Fitness
No Offense, but Why Do Fitness Influencers End Up Pushing Junk Science?
Intellectually, we know that quick health fixes are bad. But then how is it that every new trend that comes along still sounds so good?
How Hiking 130KM Over Mountains Changed My Relationship With Food
Putting my body under intense physical stress reminded me nothing is more important than listening to what it needs.
What Do Influencers Eat, and Why Does It Matter So Much to Us?
'What I eat in a day' videos have become the subject of unending debates about whether influencers are modeling bad behavior or just 'doing what feels right for them.'
People Visiting the Gym After Lockdown Explain What It’s Like
Gyms and leisure centres across England reopened their doors the weekend, as the country continues to “ease” out of lockdown.
Can Lifting Heavy Weights 'Tone Me Up' Without Making Me Big?
Bodybuilding, strength sports, and weight training for fun all have things in common, but one of them is not being ripped for the gods against your will.
Laughter Clubs Continue to be Popular in India Despite There Being Nothing to Laugh About
A stand-up comedian investigates the contagious joy of a harmless laughter club now that being a comedian in India comes at a high price.
Gym-Goers Excitedly Returned, Only to Be Scared by What They Saw
Gyms in reopened states planned to enforce protocols like mask wearing, equipment sanitizing, and social distancing. Here's how gym-goers are handling and feeling about the new rules.
Working From Home Is Taking a Toll on Our Bodies. How Do We Deal With it?
The pandemic is turning into a pain in the neck. Quite literally.
Fitness Challenges Are the At-Home Workouts of the TikTok Generation
"FitTok" is equal parts exercise and viral internet trend.
Is It a Good Idea to Exercise Outdoors With a Face Mask?
The science around masks has always been divisive but when it comes to exercising, it might be more about etiquette over efficiency.
SoulCycle Lays Off Long-Time Employees With Zero Severance
Some of the laid-off employees had been with the company for five years—a situation that left people feeling “angry” and “blindsided."