Beth Skwarecki

  • ‘Natural’ Skincare Is a Lie

    ‘Natural’ Skincare Is a Lie

    Adding manufactured substances to our skin is pretty unnatural, when you think about it. Even the most “natural” skincare products have their ingredients extracted, chemically formulated, and processed in some sort of industrial facility. It’s become popular to call some commercial skincare products “clean” or “natural” in contrast to others, but the terms actually don’t…


  • What to Do With a Trap Bar in the Gym

    What to Do With a Trap Bar in the Gym

    Dumbbells and regular barbells are great, but if you’ve been ignoring that large hexagonal thing in the corner, it’s now time to make its acquaintance. The “hex bar” or “trap bar,” as it’s called, is great for deadlifts and a variety of other exercises.


  • How to Adjust Your Spin Bike for the Most Comfortable Ride

    How to Adjust Your Spin Bike for the Most Comfortable Ride

    Whether you’ve got a Peloton at home or you’re hopping onto one of the nameless spin bikes in your gym’s cardio section, you’ll be a lot more comfortable if you can adjust it properly to fit your body. So how exactly do you do that? Here’s a checklist you can follow. How to adjust your…