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Shiatsu Massage, Explained

Shiatsu massage is a little different from your typical massage. Similar to acupressure, it involves a therapist applying manual pressure to specific points on the body to alleviate pain...

November 23, 2021

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Wellness & Recovery

The Best Self Care Apps

By Callahan Peel

Most individuals walk around with an overload of micro stressors. Whether it's worrying about finances, getting into a tiff with a friend, or dreading speaking to your boss -...

November 21, 2021

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Wellness & Recovery

Everything You Need to Know About Sleeping and Falling Asleep

By Amy Height

When it comes to sleeping, you’ve probably heard the common advice: aim to get 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night, and the hours of sleep before midnight...

November 21, 2021

Wellness & Recovery

Self Care Ideas for Women

By Callahan Peel

After a year that forced us to spend more time indoors, in our home, than we ever had before, the world turned away from typical comforts like going out...

November 20, 2021

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Wellness & Recovery

Ab Exercise Alternatives

By Mandy Gragg

As a certified personal trainer and instructor, I’m most often asked how to improve the appearance of abs. I’m going to let you in on a super exciting secret:...

November 28, 2021

Fitness

The Most Common Exercise Mistakes

By Mandy Gragg

Chances are, you had no idea you were doing some of these. Planks, curls, squats — we have a general understanding of what’s correct and incorrect when it comes...

November 28, 2021

Fitness

Cycling vs Running: Which is Best for You?

By Robin Gillespie

Cardiovascular exercise is one of five basic components of fitness. The Centers For Disease Control states that healthy adults can gain extra health benefits from doing 150 to 300...

November 28, 2021

Fitness

Workout Motivation Tips

By ClassPass

There are plenty of reasons to slack off during class. You’re tired. Feeling stressed. Not loving the playlist. Having some simple motivation boosters on hand can help you break...

November 28, 2021

Fitness

Spooky Halloween Nail Ideas

By Callahan Peel

One of the most fun holidays to theme your manicure around is Halloween. This spooky holiday gives everyone the excuse to push the limits of a typical manicure and...

November 23, 2021

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Spa & Beauty

Summer Nail Ideas to Inspire Your Next Manicure

By Callahan Peel

There’s nothing like opening Instagram during the first few weeks of summer and being inundated with beautiful, unique manicure designs. Whether it’s the girl from the apartment next door...

November 23, 2021

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Spa & Beauty

Everything You Need to Know About Sauna Blankets

By Amanda Garrity

If everyone could have a sauna room in their house, they would. Not only do you feel extra luxurious when you’re sitting in one but they also help detoxify...

November 15, 2021

Spa & Beauty

The Best Essential Oil Diffusers for Every Budget

By Stephanie Limiti

It was December 2016 when my mom gifted me my first essential oil diffuser. My aunt had started working for one of those companies selling what, at the time,...

November 15, 2021

Spa & Beauty

Five Pressure Point Locations that Help with Anxiety

By Lisa Bensley

Relieving stress can be as easy as touching pressure points on the body or face. No fancy tools are necessary to take a few mindful moments to focus on...

November 22, 2021

Lifestyle

Yoga for Sleep

By Caitlin Rose Kenney

Blame it on the full moon, restless leg syndrome or your Netflix addiction. Not being able to fall asleep or to sleep well is a drag. Here is a...

November 21, 2021

Fitness, Lifestyle

How to Practice Self Acceptance Every Day

By Amy Hillock

Understanding the true meaning of acceptance has a lot to do with your ability to find happiness. Resolutions, intentions and goals can serve as guides to an amazing life....

November 21, 2021

Lifestyle

The Benefits of Good Posture

By Erin Paruszewski

Did you know your workout is not just about how much you sweat or burn when you’re in a studio? What you practice in terms of alignment and posture...

November 16, 2021

Lifestyle