Running outside is my jam, but I admittedly enjoy scrolling and tapping my way around the Internet for workouts now that I basically have no other choice. And if it’s free, then it’s definitely for me. Most of us flock to YouTube for yoga sequences and dance routines, but the best free Instagram workouts are giving your current go-to’s a run for their money.

If you look in the right places, your Instagram feed is a sampling dish for every type of exercise imaginable. So far, I’ve bookmarked a 45-minute barre class taught in London, a couple of celebrity trainer circuit workouts and my personal favorite—a pet-friendly HIIT (high-intensity interval workout) that my cat will probably dread after I lure him over with snacks.

If you want a stream of different workouts in one spot, make StyleCaster’s Work at Home highlight your first stop. After that, scroll and squat your way through some of the best freebies below.

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Equinox

Grab your resistance bands and feel the burn with this Equinox workout.

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Barry’s

No equipment needed for this full-body workout with Barry’s.

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Tone It Up

This coffee table circuit from the Tone It Up squad is a workout you never knew you needed.

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Blink Fitness

It’s all about the abs with this short, but effective Blink Fitness workout.

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YogaWorks

Sometimes mindfulness is all the exercise you need, in which case, you should press play on YogaWorks breathwork guide.

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Sweaty Betty

Get your furry sidekick moving too with Sweaty Betty’s pet-friendly HIIT workout.

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Anytime Fitness

If you need an energy boost in the middle of a WFH day, tap into Anytime Fitness’s 10-minute workout.

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Jeanette Jenkins

Master this 8-exercise floor sequence for a perky, lifted backside.

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Shauna Harrison

Grab a yoga mat and dumbbells to try this yoga flow with some strengthening moves built in.

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Peloton

Get into fighting shape with this introduction to shadowboxing from a Peleton trainer.

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Massy Arias

All you need is a positive attitude and plenty of grit to take on Massy Arias’s zero equipment workout focused on the lower body.

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Lita Lewis

Lewis’s simple, but effective leg exercises will help strengthen and sculpt those thighs and calves.

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Alicia Archer

If you’re looking for new ways to utilize resistance bands and yoga blocks, Archer’s full-body circuit workout will spice things up.

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PsycleLondon

If you’ve never tried a barre class, this 45-minute set with Maria Eleftheriou is a great (and sweat-inducing) primer.

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Are you experiencing hot flushes? Have you been through menopause, but still have the same symptoms? This is a very common occurrence.

75% of women report experiencing hot flushes
from approximately age of 40 through to 80.

What Is a Hot Flush?

A hot flush is a
sudden wave of mild or intense body heat, sometimes followed by chills. This is
believed to be due to decreased oestrogen levels and hormonal changes.

Flushes last from
a few seconds to a half-hour, due to blood vessels opening and constricting.
These episodes often cause distress and affect psychological health.

What Causes a Hot Flush?

The source of hot flushes is unknown but
appears to be connected to several factors. Every woman is different, however,
which makes it a difficult task to pinpoint the exact causes. Investigation is
ongoing.

According to research, hot flushes are usually caused by:

• Lowered
  Estrogen
• Stress/Anxiety
• Consumption
  of phytoestrogens (soy products)
• Thyroid
  dysfunction
• Biopsychosocial
  behaviours – what you think about menopause can be a trigger to how you cope
  with it
• Smoking
• Poor
  nutrition

Who Is
Prone to Hot Flushes?

It seems that not
all women experience hot flushes. So, who does? Generally, these are women with
a low tolerance to core (inner) temperatures or changing hormone levels.

Women who suffer
from disorders like stress, anxiety, and depression are also prone to hot
flushes. Additionally, women who’ve had chemotherapy/radiation and
hysterectomies can also experience these symptoms.

What
Happens in the Body?

The Hypothalamus
sits at the base of your brain. It controls your body’s thermoregulation. Its
job is to help manage your core internal temperature.

Due to external factors,
your temperature may drop too low or rise too high. An SOS is then sent to
muscles, organs, and the endocrine (hormonal) system. When the body receives
these signals, it adapts to the change, i.e., via shivering or sweating.

Women sensitive
to temperature changes may experience hot flushes. This is due to the narrowing
of the core body temperature set point. Changes in hormone levels also affect
other hormones responsible for regulating your body temperature.

According to the
Women’s Health Network, the effects of
menopause vary depending on culture. In fact, many
women in the western world suffer from long-term hot flushes, while women from
the east haven’t even heard of this symptom.

The organization
notes that stress and depression have a detrimental effect on the health of
numerous women. Negative mindsets towards transitional changes from the effects
of menopause can cause severe symptoms.

Science is making
great discoveries in the field of women’s health. Research continues into the
origins of menopause and the accompanying side effects. And we do know the mind
is a very powerful tool when it comes to the way we deal with life.

How Can You Help Yourself?

The key to
alleviating menopausal symptoms seems to be found in mindset. By adopting a
positive attitude towards menopause and the changes it’s made to your life, you
can actually ease the severity of your symptoms. And remember, you are not
facing this alone.

Some women shared
with me that their doctor dismissed their concerns about menopausal transition.
If this is your experience, please find a medical professional who treats you
with respect as an individual and offers help and clarification around your
menopausal symptoms.

Possible Lifestyle Triggers to Cut Down or Avoid

Many studies point to certain factors
that can trigger menopausal symptoms. These include:

• Caffeine
• Dehydration
• Sugar
• Alcohol
• Spicy
  foods
• Stressful
  situations
• Stressful
  thoughts
• Sleeping
  in a hot or unventilated room
• Too
  many clothes
• Worrying
  about the next hot flush
• Rarely
  prioritising quiet and nurturing time for yourself

There are other simple and effective ways to help you through hot flushes. To this end, I have broken down the what, why, and how of it all into a downloadable video tutorial.

Are you experiencing hot flushes? When do they
affect you the most? What do you do to alleviate their effect? Please share
with our community and let’s have a conversation.

Like many models, Bella Hadid generally keeps her hair in a classic, mid-length cut that can be switched up easily for fashion shows. She does like bangs though, often giving faux fringe or curtain bangs a spin. Just like other celebrities while home physical distancing, Hadid cut bangs herself, opting not to wait for salons to open back up and her glam team to re-join her. Don’t worry though—Hadid is a bit of a pro because she leaned from the best.

Unlike Camila Cabello who had her mom trim her bangs and things got a little sticky, Hadid gave her own fringe a light dusting so she can finally see again. “I cut my bangs,” the model captioned an Instagram photo. She kept her fringe long and side-swept, which is a lot easier to cut and a lot harder to make a mistake. No doubt, she learned a thing or two from her hairstylist Jen Atkin, who has been giving at-home tips and tricks over on her own Instagram.

Image: Instagram.com/bellahadid.

Bella isn’t the only Hadid sister taking a spin as a hairstylist while in isolation. Older sister Gigi gave her friend Leah McCarthy a “full quarantine cut” per McCarthy’s Instagram. “I go to the Hadid salon because the prices are fair and the snacks are good,” she joked. Both models did a pretty great job cutting hair. Models often pick up hair and makeup skills since they spend so much time with the best of the best artists in the game, while sitting in their chairs. Still, we’re sure they can’t wait until their glam team comes back into their life.