Lifestyle

By nature, humans are creatures of habit. We repeat the same behaviors on the reg until they become automatic—think brushing your teeth, brewing your morning coffee and driving home from work. But some habits require more mental energy and toughness than others, like trying to eat healthier and hitting 10k...

Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just curious about a pro’s secrets to success, read on to get the scoop from Olympic hopeful Ashtin Mahler. See how she stays strong, eats clean and what her favorite Bulletproof products are. Meet Ashtin Mahler Mahler is a true track and field star...

Get eight hours of sleep every night. Start your day extra early. Exercise every day. You’ve likely heard and tried one (or all) of these life-enhancing tips. While each nugget of wellness wisdom boasts a myriad of benefits, the truth is that not everyone has the time or energy to...

Not including enough satiety-rich foods in your diet is a recipe for disaster. Satiety refers to the feeling of fullness after eating. If you don’t want hunger to take over soon after you eat, load up your plate with filling foods that contain plenty of protein and fiber. How is...

Couch potato. Desk jockey. Inactive. There are many terms for a sedentary lifestyle, but they all mean the same thing: a person who spends the majority of their life sitting and lying down and getting very little exercise. Since our bodies are made to move, making the conscious effort to...

There’s no substitute for a full night’s sleep, but there is a particular combination of meditation and yoga that comes close: yoga nidra. Yoga and meditation experts believe that one 30-minute practice of yoga nidra can be very restful for those who have trouble sleeping. While more conclusive studies are...

Exercising can sometimes feel like an exclusive club, accessible only to people who are already super fit. But no matter where you are on your fitness journey, you too can experience joy while moving your body, getting your heart rate up and working toward your health and wellness goals. If...

Being consistent is a critical component to being successful. However, if you’re consistently doing the small things wrong, you could run into big problems down the line. And when it comes to your health, you may be surprised to learn that some of your habits don’t actually support your mind...

Feel like you’re stuck in neutral? Luckily, there are plenty of creative ways to change up your mind-body routine and get the needle moving in the right direction again. From switching up your eating window to bolstering your supplement stack, you can work toward achieving balance through some simple-yet-effective methods....

Taking care of your health means listening to your body. And when your energy levels crash, it can be tempting to reach for a big cup of coffee to get that caffeine kick. But now there are countless other alternatives to fueling your day: natural energy supplements. These include nootropics,...

While beginners may be eager to get back in the gym right away, personal trainers and experienced strength training enthusiasts understand the importance of rest days. After all, overtraining can lead to mental and physical burnout—neither of which will help you unleash your limitless potential. But what exactly should you...

In addition to quality sleep, fueling up with nutritious foods and exercising, there’s another tool in the self-care toolbox that can help fight daily stress: supplements. They provide an extra dose of calm by filling in any nutritional gaps left behind from our diets. From familiar ones like vitamin C...

Achieving your fitness goals requires more than just loading up a barbell and hitting some full-depth squats and picture-perfect deadlifts. And as much as going on a morning run may help you inch closer to achieving your ideal body composition, utilizing supplements and following science-backed recovery protocols can provide a...

Trimming body fat isn’t a goal exclusive to bodybuilders and fitness pros. From stay-at-home moms to dedicated gym goers, many of us strive to burn fat and improve our body composition. However, just because you commit to a fat-burning practice doesn’t mean you’re putting your body in the best position....

Think a mid-afternoon cup of coffee is necessary to make it through the end of the workday? Think again. By fueling your body and brain with the right nutrients and following a few energy-producing practices once you wake up, you can power through without reaching for that second (or third!)...

For as long as I can remember, health and fitness have always been a part of my life. As a teen, I belonged to the gym, where I would do cardio and strength training, along with taking dance and step classes (if you know, you know). It was an outlet, and...