THE PULSE

Summer is in full force, which made us think of afternoons by the pool, weekend hikes and lots of SUN! And where there is sun, there is sunburn and the potential to develop skin cancer. So, with that in mind, and our annual Fight Cancer campaign in a few short months, we spoke with Dr. Audrey Fetch, a board-certified Dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology for the dos and don’ts this summer season.

It’s back-to-school season, so we’ve been keeping our eyes peeled for healthy, fun, and DELICIOUS snacks you can give to your kids after they get home from school. If you’re looking for extra credit, you can also have your kids help make these — or help you prep a recipe the night before as a way to introduce them to meal prep.

Research shows that doing yoga before bed can improve the quality of your sleep. Spend a few minutes relaxing tonight with this series of stretches.

If you love Reese’s or the nut butter cups from Trader Joe’s, we’ve got good news for you: thanks to this smoothie recipe, you won’t even have to leave home to satisfy your chocolate and peanut butter cravings. It’s fast, easy to make, and surprisingly decadent. We could hardly believe this yummy shake was made with only four ingredients!

Most fitness-loving people know how important it is to stay hydrated in the summer. In fact, many of us carry around giant water bottles to try to increase our water intake! What you might not know is that even being mildly dehydrated can muddle your thinking and affect your mood enough to throw off your game—and sabotage your workout. Here are 5 signs that you might be dehydrated.

Obsessed with your air fryer? Us too. We love the air fryer because it’s faster than roasting in the oven, doesn’t heat up your kitchen, and it makes it super easy to create healthy, whole-food snacks at home. Let’s get snacking!

This summer is shaping up to be H-O-T! How do you convince your kids to enjoy some fresh air when it’s way too warm out? Easy: check out our list of water activities for some fun in the sun while staying cool. Some you can do at home, and some are perfect to do at the In-Shape pool!

Looking to change up your routine? Try a new piece of equipment at the club—like the kettlebell. While traditional dumbbells and barbells allow the weight to be centered with your hand, a kettlebell’s center of gravity is about 6-8 inches from the handle. This extra stability challenge will prepare you for the challenges you encounter in sports and daily life.

Happy Independence Day! We’re celebrating the holiday in our favorite way: with a new workout. The 7/4 challenge includes 4 rounds of 7 exercises designed to give you a full-body workout with a dose of cardio for good measure. We challenge you to complete this combo!

We love the bicycle crunch. This simple exercise boasts so many benefits! You probably already know it’s good for strengthening your abs and obliques, because you can feel the burn while you complete the movement—but maybe that’s not enough for you. Here are three MORE reasons to add bicycle crunches to your routine.