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Sure, fall is the season of pumpkin spice and everything nice but this time of the year also means squashes everywhere. From spaghetti squash to delicata squash, the possibilities are endless, but today we’re celebrating butternut squash. It’s not only a great source of fiber, but it’s also filled with other key nutrients that give

You may be wondering, given the rise in COVID-19 variants, if Olympic and Paralympic athletes need vaccinations in order to compete overseas this winter. After an exciting Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games that did see some breakout athlete cases, here’s what we know so far about vaccine requirements for Beijing 2022. COVID Vaccines Are Required

Halloween isn’t just for kids. In fact, the spooky holiday is arguably more fun for adults: clever costume ideas, spiked witch’s brew, and, of course, you can still eat candy. And costumes shouldn’t just be limited to themed parties and walking your kids around to trick-or-treat; get festive in the gym with some athleisure-inspired Halloween

Want an easy way to make your Halloween costume stand out from the rest? Swap your shoes for roller skates. They make classic costumes feel unique and fun and, of course, provide a quick getaway from any monsters, demons, or ghosts you run into on Halloween night. Plus, with your skates as the centerpiece, the

Get Those Trainers on for a Spot of Healthy Competition Join thousands of South African runners on a 10km virtual run. Who knows, you could even win a prize! This post is sponsored by Nedbank | 5 September 2020 SHARE THIS ON If you haven’t yet joined the #NedbankRunified series, there is still time! There’s

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world and turned the way we do things on its head. We’ve had to adjust to a new way of living. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up on our passions – we just need to find different ways to pursue them. That’s why Nedbank has created

By now, you probably know that cardio training is something you should be doing on the regular. Experts recommend getting in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate cardio exercise (or 75 minutes of more vigorous cardio). But if you find yourself wondering: What is cardio, exactly? As in, which workouts will get your blood

Here’s the thing about working out at home. When you’re at the gym, you’re in a controlled environment. The flooring has been specifically selected with exercise in mind. The only obstacles in your path are the weights you didn’t pack away (tsk, tsk). But at home you may find the terrain less than ideal. Were

Remember the beginning of lockdown, when we were all posting #homeworkout selfies with dogs and kids providing raucous comic relief? Or that first weekend of Level 4, when we donned masks and hit the streets in a glorious celebration of freedom? Personally, I thought I was going to emerge from lockdown like an action hero

Before the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) revealed that they planned their 2019 World Cup training (they won, btw!) around players’ periods, the topic of how fluctuating hormones could potentially impact workouts wasn’t talked about much, er, at all. But when you think about it, the idea makes so much sense that it’s shocking it’s

While feeling sore after a challenging (or new) workout is totally normal, it’s important to note that not all types of aches and pains are just byproducts of your bod’s natural healing process. One common place this comes into play is with an IT band injury. What is the IT band, exactly? Here’s everything you need to

Looking for a fitness device that can keep up with your unmatched passion? Want a training partner that lets you do more without backing down? Well, here it is… The Garmin fēnix 6/6S Pro Garmin has recently expanded on its solar charging technology. Building on the success of their first solar charging multisport watch, the

Get ready to take your trail running game to the next level: Right now, Salomon is offering up to 50 percent off select shoes and apparel. I’ll let that sink in for a moment. Salomon needs no introduction to the trail running community. From the iconic Speedcross shoes you bought when you first decided to

Alpine skiing is the bread and butter of the Winter Olympics. For those who aren’t familiar with the winter sport, it consists of six events: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, combined, and mixed team parallel slalom. According to the official Olympic website, alpine skiing — which at the time was only the combined event —

Whether you’re just starting to run or you’ve been hitting the pavement for years, buying new running shoes can feel like a big task. With so many things to consider, from the surfaces you run on to your individual preferences, and so many shoes out there, shopping for the right pair can be daunting. We

Named one of the 10 Athletes to Watch at the Winter Olympics 2022 by Team USA, 16-year-old Alysa Liu is the figure-skating Olympic hopeful fans have their eyes set on for the Beijing Games. The Bay Area native, who has just entered the senior level in figure skating, already has a bountiful collection of titles,

When kids head back to school and the weather begins to change, we know fall is right around the corner. While the emergence of autumn brings many favorites like pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters, it also signals the start of flu season, and data suggests the cooler temperatures are also associated with an increase

Maame Biney loves the nerve-racking, “blades-in-your-face” intensity of short track speed skating. “I can literally feel my nerves or the atoms in my body shaking, going against each other, whenever I get the adrenaline,” she told POPSUGAR. Biney was the first Black woman to make a United States Olympic speed skating team ahead of PyeongChang