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athlete

FITNESS: Workouts

How to stay involved in your sports team while injured

Injuries happen to everybody, even the best athletes. But no matter how many times people say that or how long an injury lasts, being injured and stuck on the sidelines is never fun. It can make you feel angry, useless...
STYLE: Fashion

Your guide to nailing the sporty-cute vibe this spring

Photographed by Sean Scheidt for Girls' Life magazine Hop on the of-the-moment trend train (yet stay oh-so comfy) with street-style faves like sporty-sleek bike shorts, a standout jacket and plenty of millennial pink (yep, we’re still obsessed). Werk it! THE INSPO: Ashley...

FITNESS: Workouts

How to survive the dreaded gym class mile run

That day you've been dreading has finally come: the day you run the timed mile in P.E. class. For those girls who aren't ecstatic about all things physical activity, mile day often feels like a miserable one. While we can't...
FITNESS: Wellness

Kick-butt quotes from female athletes we love

Getting inspiration to work on your game can be tricky. Sure it would be nice to be a world-famous athlete, but constantly putting in the effort and never giving up hope just seems so unrealistic sometimes. Well, these athletes were...

FITNESS: Your Bod

These foods could be making your period worse

Do you ever feel like some months your period is a walk in the park while other months it’s a weeklong nightmare you just can't wake up from? Yeah, we all do...and it leaves us wondering “what's the difference between...
FITNESS: Workouts

Why too much working out is *not* a good thing

Being healthy isn’t easy: You have to remember to eat right, exercise and try to get enough sleep. But as long as you do everything in moderation, you will lead a pretty healthy life. That means that while working out...

MAKE IT CUTE: Recipes

Acai bowl recipes for the girl who *loves* sugar

Can't get enough sweets in your life? While Reese's cups and Sour Patch Kids are great in moderation, they aren't always the healthiest option for you (especially not for breakfast!). Replace those sugary snacks with a healthy alternative...like acai bowls...
FITNESS: Workouts

Get your workout on with these 7 fitness apps

With the school year approaching, it's important to remember to stay active—even when your sched gets super slammed. In fact, a boost of endorphins can even help you deal with built-up stress from that tough math test last week. Want...