Wellness Editor
Tessa Yannone covers health and fitness news in the city as the Wellness Editor at Boston, and is also CSCS-certified strength coach. She's from the great state of Ohio and studied journalism at Indiana University.
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Where to Find Outdoor Skating Rinks in Boston This Winter
Ready to lace up those skates?
11 Massachusetts Turkey Trots Close to Greater Boston
Forget the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, start your holiday with some active fun.
Where to Rent Kayaks and Take to the Water in Greater Boston
Paddle down the Charles River, or take in pretty skyline views from Boston Harbor.
Nine of the Best Golf Courses You Need to Try near Boston
Hit the links and practice your swing. It’s all in the hips.
Fitfluencer Myths, Debunked
Some wellness-focused Instagram accounts are totally worth the #regram. Others? Not so much. Here’s how to sort through your social media feeds to separate the good advice from the bad.
Test the Waters
Whether you’re looking to Zen out on a paddleboard or fly through the air on a power kite, it’s good to know there are still plenty of ways to have a wet ’n’ wild summer.
This Is What It’s Like to Open a Fitness Studio During the Pandemic
Owners of the new spin studio AXL, in East Boston, say it requires a lot of pivoting.
The Ultimate Guide to Nutritionists and Dietitians in Boston
These 14 experts can help you maintain a healthy relationship with food and your body.
Two Medfords. Two Coasts. One Online Cross-Country Road Race
It’s all part of a virtual cross country race from Medford, Oregon to Medford, Mass.
Karen Akunowicz on Powerlifting, Gardening, and Chilling in a Kiddie Pool
The chef and owner of Fox & the Knife also does yoga with her kitchen team before every service.
Get Ready to Row: Anyone Can Race in the Head of the Charles Regatta This Year
The two-day event will now be a global remote experience. And yes, you can participate.
The West Nile Virus Has Been Detected in a Mosquito in Boston for the First Time This Year
Here’s one more thing to be anxious about. Thanks, 2020.
These Are the Pools That Are Open In Boston Right Now
Plus, how safe is it really to swim in a communal pool? Can COVID spread through the water?
These Fitness Studios and Instructors Are Hosting Outdoor Workouts
Not ready to return to the gym? Here are some socially distanced ways to break a sweat in the sunshine.
Why Is There No Swimming Allowed In Jamaica Pond?
Forty years ago, swimming was enjoyed by generations of Bostonians. Here’s what changed.