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Experiencing anxiousness or embarrassment at the gym is more common than you might think. Here’s how you can beat it. The fact that terms like “gym-timidation” and “gym-xiety” are commonly used in the wellness world speaks volumes about the issue. For one reason or another, many people are terrified of working out at a gym. It’s why Planet Fitness  centered its whole mission and marketing strategy around creating a “judgment-free zone.” If you’ve ever let gym anxiety prevent

If you’re curious about creating a workout routine that supports your menstrual cycle, start here! For those of us who have menstruated, we are all familiar with our periods getting in the way of work, school, social plans, and other commitments. But should it be seen as an inconvenient disruption or instead a guide showing how we can best live in alignment with our bodies? In recent years, the idea of "cycle-syncing" has risen in popularity. The concept is to adjust your exe

The beautiful thing about exercise is that we can adapt it to our schedules— including on vacation! Going on vacation doesn’t mean we have to choose between sticking to our strict exercise routine or giving it up entirely. It just means we get to spice things up. Here are some fun and easy ways you can get moving and feel your best while away. Remember to keep these tips handy! Myth: Going on vacation will cause you to lose progress When you step away from your exercise routi

If you lived through the fad diet trends of the 90s and 2000s, it’s probably hard-wired in your subconscious mind that carbs = bad  and weight loss is only achieved through eating as little as possible. For decades, these great lies have been sold to us by the diet industry, and, for decades, they have damaged our relationships with ourselves and with food. But what if there was a way that we could reach our health goals without restrictive eating or cutting out any food grou

Whether we’re dreading the day we are officially welcomed to the club or embracing it with ease, menopause is one of the most significant milestones in a woman's life. The transition marks the end of decades of reproductive years and comes with substantial challenges, from hot flashes and hormone fluctuations to insomnia and fatigue.  As uncomfortable as these changes can be, we aren’t helpless. There are ways to manage them and make it easier for us to live happy, healthy li