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3 Aug 2023
Should You Wear Underwear While Working Out? A Gynaecologist Weighs In on the TikTok Debate
In the latest iteration of Things People Are Talking About on TikTok, users of the app are posting about — and arguing over — whether or not to wear underwear during workouts.
Fitness
22 Feb 2021
Gyms and Leisure Centres Can Reopen in the UK on 12 April 2021 — But There's a Catch
Update (22 Feb., 2021): Gyms and leisure centres have been given the green light to reopen on 12 April 2021 in England, according to the government's roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions, which prime minister Boris Johnson presented to the House of Commons today.
Fitness
18 Jan 2020
The Surprising Way Social Media Helped Me Find My Confidence in the Gym
The first time I ever went to the gym was during my freshman year of college.
Fitness
10 Jan 2020
Stop Complaining About the Gym Being Packed, Because It's More Damageing Than You Think
Social media is flooded with workout videos, fit influencers, and cute workout gear, which has made at least the idea of getting fit more approachable than ever.
Fitness
1 Jan 2019
7 Questions to Ask Before Dropping Your Hard-Earned Cash on a Gym Membership
It's nearing the end of the year, and if you're already thinking about New Year's resolutions — which could include getting in shape — you might be wondering whether it's time to finally join a gym.
Fitness
23 Aug 2018
I Threw Out My Toxic Relationship With the Gym, and I've Never Been Happier or Healthier
It was a dark Monday morning when I laced up my shoes and drove to the gym, all the while dreading my workout.
Fitness
14 Aug 2018
I Thought Having a Crush on My Trainer Would Be Extra Motivation — I Was Wrong
After graduating college, I realised it was time to get in shape — real shape!
Fitness
24 Jun 2018
Here's Why the Gym Might Be Hindering Your Fitness Journey
If you're new to fitness, you'd be forgiven for thinking joining a gym is the magical elixir for success.
Fitness
14 Jun 2018
Nighttime Workouts Might Be the Answer to Nightmarish Overcrowding
For some people, the thought of working up a sweat while surrounded by others is anxiety-inducing, but let's face it, unless you have a private gym built into your home or building, there's really never a perfectly quiet and convenient time to hit the gym.
Fitness
11 Jun 2018
A Trainer Gets Brutally Honest About Why You Aren't Seeing Results
I have some tough love for you today, fitness friends.
Fitness
29 Mar 2018
Not Even the Gym Is Safe From Cold and Flu Germs — Here's How to Protect Yourself
This year's influenza season has been no joke.
Fitness
28 Feb 2018
Stop Telling Me What to Wear to the Gym — I'll Wear What I Want, Thanks
One of the biggest reasons I don't like going to the gym, besides actually having to go to the gym and do something other than sitting on a yoga mat, is that I don't like being judged.
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