Lifestyle
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Can't Sleep? Try Some Kiwi
This fruit and other foods have a direct impact on the quality of your slumber. More restorative shut-eye is coming your way.
3 min |
September - October 2018
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The Power Of A Kiss
There’s a reason we lock lips: Science shows it leads to incredible health benefits. Here, the mental and physical perks.
1 min |
September - October 2018
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Mindy Moving Forward
Life keeps getting better and bolder for Mindy Kaling. And the star and new mom couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead.
8 min |
September - October 2018
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Why You Aren't Losing Weight
A new study suggests people who have an easier time losing weight may have more of a certain type of gut bacteria.
2 min |
September - October 2018
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Acupuncture - The Mighty Needle
Once an alternative treatment, acupuncture is moving into mainstream medicine, with research showing that it eases everything from stress to allergies to pain. Learn the latest on this powerful healing techniqueand how it can help you.
5 min |
September - October 2018
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Tricks That Make Healthy Cooking Easier And More Fun
Having a healthy meal plan is great, but it’s not doing you any good if you don’t stick to it. Pick up these hacks to make cooking easier and hassle-free for you.
5 min |
July 2018
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Danielle Brooks
She loves a good mantra. She carries a book that she adds to daily and wears a pin that says ‘Keep Going.’ Brooks’ role as Taystee on Orange Is the New Black also impacts her outlook. “Playing an inmate every day opens your eyes to how corrupt the penal system is when it comes to basic human rights and needs,” she says. Here’s what else moves the actor.
1 min |
July 2018
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Kate Kicks Back
Thanks to her new marriage, a healthier way of eating, and animal advocacy work she’s passionate about, Kate Mara has found her bliss zone.
4 min |
July 2018
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Break It Down: Allergies
Why does pollen cause your body to go haywire? We asked Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist and an immunologist in New York City, how allergic reactions happen. Because the more you know, the better you can save yourself from the misery.
1 min |
July 2018
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Cay Kuijpers
Having just returned from scaling Mount Toubkal, the tallest peak in the Atlas Mountains, Cay’s year is starting off on a high note. Dividing her time between Malaysia and Australia, Cay is an international emcee, personal trainer and a boxing athlete. This month, the Filipina-Dutch lass shares some tips with us on how she stays on top of her fitness game.
1 min |
March - April 2019
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Who's The Hottest?
SHAPE’S Fit People 2019 just got fabulous with these 10 trainers; they aren’t just fit and committed to their lifestyle, but they’ve got vibrant personalities, too. Get to know them through these interviews, and vote for your favourite man and woman on herinspirasi.com. The top two winners will be featured on the July/ August 2019 cover!
10 min |
March - April 2019
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Leighton Meester
Thirteen million kids in the U.S. face hunger every day. The actor was one of them. Now she’s on a mission to make changes.
1 min |
March - April 2019
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Faster, Stronger, Smoother
Eight simple tweaks that will make your miles feel easier and a lot more fun.
2 min |
May 2017
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Burn More, Firm More
Need a seriously efficient, do-anywhere workout that leaves you drenched? This is it.
2 min |
May 2017
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Soak Up More Nutrients
Chances are, you’re not getting as many vitamins from your healthy diet as you think. Follow this pro advice before your next meal.
5 min |
May 2017
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Calcium: the Amazing Body Booster
You know it as the bone builder, but here is calcium’s full healthy hot list: It strengthens your muscles, helps you slim, and may even prevent cancer. You need more than you’re getting, though. Here’s the plan.
2 min |
May 2017
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If You Train for It, Then You Can Do It
Ann Sedai went from “zero to hero”, taking every opportunity she could to be where she is today.
3 min |
May 2017
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7 Ways to Eat Well on a Budget
It’s possible to tuck into a healthy meal without burning a hole in your pocket. These smart ideas will help nourish your body while saving you money.
4 min |
October 2016
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Small Changes For Big Results
The key to losing those inches may not be in making big, difficult moves that blast fat and amp your fitness firepower. Experts say making small, yet equally important, adjustments could be more successful. Here are 10 modifications you can make that’ll reap giant rewards.
7 min |
October 2016
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How To Project Your Energy For The Work-Life Balance
Joanna Soh is young, chatty and energetic. You’ll see much of that vibe channelled through her fitness and wellness channel on You Tube. But there’s more to this sassy lass; she’s also focused and ambitious. Here’s how she projects her energy for that enviable work-life balance.
4 min |
April 2017
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Training Together
Mommy and me classes are workout savers when you crave the gym but want to keep an eye on your tot. Another bonus: “You’re role modeling the importance of exercise for your child,” says Bela Moté, a national director at the YMCA of the USA. “And the earlier you do that, the better.” Here’s how four popular workouts handle your offspring.
2 min |
June 2018
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Ashley Graham
There’s a lot we admire about model and body activist Ashley Graham, but topping the list is definitely her unapologetic love for her curves and confidence in showing them off. She shared all of her self-confidence secrets in her autobiography, A New Model, and opened up about how she learned to accept her size (despite the haters) to become the badass supermodel that we know and love today.
1 min |
June 2018
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Happily Ever After
Things have finally fallen into place for Rina Omar. At 40, she is at her fittest and happiest, she’s found her purpose in conservation work, AND she’s the winner of SHAPE Malaysia Fit Girl 2018 search. Here, this chatty and dynamic lass who loves fast-paced functional training sessions and dragon-boating, shares with us her foolproof strategies to happiness and fitness.
4 min |
June 2018
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Triple The Body Benefits
Blast major calories and carve your core while you fire up every last muscle. Meet The th killer workout you’ll want to add to your HIIT list.
3 min |
October 2017
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Adventures In Beauty
Subjecting your face to frigid air or pricking it with teeny needles seems drastic, but these extreme exploits may offer impressive results.
4 min |
October 2017
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“I Made It From Skinny To Healthy. The Number On The Scale Doesn't Matter As Much Once You're Fit.”
Charmaine Ang, 31, talks about how she survived an eating disorder by revamping her lifestyle through fitness.
4 min |
October 2017
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Lily Collins Bares All
ACTRESS, AUTHOR, AND ACTIVIST— LILY HAS KNOWN SOME ROCKY TIMES, BOTH EMOTIONALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. BUT SHE’S COME OUT STRONGER AND MORE DETERMINED TO DIVE BACK INTO LIFE—ONE FULL OF EXCITING PROJECTS, SOUL-NOURISHING FOOD, AND A FIERCE SENSE OF BODY PRIDE.
5 min |
October 2017
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A Healthy Bust
Here’s how you can keep your ladies healthy with help from Celmonze The Signature.
1 min |
October 2017
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Lauren Conrad
You may know Lauren Conrad from her MTV days, but the former TV star has come a long way since then. She’s a New York Times bestselling author, fashion designer, lifestyle guru, a philanthropist and new mum to a 9-month-old. Lauren reveals to SHAPE her go-to wellness hacks – plus her refreshing approach to body confidence as a new mum.
1 min |
April 2018
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Mandy On The Move
The former child star has had her highs and lows, but right now she’s looking forward to all the things that come with adulting—including kids, career, and newfound confidence.
4 min |