2021-09-04 00:00
What is high-impact work out? Oxygen consuming activity is practice which the vast majority can support for quite a long time if appropriately molded. Pulses are commonly 55-85% of the most… Read More
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CRUSH Fitness Magazine aims to be the destination — the haven — for 30+ women of color to go for their health, fitness, nutrition, wellness and life needs. We understand the struggles of time-crunched moms and professionals who can’t muster up the motivation to get healthy. We have been those women at some point in our lives. We were tired of it, too. So, with this effort, we’ve rolled up our sleeves to help create the solutions, research the best tips and strategies and provide the sisterhood circle for women like us to not just get healthy, but learn, grow and laugh.
2021-08-14 00:00
Rec center exercise projects can shift significantly from one muscle head to another. One rec center weight training exercise for one lifting weights aficionado can convey exceptional outcom… Read More
2021-07-31 00:00
Similarly as with all types of activity, the utilization of recuperation exercises differs from one individual to another and is affected by your general program objectives, current actual w… Read More
2021-06-27 00:00
The motivation behind actual exercise isn’t simply to demonstrate to ourselves that we can resist the maturing system, look great, or forestall a cardiovascular failure. Exercise likew… Read More
2021-05-17 00:00
At the point when you are not kidding concerning weight training, amount is so critical. Many individuals ignore their lower leg muscles since they’re so little. Unexpectedly, the calv… Read More
2021-04-07 00:00
The most effective method to rouse yourself to exercise is basic. Answer that inquiry. Consider it with centered power. See the objective that you need to accomplish to you, and repeat your… Read More
2021-03-22 00:00
Exercise can diminish you hazard of coronary illness, increment your energy levels, work on your mind-set and self-assurance, work on your memory, assist you with dozing better, and dial bac… Read More
2021-02-12 00:00
Weight training is a game that requires an enormous measure of discipline with respect to the jock. Truth be told, discipline is the thing that drives any great preparing program. That is on… Read More
2021-01-02 00:00
When To Eat After Cardio (Aerobic) Workouts:
Realizing WHEN to eat after your cardio exercises is urgent to the outcomes you get. However you might be practicing good eating habits, there&r&hell…Read More
2018-11-14 20:46
Anytime is a good time for a getaway. But there’s something a little sweeter about packing up for a spa trip in the winter. It’s because you’ve worked your tush off all yea… Read More
2018-11-11 21:49
Going to the gym and hitting that treadmill can get pretty boring. It’s good for you! But oh so boring. Liven up your exercise life by grabbing a pair of high heels from your fabulous… Read More
2018-11-09 12:06
With more of us easing on the side of veganism — or at least vegetarianism — it’s a cool sight when you see vegan restaurants popping up in your neighborhood. We foun… Read More
2018-10-25 17:11
Much as we love a good squat move, they aren’t for everyone. It’s the knees! Some of us simply can’t take the pressure on the joints. And for these folk, San Diego, Ca… Read More
2018-10-18 23:48
Mo’Nique is slimming down and looking more like the “skinny bitches” she used to joke about. Now she’s blasting her workouts on Instagram for the world to enjoy. Your… Read More
2018-10-06 14:16
Wanderlust 2018Immersed in the world of yoga teacher training, Jocelyn Gordon found herself spending free moments spinning a hula hoop around her waist. “Soon I was clocking 1.5 to 3 h… Read More
2018-10-03 15:28
Natural hair is too hard! Too much work! But the good thing is, it doesn’t have to be. With the right knowledge of hair and products, Black hair has the ability to be versatile, volumi… Read More
2018-09-27 15:10
Singer-songwriter Kelis is way over bringing the boys to the yard with her milkshake. But she continues to be bold and expressive with that iconic hair of her’s. Some 500,000… Read More
2018-09-25 15:40
We’re not saying you should run to the gym and try this. BUT if you have experience using the TRX suspension system, you might be tempted after you see this lunge workout by Instagram… Read More
2018-09-25 13:36
Jackfruit Stir Fry
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup vegetable stock
¼ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic diced
1 cup chopped kale
1 pkg Upton’s Naturals Jackfruit
1 cup steamed rice… Read More
2018-09-25 13:29
Jackfruit Grilled Cheese
¼ cup Upton’s Naturals Chili Lime Carnitas Jackfruit
1 slice medium white onion
1 – 2 portobello mushrooms, sliced
2 slices of muenster cheese
2 s… Read More
2018-09-19 17:02
For many people the end of summertime means back to school and back to the grind. In the office, the summer slack off season is done and it’s time to get serious as we close out t… Read More
2018-09-18 17:35
If you’re working on sculpting a tighter, lower body, there’s no doubt that squats are a part of your regimen. This classic compound exercise is ace for strengthening the thighs… Read More
2018-09-17 22:35
When this new, large green fruit started showing up in the produce section of my local grocery store, I was mildly interested but not enough to actually purchase one and serve it to my famil… Read More
2018-09-09 20:37
It happens to us all – you enjoyed a burrito or gulped down a soda or something! Now your tummy looks fuller than it should and you may even feel kinda yucky, too. Belly bloat.
