Crisp, cool air is one of the most refreshing parts of winter outdoor workouts. One of the worst? The wind burn on your face that can pop up after exercising outside during especially breezy days. …
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Fitness Influencer Alexia Clark Is Recovering From Emergency Abdominal Surgery
Fitness influencer and personal trainer Alexia Clark started 2021 with pain—lots of pain. At first, she thought she had a bout of food poisoning, but things got much worse throughout the night. After throwing up …


Olympian Alexi Pappas Wants to Bring Mental Health to the Forefront of Sport
Professional runner Alexi Pappas has always dreamed big—and at the age of 30, she’s already achieved a whole lot of what she’s been working toward. A dual Greek-American citizen, Pappas competed for Greece in the …


Why I’m Rejecting My Usual #BodyGoals Resolutions in 2021
“I’m going to be here twice a day until I lose this,” said a woman, squeezing her right oblique on the beach in Santa Monica. “It’s just me, my Peloton, and raw food until my …


What Is Active Recovery? 11 of the Best Activities to Do on Your Rest Days
It’s easy to get carried away by the feel-good sensations you get from exercise, whether you find it meditative, empowering, or therapeutic. But remember: Leave room for active recovery instead of going full speed with …


12 Benefits of Walking That Will Make You Want to Lace Up
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many people found themselves scheduling a daily walk to keep their lives more structured. For good reason: The benefits of walking are far-reaching—both for people just looking to get in a …


The 15 Best Meditation Apps, According to People Who Actually Meditate
If you want to start meditating, you’re in the right place. Some of the best meditation apps out there are designed specifically to show beginners the ropes—and stick with them as they graduate into more …


11 Benefits of Stretching That Will Make Anyone Want to Move Their Body
Stretching is one component of fitness that a lot of us find way too easy to skip. But there are some benefits of stretching that might just make you want to add it to your …