Beyoncé Partners With Peloton To Give Back To Howard University Students

Bella Breakdown The world’s most popular interactive fitness platform, Peloton, will be partnering with Beyoncé to incorporate her music into their fitness programs. The partnership with Beyoncé will celebrate the key component of the Pelton class experience through celebrating music and pro-social initiatives. This new collaboration will be offered for all Peloton members and will also provide free memberships for the students at 10 historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) including Howard University. Students will be offered free two-year Peloton Digital memberships that will provide a full library of the Peloton App that can be used with or without...

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Alternative Workouts To Try Outside Of The Gym

Bella Breakdown Getting in a good workout often means taking a trip to the gym, but if you’re not interested in going to the gym you might be in luck. There are plenty of fun ways to workout outside of the gym that you can enjoy with friends. Yoga In The Park Enjoy a nice relaxing yoga session in the local park to truly become one with nature and increase your energy flow. You can take a guided class with your local yogi or meet up with your friends for a fun flow session. Running or Hiking Trails A...

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Ditch Sugary Soda For These Delightful Diet Drinks

Bella Breakdown One of the biggest ways you can improve your diet is to cut sugar out as much as possible, especially when it comes to drinking soda. Replace your favorite soda with a healthier drink option and we offer some simple recipes to make at home. Pineapple Water Detox Drink This tasty pineapple detox drink improves thyroid gland functions, improves digestion, fights inflammation, balances electrolyte levels, and promotes weight loss. Print Recipe EquipmentMason Jar and Lid Ingredients  1 Pineapple (medium-sized)6 Mint Leaves1 liter Water1 Lime (optional, cut into lime wheel) Instructions Peel pineapple then chop into small pieces. Pour water into the mason jar, then add...

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Staying In Shape From Home With These Fitness Apps

Bella Breakdown Getting into the groove of staying in shape can be a little tricky but there are a couple of ways to motivate you to get into shape at home. Here are some fun fitness apps to help you stay on track, incorporating workouts into your home routine. The best part is that all these apps are free and offered on both smartphone operating platforms. Sweatcoin This app is a great fitness tracker for going on walks around your community or local park. The app works to count your steps and give you rewards for all the steps...

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WTF Is IF?

Bella Breakdown Like any diet or lifestyle change, it’s important to understand the pros and cons before making a stealthy decision. Whether it’s a new exercise regimen or way of eating, there is no one-size-fits-all perfect approach, and each trending idea has its drawbacks. Understanding these drawbacks, and how they may impact you and your life more so than others is the best way to analyze options when outlining a “better me” lifestyle new year’s resolution. One popular lifestyle choice is intermittent fasting, also known as IF. In this practice, one schedule out times of the day in which...

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Nike Debuts New Modest Swimwear Line

Bella Breakdown There’s something beautifully freeing about moving—running, dancing, playing a sport, or swimming. It creates a moment in time in which your one concern, is playing a game in which you love. It can take you back to little league baseball or middle school soccer or connect you with favorite family members. The ability to participate in sports, and to compete to the best of your ability, is something Nike has always strived to make possible for its athletes by making the best shoes and clothes for peak performance. Recently, they’ve become inspired by the barriers that exclude...

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Sarah Hyland’s Ongoing Health Journey And Loving Her Recovery Body

Bella Breakdown Modern Family star Sarah Hyland has never been one to shy away from the discussion of her ongoing health journey. But now, she is opening up even more about the insecurities that come with the road to recovery. In 2017, Hyland revealed that she was born with Kidney Dysplasia, a condition that prevented the kidneys from fully developing in the womb. Due to the chronic illness, she needed to undergo surgery for a kidney transplant. Speaking so candidly about such a serious condition takes immense amounts of bravery. But this year, we’ve seen that bravery more than...

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For The Wellness Friend: A Gift Guide For The Person Who Has It All Together

Bella Breakdown From maca powder to matcha lattes, we all have a friend that’s always ahead of the wellness trends. They were jade rolling their faces and taking vitamins A-Z before the rest of us even knew what toner was. Dermarolling, lymph drainage trampolines, juicing…whatever it may be, they have all of the gizmos, gadgets, and grocery items to make up for a wellness routine fit for the queen. Though this person can be difficult to shop for, we’ve rounded up some essential wellness items to make their holiday season filled with self-care. The best part? Everyone needs some...

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