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I Tried the Merrell x “House of the Dragon” Collab — and Found My Dream Trail Running Shoes

As a hiker, I’ve been familiar with Merrell trail shoes and hiking boots for years. When I heard Merrell was collaborating with “House of the Dragon” for a limited edition collection, I couldn’t help but get excited. As a full-fledged geek and fan of Game of Thrones, who also loves hiking and being outdoors, this is literally a dream collection come true. The “House of the Dragon” collection includes three styles: the Agility Peak 5…

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Is Masturbation Good For You? Experts Say Yes — Here’s Why

Masturbating is a deeply personal and pleasurable act that allows you to explore your body, desires, kinks, and sexual preferences. And while you probably don’t need me to lay out the more obvious perks that come with masturbating, you might not know that the quality time spent with your vibrator is important for more than just orgasms. In addition to pleasure, masturbation has a whole list of hidden health benefits that have a lot to…

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How to Weigh Your Food to Lose Weight

Investing in a food scale can help you keep portions in check, but it’s not the only factor you need to take into consideration when you’re aiming to get to a healthier weight. Image Credit: MartineDee/iStock/Getty Images If only weight loss were as simple as weighing food. Investing in a food scale can help you keep portions in check, but it’s not the only factor you need to take into consideration when you’re aiming to…

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Turns Out Chia Seeds and Flaxseeds Aren’t Interchangeable. Here’s When to Use Each.

Adding chia seeds or flaxseeds to smoothies, protein balls, and oatmeal isn’t new. People have been leaning on these seeds for ages to give their recipes more nutrients in a low-effort way, hoping these simple additions can give their bodies a boost of nutrients to support certain aspects of their health. But while chia seeds and flaxseeds can appear to be interchangeable, there are some noteworthy differences between the two. For one, they look different.…

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6 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight and How to Start Making Progress

If you’re not losing weight after making diet and exercise changes, you may need to examine your sleep and stress levels. Image Credit: Prasit Supho/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Calories Food Choices Stress Muscle Mass Sleep Medical Conditions When to Talk to a Doctor You’re doing the whole balanced diet thing and trying to get some exercise most days of the week to try to lose some weight. But so far the scale isn’t budging. What…

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What Is Boccia? Here’s a Primer on One of the Paralympics’ Most Unique Events

Boccia is one of the most unique events at the Paralympics, but there’s a decent chance you’ve never even heard of it. That may be because it’s one of two games specifically designed for Paralympians (the other being goalball), meaning you won’t ever see it re-created in the Olympic arena. Per the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), boccia was originally added to the Games in 1984, designed as a strategic ball game for athletes with co-ordination…

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How to Lose Belly Fat Safely While Breastfeeding

Make sure your diet and exercise habits support both you and your little one if you’re trying to lose belly fat while breastfeeding. Image Credit: Marcela Vieira/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Why Losing Belly Fat Is Hard How to Lose Postpartum Belly Fat What Not to Try Many of us notice our stomachs don’t look the same after having a baby. We may be storing extra fat there, and our bellies may look stretched out and…

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How Much Is a Club Pilates Class, Exactly?

If it seems like everyone and their mother is doing Pilates right now, your instincts are right. While you can get a solid Pilates workout at home without any equipment, one of the best ways to level up your practice is to hop on a Pilates reformer — an exercise apparatus with pulleys, springs, and a sliding platform. And if you’re looking for a place to learn the ropes, Club Pilates is a great place…

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This Scale Helps Me Track My Weight Without Obsessing Over It

Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative So many people — myself included — consider the number on the bathroom scale to be a measure of self-worth. Stepping on a scale can be an anxiety-inducing ritual, with each decimal point holding the power to sway our emotions. Advertisement Even though I preach the values of body positivity and celebrating your body for what it does vs. what it looks like, I still get stuck in the trap of…

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4 Editors Put Beyond Yoga’s Popular Activewear to the Test

Between trying out the trendiest workout studios and putting all kinds of fitness gear to the test, we editors are quite knowledgeable when it comes to the best activewear on the market. From butt-sculpting leggings and posture-correcting sports bras to bodysuits and onesies, we’ve tried dozens of options from activewear brands across all price points. Beyond Yoga in particular is known for its “beyond soft,” non-restrictive workout tops and bottoms; you’ve likely seen the brand’s…

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Paralympians Earn the Same Pay For Medals as Olympians, but Is It Enough?

