Aging can be a humbling thing. We may live in denial and say it’s nothing but a number, but the body has a funny way of reminding us that Father Time is undefeated. In my 20s, I could hop out of bed and sprint on the treadmill without a second thought and definitely without stretching....

When period cramps hit, it’s natural to want to curl up into a ball and stay there until the pain passes. That instinct to protect and self-soothe makes total sense. Your body is trying to create comfort in the middle of discomfort. But sometimes, staying curled up can actually make the cramping feel even worse....

Most of us were taught early on that skipping your stretch before or after a workout is a bad idea. Forget it, and you’re supposedly asking for injuries, soreness, and a worse workout overall. I’ll admit, after my P.E. days, I ignored that advice for years. I hated stretching. I wasn’t naturally flexible, and pushing...

I never expected to become the “AI lady” in my teaching circle, but a few AI tools later, here we are. I work in marketing during the day, and over time, I started noticing how helpful AI could be in our creative process. That made me curious. If it works so well for brainstorming and...

Like pretty much everyone else, I set some fitness goals heading into 2025. I decided it was time to get serious about cardio, and I’ve actually been really consistent. Running has become a regular part of my workout routine. Since I’m always in the gym, the treadmill naturally became my go-to at the end of...

For many of us, our yoga mat is our happy place. We lay it out first thing in the morning or after a long day to relax and reset. But did you know it can also be a hotspot for some unwelcome guests? Despite looking clean, yoga mats can quickly become breeding grounds for bacteria,...

Back pain is a struggle so many of us deal with, whether it’s from sitting at a desk all day, lifting heavy things, or anything in between. If you’re new to yoga, don’t worry! This blog will help you ease into it and find poses that support you so you can start feeling some pain...

If you’re someone who loves working out, you probably know how music can push you past your limits. For a lot of us, the idea of exercising without music feels unbearable— I know I’ve cut quite a few workouts short when my headphones died. And it’s not just us. Top athletes count on music too....

We all know exercise is good for our health, but finding time for it is usually the tricky part. The CDC recommends getting 150 minutes of exercise a week, ideally split into 30-minute sessions over five days, plus two days of strength training. Sounds easy, right? (Sarcasm!) If you’re a parent balancing work and kids...