At one exercise studio, goat and puppy yoga are a thing of the past. Now, people can relax while having a snake slither up their backs. Clients at California’s LXRYOGA set aside any squeamishness to exercise with snakes. MediaNews Group via Getty Images LXRYOGA, a studio in Costa Mesa, California, offers the latest trend by … Read more
Named for the god of war, Mars is our planet of will, energy, sexuality and action, getting it done and getting it on, if you will. The planetary ruler of hot-headed Aries and intense AF Scorpio, Mars also rules blood and our sense of vitality, creating a clear connection between our Mars sign and the … Read more
Chair yoga has a geriatric reputation, but experts say these minimal movements can dramatically improve your overall health at any age. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches, rather) to slow down the process. Chair yoga … Read more
This yogi has taken “nama-stay at home” seriously. While most people don’t dream of sleeping at the office or welcoming strangers and celebrities into their houses daily, Alex Schatzberg does — because he legally has to. The longtime East Villager signed a rare live-work lease in 2017, which requires that he run a business out … Read more
The hips don’t lie — and neither do the hip flexors. Tight muscles make daily life more difficult, and sedentary jobs exacerbate the challenges. While we inevitably lose flexibility as we age, we can take steps (or stretches) to slow down the process. All stretches benefit the body, but focusing on the hip flexors is … Read more
He may be starting a movement. A UK surgeon and author is revealing what to do when you’re having trouble going No. 2. Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, is promoting a toilet yoga pose that he says can improve your pit stops. Problems pooping? Try toilet yoga. Getty Images/iStockphoto “If you … Read more
Last fall, my septuagenarian father touched the hearts of countless people and became a bit of a social media sensation when he was stopped on the street and interviewed about his fitness routine for the popular @BodyByMark. When asked for “the one key” to a long, healthy life, his kicker was gold: “Get up when … Read more
Sun, sand and dumbbells in hand. After gaining 15 pounds on holiday last summer, Miami Beach fitness trainer Melissa Lattari, 32, has devised six strategies for staying on track during vacation. She recommends finding ways to get your steps in, practicing moderation, doing 10-minute workouts, taking supplements, drinking plenty of water and relaxing. To avoid … Read more
A Florida doctor who specializes in stroke rehabilitation is sharing five ways women can lower their risk of having a stroke — the brain attack is the fifth-leading cause of death for American women. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts and leaks blood into the brain. … Read more
Alec Baldwin doesn’t like a showoff. The “30 Rock” actor, 66, revealed that he took a yoga class with Paul McCartney, 81, in Los Angeles years ago, and he called the musician an “a–hole” because the musician was so good at yoga. “He would do a handstand or a headstand and he had the most … Read more
With Mental Health Awareness Month recognized in May, a fitness expert is sharing the best ways to reduce stress. Kristina Rudzinskaya is a California-based certified Pilates instructor and founder of Etalon, a posture bra brand. Rudzinskaya has multiple certifications in Pilates and proper body form — and shared with Fox News Digital the best poses for those looking … Read more
These tricks work in a pinch. If you’ve ever sat at your desk and suddenly realized that your shoulders are hunched up by your ears — you’re not alone. Stress and tension can manifest in ways that are way more physical than you might think, NY-Presbyterian Health Matters reports. “Many people don’t realize how damaging … Read more
His downward dog was a bit too distinctive. So much for bigger being better. The UK’s most well-endowed man, Matt Barr, claims that his titanic tallywacker has caused him some big problems, including dating difficulties, sex-ploitation, and perhaps, most embarrassingly, getting booted from yoga class because people thought he was aroused. “I’m trying to dispel … Read more
Got something to get off your chest? You’re better off keeping it to yourself. That’s according to new research that says venting or “blowing off steam” may not actually help you reduce your anger — and it could just make it worse. “Blowing off steam” might feel good in the moment, but it’s not helping … Read more
Summoning the energy to conquer a steep mountain hike before my morning coffee wasn’t exactly how I pictured kicking off my vacation, but the panoramic views from the enchanting shala at the summit quickly erase any memory of the climb. Practicing yoga in the al fresco structure (which takes its name from the Sanskrit word … Read more
While certain factors are out of our control, there are some things we can do to extend our lives. “For the average individual, everyday behaviors under our own control have a greater impact on healthy longevity than genetics,” Dr. Gary Small, a memory, brain and aging expert at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey, told … Read more
Fitness fanatics are all about rotating between leg and arm day. But what about face day? Inspired by the incredibly angular jawlines of celebrities like Bella Hadid and Henry Cavill, hordes of people are turning to cosmetic surgeries from chin liposuction to buccal fat removal for a more chiseled jawline. However, some claim facial workouts … Read more
Don’t get disjointed. Healthy joints allow you to play sports, exercise and keep up with daily tasks. Unfortunately, about 1 in 5 American adults have been diagnosed by a doctor with arthritis, which is the swelling of one or more joints. To help avoid pain and limitations to movement and flexibility, experts shared with the … Read more
She can buy herself flowers — and whip herself into shape. Miley Cyrus, 31, wowed the crowd with her performance and many outfit changes Sunday night at the Grammys, showing off her toned body through it all. From stepping onto the red carpet in her revealing custom metal Maison Margiela look, which appeared to be made … Read more
Namastay in bed. Adults should be tucking themselves in for at least seven hours of shut-eye a night, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but it seems many are not getting that. Around the country, 70% of adults report they obtain insufficient sleep at least one night a month, while 11% report lackluster sleep every … Read more