In 2021, the Tokyo Olympics finally provided long-awaited recognition for Paralympic athletes. After the 2018 Winter Olympics, the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced Paralympians and Olympians would earn the same pay for the medals they win. Paralympic athletes now receive $37,500 for each gold medal earned at the Paralympic Games, $22,500 for silver, and $15,000 for bronze. Previously, Paralympic athletes received $7,500 for gold medals, $5,250 for silver, and $3,750 for bronze. “Paralympians…

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I Wore These Lululemon Leggings to Run the NYC Marathon — Now They’re on Major Sale

This past November, I ran the New York City Marathon. The day was one to remember, though there are a few details I’d be cool with forgetting, like how unreasonably hot the weather was or the fact that my toenails turned black from running 26.2 miles. (I could go on, but for your sake, I won’t.) The day was one of my all-time favorites, too. It was so special seeing my friends and family cheering…

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What Is Sprint Interval Training, and Does It Really Work?

On TikTok, workout tips abound — some credible, some dubious. And recently, you may have been hearing about something called sprint training, which falls somewhere between 12-3-20 treadmill workouts and zone 2 training on the FitTok virality scale. Creators are posting their personal sprint interval workouts and experiences training like an athlete. They’re going so far as calling sprints a workout “cheat code,” promising results that include transforming your glutes and improving heart health. Even…

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How to Feel Better Faster When Dealing With a Hangover

A night of drinks can be fun, but if you have too much, there is nothing cute about a hangover. The pounding headache, intense nausea, dry mouth, upset stomach, trouble sleeping, and dizziness rank high on the worst-feelings-ever list, and you’re likely googling “emergency hangover cure.” Dealing with a hangover isn’t the most glamorous, but there are certainly some best hangover cures to keep in mind. If you’re in the throes of the dreadful aftermath,…

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How to Do a Pilates Burpee For a Serious Ab Burn (With or Without a Reformer)

Love ’em or hate ’em, there’s a reason burpees are a mainstay in many HIIT classes — the exercise works nearly every muscle group in your bod in a single move. “When done correctly, the burpee can have incredible health benefits,” Grace Taylor, PT, DPT, previously told PS. “They activate many muscles, including the glutes, hip flexors, quads, hamstrings, pecs, lats, and triceps.” In its traditional form — when you jump back into a high…

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The Surprising Health Benefits — and Side Effects — of Eating Brussels Sprouts

Aptly named for the city that they originated in, Brussels sprouts have been growing in the cool, lush Belgian countryside for over 400 years. These mini cabbages may be small in size, but they’re mighty in, well, pretty much everything else. The versatile veggie has become a must have on foodie’s plates. You can serve them air-fried, roasted, grilled, smashed, or even shredded raw into a crunchy salad. The side dish possibilities are endless. But…

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How to Do Step-Ups For Stronger Legs and Glutes

Want to work your legs and butt but don’t have any weights? Find a step, box, bench, or sturdy chair and learn how to do a step-up. The step-up exercise combines the mechanics of a lunge with upward motion — almost like climbing stairs — to help build functional strength. “A step-up is one of my favorite moves for multiple reasons,” says NASM-certified trainer Justin Norris, cofounder of the LIT Method. “First, I am a…

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This No-Equipment At-Home Workout Checks All the Boxes

I love bodyweight workouts, in part because they’re just so darn convenient. You don’t have to worry about fussing with equipment — just throw down your yoga mat (in your living room or at the gym), throw on a playlist, and get your sweat on. This fiery at-home workout is no different; all you need to get it done is a little motivation. The full workout comprises three strength-training circuits (yes, you can build strength…

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How Does VS Pink’s Buttery-Soft Activewear Perform at the Gym? We Tried It

Rather than grouping all of its activewear together, VS Pink releases its workout clothes in devoted drops, all of which cater to a specific style and feature distinctive elements, from the brand’s signature compression panels to its logo. The latest, called Relay, has early 2000s collegiate vibes, consisting of flares, sporty stripes down the legs, and fitted zip-up jackets that pair nicely with a pleated tennis skirt. The brand is spotlighting its new buttery-soft fabric…

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14 Products Every Marathoner Should Own, According to Pro Runner Emily Sisson

If anyone knows how challenging training for a marathon can be, it’s Emily Sisson. Since her 2019 marathon debut (where she had the second-fastest marathon debut for a woman in American history), the pro runner has seen the highs and lows those grueling 26.2 miles can bring firsthand — from the heartbreak of having to drop out of the 2020 Olympic trials marathon to the triumph of breaking the American marathon record in 2022. Even…