February 20, 2019 at 01:14PM by CWC Shopping for a sports bra for big boobs can often feel, in the wise words of my queen Hilary Duff, like waiting for rain in a drought: useless and disappointing. Just when you feel like you’ve found something supportive enough to carry you through a trampoline class or a… Continue Reading →

February 18, 2019 at 08:01AM by CWC After a particularly grueling run, soreness in your legs is pretty much a given, but every once in a while when I’m pounding the pavement, my head starts pounding too, and I wind up with a headache after running. A quick Google search confirms that I’m not the only one… Continue Reading →

February 14, 2019 at 07:03AM by CWC Meet-cutes are the life force of any rom-com. It’s the moment at the beginning of the story where two people meet and you just know they’re going to get together in the end. Since today’s Valentine’s Day, can we all take a minute to remember the iconic scene… Continue Reading →

February 12, 2019 at 01:42PM by CWC I’m a huge fan of resistance bands. They’re light as air, making it easy to take them anywhere, yet they make your muscles burn as if you were lifting heavy weights. Awesome, huh? While there are plenty of different exercises you can do with them, there’s one in… Continue Reading →

February 06, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC As a kid, light-up sneakers were all the rage. The more glitz, glamour, and glitter on your feet at recess, the better. As adults, though, the criteria about what makes a good running shoe has a lot more to do with function than flare. Enter: The best minimalist… Continue Reading →

February 04, 2019 at 10:02AM by CWC https://content.jwplatform.com/players/HiDLBb2B-dUl83MEz.js Any runner (or wannabe runner) knows that omg-my-legs-are-cement feeling when you first hit the pavement. Some days, you can shake it off after a few minutes, but for the days when it’s enough to deter you from running one more mile (or running ever again, tbh), we’ve… Continue Reading →

January 25, 2019 at 01:04PM by CWC Unlike other healthy things you can hoard, like crystals or essential oils, there’s a relatively low limit to the number of plants a city-dwelling gal can amass. After all, the typical apartment only has so much free floor and tabletop space, and an individual pot can bogart a… Continue Reading →

January 14, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC When you’re dressing for a winter jog, you’re probably thinking: layers, layers, and then more layers. Choosing what to wear for running in cold weather isn’t rocket science, but it’s easier than you think to overdress. It seems counterintuitive, but if you want to stay comfortable for miles in… Continue Reading →

January 10, 2019 at 01:30PM by CWC I have mad respect for anyone who exercises outdoors in the winter. While I’m sweating it up to an online workout in the comfort of my climate-controlled apartment, others are training for marathons in the freezing cold. So, what’s the secret to being able to tough it out… Continue Reading →

January 10, 2019 at 09:04AM by CWC At this point, I’ve got the whole staying-warm-during-outdoor-winter-runs thing down to an art form. Fleece running tights? Check. A heat-bonded jacket? Check. Insulated gloves, socks, and a hat? Check, check, and check. However, while keeping my body warm during sub-zero sprints is a no-brainer, my skin is a… Continue Reading →

January 08, 2019 at 12:16PM Bless the Instant Pot for making life easier in no fewer than a million ways. If you’re a proud owner of the trendy countertop appliance, chances are you’ve already mastered fall-off-the-bone chicken, perfectly tender sweet potatoes, and family-size servings of chili. The Instant Pot saves time in so many ways,… Continue Reading →

January 07, 2019 at 10:46AM Crazy back pain and dramatic breakouts are just a couple of the woes that can plague women during their monthly cycle. But that oh-so-special time of month does have a silver lining: According to Meg Takacs, a New York City-based CrossFit and Aaptiv trainer, it’s the (ahem!) period when some women… Continue Reading →

January 02, 2019 at 12:23PM I remember my first pair of running sneakers. Scene: 2008. I had just gotten into stringing together multiple miles for fun, and purchased a pair of Nikes at a local sports shop because they were A) inexpensive and B) nice to look at. Fast forward two years later, I quickly… Continue Reading →

December 24, 2018 at 04:00AM I hope I’m not the only one who’s been there, schlepping through a run on the trusty ol’ treadmill, when—inevitably—my legs get tired. Picking them up every millisecond becomes like the Sisyphean task of pushing a rock up a hill. So what can I do if I’m still trying to… Continue Reading →

December 19, 2018 at 07:00AM There’s no denying that running is a solid workout. It’s been around since the dawn of time as an exercise modality, and is a sure-fire way to work up a good cardio sesh while utilizing muscles all over your body. But if you’re consistently dashing day-in-and-day-out, chances are you’ll start… Continue Reading →

December 14, 2018 at 12:18PM As a runner, some days I’m able to happily gallop across a field (okay, the street) or on the treadmill as though it’s the easiest thing in the world and my legs are made of springs. Other days, though? My legs feel 100 times their normal weight—almost impossible to get… Continue Reading →

December 07, 2018 at 03:05AM Back in my days of going through drive-throughs without caring about the health consequences, crunchwrap supremes—a truly iconic Taco Bell staple—never failed to hit the spot. Years of health writing later, looking at the ingredients list truly makes me cringe: That crispy combo filled with ingredients like sodium-packed seasoned beef… Continue Reading →

December 05, 2018 at 06:57AM You know the extra-steamy scenes from your romance novels that you anticipate from page 10, when the two love interests first lay eyes on each other? Well, what if I told you that there’s now one app where you can listen to a bounty of audio recordings straight-up teeming with sexual tension—and you… Continue Reading →

December 05, 2018 at 04:45AM I don’t exactly recall the first mile I ever ran but I do know this: It wasn’t my idea. (If I were guessing, it probably had to do with proving I was a physically fit third grader to my gym teacher for the Presidental Fitness Test.) But I do remember… Continue Reading →

November 30, 2018 at 12:44PM When a snowstorm’s raging outside your window, it can feel like a lot to cross the driveway and hop in the car to go to the gym—much less gear up for an outdoor run. But if you ask Becs Gentry, an all-star running coach at Peloton’s treadmill studio in New York City, she’ll tell… Continue Reading →

November 28, 2018 at 12:52PM It’s indisputable that cardio is good for you and should be incorporated into your fitness regimen (in whichever form you so desire). Despite this, however, there are some misconceptions about just what that heart-pumping modality is doing to your muscles. While lifting weights tends to increase muscle mass, does running… Continue Reading →