Fitness

When we talk about the health of our all-important pelvic floor muscles (the muscles and ligaments that support everything in your pelvic region, including your bladder, bowels, and uterus), one product comes up a lot: Kegel balls (or Ben Wa balls). What are Ben Wa balls, exactly? Essentially, these vaginal weights are used to strengthen

Not long ago, if you asked me how I was feeling at any point of any day, I would likely respond without hesitation: tired. I realize that I am far from alone on this front, and TBH I had just accepted it as the new norm. As a mom to two young children (ages 4

If the splits have always evaded you, this 30-minute yoga flow might be exactly what you need. Whether you’re trying to get your splits, or just looking to build strength and flexibility, these poses are all about increasing mobility and targeting the backline of your body. Yoga instructor Nikki Nie leads you through every posture,

If there’s one thing TikTok loves, it’s liquids. Between the sleepy girl mocktail, the snow chococinno, and the colostrum smoothie, there’s no shortage of fancy drinks. Today’s latest craze and viral beverage? “Sexy water.” The name is alluring, even seductive — but sexy water isn’t anything too groundbreaking. You may even already be drinking it.

Since Kensington Palace announced Kate Middleton would temporarily pause her royal duties following a planned abdominal surgery in late January, rumors have been swirling about the Princess of Wales’s whereabouts and health. The speculation only got worse when the family released a photo of Middleton with her children on March 10, which they have since

Kate Middleton’s health and whereabouts have been the topic of societal discussion (read: tasteless gossip) for months since it was announced that she’d be pausing her royal duties after an abdominal surgery in late January. The speculation has since come to an end after the princess herself spoke up in a video on March 22,

Going away for the holidays? This travel-friendly no-gym workout routine by trainer Johno Meintjies can be done anywhere. And it does the job in just 15 minutes! Unlike weird carpet designs, gyms do not come standard with every hotel. So top trainer Johno Meintjies created these simple but effective workouts that you can do in

Image Source: Getty / Tempura Have you ever walked by an elliptical at the gym and wondered, “Could that contraption be a useful part of my workout routine?” Or perhaps you’ve even hopped on the machine, and thought, “Is this actually doing anything?” The answer: Yes. That is, if you’re using it effectively. Intrigued? We

If you’re pregnant, making time for exercise can be rewarding but difficult to achieve. Waning energy and not feeling 100% can be powerful demotivators in your fitness journey. But this 15-minute pregnancy workout is made for a slow and steady approach, so you’re working at a level that feels comfortable for you. Meet the expert:

Thorough testing saves lives. In a March 13 Instagram post, Olivia Munn shared details about her breast cancer diagnosis, along with the breast cancer risk assessment score she credits for saving her life. In the slides recounting her journey with breast cancer, Munn explained that, not long before her diagnosis, she had tested negative for

Finding a partner via the quintessential meet-cute might seem like a thing of fiction. In a world where dating apps are now the default, it can feel like serendipitous meetings IRL are relegated to rom-coms or sappy novels. That is, apparently, unless you join a run club. For the uninitiated, a running club is a

Image Source: Getty / fotostorm When it comes to cardio equipment at the gym, you’ll typically find rows of treadmills and ellipticals at the ready, some stationary and recumbent bikes, and a rower or two if you’re lucky. But you don’t want to ignore one of the classics (and likely one of the largest) tools

Ask me to name one man competing in the NCAA’s March Madness tournament this year? I can’t . . . and honestly, that makes me proud. Because ask me to name a woman, and I can rattle off a sizable list. And I don’t think I’m the only one for whom this is the case.

It’s no secret that the pregnancy and postpartum period are filled with tons of changes — physical, emotional, and mental. From pregnancy nose to postpartum depression, the symptoms can run the gamut. But one lesser-talked about consequence of bringing life into this world is postpartum body odor. Put simply: you may smell different after giving

I discovered the magic of fiber powders late in life — last year, when I was pregnant. At the risk of giving TMI, pregnancy constipation is absolutely a thing, and drinking extra water and eating fiber-rich foods wasn’t cutting it for me — I needed to call in the big guns. I continued taking fiber

Image Source: Getty / GoodLifeStudio When you’re running intervals, you can’t beat the precision and accuracy of a treadmill HIIT workout. If I plug seven miles an hour into the machine, I’m going to be running exactly seven miles an hour — otherwise, I’ll fall off the back. But during the same workout outdoors, I

YPB On the Go Puffer ($120, originally $160), YPB NeoKnit Wedge Popover Hoodie ($35, originally $70), and YPB MotionTek Jogger ($48, originally $80) “I bought something from Abercrombie for the first time about a year ago, and the retailer quickly became one of my go-to places to shop. I’ve loved everything from the denim shorts

Image Source: Getty / Raymond Liu / Contributor “This is gonna keep you smiling and feeling so fine,” Jazzercise founder Judi Sheppard Missett promises in a retro video that’s found its way to YouTube. The idea that working out should be fun was foundational to Jazzercise, a brand that revolutionized how women exercised in the

Kegels are a quick and easy exercise, but they don’t exactly have the most glamorous reputation. That said, doing daily Kegels can be seriously beneficial for your pelvic-floor strength and overall sexual health. Kegel exercises can help before and after pregnancy, working the muscles in the pelvic floor to prevent urine incontinence and bowel issues.

Louisiana resident and musician Chelsea Keenan’s life turned upside down in 2014 when she had a medical emergency. Her recovery journey has been long and complicated. Music has always been a passion of mine, so it was incredibly exciting when I was signed to a record label when I was 15. By the time I