Quarantine Week 2: Here Are 5 Things to Keep You Sane

As we enter our second week of “quarantine” (kudos to those of you who isolated before the Governor’s order), we are sort of finding our groove. Daily life is much different now—days melt together, work-from-home life is seemingly endless and it’s still cold out. To help you beat the cabin fever, we have rounded up […]

31 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This March

Everyone is a little Irish this month, and there is no shortage of festive events to celebrate. From the dyeing of the Chicago River to events that make you think spring, enjoy all that March has to offer (sunshine and snow included!). Please check each event’s website for the latest updates on COVID-19 closures and cancellations. Events […]

28 Simple Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

February is American Heart Month, which is an opportune time to show your heart some much-deserved TLC by picking up some healthy new habits. First, though, here’s a primer on why the heart gets a month all to itself: Thirty-three percent of U.S. adults are estimated to have hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. […]

2019 Holiday Gift Guide: 6 Cool Fitness Gifts

These aren’t your average fitness gifts. Cutting-edge and eco-friendly, these items take fitness and wellness to the next level. Self Cleaning Water Bottle, LARQ, $95/$118 Not only does the LARQ bottle keep water cold for 24 hours (or hot for 12), it is also the world’s first self-cleaning water bottle and water purification system. Every […]

12 Expert Tips to Maximize Your Workout

If there was a simple trick for getting more out of your workout, wouldn’t you jump on it? To get the scoop, we asked fitness experts their top recommendations for working out smarter. Forget pre-workout powders and supplements, these simple tips are for everyone. If you’re looking to get more out of your daily or […]

The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Races This Fall 2019

If cooler temps put you in the mood to leave your air-conditioned gym and lace up your running shoes, now’s the perfect time to do it. And nothing helps keep up the motivation to run like a race on the horizon. From pumpkin runs to half marathons, we’ve found a whole crop of upcoming Chicago-area […]