Don’t tell the DMV, but I lied on my driver’s license. No, I didn’t lie about my birthday to get into bars, and no, that’s really how you spell my name. This is a big secret, so you have to promise that this will stay between you and me… I’m not 135 pounds. I’m closer […]
Exercise
Fitness Friday: A Quick Full-Body Strength Workout
Winter break: a magical couple of weeks filled with food, friends, and stretchy pants. As much as we love the holidays, our waistline doesn’t. Indulgence can be good, but if you’re like us, constantly stuffing your face quickly becomes a bittersweet type of discomfort. Exercise might be the last thing on your mind, so here’s […]
6 Workout Helpers to Kickstart Your 2017 Exercise Resolution
It’s the new year and the second most popular resolution this year—you guessed it—is to exercise more. Lucky for you, you probably have some down time before school starts back up to kickstart your new healthy habit. If you don’t have a gym easily available, exercising might seem like a huge chore. But no need […]
8 Ways to Keep Up With Your Workouts Over Break
In the midst of a stressful week of finals, nothing sounds better than going home to a comfy bed and enjoying every bite of delicious homemade meals. In a few weeks, the pantry is going to be stuffed with holiday treats: chocolate, cookies, peppermint bark—you name it. But even with all those treats, your month […]
Fitness Friday: A Lazy Girl’s Guide to Staying Fit
People are constantly saying, “get in the habit of going to the gym,” “eat healthy,” and “don’t be lazy.” But for us girls whose beds call for us the moment we walk in our rooms, staying fit can be a struggle. From someone who understands this eternal battle, but hits the snooze button too often, […]
How to Pick the Best Running Shoes for Your Feet
For those of us who aren’t serious runners, it may never occur to us that the type of shoe you wear makes a difference in your workout. But wearing the right shoe can improve your form and make your body feel ten times better. Tennis shoes seems to be a blanket term used to describe […]
The Best Activewear Lines for Every Size and Budget
Most people can agree that looking good while working out is a great way to get motivated. I know I feel better in my neon pink sports bra and matching leggings than some old shorts and a t-shirt from the back of my closet. Brands like Lululemon are a great buy—they have super stylish clothes […]
5 Study Break Stretches to Help You Reboot
After hours of sitting scrunched up in front of your laptop, it’s likely that you’ll start to feel an ache here or there. Sitting for long periods of time could negatively impact your health, including straining the lower back. These five simple—and totally library appropriate—static stretches can help you relax, reboot, and ready yourself for […]
Fitness Friday: What to Eat Before and After Your Workout
Before: Gearing up for a big trip to the gym? Try eating these foods beforehand to give you the energy to power through your workout, build muscle, and burn fat faster. Of course, don’t forget to drink plenty of water and chow down on one of these about thirty minutes before exercising. Fruit and nut […]
Fitness Friday: 5 Ways Your Squats Are Ineffective
Squats—the magic exercise that will give you the Queen Bey booty we’ve all dreamed of. If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried every squat challenge and technique in the book. Squats are extremely efficient in lifting and enlarging the gluteal muscles, but are also extremely pointless and tedious if done incorrectly. So it’s time to […]