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Julia Guerra

7 Signs Your Workout Is Too Intense, So You Know Your Limits

Every fitness journey is as unique as the individuals embarking on them. But I like to think that you and I (and anyone else who's breaking a sweat on the reg) share a common goal: to better our bodies — not to work them into the ground. Eventually,…

6 Reasons To Try Acupuncture, Because Anxiety Relief Is Only The Beginning

Acupuncture is one of those things people either swear by or are skeptical about. For example, while I personally wouldn’t think lying on a table while someone sticks needles into my skin would be all that relaxing, evidently, one of the most common…

These 6 Foods Give You Energy In The Morning, So You're Set Up For Success

If you're not really a morning person, you know the struggle can be real parting with your bed and getting ready for the day ahead. But the scoop I’m about to drop is going to rock your world. You can be a total boss in the morning — you just have…

If Exercise Space Is Limited In Your Apartment, Consider These Pieces Of Equipment

While packing up my belongings days before my wedding, it struck me that I was the last of four to flee the nest, leaving my parents all alone in a house built for six that could probably fit eight. I remember asking them if they’d given any thought…

Experts Reveal Why Your Period Is The Actual Worst Some Months & Not Others

Periods are as unpredictable as the weather. You might expect a mild forecast, but then Mother Nature decides to shake things up. Suddenly, you’re left standing out in the middle of a monsoon — sans an umbrella and proper footwear — confused and…

If You're Wondering If You Should Wake Up Early On Weekends, Experts Say There's A Happy Medium

Is there anything more exhilarating than when Friday night rolls around, and you can cease any and every alarm you’ve set for the week? Personally, I can’t think of a single one. (Granted, my body’s idea of “sleeping late” is 8 a.m., but it’s…

8 Leg Workouts That Aren’t Squats, If Dropping Low Feels Lousy

If you could choose one body part to never have to exercise again, what would it be? If you just envisioned sets on sets of sweaty squats, and dreamily opted out of leg day forever, I can relate. Leg day does have a bad rap, but what if I were to…

7 Workouts That Help You Run Faster If You Have A Sudden Need For Speed

If you feel the need for speed, but have been struggling to complete a mile in under 15 minutes, trust me, friend, I know the struggle. Before I even stepped foot on a treadmill, I always just assumed that momentum was something you were born with;…

Experts Reveal How You Should Breathe During Yoga, Because It's More Than Just Inhale, Exhale

Like sleep, filling your lungs with air is something humans come out of the womb knowing how to do. Yet, even though a simple breath is the foundation of life, breathing can be done in many forms — and it can even be done incorrectly. Just as it is…

Here's How To Tell If Your Body Is In Ketosis

The first time I heard about the keto diet, I thought “huh, that’s a quirky name,” and moved on. I figured “keto” was probably the name of whoever created the program, and that was that. I’ll admit, being that reporting on the human body and the…