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Learning Jiu-Jitsu Forced Me to Reckon With My Abusive Past — and Helped Me Heal

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of physical abuse. The day I got my blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, I found myself flat on my back, crushed under the 6’4″, 190-pound frame of my coach, who was also my husband, John. But as I’d already learned, when it came to this 2,000-year-old martial art, being down didn’t mean you were out. I clenched John’s arm and pinned it between my legs. I lifted my hips…

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Can Toothaches Cause Headaches? Dentists Explain How the Two Relate

When you have a headache, the only thing that matters is how to make it go away. But finding the best remedy isn’t always easy. The first step is figuring out what’s triggering your pain in the first place — and as it turns out, there’s a slew of potential causes you might not even know about (from exercise to fasting). If you’re trying to get to the bottom of your headaches, one factor you…

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PS Editors’ Favorite Peloton Instructors For Every Workout

The Peloton app is a gift to anyone who can’t always make it to the gym (or those who prefer to sweat without leaving the house). The platform prides itself on motivating you to feel your best, largely thanks to the comforting presence of its always-there-for-you trainers. Peloton instructors are some of the best in the industry, with inspiring personal stories, solid workout playlists, and the kind of motivational energy that radiates through the screen.…

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Robin Arzón Reveals Her Must Haves — and Her Surprising Choice in Workout Socks

No two days look the same for Head Peloton Instructor Robin Arzón. On top of business meetings and photo shoots, she was recently announced as the Chief of Superior Starts at Jarrow Formulas, a leading dietary supplement brand with which she works as an accountability partner to empower the community to level up and become the best version of themselves. On a personal level, Arzón’s training for a new hybrid race that’s part-run, part-sled push…

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What Is the Luteal Phase? An Ob-Gyn Breaks It Down

Have you ever felt personally victimized by your TikTok feed and its content around the luteal phase? Well, you’re not alone. Videos describing the horrors of this point in the menstrual cycle have been particularly popular on FYPs lately. “I woke up this morning and looked in the mirror and saw an 85-year-old woman that grew up in trenches,” said TikTok user sam_d0ll — a person who objectively does not look like an octogenarian. She…

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How Much Does an F45 Training Membership Cost, Exactly?

Every fitness studio has its own approach to hyping up its visitors and inspiring a sense of accomplishment. F45 Training relies on its unique workout format — centered on 45-minute functional training sessions — and a motivational, team-building mentality to stand out. And fortunately for them, this unique pairing has proven to be a winning formula: Since F45 opened its first studio in Australia in 2013, it’s expanded to 1,700 studios in 67 countries. But,…

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What Causes Cold Sweats? MDs Share 7 Common Culprits

Ever been drenched in sweat and freezing cold all at the same time? Cold sweats are the bizarre phenomenon proving you don’t need heat to sweat through your clothes. The experience can leave you feeling anxious, clammy, and generally unwell, but the good news is, cold sweats aren’t entirely uncommon. To learn more about what causes cold sweats, we asked doctors what makes you start sweating in the first place. Cold sweats as we know…

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I Tried Taylor Swift’s Go-To Activewear Brand — and Have Some Thoughts

Beyond selling out stadiums, Taylor Swift also has a knack for selling out the inventory of certain clothing brands — more specifically, brands whose clothes she wears often. The pop star’s fashion choices are a frequent topic of conversation among fans, many of whom will attempt to dissect and purchase her outfits before the pieces (inevitably) sell out — and all without a single verbal endorsement from Swift. Cassey Ho, founder of activewear brand Popflex,…

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How Much Does a 24 Hour Fitness Membership Cost? Here’s a Breakdown

Choosing a gym can feel like a major decision, with price, equipment, amenities, and overall vibe all coming into play. Do you want more organized classes, like Orangetheory Fitness, F45, or Club Pilates? Or would you rather roam free and do your own workout in a bigger commercial gym? Depending on what you’re looking for, 24 Hour Fitness — a big box gym with nearly 300 locations in 11 states — might be the perfect…

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What a Hat Trick Means in Soccer