While b… Read More
2018-08-23 16:06
She’s a mom, wife, self-taught yogi, accountant by day, blogger, and a volleyball coach with an Instagram page that’s hard not to love. (We’ll get to that soon.) But real… Read More
2018-08-22 21:39
Move over, DiGiorno. There’s a new frozen pizza in town. And it’s got Oprah Winfrey’s name on it.
Yep. The media powerhouse recently teamed up with food giant Kraft Heinz t… Read More
2018-08-16 19:39
Vaginal steaming. Sounds like a spa day for your va-jay-jay, right? It pretty much is. Also known as “yoni steaming” or “v-steam,” this health treatment has a wo… Read More
2018-08-13 11:56
Core work is an absolute must in your workout routines. Don’t try to get around it, either. You’d be robbing yourself of exercises that help you do everything else better –… Read More
2018-08-03 14:55
Issa Rae had us when Misadventures of the Awkward Black Girl, her YouTube series, launched in 2011 and she became the “it” sister everyone wanted to connect with. Now with her HB… Read More
2018-07-26 19:22
During warm, arm-baring weather, we all long for a set of sculpted, sexy shoulders. You wanna show ’em off, right? But a strong upper body should be your goal all year long, so keep wo… Read More
2018-07-19 19:42
There is no shortage of practical tips to help you prepare for a jog, stroll, ride or row in hot-as-hell weather. Simply, Google “tips for exercising in the heat” and you will ge… Read More
2018-07-16 15:45
Instead of the typical movie and dinner, Nayema Gordon, 24, and Emmanuel (AKA Manny) Bentum, 29, chose a hike and brunch for their first date. Fast forward two years later, they’re f… Read More
2018-07-15 02:14
You slip on your favorite outfit, twist around to see yourself from behind in the mirror, and there it is staring right at you: bra bulge. Or, back fat, as many call it. It’s cramping… Read More
2018-07-12 17:24
I scream, you scream, we are all screaming for ice cream that won’t eff up our fitness gains and bring on dread and guilt after the last spoonful. Thank the heavens for a surge in heal… Read More
2018-07-12 15:25
On July 11, 2018, Cardi B and rapper Offset welcomed their baby girl, Kulture, into the world. Later on, the new parents released semi-nude photos from a mid-pregnancy photo shoot, and the i… Read More
2018-07-10 15:06
Fact: Gurira is co-founder of a nonprofit, Almasi Arts, which works to further the dramatic arts industry in Zimbabwe.Even if you’re not a fan of AMC’s popular series The Walking… Read More
2018-07-09 19:51
Kim Moore is nothing but down-to-earth and sunny when you meet her. So it’s interesting that the shingle on her Washington, DC-based business reads “Fitness Snob“. Turns ou… Read More
2018-06-30 17:11
We. Love. Squats. Period.
This functional move makes its way into your normal, day-to-day activities. And it can help you get a tighter booty and sculpted legs. So why not get really, really… Read More
2018-06-30 15:42
Food has the power to bring people together.
