Newport Beach Magazine

For a quick reprieve from the city’s hustle and bustle, these local paths immerse hikers in nature, with several offering scenic views. By Jack Miessner   As fall approaches and temperatures start to cool a bit, it’s the perfect time to get outside and immerse in nature. In Southern California, idyllic spots...

Instructor Mackenzie Hester explains what makes the high-intensity interval training at Barry’s Newport Beach such an effective workout. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Bringing together cardio and strength training in its signature workouts, Barry’s (formerly known as Barry’s Bootcamp) is a boutique fitness studio specializing in high-intensity interval training for more than 25...

Discover how Ythy Farnsworth makes Pilates fun for all levels at her LiveMetta Newport Beach studio. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   While Pilates mat work is pretty approachable, tackling the reformer can be an entirely different story. Luckily, Ythy Farnsworth and her husband, Chris, who together own LiveMetta Newport Beach, make it easy...

Southern California Hospice Foundation marks the one-year anniversary of opening The Heavenly Home, a place for end-of-life care for those with nowhere else to go. By Sharon Stello   Growing up in Newport Beach, Megan Wymer was outgoing and active in sports from soccer to swimming, participating in the Junior Lifeguard Program...

Holistic health services in Newport Beach allow you to embrace overall wellness with alternative therapies. By Ashley Ryan   Everyone is aware that fitness and nutrition play a huge role in keeping your body healthy and happy. But more and more holistic practices are popping up in Orange County, using alternative therapies...

Medicinal plants can provide a natural aid for wellness. By Sharael Kolberg   Adaptogens, which are plants, herbs and mushrooms, are used to help the body adapt to stress in an effort to regulate bodily functions. From ginseng, ashwagandha and holy basil to cordyceps mushrooms, astragalus root and a Peruvian root called...

Hoag doctors offer advice and treatment for common disorders when restful nights prove elusive. By Tanya A. Yacina   In a fast-paced world, the art of obtaining restful sleep is frequently underestimated. As a cornerstone of one’s well-being, a good night’s slumber is a deep physiological and psychological necessity, vital for cognitive...

Angela Parretta reveals why Drenched OC’s Pilates classes are the hottest workout in town. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Hot yoga has taken the country by storm, but have you ever tried the Pilates equivalent? This up-and-coming phenomenon incorporates high temperatures that make you sweat more, which in turn allows you to burn...

Izabela Webber, owner of The Exercise Coach in Newport Beach, details what to expect when your workout routine meets cutting-edge technology at her studio. By Jessie Dax-Setkus   Technology is all the rage these days and, now, it has even found its way into your fitness routine. The Exercise Coach, which opened...