My Favorite Fitness Gear Under $100
Fitness gear can be expensive. Whether it’s running shoes, a smartwatch, or a couple of nice sports bras, it’s easy to spend a lot preparing for your…
How to Stop Your Hairspray From Flaking All Over You
Hairspray is a tricky devil: It can be suffocating, it can make you feel itchy and stifled, it can make your hair crunchy and painful to brush….
The Best Ways to Find a Running Track Near You (and a Beginner’s Workout to Try)
If you want to become a faster runner, you’ll probably end up doing a lot of speedwork on a track. Or if you live in a hilly…
What Is ‘Slugging’ (and Is It Really Good for Your Skin)?
On social media, what was once conventional beauty wisdom can easily start to trend after a quick rebranding to make it seem like a brand-new, cutting-edge tip….
How Long You Should Rest Between Sets
Illustration: Sam Woolley A typical strength- or muscle-building workout happens in sets. You lift the weight a certain number of times (“reps”), then you put it down…
How to Use a Retinol Without Your Face Peeling Off
Photo: popcorner (Shutterstock) When you decide to start doing a grown-up skincare routine, what seems like a pleasant bit of self-care can quickly turn into an overwhelming…
TikTok’s ‘Cozy Cardio’ Trend Might Help You Enjoy Exercise Again
If you find the notion of “no pain, no gain” overwhelming when it comes to working out, TikTok’s new trend of “cozy cardio” might be the trick…
Does Rice Water Really Make Your Hair Grow?
Of all the DIY beauty treatments out there, rice water is probably one of the easiest to make and apply. You just soak rice in water, then…
What to Consider Before Buying a Used Peloton
Photo: BrandonKleinPhoto (Shutterstock) When my cheap Amazon spin bike broke, I felt like I should upgrade to something better. But even though I was already following along…
Do Collagen Supplements Even Do Anything?
Scrolling through social media, one could get the impression that taking supplements can fix just about anything. However, when you look closer at the evidence, you’ll find…