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How Wide Is the Balance Beam at the Olympics? Here’s the Rundown
If Olympic-level gymnastics wasn’t impressive enough already, wait until you learn how narrow the balance beam really is. When you…
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Olympics Athletes Are Older (and Younger) Than You Might Think
People talk a lot about the bittersweet feelings that surround age-related milestones like turning 30 or 40. But one milestone…
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What Is the Orangetheory DriTri? Here’s What to Know Before Signing Up
Twice a year, Orangetheory Fitness hosts a DriTri — a special class that OTF enthusiasts prepare for. It’s a competition…
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What the Odor of Your Pee Can Tell You About Your Health
Peeing is a pretty common occurrence in life. And by now you’re probably used to your pee looking and smelling…
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When it comes to arm day, it’s easy to fall into a rut — or not even know where to begin. This 21-day dumbbell arm challenge, created by NASM-certified personal trainer Désirée Triolo, is designed to help you mix things up, pretty much guaranteeing that you’ll feel stronger by the end of the three weeks. Don’t worry if you’ve never lifted a dumbbell in your life; this upper-body arm plan was crafted with everyone in…
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To someone who loves running, there’s little more frustrating than a case of runner’s knee. That’s because the nagging, sometimes sharp pain can be difficult to treat. It can be tough to spot the cause of runner’s knee; often, it can be caused by several different things, and if they’re not all addressed runner’s knee pain might come back as soon as you start running again, regardless of how long of a break you take…
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Look, I’m all about the jumping, sprinting, high-impact cardio when I’m exercising outside or in my gym’s studio. But when it comes to working out in my apartment, when one wrong burpee could send me crashing into my downstairs neighbors’ living room? Or when I wake up feeling achy, and the idea of a jump squat sends shivers down my spine? I need a different option. Recently, I’ve gotten really into doing low-impact cardio workouts…
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With over six million views in less than 24 hours, the official music video for “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” by Taylor Swift dropped on August 20, and it’s hard to find a Swiftie that isn’t obsessed. Affectionately known as “ICDIWABH” by fans, this marks the second single (and second music video!) from Swift’s eleventh era album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The new video combines behind-the-scenes footage from rehearsals for the insanely…
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This informational guide, part of PS’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Sciatica is a type of pain that travels along the sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back, through your hips…
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Shifting your mindset can help you create a realistically healthy lifestyle. Image Credit: WeightWatchers/LIVESTRONG.com Creative When the new year arrives, you might be feeling renewed motivation to prioritize your health and wellness goals (which may have gotten off track during the hectic holiday season). But rather than zero in on a specific weight-loss goal, take the advice of obesity and lipid specialist Spencer Nadolsky, DO, medical director at WeightWatchers, and focus your efforts toward weight…
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The first time I tried Pilates in 2021, it was so challenging that I swore I’d never go back. Recently, though, on one of my #HotGirlWalks, I passed by a Club Pilates location, and it looked far more approachable than the previous studio I’d visited, which enticed me into giving it a try. Even though I skipped the free 30-minute introductory course Club Pilates offers and dove right into a level-one Reformer Flow class, during…
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We hear a lot about some of the drawbacks to intrauterine devices (IUDs). Although IUDs are one of the most effective forms of birth control, a big deterrent can be the pain of insertion and removal, which was only recently addressed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Others talk about unpleasant side effects like cramping, mood swings, and irregular bleeding. All of these are important factors when deciding what kind of birth control…
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Whether you’re a yoga novice or a seasoned practitioner, a quality yoga mat is crucial for a fulfilling session, right up there with great activewear leggings and a water bottle. You need a mat with sufficient thickness for cushioning and support and a non-slip surface to ensure stability during poses. The good news is that these features aren’t hard to come by. If you’re in the market for a new yoga mat, there are hundreds…
