How Cold Is Too Cold to Run Outside?

When I signed up for that spring marathon, I envisioned myself at the end of a breezy race day: exhausted, victorious, and comfortable in weather-appropriate leggings and a tee shirt. What I failed to consider then, and what I am reckoning with now, is the reality of marathon training...

Save Time in the Gym While Maximizing Strength Gains With Supersets

Something about the word “superset” feels a bit intimidating—like they’re a weapon only serious strength-training devotees have in their arsenals. You’re a runner, not a weight-room junkie; there’s no room in your mileage-packed week for supersets.

Wrong. First of all, they don’t need to be intimidating...

Surprising Side Effects of Taking Immunity Supplements, Says Science

One thing everybody can agree on is that getting sick is the pits. From having a stuffy nose to experiencing a burning fever, dealing with an illness is no fun. And with COVID-19 concerns continuing to be among us, it is only natural for people to be more focused on their...

How Bad Is Cold & Flu Season Going to Be This Year?

As the Covid-19 pandemic rages on, another outbreak is scheduled for its annual arrival — the flu. The 2020 flu season was one of the lowest on record. The CDC reported 2,038 confirmed flu cases from Sept. 27, 2020 to April 24, 2021. In a typical flu season, the United States could see more than 9 million, yes million, cases a year...

6 Stretching Exercises to Balance Your Walking Routine

Walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise you can do to strengthen your heart and improve leg and core strength. And if you're engaging in a regular walking routine, you might not even feel sore after each jaunt around the park...

If soreness is your only cue to stretch, you may not realize you should always include stretching as part of your walking routine...

If Your Trainer Isn’t a Dietitian, They Shouldn’t Be Telling You What To Eat

The next time your personal trainer tries to sell you on a new protein powder or diet plan, hit pause—you should't take nutrition advice from a trainer if they're not properly licensed. While a trainer's suggestions might come with the best intentions, nutrition counseling and personalized meal planning should be left to the professionals...

Is Daydreaming Good for You? 6 Surprising Benefits

After a year in quarantine, with many of our usual pastimes unavailable to us, daydreaming has become a welcome escape. But is daydreaming good for you?

We live in such a task-oriented society that the idea of just taking a break to let your mind think freely is often seen as lazy or unproductive...

Eco-Anxiety Is Real — Here's How to Cope

It only took one news headline to kill my drowsy, blissfully unaware state and turn me into a panicking mess with sweaty palms and a racing heart.

Moments before, I had fluttered my eyes open from my eight-hour snooze and innocently tapped my phone screen, where a notification from The New York Times app awaited me. I quickly skimmed the text...

4 Ways to Uncover the Motivation to Lose Weight

Swimsuits, skinny jeans, doctors' orders: Which is most on your mind? The promise to commit to a fitness plan is always a personal one, yet one we break time and again. No matter what sparked your momentum, staying the course is central to your weight loss goals. Here, a glimpse at the nuts and bolts of motivation, plus tricks for finding the enthusiasm...

Walking to Lose Weight: Does It Work?

Looking for an easy-to-start workout regimen that can show results, without having to go to the gym or spend money on equipment?

Try walking.

It might not seem like the most efficient exercise available, but experts on the topic say it can help with weight loss, mental health...