Author: Richard C. Trotter
At Jocelyn Cruz’s personal training gym, Strength Academy, in Los Angeles, you’ll find barbells, dumbbells, squat racks, and a whole lot of crocheted animals. Actually, the crocheted animals mostly hang out in their own “secret room” in the back, as comedian and Strength Academy client Kate Micucci put it in her now viral Instagram reel about the gym. The room is Cruz’s personal studio, Crochet Arts, where she crochets and displays the scores of handmade, cutely dressed critters she makes. “We used to have a massage therapist back there, but he went mobile,” Cruz says. “So I said, ‘Well, I…
Whether you’ve experienced the effects of Alzheimer’s disease in your family, witnessed it from afar, or read about it, one thing is universally true: It’s agonizing. But as painful as it is to endure this neurodegenerative disease, there’s a lot to learn from it. Paralympic sprinter and four-time medalist Nick Mayhugh lives with cerebral palsy—and witnessing his grandfather’s journey with Alzheimer’s has helped him find greater strength in his own life. “As an athlete, I bring courage, determination, and inspiration to every competition,” he says. “This perseverance to push through adversity is something I learned from my grandfather.” When he’s…
After a summer full of outdoor dining, barbecues, and lots of takeout, it’s like clockwork: The cooler temps seem to blow in an appetite for home cooking. The only issue? The transition back to the kitchen can feel a bit daunting. Whether you’ve been avoiding the heat of the kitchen or simply taking a break from meal prep recently, it might just take a few new and splurge-worthy kitchen tools to inspire you to roll up your sleeves and create some deliciousness this fall. With the right essentials on hand, you can turn every chop, stir, and sauté into a…
Kickstart your morning with this breakfast classic! We’ve elevated the OG combo of creamy avocado and hearty boiled eggs with a dollop of Greek yoghurt, a dash of Dijon and chopped herbs for a protein-packed start to the day that’ll keep your energy levels stable and soaring. Our tip: boil a batch of eggs ahead of time and you’ll have breakfast sorted for the whole week! Time to cook: 10, Serves: 1 Ingredients: 2 boiled eggs ¼ avocado 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt, omit for dairy-free 1 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tbsp chopped herbs, we used dill & chives 1 tbsp…
Your new favourite salad is here! Imagine heavenly flavours of roasted sweet potato, bursting pomegranate and crispy halloumi atop a bed of high-fibre quinoa, topped with a zesty dressing and fresh herbs. No matter the season, this is a satiating and nourishing salad you are going to want to eat, again and again. Time to cook: 30 Serves: 3 Ingredients 1 sweet potato, cubed 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil Sea salt ½ cup quinoa, or grain of choice 200g (7oz) cherry tomatoes, halved 4 baby cucumbers, diced 1 tbsp red onion, finely chopped ½ cup pomegranate arils ¼ cup…
Any group fitness class that starts with a One Direction song and ends with Ed Sheeran is sure to be fun, and the cardio drumming class at Duke Health & Fitness Center in Durham, North Carolina, was no different. But first, let me give you some background: I’m always interested in learning about new fitness trends and fun ways to work out. While volleyball and dance are my staples, I’ve also tried trampoline fitness, hot girl walks, and cozy cardio—and they’ve all been winners in my book. My latest trial run? Cardio drumming. It’s a type of workout I first…
If you make good use out of your kitchen, there are probably a few items you regularly use that are past their prime. Some may be easy to spot based on scratches, scuffs, and funky smells, while others may more sneakily breed ickiness. To help you eliminate the guesswork, we asked food safety expert Trevor Craig, corporate director of technical training and consulting at Microbac Laboratories, which kitchen items you need to replace more often, including the when and why. Keep reading for all of the dirty details. The common kitchen items and tools you should replace *right now*, according…
You and your partner just wrapped up some really good sack time. But now you’ve got a weird crampy feeling in your lower abdomen or pelvis. Um, cramping after sex—is that normal? “Dyspareunia” is the medical term for any kind of pain during or after sex. But cramping after sex isn’t always a big deal. If it’s mild and occasional, it can be normal and not a cause for concern,” says Kenosha Gleaton, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN and Everlywell medical advisor. On the other hand, severe or lasting pain is definitely a red flag that could signal an underlying problem.…
If you’re a side sleeper, you know there’s nothing that feels quite as good as curling up in a cozy fetal position—until, of course, your hips start throbbing. Side sleepers can sometimes experience hip pain depending on the width of their hips, according to Andy Fata-Chan, PT, DPT, a physical therapist and founder of Moment Physical Therapy & Performance. If you have wider hips, you may bend your body away from the side you’re lying on. If you have narrower hips, you might bend toward the side you’re lying on. Both can lead to strain, pain, and restless nights. “Any…
When you move to grab anything—a box, a baby, a kettlebell—you’re using grip strength to hold on to that item. Grip strength is a combination of strength and stamina in both your wrist and forearm, meaning many of your regular activities, whether you’re gripping dumbbells or (let’s be honest) your phone, can cause uncomfortable forearm tightness. A strong grip is important—you certainly don’t want to drop a baby or a dumbbell on your toe, and research points to grip strength as a biomarker for better overall aging and longevity. But you also need healthy, mobile forearms, not tight, achy limbs.…