fitness
Feminist fitness defends the notion that women work out for them - they ain't training to be your trophy wife.
How to start doing pilates on a budget
One year ago, I joined the pilates course at my local gym. Before joining the class, I had tried doing pilates at home following the tutorials of the youtuber Blogilates. Although they were devastating to say the least, they made me feel strong and it was a great way to train my arm muscles without using weights. I had tried doing push-ups and other similar exercises, but they were always harsh on my chest muscles.
By Simona Rosso6 months ago in Viva
She Who is Relaxed, is Free.
“Growing up, I never knew a relaxed woman. Successful women? Yes. Productive women? Plenty. Anxious and afraid and apologetic women? Heaps of them. But relaxed women? At-ease women? Women who don't dissect their days into half hour slots of productivity? Women who prioritize rest, pleasure, and play? Women who aren't afraid to take up space in the world? Women who give themselves unconditional permission to relax? Without guilt? Without apology? Without feeling like they need to earn it? I'm not sure I've ever met a woman like that. But I would like to become one.”
By Alys Revna6 months ago in Viva
weird girl diaries
hey get off the internet, I need to use the phone. Sixteen-year-old me was a force to be reckoned with. A product of her time, she was an emo kid to her very core. Her black box dyed hair was styled in a deep side part and side bangs, with stripey lavender highlight, of course. She spent her time holed up in her lime green bedroom, picking out the perfect song for her Myspace page, taking selfies with duck lips and her fingers in a peace sign, and waiting for her friends to come online on AIM.
By Alys Revna7 months ago in Viva
THE RIVER WAS QUIET THIS MORNING
The River was quiet t0day. I make a point of walking down there with my husband most mornings, partly for the exercise and partly because I know how important it is to keep moving as we get older. I was a nurse for seventeen years and I know the importance of moving. I have no desire to lose a leg to vascular disease if I can help it. And if life ever does throw something like that at me, I want to give myself the best possible chance of recovery.
By Karol Williamina Sumner7 months ago in Viva
Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Habits for Women: A Practical, Updated Guide
Women’s health and fitness needs are unique and constantly evolving. From hormonal fluctuations and metabolic differences to life stages like pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopause, a woman’s body goes through dynamic changes. In 2026, the focus has shifted from extreme dieting and overtraining to sustainable habits, strength-building, hormonal balance, and mental well-being. Here’s an informative and up-to-date guide to building a healthy lifestyle that truly supports women’s long-term health.
By Stories Today9 months ago in Viva
Why I'm Using Secret Military Survival Rituals to Fix Burned-Out CEO's
The Frequency of Survival: Why I Don’t Care About Your Squat PR I’m an anti-talent for business. Let’s just start there. I don’t have a marketing funnel, my Instagram is a disaster, and for years, my "price list" was basically whatever my gut told me was right in the moment. If you’d told me thirty years ago, while I was clutching a rifle in a frozen Croatian trench, that I’d spend my fifties gently rubbing the forehead of some high-powered executive who’s on the verge of tears from exhaustion. I’d have thought you were shell-shocked.
By Feliks Karić9 months ago in Viva
From Living Room to Legend: The Ultimate Guide to Sculpting Your Body and Mind at Home
In an era where time is our most precious currency, the traditional "gym grind" is being challenged by a more accessible, intimate, and equally powerful alternative: The Home Workout. Many believe that without a wall of heavy machinery or a monthly membership fee, physical transformation is impossible. That is a myth we are about to dismantle. Whether you are a busy professional, a stay-at-home parent, or someone who simply finds the gym environment intimidating, your living room holds the key to the best version of yourself.
By Salim Riahi9 months ago in Viva
From Living Room to Legend: The Ultimate Guide to Sculpting Your Body and Mind at Home
In an era where time is our most precious currency, the traditional "gym grind" is being challenged by a more accessible, intimate, and equally powerful alternative: The Home Workout. Many believe that without a wall of heavy machinery or a monthly membership fee, physical transformation is impossible. That is a myth we are about to dismantle. Whether you are a busy professional, a stay-at-home parent, or someone who simply finds the gym environment intimidating, your living room holds the key to the best version of yourself.
By Salim Riahi9 months ago in Viva
Thinness, TikTok, and the Algorithm: The Revival of Harmful Beauty Ideals in the Digital Age. AI-Generated.
Scrolling through social media today, it’s hard not to notice echoes of the early 2000s, when the ‘heroin chic’ aesthetic dominated fashion magazines and ultra-thin bodies were widely celebrated. Back then, women above a size two were frequently mocked in headlines, and intense scrutiny of female bodies was considered routine. As we fast-forward to the present day, similar attitudes are making an unsettling comeback—particularly on platforms like TikTok, where viral trends and algorithm-driven content cycles often spotlight a narrow, unrealistic version of beauty.
By Sarah Xenos10 months ago in Viva
