Health and Fitness

Even what seems like the most benign hiking trail can result in a twisted ankle, pulled muscle, or worse if you don’t prepare properly. The most effective method of readying your body for the rigors of the trail is consistent...

Five years ago, I was deep into the kind of fitness that was about pushing myself to the limit every single day, for the sake of squatting more weight or running faster or just getting as sweaty and sore as...

Does the thought of starting a fitness routine or hopping back into an abandoned one incite doom, stress or apprehension? Exercise anxiety is a very real thing. Raffi Bilek, a licensed therapist and director of the Baltimore Therapy Center, said...

“Everything will be fine.” “This too shall pass.” “Stay positive! It could be worse.” If you’ve ever gone through a difficult time (a breakup, a job loss), you’ve probably heard some of these phrases ad nauseam from friends and family....

Experiences we have when we’re young are incredibly formative ― especially when it comes to something like exercise.Fitness isn’t just physical; it also has a major effect on the mind. If you have a positive outlook on it (or even...

For many people, exercise and weight loss are seen as intrinsically linked. Between fitness industry messaging and the pervasive diet culture, it’s no surprise that we’ve developed a harmful connection between what we eat and how much we need to...

When COVID-19 forced chef and restaurateur Michael Schulson to halt his always-on-the-move schedule, the 61-year-old had no choice but to find a change of pace. Here’s how he lost 35 pounds in two and a half months. When your entire career...

If your summer six-pack is still in winter hibernation, you’re certainly not alone. With a global pandemic forcing gyms to close and people to stay indoors, staying motivated to workout has been challenging to say the least. The good news?...

When we talk about diet culture and oppressive, unattainable body standards, the conversation often centers around food. But really, diet culture reaches far beyond what we eat. Obsessing about achieving or maintaining a certain body type can also wreak havoc...