Last summer, while visiting some biohacker-inclined friends in Southern California, I found myself inside a DIY backyard sauna. As a Floridian and hot Pilates enthusiast, I assumed I was built for heat. I took the seat closest to the furnace…
Trail running sounds like a simple practice. In essence, it is a sport that requires only determination, a pair of good-fitting shoes, and exercise attire, but there are nuances and learning curves. Consider how a foot lands on uneven ground…
We sprang forward last month, trading an hour of sleep for longer days and more sunlight. (A bargain, if you ask me.) As we move our clocks ahead, our biology adapts to the seasons and responds to changes in daylight. Additional…
When Stephen and Summer Kole started brewing kombucha in their kitchen back in 2016, it wasn’t with business plans or branding in mind—it was out of love and curiosity. “We enjoyed drinking it, so we began the journey of self-taught,…
Holistic wellness is trending in 2026—for the body, mind, spirit, and the home, too. Fitness-minded folk are making room for exercise at home in newly imagined and carefully curated spaces. “We’re not really calling them home gyms anymore,” says local…
Nurturing full-body wellness is not a one-size-fits-all approach. And with the constant changes in health and wellness trends, it can be hard to find practices that fit our needs and lifestyles. In this piece, four contributors from Emerald Coast Magazine…
She is only 9 years old. She progressed to the semifinals of America’s Got Talent at 7. She makes an impact on everyone she meets with her contagious energy and passion for movement. She is Eseniia Mikheeva—an up-and-coming dance star…
With countless ways to exercise by land and sea along the Emerald Coast, paddleboarders to pickleball enthusiasts are seeking the latest and greatest gadgets. From wearable technology to athletic-enhancing accessories, 2026 brings a host of health-oriented, fashion-forward investments. Omorpho G-Vest …
Whether on social media or in the grocery store, you’ve noticed it: Protein is everywhere. It’s now a featured component in all types of foods, from powders to chips to coffee and more. Unlike many food crazes that come and…
Take a look inside a local gym, and you will likely see a national trend playing out in real time: more women lifting weights than ever before. In the past decade, a growing number of women have shifted their focus from…
