Yoga has a bit of a reputation for being all about flexibility, stretching and relaxation. But there are so many different types of yoga out there, plenty of which will challenge you to build your strength and resilience at the same time as improving your flexibility. Practicing yoga for strength is a great way to […]
Everything You Need to Know About Aerial Workouts
Aerial arts—the spectrum of activities that includes “aerial acrobatics” and “aerial yoga”—calls to those who are attracted to an element of performance. This is an exercise that is as artistic as it is athletic. It’s a dance, in the air. Think: Cirque du Soleil. (Hey, we can dream). What to know about aerial workouts Students […]
Yoga for Desk Workers
Stretch out and restore with these simple poses. As a former yoga instructor and a current desk-dweller, I feel the difference in my body after sitting down for eight to nine hours per day. If you’re like me and clock the hours in a seated position, you may feel tightness in your body, cranky hips and […]
Dermatologists Rank the Best Sunscreen Brands
There are so many different types of sun protection out there that it can be hard to tell which one is right for your skin type, much less which ones you want to wear for an outdoor workout. From chemical sunscreens to physical blockers, it can be hard to decipher what is what. No matter […]
Are Those Mysterious Phantom Bruises Something to Worry About?
Ever wake up feeling slightly groggy but mostly fine, only to notice you have one, two, maybe three bruises you don’t recall ever getting? While we often brush them off as some girls’ night out souvenir, there could be a bit more to it than that. But the question is: are these black and blues […]
Should You Workout Every Day? Answering Your Rest Day Questions
We completely understand that you’re committed to attending your HIIT, barre and cardio dance classes throughout the week. The motivational instructors give you the right amount of energy to get through the next day, the friends you’ve made in class help you power up during those never-ending plank sessions, and the blast of endorphins at […]