LSU finished second at the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships on Saturday, its fourth second-place finish since 2014, behind champions Oklahoma and ahead of third-place finishers UCLA. But the team’s celebration, as confetti showered down, was just as jubilant as if they’d won it all. Back in Baton Rouge, LA, there’s already a billboard congratulating the

Katelyn Ohashi was UCLA’s anchor on floor at the April 20 team portion of the NCAA Gymnastics Championships. UCLA came in third behind LSU and title-winners Oklahoma, but the senior brought the house down with this farewell routine that earned her a 9.95. She opened up with her incredible split leg double layout, was all

When it comes to trendy kitchen gadgets, the Instant Pot is all the rage right now, and with good reason. It’s versatile and convenient, and it makes for less mess and less time spent in the kitchen. As far as recipe options are concerned, the possibilities are endless, especially when it comes to cooking healthy

There are so many things that can disrupt your sleep — from stress about work deadlines to the temperature of the room — but if you find yourself tossing and turning after a late night with friends or an indulgent meal at home, you may need to reevaluate your eating habits. Eating too close to

Salads are a healthy option, yes. They require a solid amount of effort, also yes. Trader Joe’s to the rescue, as per usual. TJ’s is shaking up the salad scene this year with some of their tried and true classics while introducing a handful of shiny new greens, too. From premade salads with a Mexican

If you’re looking to add some aerobics into your workouts, this cardio dance session will definitely get you sweaty. Aubre Winters, founder of Sweat Sessions leads you through the dance moves and throws some toning barre-based work into the mix. The workout will raise your your heart rate, and your abs and booty will feel

Ever since I can remember, the gym has always been an on-and-off relationship for me and one that I felt obligated to continue if I wanted to be “skinny.” The word “skinny” has haunted me throughout my life. It flashed into my head whenever I wanted to indulge in something considered “unhealthy” or when Summer

Flavored water has always been a good option for those of us who think the plain stuff is a little too boring. It has the hydration benefits of water and, if the calories and sugar are low, is a much healthier flavored drink than most sodas. WTRMLN WTR, started in 2013 and backed by Beyoncé

Mental health wasn’t something Michael Phelps grew up talking about. In fact, as a pro athlete who had pressure to maintain a macho persona, he didn’t initially want to get help. Not even when he felt himself slipping into a dark place. Not even when he didn’t want to be alive anymore. “Prior to going

It’s bad enough that once a month women have to deal with unpleasant period symptoms like cramps, mood swings, and bloating, but if you find that your head begins to pound just before you start — or shortly after — your hormones are probably to blame for that, too. “Most women who suffer from headaches

We love cake, and we also love leading a healthy lifestyle. So, when we’re trying to eat low-carb, cake has been out of the question — until now. Low-carb sweets exist, and these 11 cakes have less than 10 grams of net carbs. Plus, they’re all available on Amazon. Is it dessert time yet?

Runners are notorious for pushing through the pain when it might be smarter to ease up. To be fair, it’s often hard to know when a pain is just plain soreness from a tough workout or run, or when it’s serious enough to merit a break. And whether you’re training for a race or competition

We’ve long been fans of kickboxing workouts. They’re high-intensity and, frankly, a lot of fun. While kickboxing is something you can do at home, it’s also one of those workouts that’s great to do in a community of like-minded people — and that’s exactly what you’ll find at 9Round. This come-and-go-as-you-please gym with locations all

The myth that dietary fat is actually evil has finally been debunked, and that means healthy fats like avocados have gone decidedly mainstream. In fact, the green fruit is an essential part of whole foods-based diets, including the Mediterranean diet and keto diet, in part because healthy fats help keep you fuller longer. But is

As someone who has dabbled in intermittent fasting, one question that often comes up is whether it’s “bad” for your body to skip eating after a workout — whether you might sabotage your goals of building muscle and losing weight. I usually work out in the morning, as early as 5:30 a.m., but my eating

