Skinny Health Care

6-Week Diet and Exercise Plan to Prepare for Spring Break

12-Week Get Fit for Summer Fitness Plan

There’s nothing better than a hot yoga class on a chilly winter day. ICYDK, hot yoga allows you to exercise in a room heated above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and can help to warm up your muscles and joints, while allowing you to sweat out toxins. A steamy class makes for a challenging yet fun workout, so long as it’s practiced safely with lots of hydration and taking breaks if you feel overwhelmed or lightheaded.

RELATED: Finally, a Non-Slip Yoga Mat That Really Works

Whether you’ve been to a hot yoga class before or are thinking about trying it for the first time, you can imagine that when you’re in an already humid environment, you won’t want to be wearing anything or have anything against your body that might make you feel even hotter. The last thing you want to do is feel stifled or overheated in a non-breathable legging as you're trying to hit downward dog. Yikes.

So which leggings perform best for hot yoga class? We decided to do the work for you and tested heaps of tights during hot yoga classes at both Y7 studio (taking their vinyasa flow and restore classes) and at CorePower Yoga (taking their CorePower Yoga 2 and Yoga Sculpt classes) to ensure we properly got our sweat on. Ahead, the best leggings for hot yoga that'll keep you as comfortable as possible throughout your flow.

RELATED: 10 Super Versatile Yoga Pants to Add to Your Athleisure Collection ASAP

It doesn’t matter how sweaty you get in your hot yoga class, these leggings will never reveal it (which is pretty incredible)! They’re made of a silky material that provides comfortable support, and the 7/8 length is flattering on people of varying heights. The thick waistband doesn’t require any readjusting mid-flow, which allows you to focus and be in the moment sans distractions.

To buy: Outdoor Voices TechSweat 7/8 Leggings ($85; outdoorvoices.com)

It's all the name of these booty boosting leggings, thanks to the high-waisted design and slimming fabric that really highlights your glutes. While the fabric is compressive and meant to hold you in, it's lightweight and comfortable rather than feeling like it's squeezing too hard or cutting off your circulation. They're also Kourtney Kardashian's go-to leggings!

To buy: Spanx Booty Boost Active Leggings ($98; spanx.com)

Ask Chelsea Handler to define happiness, and here’s what she’ll say: “It’s to be anxiety-free, ready for anything, and to have an optimistic outlook about what happens in your day. No matter what, you have to find the positive.” If you’ve kept up with Chelsea over the past year or so, this answer makes perfect sense.

Last April, the 45-year-old published Life Will Be the Death of Me... and you too! It’s her sixth book and by far the most personal. In it, the comedian confronts the trauma of losing her oldest brother when she was 9 years old and chronicles her experience of taking therapy seriously for the first time ever. It’s filled with plenty of Chelsea’s signature acerbic wit, but it’s also emotional and touching.

RELATED: Chelsea Handler Says She's Considering a Breast Reduction. Here's Why She's Not Alone

Fodder for yet another best-selling book isn’t the only thing all that soul-searching gave Chelsea. It seems to have had a major impact on her life—both personally and professionally. In terms of her career, she’s returning to stand-up, where she’s hoping to infuse her act with some of the meaningful topics she touched on in her book. She’s also working on releasing her own line of marijuana, something she says has helped her immensely—more on that later. When it comes to her personal life, Chelsea says she feels more grounded and content than she ever has before. Read on as she opens up about everything from her biggest fears to finally being ready for lasting love.

So, are you happy?

Yes, I am happy now. Like anybody, I struggle with insecurities and self-doubt. A lot of people tell me that I’m fearless. I don’t feel fearless, but when I look back at the things I’ve done, I see what they’re talking about. In those moments, I’m just driven by something that is inside of me—it doesn’t feel fearless to follow and pursue your instincts. I have a lot of fear about certain things; that’s one of the ways I know the things I need to do.

RELATED: Chelsea Handler on Handling Her Anxiety

What were some of those fears?

I had a fear about going back to stand-up. I had taken such a long break from it. I didn’t think I ever would want to do it again. Then I thought, “If I do go back to it, is anyone going to want to see me perform?” I also have fear about being in a long, serious relationship. Now I am able to recognize fear as an incentive rather than as a roadblock.

You ultimately decided to go back to stand-up.

I was on my last book tour for about four months, and I was being interviewed by people in different cities. I was telling stories from the book, and they were really funny. Some of them were very moving and really resonated with the audiences. I thought, “Oh, this is a one-woman show.” And then I thought, “No, this is a stand-up show. This is what you’ve done your whole career. This is exactly what you should be doing with such serious material.” The book is about death, grief, and loss. I think the thing that people struggle with the most is not understanding that if you’re going through something, there are a million other people going through the same thing. So you’re never alone.

7 Minutes To A Slimmer Waist

1. Medicine Ball Standing Rotations
2. Russian Twist w/Medicine Ball
3. Medicine Ball Pike
4. Mountain Climber w/Medicine Ball
5. Medicine Ball Plank

Exercises

14-Day Beginner’s Waist-Slimming Challenge

Week One

Fuel-Up for Faster Results

7-Day Best Butt Circuit Workout Plan

I love outdoor workouts; the sun shines and gives me extra energy and motivation. But once the temperature drops below 60 degrees, I’m just not interested. The weather is getting colder, and the sun is rising later. It’s natural to want to stay in bed longer in the morning and head straight home after work to enjoy warmth and comfort of your home. Cold weather leads to less motivation to go to the gym. That’s fine, because we’re bringing the gym to you! Home workouts are just as effective as gym workouts if you plan ahead. These five indoor workouts for when it’s too cold outside can keep you motivated and in shape while also helping you fight the winter blues.

5 Indoor Workouts for When it’s Too Cold Outside

1. Commercial Break Workout