Go From ‘Shy Girl Workouts’ to Using the Whole Gym
Being intimidated at the gym is normal. So normal that the hashtag #shygirlworkout on TikTok has racked up over 370 million views to date. The videos aren’t just trendy but…
How Virtual Reality Workouts Can Improve Your Body Image
It’s easy to look at the intersection of fitness and technology and see only disturbing signs: Studies have linked technology, particularly social media, with unrealistic body image, eating disorders, low…
How to Jumpstart a Career in the Trades
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) For the past few decades, college was seen as the winning choice for anyone who wanted to make a good living. But recently that old wisdom is…
Add This Sneaky Speedwork Into Your Long Runs
When it comes to running, variety is important. A good running routine includes slow runs, which build your aerobic base, along with some medium and fast-paced runs, which help build…
What Does It Take to Become a Personal Trainer (and Is It Worth It)?
Last year, I got a personal training certification to round out my knowledge and ensure I can be even more of a know-it-all when I write about fitness for you…
Why It’s More Than OK to Walk During Your Run
Photo: kasarp studio (Shutterstock) Anyone who claims that walk breaks don’t make you a “real” runner is not only a weird jerk, but simply incorrect. The walk/run combination is a…
Does Your Teen Need a Personal Trainer?
Photo: BAZA Production (Shutterstock) Many of us are feeling the impacts of a more sedentary life during the pandemic—and we’ve seen the way that nearly a year of staying home…
Treats are better than electric shocks for training badly behaved dogs
By Christa Lesté-Lasserre What is the best way to train your dog?Peter Steffensen/Kennel Club/Shutterstock If you want to train a badly behaved dog, a tasty treat is more likely to…
Robots can now give full-body personalised massages at home
By Alice Klein The massage robot from French firm Capsix is available to rentCapsix Robotics You can now get a massage without having to rely on another human being or…