It’s easy to think of mountain pose in yoga as a moment to take a break. You’re just standing there on your two feet after all, right? Actually, it’s a foundational pose that can set the direction for the rest of your flow. “Mountain pose is really the beginning of all poses of yoga,” says […]
It seems as though periods always seem to hit at the most inconvenient times: weddings, vacations, you name it. And for outdoor lovers, a sudden visit from Aunt Flow in the hours or days before hitting the trail for a breathtaking hike can feel mildly annoying to, depending on symptoms, disastrous. Hiking on your period […]
When you think about working out to relieve stress, classic “relaxing” routines like yoga or tai chi may come to mind. However, your go-to Pilates routine can also help you reduce stress and anxiety in powerful ways. Pilates has re-emerged as a popular workout trend in 2024 (interest in floor Pilates, for instance, has grown […]
Have an extra starting salary to spare? Equinox has announced a new “full health optimization” membership that costs $3,000 per month, or a whopping $40,000 per year. Called Optimize by Equinox, the program is a collaboration between the luxury gym and a lab testing and insights company called Function Health. It combines Equinox’s gym membership, […]
When it comes to functional strength training, some of the best exercises are the ones that carry over directly into your real-life movements. (Think: squats, which help you stand up from sitting on the toilet, and push-ups, which help you press yourself up and out of bed.) Step-ups are another perfect example. Every time you […]