Illustration: Olivier Heiligens Not everyone with a phobia can pinpoint the exact moment when their phobia started, but in 36-year-old Kelly’s case, the cause is clear. When I was six years old, I came home from school to find that my pet bird had escaped from its cage. Kelly had a Barbie doll head that … Read more
Elizabeth Smart says she has gained confidence as a competitive bodybuilder. She has been an advocate for women and victims of sexual violence since her abduction at the age of 14. NPR’s Kim Ruff hide caption toggle caption NPR’s Kim Ruff The first time Elizabeth Smart stepped on stage at a bodybuilding competition, she was … Read more
Punitive plan of facial exercises. Deliberate starvation. Changing the shape of the jawline and cheekbones by breaking them with a hammer or chisel. These are some of the more extreme actions in a practice called Lookmaxing (the effort to maximize one’s appearance at all costs), which has amassed a huge following on social media, mostly … Read more
4 minute read This was originally published in January 2025 as part of MH’s 8 Week Body Reconstruction Training Program. body reconstruction cans It’s a difficult topic to talk about. Recomp refers to the process of changing your body composition while maintaining the same weight, essentially building muscle and burning fat at the same time. … Read more
America is a nation of soda lovers. half the people in the usa (63% of youth and 49% of adults) drink soda every day. The crackling of ice as you pour it into your glass, the fizzing sound of it, the tickle in your throat as you take your first sip…you might be drooling just … Read more
4 minute read Summer means shredded… right? Yes, that’s probably the message you’re getting from social media about sunny weather. Let’s face it: It’s great to have lofty fitness goals. But we think the most exciting thing about this time of year is all the possibilities for fun and physical activity under the sun. This … Read more
Some people can get out of bed at 6am and start their day right away, while others prefer to wake up later because they are most productive in the afternoon or evening. This difference is due to your chronotype, your biological tendency to prefer certain times of the day for sleep, wakefulness, and activity. “The … Read more
Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission when you buy through links in our articles. Credit: Getty Images / Qi Yang Some of us may want to get toned arms like Jennifer Aniston (my personal arm inspiration celebrity), but building upper body muscles is about more than just aesthetics. I recently spoke to … Read more
Searches for “burnout” increased by 130%. Searches for “stress symptoms” increased by 140%. Searches for “fatigue symptoms” increased by 150%. These are alarming statistics, and they highlight the reality of where we are as a society: overworked, overstimulated, and with self-care far down the list of our basic needs. But what most of us don’t … Read more