Want a convenient way to work some of the most neglected muscles in your core? Look no further than the oblique V-up. Most exercisers think the core is another word for your rectus abdominis, or the “six-pack muscles” on the front of your abdomen. Just as essential, however, are your obliques — the sheets of muscle […]
If you were able to correctly choose all the members of the US women’s Olympic gymnastics team before the Trials in June, well, you might want to go ahead and buy a lottery ticket right now. That’s because the results were nearly impossible to predict, thanks to injuries that took several of the front-runners out […]
You might have seen Instagram influencers scraping their bodies or faces with smooth stones or metal tools to help (as they claim) promote blood flow and range of motion, and even relieve minor pain or soreness. The traditional Chinese medicine practice, called gua sha, is touted as a form of lymphatic drainage massage. But before […]
It’s a sad day when your favorite bralette finally quits on you. But replacing it doesn’t have to cost more than your weekly coffee bill—or require you to spend all day in fitting rooms. Thanks to Amazon, shopping for new bras from the comfort of your own bed can be quick and painless. The best […]
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Having limited space doesn’t have to be the Achilles heel of your plan to work out at home. But we’ll admit, it’s a lot easier to squeeze a rack of light dumbbells and a rolled up yoga […]
Body mass index has (rightfully) been called out time and time again as a deeply flawed metric of health, but internet trolls still love to invoke it when they’re trying to weight-shame. So when Olympic rugby player Ilona Maher, who is set to compete at the Paris Games, recently flagged a nasty comment speculating about […]
All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. We love the fab design and feel of Lululemon’s sleek activewear—honestly, we could live in it. But a wardrobe full of the trendy brand would cost a small fortune. Luckily, there are plenty of dupes to be […]
Zinc isn’t a nutrient that most of us think about on a regular basis. But it is an essential mineral, meaning we have to get it from food since our bodies can’t produce it on their own. That makes it important to consume foods high in zinc for a rounded diet. Read on to find out which foods […]
I was confused because it wasn’t like I was struggling—I wasn’t even rowing! And we literally are in the same class, started the same day, and have had all the same lessons. I wanted to project to him that I had no doubt about what I was doing, and therefore, there was no room for […]
If you’re looking for a killer core workout that challenges your balance and gets every abdominal muscle engaged, look no further than your exercise ball. One of the best ways to use it: stability ball knee tucks — also known as a jackknife. (And once you’ve nailed this one, here are other stability ball exercises to […]