The unexpected exercise that changed my life
I remember the first time I ever witnessed a Capoeira performance in Central Park. I was entranced by the coordination of the players, all clad in white and chanting in …
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I remember the first time I ever witnessed a Capoeira performance in Central Park. I was entranced by the coordination of the players, all clad in white and chanting in …
Read MoreIf you, like my husband and me, are a little late to the “I should really buy some home exercise equipment” party, I have good news for you: It doesn’t …
Read MoreEver since I was a kid, I’ve struggled with my body image. I’ve looked at my completely “normal” body and said, “That’s too big.” My reactions and feelings worsened when …
Read MoreGrowing up, I was never an athlete. I played some team sports, including tennis and volleyball, and partook in a track season or two. I wasn’t really any good, though, …
Read MoreBefore the pandemic, working out was tough. Activity has dramatically decreased for most of us. For those of us that struggled before, things have never seemed quite as dark when …
Read MoreIt’s February and you have probably slipped up on some or even all of your New Year’s resolutions. You’re not alone –– more than 80% of individuals who set these …
Read MoreAs a yoga teacher and, now, full-time remote worker, I take yoga leggings extremely seriously. Anyone who has sat through a hot yoga class in poorly-fitting leggings knows that the …
Read MoreNot once in my life have I considered myself an athlete. In high school I played volleyball merely for the social aspect of participating in an extracurricular activity with friends. …
Read MoreA paleo, a keto, and a vegan all walk into a bar…I don’t know the punchline, but I’m quite sure a lively debate ensued. Like face masks and social distancing, …
Read MoreWhile living in France, and in the process of writing my book, The Bordeaux Kitchen, I learned seven key tenets of the French lifestyle. Here’s the cheat sheet. Cook Your …
Read MoreCOVID-19 has upped everyone’s stress levels, and most of us long for a return to normal. However, it appears we’ll need to adjust to a new normal. Over the past …
Read MoreI’ve never been remotely athletic. Growing up, I was always the last one picked for kickball, and was also usually the one crying at the end of the game after …
Read MoreMy fist is clenched, thumb wrapped around the outside of my pointer and middle finger. I pull my shoulder back, hand at my cheek for one split second, then explode …
Read MoreIn case you missed it, the singer Adele posted a photo on Instagram last week thanking folks for birthday wishes and thanking essential workers for all that they do. The …
Read MoreLast year, I moved from a small city in New Hampshire to a tiny rural town. Suddenly, the nearest gym — the student center at a small college — was …
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