Maximizing Health Benefits with Gua Sha: A Comprehensive Guide

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Reformer Pilates is a type of Pilates done on a reformer platform. Invented by Joseph Pilates, the platform is a small raised bed on wheels that uses a system of…
Photology1971/Shutterstock Crushing a barre class may seem as simple as copying your instructor’s pliés, dégagé, or ballet jumps. But it’s so much more than that. Barre is meant…