The Fitness Magazine: 7 Ways to Be Happier

Monday, June 26, 2017

7 Ways to Be Happier

Because happiness = success.

The Only 7 Things You Can Control in Life

Yeah, you can control, like, which emoji you put at the end of your text messages. But we're talking about the things you can control that are directly related to your happiness. Like gratitude—you can control that. Or how you talk about yourself. Small changes add up, so if you can, make those changes. Happiness is worth it.

20-Minute Dinners You Can Make Even After a Long Day

This list of recipes includes things like ahi tuna lettuce wraps, salmon with cauliflower rice and mango salsa, and zoodles with lentil Bolognese sauce. So we know you don't believe us when we say they'll take you no more than 20 minutes to put together, but you really should just trust us—we don't want you to miss out. They're that good.

This 11-Minute Yoga-Inspired Workout Will Blast Your Core Into Serious Shape

Yoga is great for your core, but it won't really "blast" those muscles, if you know what we mean. So while this workout takes inspiration from classic yoga poses, it also adds intensity, speed, and repetitions to pack a little extra punch. Tack it onto the end of your cardio session or just do it on its own—you'll feel it either way.

The Solution to Period Cramps You (Probably) Haven't Tried

What are women supposed to do when heating pads do nothing, Midol isn't working, staying hydrated isn't helping, and even orgasming has lost its magic? Sit there and marinate in pain? Nah. A bunch of women are turning to a super strange, but possibly really effective, method for easing period cramps, and we'll be honest: We're intrigued.

6 Basic Olympic Lifts for Anyone Intimidated by Lifting Heavy

We get it: For the uninitiated, lifting is intimidating. And, yeah, calling these moves "Olympic" lifts probably isn't helping. But we'll talk you through the whole thing—how to get the form right, how to practice without crushing yourself, and, when you're ready, how to choose the right weights.