Fitness

If you have a friend or family member who experiences panic attacks, it's natural to feel overwhelmed and helpless if it happens in your presence. Like any other mental health condition, it's impossible to truly understand what a panic attack feels like unless you've experienced one yourself — but that doesn't mean you...

Let us introduce you to a little acronym you'll come to love (or hate): AMRAP. It stands for "as many rounds as possible," as in, here's your workout; do as many rounds as possible. So, yeah, AMRAP workouts are pretty tough. But they're also a great way to challenge yourself, and this 45-minute AMRAP...

Look after your back and it will look after you. It’s a mantra we should all heed, because we often don’t really consider our backs until injury strikes. Looking after your back means giving it the same attention you give to other parts of the body in the gym, and to do...

Ever since the COVID-19 lockdown, without access to a full gym and endless equipment, I've been looking for effective and simple ways to get in a good workout at home. I've been relying heavily on social media for routines and guidance, and I've found some of my favourite workouts this way. When I...

Now that you've bought an at-home Peloton bike, you get to splurge on all the accessories — the most important being a pair of Peloton-friendly spinning shoes that match the bike's tread dimensions....

I recently heard someone describe the COVID-19 pandemic as an unplanned holiday. "Imagine if you were preparing for a holiday in Italy. You're all packed, you have your hotels and museums all picked out, and you're mentally prepared for an Italian trip. And instead, the plane lands in Germany," the person said. "There's...

When you think of meditation, you might picture people sitting cross-legged on the floor, breathing deeply with their eyes closed and their minds empty. While some meditation is practiced this way, the Headspace app has made it a mission to demystify this ancient practice and make it accessible to everyone. Now, the Netflix...

There's always one exercise, (or three or four) that no matter how strong we get, is always challenging. Then there are the exercises we just can't stand. If push-ups are your kryptonite, but you still want strong arms, I created this upper-body circuit for you. You'll work your biceps, triceps, chest, and back...

Image Source: Courtesy of Espen Solli /TV 2 In the fall of 2020, Paralympian Birgit Skarstein twirled her way onto season 16 of Skal Vi Danse, Norway's version of Dancing With the Stars. She did not make it into the finale, but she broke barriers as the series's first contestant in a wheelchair. She...

After following this 21-day dumbbell arm challenge, not only will your arms look more sculpted, but you'll also feel stronger. Don't worry if you've never lifted a dumbbell in your life. This arm plan was designed with everyone in mind, whether it's your first time working out or you exercise regularly. This challenge created...