Cupping Is Trending, But Does it Help Recovery?
Alternative treatments geared toward athletic recovery are more popular than ever. See: cryotherapy, dry needling, acupuncture and infrared saunas. Next up? Cupping. “Cupping is the practice of...
Julia Malacoff
About the Author
Julia (@jmalacoff) is a former fashion editor turned health and fitness buff who writes about all things lifestyle—especially workouts and food. Based in Amsterdam, she bikes every day and travels around the world in search of tough sweat sessions and the best vegetarian fare.
Your Guide to Supersets, Single Sets, Circuits and More
When it comes to structuring a workout, there’s a nearly unlimited number of options when you factor in different types of equipment, exercise selection and sets styles (or how you group exercises...
5 Strategies to Eat Slower and Lose Weight
When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s helpful to track calories and macros and use tools like measuring cups and food scales. While these strategies work well, they can work even better...
5 Great Things About Working Out on the Cable Machine
Given the popularity of functional fitness and Olympic lifting, cable machines aren’t exactly trendy at the moment. But that doesn’t mean you should pass by this classic workout equipment. In...
What Counts as a Whole Food?
Thanks to challenges like Whole30, the popularity of the Paleo diet and the concept of “eating clean,” whole foods have become more buzzed-about than ever. While nutrition experts may not all...