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During US Open season, everyone’s a tennis fan — and this year has given us plenty to talk about. Among the outstanding style, beverage, and, of course, performance moments, there’s been an unusually high number of what’s known as walkovers in tennis: at least seven so far. But what is a walkover, exactly? And is it different from a retirement? Here’s what to know about the tennis term. What Is the Difference Between a Walkover…
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Whether you believe spooky season starts as soon as Labor Day is done or you prefer to wait longer to start pulling together your DIY Halloween costume, you’re sure to get a kick out of this ghoulishly fun workout. In this video, instructor Kaleila Jordan brings the fire with a no-equipment-required workout that’s both a dance class and a high-intensity interval training session. And to add a little (trick or) treat? It can be finished…
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As a strength and conditioning coach with a long-standing love for yoga, I’ve been through a fair share of yoga mats over the years. The Manduka Pro Yoga Mat has been my tried-and-true go-to pick, and I love it for being both stable and durable. (Proof: I accidentally ran over it one time, and the alarming abuse from my tires actually didn’t even leave a mark. Insert shocked emoji here.) But I’ve tried many, many…
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In “Pack With Me,” influencers and editors give us a rundown of their travel must-haves and a few travel hacks to go along with them. For this installment, swimmer and Paralympic champion Jessica Long shares the essentials she packed to win gold at the 2024 Paris games. Jessica Long has competed in a total of six Paralympic Games and won 31 medals, making her the second-most-decorated American Paralympian in history. This year, the 32-year-old picked…
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It’s probably one of the most-asked questions about soccer of all time: what is the offside rule? Despite the fact that it’s one of the most common violations that stops play, offside is so difficult to wrap your head around that even longtime fans of soccer (or football, as the Brits call it) disagree about the call regularly. (Ryan Reynolds himself, who owns the Welsh football club Wrexham FC, is a little fuzzy on what…
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When it comes to wellness trends, diffusers never get old. Aromatherapy is a time-tested practice used all around the world to soothe anxiety and stress, sinus and sleep issues — even chronic pain and certain skin conditions. But regardless of the innumerable benefits of aromatherapy, who’s ever been mad about catching a whiff of something delicious? Diffusers, which use essential oils to fill any space with calming scents, involve less hassle (and flammability) than a…
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Over the last few years, TikTok has become an infinite source of hacks designed to simplify your life. The platform’s ingenious eyeliner tricks will speed up your beauty routine, its cooking tips will make meal prep mess-free, and its holistic health advice will boost your well-being — or so the creators claim. The latest wellness pointer to take off: the practice of “hormone balancing,” or supporting hormonal health simply with natural methods, such as eating…
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This vs. That features a comparative analysis of two trending products, offering a technical review of both items and cutting through internet discourse with authority. For this installment, we compared FP Movement’s newly popular Carpe Diem shorts against the Good Karma Running Shorts to determine which are most comfortable for a run. Read the full review below. I’ve been running in compression shorts or bike shorts — whatever you prefer to call them — for…
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If you’re one of the people who can’t get enough tennis these days, you’ve likely been interested in the wheelchair tennis events at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Wheelchair tennis was first invented in 1976, according to the United States Tennis Association. It was created in part by former Team USA freestyle skiing athlete Brad Parks. After a freestyle skiing accident, Parks was staying at a hospital across the street from some local tennis courts; he…
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When you’re watching a game of professional soccer, the action can look almost like a well-choreographed dance. But if you’re not familiar with all the ins and outs of the sport (the offsides rule is confusing, OK?), it can be hard to figure out exactly what’s going on in each play. After all, there are 22 players on the field at any given time. That’s a lot of soccer positions and roles to keep track…
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Wellness trends come and go, but the importance of rejuvenating sleep has transcended fads and evolved into a powerful movement. It seems like everyone we encounter these days is fixated on optimizing their sleep quality, finding ways to fall asleep faster, and maximizing their downtime. We, too, have become part of this passionate group after realizing that an annoying eye twitch was a clear indicator of both insufficient and poor-quality sleep. Since then, many of…
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