In my family, cookouts were the best time of the summer. It was a time to get together with family and close friends, to share and enjoy a meal w… Read More
2018-06-27 10:03
Photo by Rustin GudimHer looks catch you off guard when she steps onto the track. The tattoos that embellish her petite frame. The hair, which could be long, close-cut, mohawked and any colo… Read More
2018-06-20 14:47
What’s stopping you from living your biggest dreams, and achieving the seemingly impossible? For many, it’s fear – that debilitating feeling, that annoying voice in y… Read More
2018-06-17 09:08
How do you fit exercise in with a family?
By waking up early to workout or going late at night.
Favorite form of exercise:
Weight lifting and boxing because both help relieve stress, and box… Read More
2018-06-12 10:51
How do you fit exercise into your life?
I’ve learned from my wife that mornings are the key. Every hour that goes by provides a smaller percentage of a chance that a workout will happe… Read More
2018-06-11 16:02
You gotta appreciate a man who takes care of home AND himself. So that’s just what Crush is doing — showing love to the fit fathers below, and the unmentioned ones out there who… Read More
2018-06-11 11:49
Fathers play a very integral role in their child’s lives, or at least they should. There is something magnificent and magical about dads when they walk in the room. Instantly they earn… Read More
2018-06-11 04:13
Monday, June 12 kicks off this year’s Men’s Health Week. Most of us women fall into one or more of these categories: daughters, wives, girlfriends, mothers, aunts, grandmothers o… Read More
2018-06-10 19:07
My dad has been a skater for as long as I can remember. But it wasn’t always his favorite pastime. When he was younger, he was an avid jogger. He used to tell me that running to exhaus… Read More
2018-06-10 19:04
Quick Stats
Lives in: Laurel, Md.
Proud father of: Boy, 9 and Girl, 7
Occupation: Software Engineer, Personal Trainer
IG Handle: @tblack06fit
How do you fit exercise into your life?
Becomin… Read More
2018-06-10 18:55
Quick Stats
City: Washington, DC
Proud father of: Two boys, 12 and 10
Occupation: Attorney
How do you fit exercise into your life?
I build exercise into the daily routine. I bike to work 4.5… Read More
2018-06-10 18:51
“Your aunt had an aneurysm,” my mother said over the phone. Immediately, I thought of my grandmother, an almost violently vibrant woman never far from a cigarette or mug of coffe… Read More
2018-06-10 15:36
In one week, the world lost a fashion icon and a culinary superstar, both to suicide. I was shocked to learn about the death of Kate Spade, a wealthy white woman who seemed to have it all… Read More
2018-06-10 14:33
Quick Stats
Silver Spring, Md (from Camden, NJ)
Proud father of: Two girls, 14 and 11
Occupation: Publisher and Journalist, Health Advocate
IG handle: @FitFathers and @K22Raw
How do you fit… Read More
2018-06-09 14:53
Over the years we’ve lost Robin Williams, Alexander McQueen, Kurt Cobain, and most recently, Anthony Bourdain to suicide. And often while the headlines feature the suicides of white me… Read More
2018-06-09 11:47
Quick Stats
City: Laurel
Proud father of: Boy, 8; Girl, 10
Occupation: System Engineer
IG handle: e_kailewis
How do you fit exercise into your life? What’s your strategy?
Finding the t… Read More
2018-05-28 13:23
If you’ve been following the headlines as I’ve been, you’re probably already aware of the madness that has ensued in recent weeks:
Black celebs are finally publicly on boar… Read More
2018-05-25 03:50
Need permission to indulge in a glass of wine? It’s National Wine Day! Good enough, right? There are also those oft-reported health benefits. One glass – that’s one glass … Read More
2018-05-21 21:46
Swim caps that leave your hair wet are infuriating.
