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Once you’ve made it to a workout, endorphins and momentum are typically the champions that keep you moving. But what do you do in the moments when that’s just not enough? You know, the times when the prospect of completing another rep or running another mile feels akin to pulling your own teeth? The truth is, these moments are actually full of opportunities to help you develop as an athlete, and a person. “There’s a benefit in building what we call ‘self efficacy,’ or the belief in your ability to do something if you persist in those moments,” says Jamie Shapiro , an associate professor of sports psychology at Denver University. “It helps develop resilience and also confidence.” So it can be worth it mentally and physically to push through at times when you want to give up. That might be easier said than done. But there are strategies you can use to keep going when you’re feeling tired or otherwise low on motivation. Crucially, knowing that those moments are going to happen, and b...

Do you prefer to get in bed and go to sleep early, or do you like to stay up late and can’t imagine it any other way? Believe it or not, it’s actually more than just a preference: Our bodies are hard-wired with a natural inclination for our sleep patterns. So while it might feel impossible for you to go to bed before midnight, other people simply can’t operate effectively without doing so. It all comes down to personal chronotypes. What Is a Chronotype? According to SleepFoundation.Org , a chronotype is the body’s natural inclination to sleep and wake at specific times. But that’s not all. Chronotypes also influence our appetites (all the way down to when you prefer to drink your coffee ), exercise patterns, and overall alertness. So, while a chronotype can help you better understand your early bird or night owl tendencies, it can also help uncover the best times of the day to focus on work, working out, and sitting down to a meal. Heck, your chronotype can even help you pinpoint the...

It would take a lot to throw trainer and CBS The Talk host Amanda Kloots for a loop. In the past few years, the founder of Amanda Kloots Fitness navigated the tragic death of her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero (and wrote a book on the experience with her sister Anna Kloots, called Live Your Life ), all while raising her now 2-year-old son Elvis Kloots, launching a T-shirt line , and performing on Dancing with the Stars . Through it all, she’s been unwavering in her characteristic poise and grace, using her social accounts to spread messages of positivity amid tough pandemic times. As for what continually sets her up to take on so much so well? That would be a morning routine as resilient as she is. And if there’s one thing you should know about it, it’s that Amanda Kloots never skips her A.M. jump-rope session. If you’re a fan of Kloots, you’ll know she’s had a years-long devoted relationship with jump roping, even launching her own AK! Jump Rope and developing out-of-the-b...

Once you’ve made it to a workout, endorphins and momentum are typically the champions that keep you moving. But what do you do in the moments when that’s just not enough? You know, the times when the prospect of completing another rep or running another mile feels akin to pulling your own teeth? The truth is, these moments are actually full of opportunities to help you develop as an athlete, and a person. “There’s a benefit in building what we call ‘self efficacy,’ or the belief in your ability to do something if you persist in those moments,” says Jamie Shapiro , an associate professor of sports psychology at Denver University. “It helps develop resilience and also confidence.” So it can be worth it mentally and physically to push through at times when you want to give up. That might be easier said than done. But there are strategies you can use to keep going when you’re feeling tired or otherwise low on motivation. Crucially, knowing that those moments are going to happen, and b...

It would take a lot to throw trainer and CBS The Talk host Amanda Kloots for a loop. In the past few years, the founder of Amanda Kloots Fitness navigated the tragic death of her husband, Broadway star Nick Cordero (and wrote a book on the experience with her sister Anna Kloots, called Live Your Life ), all while raising her now 2-year-old son Elvis Kloots, launching a T-shirt line , and performing on Dancing with the Stars . Through it all, she’s been unwavering in her characteristic poise and grace, using her social accounts to spread messages of positivity amid tough pandemic times. As for what continually sets her up to take on so much so well? That would be a morning routine as resilient as she is. And if there’s one thing you should know about it, it’s that Amanda Kloots never skips her A.M. jump-rope session. If you’re a fan of Kloots, you’ll know she’s had a years-long devoted relationship with jump roping, even launching her own AK! Jump Rope and developing out-of-the-b...

Picture this: after spending a few hours scrolling through #hairtok , you start to feel some serious strand envy. Then, almost by magic, your Sephora cart suddenly fills with various shampoos, conditioners, and styling products to boost shine, create volume, and enhance your natural texture. Before you know it, you’ve lost a few valuable hours of sleep and a sizable chunk of your hard-earned paycheck. Sound familiar? A beauty habit can be expensive—no surprise there. What is surprising, however, is how effective (not to mention inexpensive) products from the drugstore are. So much so that celebrity hairstylists regularly use them on themselves and their high-profile clients. From texture sprays to hot tools, these hardworking hair helpers promise not to break the bank. Keep scrolling to add them to your own cart without wasting a single extra minute of your precious time or money. To increase shine L'Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate Free Glossing Shampoo, Conditioner, and T...

