exercise

Sure, we’re familiar with the term menstrual cycle—but how about cycle syncing? The practice involves adjusting your diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits throughout your menstrual cycle so you can feel great even before and during menstruation. Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, shares a play-by-play guide. If you menstruate, you likely know all too that for a […]

Experts share how to strengthen the pelvic floor—and exactly why you’ll want to do so, regardless of your age or gender. Plus: four of the best pelvic floor exercises you can do at home. When exercising, many of us focus on the main groups, such as the legs, arms, glutes, and core—but these aren’t the […]

HUM’s education manager, Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, explains what the 70/30 diet is and investigates if it’s actually proven to promote weight loss. Plus: 10 actionable tips to put this routine (or a version of it) into practice. For many people, weight loss hinges upon a calorie deficit: calories in versus calories out. (However, other factors—including […]

Raise your hand if you’ve ever mindlessly stepped on the elliptical for 60 minutes to feel like you got a “full workout” in, or if you’ve done a quick workout on YouTube just to be convinced you still needed “more” afterward. Maybe you’ve done two-a-days or felt down on yourself for not getting a workout […]

Whether you want to become a workout warrior or simply maximize the time you devote to movement, there are some mental tricks that can help. A sports psychologist shares 10 ways you can make the most out of your workout. It’s no secret that our brains are powerful. Your mind can actually influence your body […]

Wondering whether pre-workout is healthy? The workout supplement can be safe if used correctly, explains Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, HUM’s educational specialist. But there are also plenty of real-food options to give you energy. Read on for a dietitian’s take. Many gym-goers will tell you that pre-workout is a non-negotiable part of their fitness routine. Trust us, […]

You probably don’t need science to tell you if you’re a night owl or an early bird, but it turns out that your sleep personality, or chronotype, is actually more nuanced than just being a morning person or not. “A chronotype is your body’s natural disposition to be awake or asleep at certain times,” explains […]

Change feels good. Whether it’s refreshing your hairstyle or color, pulling your cold-weather knits out of storage, or getting a pump of flavor in your morning latte, change keeps life interesting.  The same holds true for your workout routine. It’s amazing how simple tweaks like varying your running route or trying a new class can […]

Want to get more out of your workouts? Your menstrual cycle may hold the key. Hormone expert Alissa Vitti shares how cycle-syncing workouts can benefit you. There’s a lot of confusing information out there surrounding working out and your period. Should you? Shouldn’t you? Does it really matter? For some people, the thought of working […]

When is the best time to exercise? Morning, noon, night? Here, leading fitness instructors clue us in. Your dad wakes up at the crack of dawn to start his day with yoga. Your best friend books a pre-work cycling sesh to get her juices flowing. Your mom prefers afternoon strolls. Your sister lives for late-night […]

Happy Pride, everybody! In full celebration mode, we’re highlighting some of our favorite LGBTQ+ -owned beauty and wellness brands and businesses in Los Angeles. Below, you’ll find our top local neighbors doing good for the community and their clients alike. 5 LGBTQ+ Beauty and Wellness Brands in LA From brows to botanicals, these community-driven companies […]

The next time somebody tells you to take a hike, you should take them literally. After all, the benefits of hiking include—but go beyond—getting a good workout and fresh air. You can think of hiking as an all-encompassing self-care practice. It not only promotes physical fitness and longevity, but also improves mental health—so much so […]