Fitness

As much as we love the coziness of fall and winter, the darker days and colder weather can also serve as a trigger for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). In case you’re unfamiliar, SAD is a type of depression that typically affects people during the fall and winter months — times when your circadian rhythm is

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Beyond selling out stadiums, Taylor Swift also has a knack for selling out the inventory of certain clothing brands — more

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Padel, described as a sportier alternative to pickleball, is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world. Long popular in European and

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. No two days look the same for Head Peloton Instructor Robin Arzón. On top of business meetings and photo shoots, she

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

“Sometimes pressing play and just starting is the hardest part,” says fitness instructor Tanner Courtad in this total-body workout video. “But what you’ll always find out is that you build momentum, and once you have momentum, you just have to maintain it.” A “Bachelorette” alum and the founder of Future Self, Courtad leads this 10-minute

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

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

I want to grow old with joy, mobility, and strength as I embrace my age powerfully without shame. Exercise and movement are vital in maintaining a high quality of life as I grow older. Aging is a privilege, and I want to approach it with a sense of vitality and enthusiasm. By investing in movement,

If your goal is to build lower body strength, you’re probably already practicing your squats, deadlifts, or hip bridges. But you may be missing out on a simple and super effective exercise — the lateral band walk (sometimes affectionately known as a “monster walk”).What makes the lateral band walk so beneficial? It recruits not just

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

Why does a growling stomach always seem to happen most in a quiet room? The truth is, our stomachs are as likely to growl in noisy moments as quiet ones. But when it happens solo, we barely even notice it. During a work meeting, a movie, or an intimate moment on a date, on the

Just like working from home is more popular than ever, so too are walking pads: small, treadmill-like devices that you can place under a standing desk in order to get your steps in during your 9-5. Walking pads have also been viral on TikTok for a while now; even infrequent scrollers have likely seen users

You may have heard that it’s important to eat something after you exercise — but what you may not know is that how soon you eat and what you eat both have an important impact on your body’s ability to refuel and recover. Dietitians May Zhu, RDN, and Marisa Moore, RDN, both recommend eating within

Whether you’re a long-time runner, working out consistently, or just getting into the sport, one thing can’t be denied: it’s a high-impact exercise. And as a result, it’s gotten a reputation for being hard on one’s joints. But is running really bad for your knees and other joints? The short answer is no — but

PS Photography | Jade EsmeraldaPS Photography | Jade Esmeralda While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. As a strength and conditioning coach, I’ve seen and used many, many

Team Epiphany/Dorothy Hong and Jordan KleinmanTeam Epiphany/Dorothy Hong and Jordan Kleinman When I was growing up in the early 2000s, I was one of two Black girls on the tennis team. I had just transferred from my public school in Woodbridge, New Jersey to a private school in Edison and was required to pick a

Katie Austin leads this fun low-impact cardio workout. The bodyweight workout features progressions and modifications for different fitness levels, so you can tailor the session to exactly what you need. The best part? It’s just 15 minutes long. Maggie Ryan was an assistant editor at PS. A longtime runner and athlete, Maggie has nearly four

Chronic stress and anxiety can be debilitating, with continuously running intrusive thoughts making it difficult to cope during the day. For some, stress and worry can start right upon waking up in the morning. However, much like positive affirmations, or gratitude journaling, starting your day with breathwork and meditation can have positive effects on your

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