Waist trainers: What happens when you uncinch?

You may have noticed nipped-in, hourglass waists among women wearing the celebrity trend du jour: so-called waist trainers. This tummy-tucking shapewear evokes images of buttoned-up corsets and too-tight girdles from a dim past. But does it live up to the hype? Splashy advertisements suggest these compression devices can help you selectively sculpt inches off your waistline by wearing them during workouts or as part of everyday routines. But the claims largely don’t live up to the evidence, says Michael Clem, a physical therapist with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. “People want the…

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Struggling to blog? Here are 61 (+9) health and wellness topics (when you only have 60 minutes)

Let’s say you need a post in an hour. Your audience and subscribers rely on your regular display of expertise and valuable health content. But time is up and you need something fast. You’re drawing a blank on what health and wellness topics to tackle. Or maybe you’re overthinking them. Now you’re stuck. What should you do? Should you skip this week? Send it out late? Throw something together quickly? Buy a post you can instantly upload? HINT: Don’t skip. Commit to a schedule and stick with it. Even if it’s…

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50 Best Fitness Blogs You Should Follow in 2022

Fitness is not an option today, it is a necessity. Following fitness blogs may help you achieve your individual fitness goals. These fitness blogs would help achieve your goals by providing you with fitness tips, workout tips, and exercises to improve your workouts, diet plans to keep you fit, and much more. But what does being fit mean? Fitness means different things to different people. For some, it is the quality or state of being fit and healthy, while for others fitness may mean feeling good from within. Fitness is a…

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6 Productivity & Lifestyle Bloggers You Need to Know

Improve your lifestyle, relationships, and career by following these influential blogs and bloggers. With the widespread reach of the internet, Google, and social media, it’s easier than ever to find answers to questions you might have. But when you don’t necessarily have a question and instead are looking for motivation, lifestyle bloggers and productivity blogs can be invaluable tools. We’ve compiled a short and sweet list of 6 productivity and lifestyle blogs/bloggers that touch on some of life’s most important subjects. From advancing in your career to achieving a happy…

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Ileana D’Cruz’s workout motivation: ‘[It] doesn’t get easier, you just get stronger’

Fans are always eager to learn and follow celebrity fitness routines, especially if it is their favourite actor who is showing them how to get fit. In the pandemic, there was a lot of emphasis on fitness-at-home, with many celebs and fitness enthusiasts showing us ways with which to keep fit even in the absence of gym paraphernalia. Ileana D’Cruz is among those who has always taken workouts seriously. In her Instagram stories, she shared two selfies, flaunting her sweaty and glowing face, ostensibly after working out at home. But,…

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Top Things You Can Do For Yourself While Staying At Home

With the pandemic ravaging the world, staying at home means saving your life and the lives of other people. Public places and non-essential activities outdoors should be avoided. However, this does not mean that you should spend your days lounging in bed, watching Netflix, or playing video games. Since weekend shopping and coffee with peers are out of the menu, you have the whole weekend to yourself. Why not use it productively? Here are some things that you can do with your excess free time. It can be as simple…

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