga teacher for over a decade and an instructor for group fitness classes for the past few years—as well as a certified personal trainer—I still get a little insecure whenever I step into an unfamiliar studio as a participant and join a new fitness class for the first time. Everyone […]
When I found out I was pregnant, I soon realized that more than any other moment in my life, pregnancy would be a time of transformation. I know: This is both a completely banal truism and an annoyingly accurate statement. There were the lifestyle changes (farewell, boozy late nights!), the emotional changes (hello, weird hormones […]
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Muscle soreness following a tough workout can throw off your routine, which is why so many people turn to foam rollers to get back on track. The foam roller is one of the most accessible recovery tools out there; it’s so easy to use that it’s become an essential tool for athletes to prepare for […]
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