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•  Ease into fall with these hearty, healthy slow-cooker recipes (YouBeauty)
• Having a low day? Here are some quick fixes for better self-esteem (Divine Caroline)
• Study: How talking more could boost your sex life (YourTango)
• Margaret Cho offers wise words on choosing to love your own body (HuffPost Women)
• Five easy medicine ball moves to rock your body all over (FitSugar)
A few days ago, I was doing a little mat work in the open space at my gym when I was assaulted with a mouthful of Simple Green. I looked up to find a man spraying down his own mat directly over my face. And while I applaud him for actually using the disinfectant, the cavalier crop-dusting of cleaners is something that is not rare, and not good. More
When you’ve got sore muscles, nothing sounds better than a deep massage and, possibly, some pain relief or cooling cream, like Bengay or Icy Hot. Unless, of course, you overdo it with the menthol and the cream gives you a third-degree burn, which is what the FDA has released a warning about today. More
Aside from Photoshop, stylists, makeup artists, dietitians, chefs, and Spanx, one of the most tried-and-true celebrity necessities is the personal trainer. And while personal training can be pricey, it’s certainly out of the question for us mere mortals. Many gyms offer it at a discounted rate–and possibly even for free, as a trial or with a new membership–and even a single session with a personal trainer can dramatically change the way you work out. Here are some of the real reasons why you should consider taking your gym up on that free training session. More
• In a time-crunch this weekend? These quick workouts can help (FitSugar)
• This super sci-fi looking robo-glove could be a huge medical breakthrough. Science! (The Stir)
• Sucky sex? Here’s what to do about it (Divine Caroline)
• Organic, mostly-homemade s’mores? Om nom nom (Organic Authority)
• Three useful tips for getting over a bad breakup (Intent)
• Real talk: I had an eating disorder (The Frisky)
• Fish isn’t the only source of omega 3 fatty acids. Here are some others (Organic Authority)
• Do you commit these strength-training sins? (FitSugar)
• Ohhh…so THAT’S why you can resist dessert, even when you’re stuffed (YouBeauty)
• Could strawberries protect your skin from UV rays? (HuffPost Healthy Living)
• Yes, women get “blue balls,” too (The Stir)
• Caesar salad is good…but this similar salad is way better! (Divine Caroline)
• Once and for all, the truth about the sun and vitamin D (YouBeauty)
• Perfect your crunches with this helpful video tutorial (FitSugar)
• True confessions from a Mary Kay lady (HuffPost Women)
• 3 ways to make your sex life a little more romantic (YourTango)
• Yikes: A scary new complication in scheduling a C-section (The Stir)
We’re big, big fans of other health blogs that get it it right when it comes to fitness, body positivity, and leading a balanced life. One of our all-time favorites is Greatist, founded by Derek Flanzraich. So when I heard that Flanzraich,who’s also the site’s CEO, had just spent six weeks on what was basically a super-intense diet and exercise regimen all in the pursuit of six-pack abs, I had more than a few questions. First, why? And second, was it worth it? More
Conventional wisdom (and loads of research) show that exercise is one of the best ways to naturally boost your libido. But what if a new workout routine leaves you (or your partner) too tired for sex? Is it really the exercise that’s causing your lagging lovemaking, or is it indicative of a problem that’s neither in the bedroom, nor the weight room? More
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If you’ve never been one for working out, it can be tough to find an enjoyable way to burn calories and get your heart rate up. But Pauline Potter says she’s finally found a fitness plan that works for her–she’s already lost nearly 100 pounds on it. Potter, who happens to be the world’s heaviest woman, recently told the UK’s Closer magazine her weight-loss secret: having oodles upon oodles of sex. More
For something that’s supposed to be kind of a no-frills activity, yoga sure comes with a lot of stuff. Aside from the trendy Spandex leggings and designer mats, there’s also all the gear: Towels, straps, blocks…but do you really need all that? Which pieces of yoga equipment are helpful, and which ones just get in the way? More
Last month, we rang in the summer by getting on our mats in the middle of Times Square for “Mind Over Madness” Yoga with Drisana Carey—and thousands of other yogis. For Carey, who’s an Athleta model and Chinese medicine practitioner, in addition to being an expert yoga teacher, this was the first time she’d taught such a large crowd, in such a crazy environment. We spoke to Carey about what she learned—and what you could learn–from mastering yoga in the most insane of circumstances. More
A few weeks ago, I was writing some listicle or another, and I ended up falling down a Google image rabbit hole filled with celebrities doing yoga in public places. On boats. On beaches. In parks. Just blissfully doing their thing, inverting their downward dog and practicing a shoulder stand like it’s no big deal. And I was reminded that it’s not just celebs who do yoga outside–now that the sun is out, more and more well-intentioned yoga practitioners are unrolling their mats all over town, for all the world to see. Which is cool, if that’s what they’re into–but it’s something I just can’t get into. I can’t do yoga outside. More
Despite mounds of proof to the contrary, many women still avoid weight training because they’re convinced that if they pick up anything heavier than an overloaded laptop case for fear of getting “too bulky,” they’ll suddenly sprout muscular arms like Cameron Diaz and Madonna. But here’s a little secret: not only will regular dumbbell sessions not leave you looking like the Hulk, they’ll actually improve your life in more ways than you realize. In fact, there are about a billion things weight lifting helps you do better, from working harder, to living longer, to looking amazing. But we’ve just rounded up 20 to give you an idea. More