Thankfully, South African native Nomvuyo Treffers was just annoyed enough to design Swimma Caps in 2016, a company that sells… Read More
2018-05-17 11:34
Ever catch yourself biting your nails, picking at your skin, or even avoiding physical interactions due to germs? It can be hard to explain why we do the things we do, especially as we exper… Read More
2018-05-15 18:51
Wow. Double-Wow. It’s all we can say about actress Jada Pinkett Smith’s mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, who once again, has the Internet buzzing with her latest bikini shot. Wh… Read More
2018-05-15 17:36
Light, portable and wallet-friendly, mini-resistance bands are popular for lower body exercises like lateral walks. Put them in the right place with the right exercise, and you can work your… Read More
2018-05-10 10:24
The message about sunscreen hasn’t changed. We still need protection, no matter how dark the skin. Melanoma, the most common of skin cancers, is far more deadly in people of color, so… Read More
2018-05-03 19:14
I wore a bikini for the first time in February.
First time ever in my life! I laid out by the pool in the South American summer, sun shining on my pale stomach, enjoying this “first&rd&hell…Read More
2018-05-01 16:39
You’ve knocked out workouts with dumbbells, medicine balls, and kettle bells. But what about a set of parallel bars? At a conference earlier this year, Crush editors worked up a s… Read More
2018-04-27 19:17
Time to take to the outdoors for your next sweat session! The track at your nearby school couldn’t be a better location for the workout below. It mixes in body weight moves for toning… Read More
2018-04-26 16:12
Kombucha is fun to say. But that’s not why you’re seeing more and more people taking swigs of this popular, health tea.
It’s supposed to be freaking good for the immune sys… Read More
2018-04-26 16:12
Kombucha is fun to say. But that’s not why you’re seeing more and more people taking swigs of this popular, health tea.
It’s supposed to be freaking good for the immune sys… Read More
2018-04-26 03:22
Halani Lobdell was pursuing a degree in Sports Medicine when her mother suggested she apply to the fire department. Unbeknownst to her at the time, she would embark on a journey that w… Read More
2018-04-26 03:22
Halani Lobdell was pursuing a degree in Sports Medicine when her mother suggested she apply to the fire department. Unbeknownst to her at the time, she would embark on a journey that w… Read More
2018-04-24 15:53
As spring finally rolls in, the timeless trend of the season is individuality. Embracing your natural elements — hair and wearable, natural makeup — is all the rage on the catwal… Read More
2018-04-20 15:54
At best, most people care about the environment enough to make a few eco-friendly lifestyle changes. Pat yourself on the back if you’re separating your recyclables from regular trash… Read More
2018-04-20 10:52
Masturbation is still that taboo topic that some of us are doing on the DL, but no one wants to talk about.
The mere mention of the word seems to summon a spontaneous fusion of responses fro… Read More
2018-04-17 12:54
As seven, riveting seasons of ABC’s Scandal comes to a close on Thursday, we can’t help but think about what we’ll miss most about this Shonda Rhimes juggernaut. Maybe… Read More
2018-04-12 18:41
After a particularly long day as deputy art director for AARP, Dian Holton received the unexpected perk of a lifetime from Nike. The athletic brand called and asked her to design footwear fo… Read More
2018-04-12 16:32
When Mariah Carey brought her battle with bipolar II disorder out of the closet, you could almost hear an overwhelming “A-ha!” from the public. Like, that explains the…int… Read More
2018-04-10 01:34
Clearing my throat as I get ready to dish out some tough love…
Sisters: I’m sick of the lame-assed excuses for NOT learning how to swim.
