Have you ever walked by an elliptical at the gym and wondered, “Could that contraption be a useful part of my workout routine?” Or perhaps you’ve even hopped on the machine, and thought, “Is this actually doing anything?” The answer: Yes. That is, if you’re using it effectively. Intrigued? We chatted with Melanie Zoller, NASM-certified
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While bodyweight exercises can take you far, if you’re able to add weights to your routine, you should. And this lower body workout with weights is a great place to start, since it takes exercises you may already be familiar with — air squats, lateral lunges, step-ups — and just adds resistance. But first, a
In an ever-evolving era of technology, I have proven somewhat resistant to the latest gadgets. I still wear wired headphones to the gym (much to my younger sister’s chagrin), and I’ve been waking up to the same panic-inducing alarm for years. “I don’t need anything else,” I tell myself. “What I have now is just
Not everyone is a fan of exercise, and you’ve probably heard more than a few jokes from people who say they’re “allergic” to working out. But despite the quips, an exercise allergy is a real thing — and it can be serious. The official name for this allergy is exercise-induced anaphylaxis, and it’s a rare
We don’t know about you, but we’re still buzzing from the 2024 WNBA season, which was the most-reviewed regular season ever across ESPN platforms, up 170 percent from last season. It also boasted a jaw-dropping 154 sellouts, a 242 percent increase from 2023, per the WNBA. That’s not even touching some of the players’ individual
Image Source: Getty / Kevin Mazur and Photo Illustration: Ava Cruz Taylor Swift never fails to impress, whether she’s dreaming up ways to sneak into her own concert or sharing a delicious cookie recipe. Her most impressive feat as of late? Singing, strutting, and styling her way through her Eras Tour. With a show that
Welcome to Show the Receipts, a new series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done. No matter the task, we’re tracking every last dollar from start to finish. A few years ago, I checked my phone to find a message from my aunt: “I’m trekking to
This summer, I was looking for a new fitness routine. I wanted something I could do from home, something that wouldn’t make me sweat like crazy in the heat, and something that I could keep up with during a travel-heavy summer. Plenty of things came to mind: running was free and easy to do on
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has been juggling a lot lately. Like, actually juggling. Last month, the Olympian showed off her skills while visiting her hometown in New Jersey. She did the same during an appearance on the “Today” show, and at a University of Kentucky football game just after being inducted into the school’s hall of fame.
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has been juggling a lot lately. Like, actually juggling. Last month, the Olympian showed off her skills while visiting her hometown in New Jersey. She did the same during an appearance on the “Today” show, and at a University of Kentucky football game just after being inducted into the school’s hall of fame.
Many of us have heard that cracking your knuckles is bad for you, and can even increase your chances of developing arthritis down the line. As a kid, this alleged factoid quickly scared me out of what I thought to be a harmful habit. But looking back, I wonder if there was ever any truth
Squeezing in a group workout class can be tough during the week, especially when juggling multiple priorities and competing tasks. But, at only ten minutes, this dance class is a super quick (and delectable!) exercise snack. So stop doomscrolling and work this fun class into your winter arc routine. In this home workout video from
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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. Some sports are known for their footwear, like basketball, where players’ footwear is as much a fashion statement as it is
Quieting your mind can be a difficult task. While some people swear by tools like meditation and deep breathing, more recently brown noise has climbed the ranks as a means of relief. You’ve likely heard of white noise before, which has been likened to a waterfall or an untuned radio. Well, brown noise is said
TikTok has launched several coffee trends, from delicious (but time-consuming) whipped coffee recipes, to a Whole Foods brown butter cookie latte dupe. One of the most enduring trends on the coffee front, however, is also said to be a nutrition hack. Enter TikTok’s viral “proffee” — aka protein coffee. While the concept of adding some
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. You don’t have to be a dancer to shop the balletcore trend (but these pieces will definitely make you feel like
Football season is in full swing, and even if you’re not a fan, you’ve likely overheard office chatter about certain players or caught the post-game scores while skimming the news. Though the latest conversation swirling in the NFL is about how players can better protect themselves from concussions using something called a Guardian Cap. This
E. coli outbreaks are fairly common, with an estimated 265,000 illnesses and 100 deaths each year in the US. But this bacteria, and the illness they cause, aren’t something to take lightly. Not all strains of E. coli can cause illness, but the ones that do can be pretty unpleasant. E. coli can lead to
I’m on a quest to tackle all six Abbott World Major Marathons and as of this year the only international run I had left was Berlin, Germany. With each run, you get a star and at completion of all six, you become a six-star finisher. The list of marathons includes New York, Chicago, Boston, Tokyo,
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. Whether you’re terrified by boxing workouts or can’t wait to get your gloves on, it’s worth getting to know Rumble Fitness.
My first foray into group fitness was in 2013. The place was called ilovekickboxing, and while their website left something to be desired, I loved the workout and community. From that day on I was hooked (pun always intended) on boxing and boxing-adjacent workouts. Anytime a new studio or app popped up that gave me
After a record-breaking season, Game 5 of the WNBA Finals went out with a bang, with the New York Liberty eking out a five-point win over the Minnesota Lynx. The game had many standout moments, but many new fans puzzled over a seemingly small detail: why were some players, including Lynx forward Alanna Smith, wearing