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Getting faster didn’t hurt, either. If there’s one thing that TikTok has taught us, it’s that protein at breakfast is an absolute must. Between the 30-30-30 method and protein-boosting recipe hacks like scrambled pancakes, adequate protein at breakfast is the theme—for good reason. Prioritizing protein, especially at breakfast, has numerous benefits. But a major barrier […]

Slow mornings and a relaxing skincare routine do the trick. If there’s anyone who can take side stepping, lunging, and punching to an Olivia Newton-John song into the 21st century, it’s Jane Fonda. The aerobics icon has released a new workout, and it’s out of this world—literally—because it takes place in virtual reality. Wednesday, the Meta-owned […]

Grab your leg warmers! If there’s anyone who can take side stepping, lunging, and punching to an Olivia Newton-John song into the 21st century, it’s Jane Fonda. The aerobics icon has released a new workout, and it’s out of this world—literally—because it takes place in virtual reality. Wednesday, the Meta-owned VR fitness app Supernatural announced the December […]

Your step count could seriously benefit your mental health, new research suggests. At some point last summer, probably in my bed eating animal crackers, I noticed a writer friend posting a lot of gym selfies. Like, a lot. And she looked great. “Hiiiii what is this workout program?” I responded to one of her posts. […]

“Win the morning, win the day.” At some point last summer, probably in my bed eating animal crackers, I noticed a writer friend posting a lot of gym selfies. Like, a lot. And she looked great. “Hiiiii what is this workout program?” I responded to one of her posts. She told me she’d been working […]

“The membership meant committing to a coached program, which combines two things I actively avoid: technology and being told what to do.” At some point last summer, probably in my bed eating animal crackers, I noticed a writer friend posting a lot of gym selfies. Like, a lot. And she looked great. “Hiiiii what is […]

Read this before your next leg day. The leg press machine is one of those gym staples that looks simple, but can be surprisingly tricky if you don’t know what you’re doing. Walk into any gym, and you’re bound to see someone loading up every plate in sight or twisting themselves into a questionable position, […]

Get started at home with just your body weight. In fitness and wellness circles, there’s a lot of talk about hips, whether they’re tight, weak, or holding trauma. What many people might not know, however, is just how complicated the hip joint is. There are about 20 different muscles that act on the joint and […]

Start your week off strong. I’ll never forget the feeling of deep discomfort during a consultation for breast reduction surgery. The room in the plastic surgeon’s office was cold, and I felt self-conscious in the paper robe as I waited to see the doctor. I was 16 and made the appointment with my mom after […]

You won’t have to worry about fitting in an exercise sesh ever again. I’ll never forget the feeling of deep discomfort during a consultation for breast reduction surgery. The room in the plastic surgeon’s office was cold, and I felt self-conscious in the paper robe as I waited to see the doctor. I was 16 […]