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The mental and physical health benefits of being in a stable relationship are clear: decreased levels of stress and anxiety, higher self-esteem, a greater sense of purpose, and even a longer life. But sustaining a healthy, long-term relationship can be as arduous as it is rewarding. In 2020...

Are your fitness posts and photos motivating people or de-motivating them? Check out this surprising new study. Amber is at the gym and decides to take a quick selfie. You know the one: tilt the hips just right, lift the shirt, maybe tug down the Lululemon Wunder Unders just a little. Click...

On the outside looking in, the life of Olu, also known as Johnny Venus—one half of the Atlanta-based hip-hop group Earthgang— seems like a never-ending party. There’s the euphoria of creating art that influences and resonates within a generation. There’s getting to see the world and...

Social Media, Fitness, and Bad Info Social media is both a blessing and a curse, especially when it comes to fitness influencers. Here's what to watch out for. I have a love/hate relationship with fitness influencers and social media. I love social media because it’s an incredibly powerful tool...

Author Robin Gurwitch Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Violent photos and videos – whether from conflicts abroad or shootings near home – are commonplace, even ubiquitous, on television and social media today. The impact on children can be debilitating...

Is There a Body Dysmorphia Test? For several decades, unrealistic and subjective beauty standards have consistently been perpetuated by society and social media. Sadly, such standards of beauty have given rise to more severe mental health conditions, especially body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)...

Ever since the coronavirus outbreak started, it’s become readily apparent that the world relies on technology and social media now more than ever. While there are indeed many positives to this paradigm shift, there is also an unfortunate consequence: more distractions that make it hard to stay...

Whether you love or hate social media, it is a big part of our lives because it’s pretty difficult to ignore. News media reports on it, Congress investigates it, and many people make a living from it. Social media is great for trainers and coaches to get their message out and for people to...

Every committed lifter knows that a solid training session doesn't include a 20-minute rest period between curls. But that's what happens to newbs who get sidetracked by trying to find the best overhead lighting for their selfie. While we may not fall into that trap, there are some lesser known...

Social anxiety sucks. Social anxiety disorder is reported to affect up to 13% of the population. While social anxiety can affect each individual differently, people who suffer from social anxiety disorder suffer in all areas of their lives. They have trouble making friends, finding life...

We all have the right to film ourselves during our training sessions whether it’s for social media, technique checking, or accountability. However, just like Joey Swoll, I think there are some ground rules that we can all agree on. Don’t film anyone else without their consent. There are a lot...

4 top tips for coping with social anxiety Millions of people around the world experience symptoms of anxiety in social situations. In this Spotlight feature, we offer some tips and tricks on how to cope with social anxiety to make your life easier and more fulfilling. In this Spotlight...

I'm sorry, But I'm kinda pissed. I just got into tik tok and social media lately. Been watching the workout stuff. What the fuck. These mother fuckers be getting 30k views for literally nothing. What the hell???? I went from 176lbs to 199.4lbs in less than 2 months and these weak ass mother...

Health and wellness habits can be more difficult to keep up when you have a packed social calendar or are traveling more. You might be tempted to eat less-healthy processed foods on-the-go or forgo the gym or your walking routine if you’re jet-lagged. But you can still stay busy without losing...

We’ve all seen a celebrity or influencer’s Instagram post and knew almost immediately that it was edited in some way — either to improve their skin or hide some cellulite. A lot of these people are called out for pulling such stunts and perpetuating a beauty standard that can be harmful to some...

As a new small gym owner how cynical can I be? Social media is a necessary evil for many small start ups such as ours. I am not a guru but we try to post up a few times a week as I don't put to much stock in it as many do. I also think flooding social media makes people less interested in your...

Cody Garbrandt ‘Detaches’ Social Media Accounts After Loss At UFC 227 Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt ‘detaches’ social media accounts after KO loss to T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 227. Garbrandt ran rough shot through the bantamweight division. He was a perfect 10-0 heading into his...