Fitness

You’ve got your jumping jacks dialed, and you know how to do a plank . . . but have you tried plank jacks? This intermediate bodyweight move has likely cropped up in your workouts at some point — and whether you loved or hated it, it has some impressive benefits. You get all the strength

In an emotional Instagram post this morning, Céline Dion announced she would be postponing her 2023 spring tour to 2024 and canceling eight of her summer 2023 shows altogether, citing health concerns. “I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time, and it’s been really difficult for me to face these challenges

Image Source: Photography by Raven B. Varona / Courtesy of A Touch More Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are the epitome of a power couple. They are Olympians, entertainers, and culture-shapers, and more importantly, they’re not afraid to use their platform. In their latest effort to center stories of identity and activism, Rapinoe and Bird

Want to work your abs? Join celebrity trainer and founder of Train Like a Gymnast Danielle Gray for a 10-minute deep-core workout alongside class members Pam Majumdar and Mikayla Campbell. You’ll start with a quick warmup and then move through a circuit of five exercises targeting every part of your core, including planks, lemon squeezers,

Johannesburg, 28 November 2022. A total of 99% of people feel good or great after going for a run. This was the key finding from a series of running support groups set up by Nedbank in partnership with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) leading up to and throughout Mental Health Awareness Month.

Brendan Fraser’s body has been under scrutiny for most of his career. This past year, he wore a a 300-pound prosthetic, or “fat suit,” for his role in “The Whale.” But in a recent episode of Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, Fraser opens up to Adam Sandler about what his body went through for the

“Friends” actor Matthew Perry opened up about his decades-long addiction in his new memoir “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing“ (available now). In a recent interview with CBC, he detailed the juxtaposition of his struggles with the disease of addiction while playing funny guy Chandler. “I had a rule that I would never drink

Selena Gomez is talking vulvar health. In a recent TikTok stitched with the prompt “Women who don’t wear panties,” Gomez finished the video with a deadpan “. . . can sometimes can UTIs.” A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a type of bacterial infection of any part of the urinary system — including the kidneys,

In a sneak peek of his forthcoming appearance on National Geographic’s “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge,” Ashton Kutcher is seen revealing that around two years ago, he’d been diagnosed with vasculitis, a rare condition that the actor said affected his ability to hear, see, and walk. “I had this weird, super rare form

“Glee” actress Heather Morris spoke openly about her experiences with an eating disorder on Thursday’s episode of the “And That’s What You REALLY Missed” podcast, hosted by former costars Jenna Ushkowitz and Kevin McHale. Morris shared that her eating disorder developed over time while working on “Glee,” starting as an “unhealthy work habit” and eventually

Get your heart rate up with Supernatural coach Raneir Pollard for a 30-minute standing cardio HIIT routine joined by Chelsey Cioli and Leilani Terris. In this routine, you’ll start with a quick warmup and work your way into squats, skaters, jumping jacks, fast feet, and more. This no-equipment routine will challenge you and leave you

Katherine Heigl says anxiety medication has helped her live her best life, and she’s not alone. The “Grey’s Anatomy” alum sat down with Yahoo Life in its series “Unapologetically” to reflect on her life in the spotlight, her journey with anxiety, and her life-changing choice to incorporate medication into her life. In the interview, Heigl

Most people who’ve chosen the path of self-actualization — where one attempts to reach their fullest potential in all areas of their life — have likely come across the moving words of breathwork coach, restorative writing teacher, and NYT bestselling author Alex Elle. For nearly a decade, she’s shared her healing journey through a collection

We’re already deep into cuffing season, but get ready to pull a Tom Holland and Zendaya and really settle in: Venus heading into Capricorn from Dec. 9 until Jan. 2, so things are getting serious. According to astrology, Venus has a big impact on our love lives and relationships. But the planet’s influence doesn’t stop

Join professional dancer and content creator Luis Cervantes for an easy 30-minute Latin-inspired dance cardio workout with class members Val Valdiviez and Stephanie Jones. You’ll start with a full-body dance warmup to get everything loose and then turn up the heat with some harder moves that’ll get your heart pumping. All you need for this

The holidays are officially hitting your workout routine. If you haven’t quite fired up your Christmas workout playlist or your favorite holiday-themed workout videos, never fear — Peloton’s Cody Rigsby is about to help you ring in the holidays with the Queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey. The Grammy Award-winning legend made an appearance on

Well-known Stellenbosch-based triathlete Vicky van der Merwe is on the comeback after a break after her son was born. She will be competing at the Woolworths X TRI off-road triathlon in Elgin on Saturday 4 December. Vicky van der Merwe: having it all as an elite triathlete and a mom Top triathlete Vicky van der

The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) advanced to the Round of 16 in the men’s World Cup with a win over Iran yesterday, and the players on the field aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits. Thanks to the new collective bargaining agreement between the USMNT and the US women’s national team (USWNT), the men’s

Walking is one of the easiest, most accessible forms of fitness, but it’s often overlooked. Walking has the potential to improve your mood, memory, and sleep, as well as help prevent conditions like heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes, according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s an easy way to get moving

The FIFA World Cup is well underway in Qatar, despite outcry for the alleged violations of human rights and its hostility towards the LGBTQ community. In response, players and attendees are making a statement against the anti-LGBTQ laws and sentiment held in the country. On Monday, during the second half of the soccer match between