Hot yoga is a very popular form of the ancient meditative practice. While regular yoga is performed in a room with an average temperature, hot yoga is done in a room heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) and…
Flashy fitness moves get the most recognition. For example, squats, burpees, and bicep curls are all recognizable exercises that help you break a sweat. However, sometimes the subtlest exercises can be the most impactful. If you’re looking to burn your…
You might have seen people using gua sha tools on TikTok or Instagram, but this Chinese practice stems back well before the Stone Age (via Shape). Gua sha relies on the concept that we have meridians throughout our body that…
Much like Hansel in the comedy classic Zoolander, fitness classes are “so hot right now”. The Washington Post reports that nearly 40 percent of people who engage in regular exercise participate in group fitness classes. This isn’t terribly surprising when…
Whether you’re a competitive swimmer or you simply swim for fun, at one point or another, you may have climbed out of the pool after a refreshing dip only to feel some discomfort in your lungs. Depending on the cause,…
Male celebrities work hard to get their muscles just right for the screen. Chris Hemsworth hit the weights to sculpt his body into the “God of Thunder.” Chris Pratt got ripped for “Guardians of the Galaxy” by working out six…
People who deal with low blood sugar understand the importance of exercise to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. There are many different types of workouts that can help to manage low blood sugar. Aerobic exercises are a good choice for…
Social media can hold a lot of influence over our personal relationship with health and fitness. A 2018 study published in Health Communication found that while perusing fitness-related posts left some people with icky feelings about their own bodies, others…
Foam rollers are a popular tool in the exercise world. Runners often swear by them to help with circulation and recovery (via Runner’s World). Foam rolling can reduce muscle tension, assist the muscle repair process, and boost circulation and elasticity…
Losing weight isn’t easy. The right combination of effort, genetics, diet, and exercise can potentially lead to your desired results, per U.S. News & World Report. While there are many ways to improve your chances of achieving that goal, is…