First, your hair can and will survive… Read More
2018-04-05 13:25
This allergy season is shaping up to be one of the worst. Blame it on topsy-turvy temps and crazy storm patterns. Allergy sufferers know all too well about the sneezing, itchy, watery eyes a… Read More
2018-04-04 16:20
Let’s face it, losing weight is hard as hell. There’s nothing easy about it AT ALL. If you’ve followed social media long enough, you might have come across the latest diet… Read More
2018-03-28 15:30
The whole “Who Bit Beyoncé?” brouhaha may have blown up bigger than Tiffany Haddish thought it would. Kinda like how some people perceived her seemingly rapid rise to… Read More
2018-03-27 18:49
She hails from the town of Mckeesport, Pennsylvania. Population…mmm about 20,000. But to look at Ebony Qualls with her enviable, curly ‘fro and international flavor, you’d… Read More
2018-03-27 14:35
Making a change to a healthy lifestyle often takes a swift slap on the back of the head. For Dr. Tamara Henry, a prediabetes diagnosis at 23 would forever alter her relationship with food an… Read More
2018-03-22 14:38
And it’s not just to show off a toned tummy on the beach this summer. That’s certainly a nice perk. But the core is so much more than the muscles that make up your abdominals (re… Read More
2018-03-22 13:00
So, there are YouTube tributes and fan photo galleries dedicated to Tracee Ellis Ross’ buttocks. People who love the “Black-ish” star rave about, not only her fly-ass wardr… Read More
2018-03-19 16:04
When CJ and Mecca Harris grew tired of scrolling through emojis that didn’t represent them, the mom-daughter duo did what trailblazers do: They created the damn thing themselves. Enter… Read More
2018-03-19 16:04
When CJ and Mecca Harris grew tired of scrolling through emojis that didn’t represent them, the mom-daughter duo did what trailblazers do: They created the damn thing themselves. Enter… Read More
2018-03-18 13:46
Sculpted, strong legs and a firm booty – is that what you’re looking for with your workouts? Then try this 5-move, lower body circuit on for size. We love it because it also hits… Read More
2018-03-18 11:28
Easter is about remembering, celebrating, and if you have little ones around, often a big Easter egg hunt! Although those chocolate goodies draw a close second, we prefer the OG eggs. Not on… Read More
2018-03-15 18:15
We know you’re trying hard to eat healthy and shun the junk food. But on this journey, you also have to give yourself a break and just laugh at the dieting missteps we ALL make. We fou… Read More
2018-03-15 17:59
If you’re like us, you couldn’t wait to cast your eyes on the big screen to watch Marvel’s Black Panther. The marvelous, mostly brown cast had a whole heck of a lot to do w… Read More
2018-03-15 15:12
I recently adopted a plant-based diet (more about that here) and so far, I haven’t looked back. I’ve been standing tall and confident in my choice, but I have some gathering… Read More
2018-03-15 14:58
We dig Sloane Stephens for her phenomenal skills on the tennis court. But we especially love that at 25, she’s charting her own path. Case in point, the US Open champion revealed that… Read More
2018-03-09 16:05
Makers of breads and pastas are likely not jumping for joy about the ketogenic diet. But for others, this style of eating is the “it” girl at the party right now. Also called Ket… Read More
2018-03-08 15:04
Dr. Shayla Cornick, 38, is the owner and self-appointed “Chief Happiness Officer” of CYCLED!, a boutique, indoor cycling studio with two locations in Silver Spring and Takoma Par… Read More
2018-03-06 23:59
It’s an easy habit to start. You’re leaving work and itching for a snack to nosh on as you sit in traffic. But what you grab makes a difference if you’re on a weight-loss j… Read More
2018-03-02 14:54
As an academic-turned -endurance junkie, it is quite possible for me to deconstruct, reconstruct, and reverse engineer any topic to smithereens. I get that – I know myself. I enjoy thi… Read More
2018-02-28 18:32
As an academic-turned -endurance junkie, it is quite possible for me to deconstruct, reconstruct, and reverse engineer any topic to smithereens. I get that – I know myself. I enjoy thi… Read More
2018-02-23 20:42
At the end of our first season of “Fit Life with Stacy J,” a brand-spanking new show I host in Washington, DC for DCTV, my producer had the amazing idea to take the show on the r… Read More
2018-02-15 20:40
Makers of breads and pastas are likely not jumping for joy about the ketogenic diet. But for others, this diet is the “it” girl at the party right now. Also called Keto, it&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-02-14 17:28
The perks of a regular exercise routine are plenty – weight loss, lower blood pressure, stress relief, increased sexual pleasure…say what? Uh huh. According to Burn 60 master tr… Read More
2018-02-13 13:55
Dr. Shayla Cornick, 38, is the owner and self-appointed “Chief Happiness Officer” of CYCLED!, an upscale spinning boutique with two locations in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, Ma… Read More
2018-02-13 02:57
If you clicked on a picture of a donut to read this story, be forewarned: A donut is NOT on the list. But it’s a poster-food we often choose in times of stress.
“We are a society… Read More
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