Thanks to Edgar Allen Poe and Alfred Hitchcock, crows and ravens have garnered a sinister reputation. But a bird expert told me that these breeds have been classically misunderstood. If you see black-feathered bird in your path, don’t sweat it. Instead, use the spiritual significance and symbolic meaning of crows and ravens to your benefit. Before I swoop in with all the facts you need to know about the symbolism of these birds, let’s briefly talk about the difference between a raven and a crow. The Difference Between Crows vs. Ravens According to the National Audubon Society, both birds are native to North America and look similar , but they aren’t the same. Ravens are different from crows because they are larger and love to travel with one mate. Meanwhile, crows are smaller and prefer to hang out in groups. Ravens also have larger, curvier beaks—so that should help you set them apart. Below, Jenelle Kim, DACM, LAc , the author of Myung Sung: The Korean Art of Living Meditation , ...

So much of being well comes along with a price tag—and often, it’s a hefty one. At a baseline level, feeling in control of your finances and confident that you can meet your core needs (both now and in the future) is key to avoiding money-related stress and achieving financial wellness . On top of that, working toward both your mental and physical wellness along the way often requires an investment in certain expenses, like health-supportive foods, gym clothes, or a subscription to a text-therapy app (all of which can be cost-prohibitive). But now, a slate of new credit cards with wellness rewards are aiming to reduce that barrier to entry by awarding perks for wellness-supportive purchases. In particular, recently launched credit cards and apps from Ness , Paceline , and KrowdFit offer extra cash back or points for spending on something like a salad, a meditation app, or a pair of running shoes. And that’s notable given that “for a long time, credit-card rewards that weren’t just c...

Fact: There’s nothing quite as delicious as a handful of juicy in-season strawberries , bursting with natural sweetness and a bright ruby red hue that you’ll only spot at this time of year. Nothing, that is, save for a fresh loaf of warm strawberry bread that’s been baked with said seasonal berries. The good news is that—while you can, of course, snack on fresh or frozen berries year-round—the late spring and early summer is peak season for strawberries, which means that *right* now is the ideal time of year to snack on (and bake with) them. “ Peak-season berries are one of the healthiest fruits to enjoy right now, as they’re loaded with heart-healthy antioxidants, such as flavonoids and ellagic acid, both of which help fight excess inflammation in the body,” says registered dietitian Kelly Jones , MS, RD, CSSD, LDN. “Strawberries also rich in both soluble and insoluble fiber, contain very little sugar, and are an excellent source of vitamin C.” In fact, just eight berries will sati...

Sometimes, life is stressful and you end a week feeling about as tense as a rusted bike left chained to a fence. Or, maybe it’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining on your living room floor, and you think, I can’t possibly let this quiet go to waste—I must roll out my mat and get some stretching in . No matter the reason, stretching can be a salve in good times, bad times, and average or uneventful times. The health benefits of stretching are well-documented. And this recent episode of Good Stretch with Pilates instructor Chloe De Winter offers a nice, extended, full-body stretch session that can seriously benefit your body and mind. Stretching has a whole host of benefits. The  Mayo Clinic  explains that stretching before a workout can prevent injuries, improve the results of an exercise, and improve movement in daily life. And there’s broader value to practicing a slow full range of motion movements. For example, according to the Mayo Clinic , stretching can help increase...

Sometimes, life is stressful and you end a week feeling about as tense as a rusted bike left chained to a fence. Or, maybe it’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining on your living room floor, and you think, I can’t possibly let this quiet go to waste—I must roll out my mat and get some stretching in . No matter the reason, stretching can be a salve in good times, bad times, and average or uneventful times. The health benefits of stretching are well-documented. And this recent episode of Good Stretch with Pilates instructor Chloe De Winter offers a nice, extended, full-body stretch session that can seriously benefit your body and mind. Stretching has a whole host of benefits. The  Mayo Clinic  explains that stretching before a workout can prevent injuries, improve the results of an exercise, and improve movement in daily life. And there’s broader value to practicing a slow full range of motion movements. For example, according to the Mayo Clinic , stretching can help increase...

Roughly 50 percent of women will experience hair loss throughout their lifetime, and in the last few years, I have become one of them. Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve noticed a drastic change in the thickness of my strands. When an appointment with my OBGYN confirmed that it was stress-related , I started the search for a treatment that would help. I tried a few leave-in products and even followed a TikTok recipe involving raw eggs, but nothing helped. Then, I tried OUAI’s new Thick & Full Supplements ($42) and Hydrating Scalp Serum ($52). OUAI to Grow Kit — $75.00 Shop now This double-duty routine combats hair loss from both the inside out and the outside in. Launched earlier this month, OUAI used its years of hair care expertise to create a simple 2-step regimen that stimulates hair growth and keeps hair follicles in place, with results in just about 60 days. The products are most efficient when used together: The supplements promote stronger hair from w...