Melissa Ivy Katz, SHAPE magazine

Melissa Ivy Katz

SHAPE magazine

New York, NY, United States

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The Best Beauty Treatments to Do on Your Lunch Break

From blowout bars to new age facials, go back to the office looking gorgeous with one of these breakthrough beauty treatments → Read More

How to Make Chili 15 Fantastic Ways

From hearty steak and turkey to vegan-friendly black bean and sweet potato, you'll find the right ingredients and chili recipe for your comfort food cravings right here. → Read More

Reversible Workout Clothes to Double Your Fitness Wardrobe

We've got leggings, vests, and more clothing options featuring dual prints and colors to ensure your workout wardrobe is anything but boring → Read More

25 Can't-Believe-It's-Cauliflower Recipes for Comfort Food Favorites

Cauliflower rice, rice baby—plus more hidden-veggie meals, appetizers, and healthy desserts that'll calm your cravings (even if you're gluten-free) → Read More

Neoprene Workout Clothes That Nail the Scuba Trend

Scuba fashion is hot right now! Work neoprene into your fitness wardrobe with sporty-chic shoes, bags, tops, and bottoms that don't feel like you're trapped in a sauna. → Read More

30 Sporty-Sexy Swimsuits Built for Action

Who would've guessed rash guards could be hot, or wetsuits stylish? See our picks for cute bikinis, one-pieces, tankinis, rashies, and wetsuits to look stylish (and stay covered!) during any water sport or beach activity. → Read More

10 Matzo Recipes That Make Passover More Exciting

We found mouthwatering recipes for low-fat pizza, s'mores, casserole, nachos, apple cake, and more of your favorite comfort foods made using matzo so you can keep kosher during Passover while still indulging! → Read More

15 Sporty-Chic Spring Jackets for Women

Rock the latest spring fashion trends while getting your sweat on in these cute and versatile windbreakers, zip-up's, and more lightweight jackets build to withstand any outdoor climate or workout. See the latest in chic outerwear from Lorna Jane, Sweaty Betty, Nike, Under Armour, and more! → Read More

Your Hit-the-Pavement Urban Running Playlist

Add some swag to your step with fresh, edgy tracks that will make you feel like you're running in a big, hustle-and-bustle city. This 40-minute mix includes cool, urban hits and hot remixes from your favorite artists, including Yellow Claw, Calvin Harris, Alesso, Avicci, Selena Gomez, Elie Goulding, and more! → Read More

Your Hit-the-Pavement Urban Running Playlist

Add some swag to your step with fresh, edgy tracks that will make you feel like you're running in a big, hustle-and-bustle city. This 40-minute mix includes cool, urban hits and hot remixes from your favorite artists, including Yellow Claw, Calvin Harris, Alesso, Avicci, Selena Gomez, Elie Goulding, and more! → Read More

Bright Workout Clothes to Ring in Spring

Lift your spirits with these light and lively workout clothes that will punch up your gym wardrobe and make it so much fun to work out this season → Read More

The Clarks' Love Every Step Contest: Official Rules

The Clarks' Love Every Step Contest: Official Rules → Read More

The Clarks' Love Every Step Contest: Official Rules

The Clarks' Love Every Step Contest: Official Rules → Read More

20 Funny Yoga Tank Tops to Inspire Your Flow

Crack up your yoga class in one of these cute and comfy tank tops that feature hilarious spins on traditional yoga mantras, like "Namaste in Bed," "Let's Get It Om," and more clever sayings. → Read More

20 Funny Yoga Tank Tops to Inspire Your Flow

Crack up your yoga class in one of these cute and comfy tank tops that feature hilarious spins on traditional yoga mantras, like "Namaste in Bed," "Let's Get It Om," and more clever sayings. → Read More

The 10 Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for Athleisure

With the rise of athleisure, fitness apparel has never been so popular—and these 10 women, including Adrianne Ho and Bianca Cheh, the founder of SporteLuxe, know it! Follow them on Instagram for your daily dose of fitspiration, post-workout outfits, and awesome activewear you can take from gym to street. → Read More

12 Crazy-Amazing Homemade Peanut Butter Recipes

Cookie cup, butterscotch white chocolate, pumpkin, and more! Whip up one of these dozen, mostly-healthy (but all delicious!) peanut butter concoctions the next time you're feeling adventurous. Click here for the recipes. → Read More

50 Shades of Grey Activewear for the Gym

When you think of the movie you don't exactly think of wearing clothes, but it has us coveting these 50 not-so-boring pieces of grey workout gear. From cute cutout bralettes to patterned leggings, from Adidas by Stella McCartney, Lululemon, Splits59, Nike, and more of your favorite brands, restock your entire fitness wardrobe with these finds. → Read More

The Secret Smoothie Ingredient for Weight Loss

Blend this tasty morning beverage that uses whey protein (plus delicious fruits) to help you retain muscle mass, key for keeping your metabolism revved during weight loss. → Read More

The Secret Smoothie Ingredient for Weight Loss

Blend this tasty morning beverage that uses whey protein (plus delicious fruits) to help you retain muscle mass, key for keeping your metabolism revved during weight loss. → Read More