When talking about sports, you may have heard of something called a hat trick — and no, it doesn’t have anything to do with headgear or sleight of hand. A hat trick is all about scoring goals: three, to be exact. While it can happen in a lot of sports (hockey, cricket, water polo, darts), the term is most commonly used in soccer. In fact, in the sport known as football in most parts of…

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Why Does Your Period Blood Smell Metallic or Fishy Sometimes? Ob-Gyns Explain

When you change your tampon or go to the bathroom on your period, you kind of get up-close and personal with your period blood, which can change from cycle to cycle. But maybe this time you notice something a little off-putting: the smell. “Menstrual blood contains blood and sloughing uterine lining tissue, thus it may smell differently than blood from a cut, for example,” says Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG, a board-certified gynecologist in Westchester…

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It’s OK If Your Morning Routine Is Just Coffee

I recently found a list tucked between the pages of an old journal, dated January 2020. I remembered writing it. A small group of friends and I had gathered in a busy coffee shop to discuss our goals for the year ahead and how we’d execute them — we called our little gathering “The Goals Gals.” We were excited at the prospect of becoming new versions of ourselves. You know what happened after that. Our…

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These Inner-Thigh Exercises Will Strengthen Your Whole Lower Body

Plan your average week of lower-body workouts, and you might decide to treat your glutes to heavy hip thrusts and squats. You could add in good mornings to fire up your hamstrings, plus lunges and leg extensions to work your quads. But you may not be giving your inner-thigh exercises as much forethought. Your inner thighs are made up by the pectineus, adductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor magnus, gracilis, and obturator externus. These muscles are…

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11 Bestsellers From Alo Yoga That Are Worth the Hype

Workout clothes that are functional, comfortable, and actually fit your aesthetic aren’t the easiest to find. Sometimes the cutest (or cheapest) workout sets don’t actually perform the best, and high-performance pieces don’t always match your style. If you’re a fan of that just-walked-out-of-the-yoga-studio look, Alo Yoga has you covered. The brand might be known for its high-quality yoga apparel, but it has since expanded its offerings to include a variety of versatile activewear that performs…

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The 15 Best Running Socks, According to Runners

You might assume that the key to a good run is a trusty pair of sneakers and a bounce-proof sports bra. But as important as these items are, the truth is that the right pair of socks can make just as much of a difference. There’s nothing more frustrating than your socks constantly sliding down your ankles as you run or not being able to get through the week without a new blister forming on…

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Why Do You Dream About Being Pregnant? An Expert Explains

Ever wondered if your dreams are trying to tell you something? Dreams can sometimes feel so realistic, it’s easy to wonder how (and why) your brain could have conjured them up. Especially when dreams have specific or recurring themes — like pregnancy or childbirth — it feels like your subconscious is trying to deliver a message. But according to one expert, dreaming about being pregnant or giving birth can have different meanings depending on the…

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What Is Dissociation? Experts Explain the 3 Different Types

Dissociation is more than a buzzword on social media. While the term is sometimes tossed around to describe feeling temporarily checked out, dissociation is a very real process that involves a serious disconnect from reality. In essence, dissociation feels as though you have completely left your body. It’s an attempt to remove yourself from a past — possibly traumatic — situation. The caveat is that it leaves you unable to get in touch with your…

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It’s Time to Stop Sleeping On Farro

Don’t get me wrong, rice and quinoa are great. But if you’re looking to spice up your whole grain game, it’s time that farro enters the chat. Why, you ask? Well, dear reader, the health benefits of farro are off the charts. “Farro is an underrated whole grain,” says Kaytee Hadley, RDN, a functional medicine dietitian and founder of Holistic Health and Wellness. Among its many benefits, farro can help control blood sugar, improve digestive…

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How Much Does Gold’s Gym Cost? Here’s What to Know

Founded in 1965, Gold’s Gym originated as a small gym located in Venice Beach, California. It’s since expanded, with locations now sprawled across the globe. “Storied athletes including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu worked out at the original Gold’s Gym in Venice, also known as ‘The Mecca of Bodybuilding,'” a Gold’s Gym representative says to PS. “[They] have inspired generations of future athletes, both on the professional and personal level.” With that level…