Nothing is worse than waking up in the middle of the night, sweating as if you’ve just run a marathon, and needing to climb out of bed to change your pajamas and sheets before you try (try!) to drift back to sleep. But that’s exactly what 10 to 60 percent of the population experiences each

Nordstrom is having a major Spring Sale this week, and its sneaker selection is almost too good to be true. From names like Nike to APL and Asics, these brands rarely have their most popular pairs on sale, but we found them. To save you time in hunting down your perfect pair, we curated a

Before you do anything, bookmark this page! It includes over 50 of the best dumbbell moves you can do at home. It’s best to have a few sets on hand of varying weights, so you can switch them up based on your strength. These moves will target the arms, upper back, abs, lower back, glutes,

I finally found the key to making WW even easier: WW x Blue Apron. The two brands teamed up to create a meal-kit delivery service that will sit neatly in your WW plan. When you subscribe, you get two or three recipes each week (that each serve two), and if you’re a party of one,

Worknesh Degefa is your 2019 Boston Marathon Women’s Elite Champ! pic.twitter.com/QiHaVnMh5o — Boston Marathon (@bostonmarathon) April 15, 2019 The elites have crossed the finish line at the 123rd Boston Marathon, and the results are in: first place for Worknesh Degefa of Ethiopia, second place for Edna Kiplagat of Kenya, and third for Jordan Hasay of

The Instant Pot is a lifesaver. There’s no quicker way to whip up dinner than to pop it in your pressure cooker, and preparing meals at home is essential when you’re trying to lose weight, especially on a low-carb plan. While the Instant Pot is great for making pasta and rice, there are plenty of

[embedded content] Pole dancing obviously has a sexy reputation, but the sport is actually harder than it looks. Simply lifting yourself up and around a pole, not to mention completing tricks and full routines, requires a lot of core and arm strength. Pole fitness is so much of a workout that organized competitions exist, during

I love working out at home, but I live in a small city apartment. To make the most of my space, I was sure to buy both compact and practical equipment that works for my home. From a compact stationary bike to foldable mats, I curated a list of my favorite products so you can

We’re in the heart of the Masters right now, but unless you’re a major golf fan, you’re probably not paying much attention to the side players on the course: the caddies. You see caddies carrying golf bags and handing off clubs, but their job actually goes much further than that, measuring yardages from ball to

Cutting carbs is known to be one of the most effective strategies for weight loss, but getting started can feel overwhelming. Just how many carbs can you have on a low-carb diet? Which foods are off-limits? And how on earth are you going to find time to plan and prepare fresh, low-carb meals at home?

Lunch can be so tricky. When your schedule gets hectic, you can so easily fall into the trap of eating whatever you can find in the break room or swinging through a drive-through for a quick meal. If you’re on a low-carb diet, it’s no secret that those sugary snacks and fried foods are not

Listen, if Harley Pasternak tells me all I have to do to stay in shape is get in some steps, then I’m definitely going to try it. Actually, this celebrity trainer’s go-to weight-loss tip is truly just to go for a walk. And while he firmly believes you should aim for 10,000 steps a day,

Kelly Herron’s story starts in a familiar way: it was just a normal run. She was in training for her first marathon in March 2017, and it was her first double-digit run, a 10-mile beach loop on a cold, drizzly day in Seattle. “I had been dreading my run and putting it off,” Kelly remembered.

You’ve seen Katelyn Ohashi rack up 10.00s on floor, but there’s a reason they call her teammate Kyla Ross “Kyla Boss.” The UCLA junior and member of the 2012 London Olympic gold medal women’s gymnastics team has scored a perfect 10 on every event this season — what’s referred to as a “Gym Slam” —

I’m a worrier, but bedtime is when I used to worry the most. I’d lie awake and think about everything I had to do the next day. Once I fretted my way through that list, it was on to worrying about anything that could possibly go wrong during the nighttime hours. One of the kids