Sitting out of P.E. class because you have PMS: out. Practicing gentle movement because you’re in your luteal phase: in. Cycle syncing workouts are all over TikTok and your favorite workout platforms these days. That means choosing the day’s workout based on, or at least influenced by, what stage of your menstrual cycle you’re in—and […]
On slow mornings, actress, writer, and producer Natasha Rothwell loves to curl up on the porch with her dog, a matcha, and a crossword puzzle while listening to jazz. One of her favorite artists, Etta James, sings about a “Sunday Kind of Love”—and that’s exactly the kind of steady and long-term relationship Rothwell forges with […]
At the age of 17, while I was restricting calories and working out a ton, I remember looking in the mirror while getting ready for a party and realizing, oh my god, those indentations between my hips and my thighs (called “hip dips”) don’t seem to be there anymore! I was elated. I felt hot. […]
It’s easy to assume that barre is just a ballet-like workout for those who couldn’t make it on the professional stage—after all, there’s a legitimate barre in the studio, and it seems to require the fancy footwork you might see on Dance Moms. But that idea couldn’t be further from the truth. “A lot of […]
Even if you’re not a devoted Peloton user, chances are you’ve heard of Ally Love. Before becoming a Peloton instructor in 2017, the Miami native was a dancer for the New York Knicks, a model for fitness brands like Adidas, and a host for the Brooklyn Nets. In 2023, she even hosted her own dance […]