Creating a Health Plan Blog

Even faster runners can feel it. I’m a big fan of foam rolling to release muscle tension, but I find it’s usually more effective for my lower body than my chronically tight upper back and shoulders. That’s mainly because the sore muscles in those areas, especially around the shoulder blades, can be hard to hit […]

The GoFit Revolve foam roller hit all the nooks and crannies. I’m a big fan of foam rolling to release muscle tension, but I find it’s usually more effective for my lower body than my chronically tight upper back and shoulders. That’s mainly because the sore muscles in those areas, especially around the shoulder blades, […]

A dance class with Julianne Hough? Check. Let me start off by saying: I hate being bad at things. If I’m not immediately good at something new, my gut instinct is to never do it again. Throughout my life, I’ve started and quit so many activities—ballet, gymnastics, diving, horseback riding—and told myself it was because […]

Emma Lovewell is known for many things. Her incredible workout playlists, having a cat that loves to go on adventures, creating the hardest core classes known to humankind (if you’re a Peloton subscriber, you know), and now: Being the Chief Live Well Offiskyr for siggi’s yogurt. Plus, she’s a brand-new mom. Basically, what I’m saying is that Lovewell accomplishes […]

To start feeling better, you’ll first need to understand what’s causing the discomfort. Whether you’ve experienced a twinge in your hip while picking up your toddler or had to skip the half marathon you’ve been training for because of dull ache—or both—hip pain can be a nagging, and at times debilitating, condition that can cause […]

While they might seem like close cousins, they’re built to target different muscles. When it comes to squats, the sumo squat and goblet squat might seem like close cousins, but they’re built to target different muscles and fitness goals. Whether you’re chasing stronger hips, a more stable core, or flawless squat form, knowing the differences […]

Find out which key health metric you should be paying attention to. When you think about ballet, the first thing that might come to mind is beauty, grace, and maybe a tutu. While ballet is all of that, it’s also a sport that requires incredible amounts of endurance and both physical and mental strength. “In […]

You can do the hip airplane anywhere, anytime—no equipment or gym membership required. Looking for an exercise that keeps you moving, balanced, and feeling strong as you age? Meet the hip airplane, a low-impact bodyweight gem with serious longevity perks. Whether you’re navigating stairs, chasing after grandkids, or just trying to avoid those pesky aches […]

Ankle weights can challenge your muscles in a truly unique way, but you’ll want to proceed carefully. Ankle weights have gone in and out of fitness fashion, but at the moment, they’re solidly on-trend. More than a cute workout accessory, though, they’re a tool you can use strategically to engage and challenge your muscles in […]

Here’s how a 20-minute video changed my outlook on life. Catherine Parenteau wasn’t always a pickleball player. While the 30-year-old from Montreal, Canada, is now one of the most well-known pros in the sport—she’s currently ranked second in the world for women’s doubles—she didn’t step foot on a pickleball court until 2015. Parenteau first picked […]