Fitness

After running the New York City Marathon on the New Balance team in 2023, I was devoted to taking some time off from racing to let my body recover. But then Athleta reached out with an opportunity I couldn’t turn down: a full sponsorship to run any race in my area with a personalized uniform

PS Photography | Nicole PerryPS Photography | Nicole Perry One of the highlights of Halloween is carving a pumpkin, both because it’s a perfectly festive fall activity, and because there’s a delicious snack hidden inside these gourds. Instead of tossing out the seeds as you carve, however, reserve and then roast them. It’s an incredibly

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 PS team is always first to try out the latest home workouts, fitness gear, and activewear launches. So, when we

With both professional and college women’s sports gaining more attention, there’s never been a better time to talk about how training can impact women differently. Some injuries can be a lot more common in women, leading researchers to explore the role hormones may play in fitness. For example, studies have shown that women are two

The fire hydrant exercise has been around at least since the days of Jane Fonda workout tapes, but it’s not just your mama’s exercise — it’s something you should consider adding to your routine as well. Fire hydrants are a great exercise because they don’t require any equipment, but can still help you build some

Whether you gravitate to tropical cocktails that feature pineapple, you enjoy satiating your sweet tooth with the yummy fruit, or you’re a fan of trail mixes that include dried pineapple, there are quite a few reasons to keep on consuming the spiky produce. There’s even a case for reaching for pineapple when you haven’t necessarily

Megan Thee Stallion has three Grammys, writes songs that top the charts on the regular, sells out arenas, and just generally has a lot going for her. As for me, sometimes just getting out of bed is enough of an accomplishment. Ever since the passing of my uncle, who had been my father figure throughout

Image Source: Getty / Olga Rolenko Dealing with a nighttime cough that’s costing you sleep? You’re not alone. Winter can be a hotbed for illness, which means good quality rest is more important than ever. But according to MDs, bedtime is actually a common trigger for coughing storms (especially if you don’t know what to

Natalie Nakase is no stranger to winning. During her three-season tenure as assistant coach for the Las Vegas Aces, Nakase — alongside head coach Becky Hammon — led the team to back-to-back WNBA championships. And now, Nakase is heading to the Bay area to replicate her leadership style as the head coach of the newest

Led by “Bachelorette” alumni, Tanner Courtad, and founder of Future Self, this class offers a walking-based workout that’s bound to help you clock in tons of steps while getting the heart rate up. Assisted by Paris Nicole and Tyler Hightower, this class is beginner-friendly, making it an easy choice for an at-home or gym workout.

In 2021, Leanne Pedante‘s husband died suddenly in a car accident. After the initial shock wore off, the fitness instructor felt an instinct to turn to movement — one of her go-to coping mechanisms. “I wanted the emotional release,” she says, turning to running and boxing. But her body needed something else. “I had these

You might not have heard a ton about Wegovy, but that doesn’t make it any less effective for weight loss. While medications like Ozempic originally dominated the weight-loss space, Wegovy is another injectable prescription weight-loss drug worth knowing about. When properly prescribed, it’s been shown to help people lose weight and keep it off, with

We all know that feeling. You start the day with every intention of making it to the gym, only to spend the next 12 hours making every excuse possible not to go. For some of us, the reason we can’t make it past the “pack gym bag” stage lies in our lack of motivation, but

If you caught the volleyball action at the Summer Olympics and found yourself totally obsessed with both indoor and beach volleyball, trust us, you’re not alone. The sport had us all on the edge of our seats, with Team USA indoor bringing home major wins: a Bronze for the men, a Silver for the women,

Mammograms are a critical part of your reproductive care and overall health and wellness. After all, breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States and is responsible for about 30 percent of all new female cancers each year, according to the American Cancer Society. And while the mammogram itself

Natural Vitality Calm ($27, originally $41) If you’re looking for a healthy way to wind down, this magnesium supplement drink mix can help to relieve stress and tension. Just stir in a half of a teaspoon to two teaspoons in your water for a fizzy, fruity drink. It’s Non-GMO Project Verified, vegan, and gluten-free and

Snoring is a common issue among many sleepers. It can also be annoying to your partner or a symptom of a larger issue, like sleep apnea. But recently, social media is claiming to have found a fix: mouth taping. TikTok users swear by the benefits mouth taping, claiming the practice does everything from helping you

When it comes to nuts, almonds are my favorite, hands down. But many Americans don’t even consume half of the recommended nuts and seeds intake, which is about 3 servings per week. Almonds, however, are a nut that’s packed with nutrients. ”They contain fiber, plant-based protein, monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, calcium, manganese, and magnesium,” says

Time is a precious commodity, and sometimes, finding time to squeeze in physical activity, like a 30-minute HIIT workout, or a group fitness class can be challenging. However, coach Raneir Pollard has an easy solution: a simple five-minute ab workout targeting the obliques. While five minutes may not seem like much, Pollard explains that you

In the realm of wellness trends, bone broth may seem like a pretty innocuous one. It’s broth, after all. So the claims that bone broth is nourishing, nutrient-rich, and generally supportive of good health aren’t so hard to believe. But there isn’t much actual research into the benefits of bone broth. So we looked into

Recovering from a mastectomy is no easy feat. The procedure itself involves the removal of an entire breast (sometimes both breasts), and healing time can range from three to six weeks, per Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. During recovery it’s not uncommon to experience a host of different sensations in your arm, breast, and chest

With all the misinformation circulating on social media, sometimes a good takedown is needed. From so-called hormone balancing and cortisol face to TikTok’s viral sugar pregnancy test, we love to see health and wellness myths debunked. But we have to draw the line when it comes to espresso martinis. Recently, the internet’s favorite it-girl drink

From the rise of the “hot girl walk” to walking pads in home office setups, the humble stroll is more popular than ever — and rightfully so. Adding more steps to your daily routine can come with a whole slew of benefits, like improvements in mental clarity, stress relief, heart health, mobility, and so much

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. Walking has been all the rage for a while now, but its heavyweight sister activity, rucking, is starting to steal the

It might not be for everyone, but there’s just something about a fresh pair of fuzzy socks on a cold winter night that sends me straight to dreamland. Call it a hot take, but I know I’m not alone. Sleepy-time sock-wearers deal with plenty of online criticism, with some people arguing that wearing socks to

Courtesy of NikeCourtesy of Nike 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. “This is going to be the worst run I’ve ever done. Worse than when I came

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. Group fitness classes are always on trend, whether you’re being a Pilates princess or dancing in Pure Barre classes. Indoor cycling

If you’re looking to incorporate more protein in your diet, don’t sleep on dessert. Contrary to popular belief, you definitely don’t have to skip out on sweets to meet your health and fitness goals. That said, there are some ways to make the last (read: best) meal of the day a little more nutritious, and