Fitness

There’s a lot we get wrong about intrusive thoughts. Although they’re sometimes mistaken as unusual ideas or embarrassing opinions, intrusive thoughts are more than unconventional — they’re completely unwanted. Rather than normal anxiety about school, finances, or relationships, these thoughts are disturbing, unsettling, and can cause significant distress (the idea that you may lose a

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Yoga retreats are kind of my thing. I’ve been practicing yoga for over 15 years, and I’ve been going on retreats

Tennis is incredibly fun to watch even when you’re not totally sure what’s going on — but it’s even more gripping when you’re in the know. During the 2023 US Open, the match between Coco Gauff and Laura Siegemund was undeniably high energy. But understanding the rules around time violations — and how Siegemund was

Every athlete has their pre-game rituals. Whether it’s a mantra before hitting the track or a special drink order and music playlist, pros tend to stick to a routine before the start of a competition. You’ll probably see a few of them at the upcoming 2024 Olympics. One ritual that’s sure to make an appearance:

Whether you’re a complete beginner, fairly new to working out, or already an avid gym goer, the importance of the basic fundamental movement patterns can never be overlooked. We recognize that not everyone may have easy access to a gym, or even a safe outdoor space, like a park, to work out in. It can

With warm and empowering messaging, instructor Mercedes Owens leads this 30-minute glutes session with tons of laughs, all while putting in the work. “Everything doesn’t have to be pretty or perfect. Sometimes you have to trek through the mud, get dirty, and walk away from things stronger,” she tells the class during the lower-body burn.

“Push through the shakes.” It’s a familiar refrain in Pilates, barre class, and other low-impact workouts. However, the feeling — and sight — of your muscles physically shaking or twitching can be concerning. Is it truly something you should ignore? Or is it a sign to take things slow? And is the quivering even worth

Disney+Disney+ “Star Wars: The Acolyte” is the latest installment to the Star Wars universe on Disney+, and as a huge Star Wars fan, I was hooked. I wasn’t alone, either. The first episode of season one amassed over 4.8 million views in one day, then launched into hyperspace with over 11.1 million views after five

The 2024 Olympics are right around the corner — something Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad would typically be celebrating. But this year, she’s calling the Games, or rather its host, “shameful.” “When I think of sport, I think of [it] as being an inclusive space — a space where you can come as you,” Muhammad tells PS.

When you’re with Sunny Choi, the sun will come out today, actually. Or at least that’s how it feels. After just one conversation with the first-ever woman breakdancer to represent the US at the 2024 Olympics, I felt I suddenly had the strength to conquer all my goals, clean my closet, and fit in a

Rowing isn’t just for college athletes anymore — it’s a full-body workout growing in popularity across fitness studios, gyms, and homes throughout the country. Over the past 10 years, the number of people rowing indoors has grown by 20%. And that’s likely in part because the benefits of a rowing machine are substantial. Rowing is

AFP via Getty Images | Geoffroy Van Der HasseltAFP via Getty Images | Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt With the Paris Summer Olympics just weeks away, athletes and fans alike are buzzing with excitement, anticipation, and — for the estimated 350,000 attendees with disabilities — concern. Leading up to the Olympic Games, Paris made a promise

Courtesy of NikeCourtesy of Nike The U.S. Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon are where the fastest athletes compete for their spot at the Paris Olympics. In other words, the stakes are high — and Nike created the Nike Athlete House to help support the runners during the grueling qualifiers. Before and after their

Before runner Alexi Pappas competed at the Rio Olympics, she had never heard of the post-Olympic blues. “This was 2016, and so it wasn’t very common for people to be open about their mental health,” she says. In retrospect, she says she’d seen her teammates struggle mentally after previous Olympics, but she never connected the

This 20-minute rowing workout video has a simple follow-along format, allowing you to complete the workout with extra guidance. The first phase of the workout is dubbed a “pick drill” and starts with isolating just an upper-body pull. Next, the instructor incorporates the lower abdominal muscles. Once you’re warmed up, the second phase of the

Juju Watkins has become a household name. Watkins, the daughter of two college basketball athletes and shooting guard for the University of Southern California broke multiple records in her freshman season. She was named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week for a total of 12 times, surpassed Lisa Leslie’s 30-point game record, and beat Clark’s NCAA

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. The Amazon “fitness” category is pretty damn extensive. Sure, there are the obvious picks like dumbbells and workout clothes, but don’t

When life leaves you feeling out of control, there’s power in setting positive affirmations. These short statements may seem innocuous at first, but according to psychology, they can be powerful tools for cultivating positivity, clearing your head, and even relieving anxious thoughts. Whether you’re looking to build confidence, overcome anxiety, or get out of a

Get into the groove and get ready to dance the night away with this fun, jazz-funk class from dance choreographer Frank Soares. Assisted by Mina Huynh and Suzie Elias, this highly energetic video dance workout class is bound to have you moving and grooving. To start things off, Soares has the class walk it out

No matter how hard you try to prevent it, sometimes you find yourself with a “rise and grind” type of day. For 12-plus hours, you might be bouncing between Zoom meetings, walking your dog, running to the grocery store and laundromat, and checking off a million other tiny to-dos, with little time to make a

Nushama | Costas PicadasNushama | Costas Picadas The world of psychedelics is changing. I hadn’t realized how much until I visited Nushama, a psychedelic wellness center in midtown Manhattan. Before arriving, I expected the clinic to be an aesthetic crossover between one of those new Millennial-focused dentist offices all my friends started going to, and

Lena Drapella | IFSCLena Drapella | IFSC Before getting on the wall in the final round of a paraclimbing competition, 17-year-old Raveena Alli, a climber who’s blind, usually has six minutes to preview the top rope route with her caller, Fernando Vásquez. He tells her how it’ll feel — easy, pumpy, familiar, unfamiliar — and

You might’ve heard of magnesium in the context of an elaborate sleep routine, but there’s so much more to the mineral than we hear about on social media. “Magnesium is involved in many processes within our bodies including blood sugar and blood pressure regulation,” says Melissa Jaeger, RD, LD. “It even plays a role in

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. As a runner who gets hurt fairly often, massaging my body is a huge part of my recovery routine. I’ve experienced