Health & Beauty

Photo: Twenty20 Earlier this year I found myself lying face-down on the ground, both of my quads locked up and completely immobile. I was three events into a CrossFit competition, and I had totally broken down. During the first event, I felt a foreboding twitch down the front of my …

Photo: Twenty20 You may have mastered meal prep and have a slew of go-to recipes featuring your washed, peeled, chopped and neatly stored fruits and veggies. But as you’re slicing and dicing to get to the “meat” of your produce, you’re forgetting a few tasty parts: roots, sprigs and rinds. …

Photo: Pond5 Would you believe that exposing your body temperatures of negative 182 to 292 degrees Fahrenheit is actually more enjoyable than getting hit with a blast of freezing wind on an icy day? That’s what I found out when I visited KryoLife, a New York City cryotherapy center, on …

Photo: Pond5 Drinking games can have their time and place, but if you’re watching the NCAA March Madness unfold away from the bar, we’ve got a better (read: healthier!) way to bring the action right to you. Real talk: Americans drink an estimated 220 million gallons of beer during March …

Photos: Courtesy of Rebecca Weible, Founder of Yo Yoga! Crazy acrobatic moves are not just for the circus anymore. AcroYoga blends acrobatic technique with yogic sensibility and is having more than a moment on Instagram. Studios like Om Factory, Yoga Vida and Body Pole are even offering classes devoted entirely …

Photo: Twenty20 It’s hard enough to muster workout motivation to hit the gym, and now you’re dealing with a crippling side stitch and some uncomfortable armpit chaffing to boot. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help prevent and treat these minor setbacks. We tapped Harry Pino, PhD, MS, …

Photo: Twenty20 The day after an intense workout can feel rough, especially if you really pushed your limits. But it shouldn’t derail your daily routine. Experiencing achy muscles or sluggishness is normal, but you should still be able to function. If, instead, you find yourself wobbling out of bed with …

If you’re looking for a new way to keep your post-workout glow, a spoonful of collagen might help your skin stay radiant, supple and wrinkle-free. But it’s got some muscle-building benefits, too. Frances Largeman-Roth, nutrition expert and author of Eating in Color, says, “Muscles are damaged during a tough workout, …

Creating an all-encompassing workout — one that gets your heart rate up while strengthening every major muscle group — takes some fancy fit work. But it’s something Steve Uria, founder of Switch Playground in New York City (original location: South Africa), does with gusto. If you’ve never been to the …

Photo: Twenty20 On the surface, it seems to make sense. Exercise first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and your body should burn more fat. After all, without food intake for eight to 12 hours, you’re in a fasted state. With glycogen stores depleted and low morning insulin …