Author: Richard C. Trotter
To the casual observer, glute bridges and hip thrusts appear practically identical. Both involve lying on your back and lifting your hips while keeping both feet flat on the floor. But if you look closer, there are key differences—and those differences mean each butt exercise offers unique perks. “Both glute bridges and hip thrusts target the glutes, but the positioning and equipment are different,” says Ellen Thompson, CPT, a personal trainer with Blink Fitness. Whereas glute bridges are performed on the floor, generally without equipment, hip thrusts use a bench and, often, weights. So, which approach is better for your…
So excited to share my creamy, power-packed baked oats! Oats are one of my favourite breakfast choices. They’re a wonderful source of slow-releasing carbohydrates, which help to stabilise blood sugar levels and provide sustained energy throughout the day. This warming and nourishing version is bursting with flavour from tangy raspberries, anti-inflammatory cinnamon plus fibre from chia seeds. I’ve added a dose of nourishing JSHealth Vitamins Protein + Probiotics powder to support healthy digestion. Enjoy experimenting with your own flavoursome toppings and kickstart your day with energy. Jess x Time to cook: 35, Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 bananas 2 cups (160g)…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP As a kid, few things were more exciting than shopping for a new backpack and school supplies ahead of the new school year. For those of us who aren’t returning to classrooms this season, who says that the kids get to have all the fun?! The seasonal…
We’re calling it: Summer 2024 is the *official* Summer of Champions. Here at Well+Good, we’re celebrating the incredible athletes, coaches, and stories behind the Paris Olympics and the U.S. Open tennis championships. Tap in as we shine a spotlight on everything from the fitness routines and self-care practices of today’s top athletes to the larger cultural conversations inspired by this summer’s spectacular events. See More While the Paris 2024 Olympic Games may have just ended, drama from the gymnastics floor finals continues. In case you missed it, Jordan Chiles won an individual bronze medal for her floor routine on August…
When it comes to good sexual hygiene, peeing after sex is right up there with washing your private parts before knocking boots. Keeping your genitals clean—before and after sex—prevents bad bacteria from building up, while peeing can flush out germs before they spread to your urinary tract, according to Planned Parenthood. So if you feel a burn when you pee after sex? That may sound some alarms. First of all, don’t panic: A burning sensation after sex is common, and doesn’t automatically mean you have a serious problem (though it can be sign of some underlying health conditions). Here, Barbara…
It’s no secret that we have a serious plastic problem, with microplastics overwhelming our everyday environment (like our food, our drinking water, and even the clouds in the sky).This unfortunate reality impacts natural landscapes, wildlife, and our own bodies. It’s not all grim: There are so many actions that we can take to not only reduce our reliance on plastic but to cut down on our literal consumption of the material. Read on to get a deeper insight into the current state of plastic pollution, how microplastics impact the body, and ways you can eat less plastic (because yes, we’re…
Channel your inner champion with a quick 20-minute boxing strength workout that’s designed not just to improve your punches but to build real, functional strength. “This workout is half strength training with light to moderate weights and half shadowboxing,” says Bobbie Jo Davis, CPT, trainer for Rumble Boxing, who designed the workout below for our Movement of the Month Club. Adding strength training to your boxing workouts is essential because boxing itself is part cardio and part strength. You’re not just trying to bounce and duck as you deliver fast-flying punches, you want to be able to hit hard, too.…
In case you didn’t already think August was tense thanks to a wild Mercury retrograde, the drama will continue to play out in your weekly horoscope for August 11 to 17, 2024! The first quarter moon in Scorpio on August 12 brings you back to last week’s new moon in Leo. What intentions did you set, and what captured your attention? Now’s the time to take a step toward your goal. Next up on August 14, Mars in Gemini and Jupiter in Gemini unite at the same point in the sky. Mars is a planet of motivation, anger, war, and…
Although we may not realize it, our busy lives are often mirrored in our home environments. This is especially true in the kitchen, where clutter tends to pile up, dishes often build in the sink, and food can be forgotten about in the dark nooks and crannies of the fridge and pantry. As the ease of summer fades away, a wave of anxiety hits, especially for parents of busy kiddos. And while meditation, journaling, and physical activity are all wonderful ways of managing this stress, intentionally caring for our living spaces is an easy and low-maintenance way of bringing more…
What comes to mind when you envision a Pilates class? For many, it’s the sight of young, thin women leaving the studio together. Their sports bras and matching high-waisted leggings reveal just enough of their toned abs, while their sculpted arms carry oversized water bottles. It’s the “thin woman Pilates” image—and while every body type should be celebrated, including this one, stereotypes can become harmful when they take on an exclusionary tone. In other words, when people who have different body shapes don’t feel welcomed in Pilates because they don’t see themselves represented, it can prevent them from enjoying the…