Fitness

Everything in your body is connected, which means the pain you feel in one area might be caused by a weakness or an underlying injury in another. Take your hips, for example. You probably know how sore and tight this area can get just from sitting or working out, but if your hip muscles are

In this new year, there are undoubtedly people who have made resolutions to lose weight or who have big endeavors for a fitter future. While those ambitions are valid and anyone is allowed to do whatever they choose with their body, there are some very common phrases that can make your fat friends extremely uncomfortable.

Did seeing this photo of someone yawning make you want to yawn, too? Yawning is completely normal in most cases, and people yawn for a lot of reasons, internal medicine physician Neha Pathak, MD, who’s a medical editor for WebMD, explained to POPSUGAR. How can you tell if the amount you yawn is normal? What

I remember the first time someone told me I needed to go on a diet. I was young, around 12 years old. Although I was an active child, I put on weight easily, a trait I still carry with me to this day. I had gone to the doctor for a routine checkup, and he

@the_a_lifestyle Got a book? Then give this strength & mobility workout a go! #strength #homeworkout #mobilitytraining ♬ Sunday Funday – Montana Tucker Have you ever tried a mobility workout? This type of training is key because it keeps your joints healthy, improving your range of motion and keeping you pain- and injury-free. If you’re looking

The days of wearing your workout attire only to sweat are long gone. Today, we’re all about clothes that can be worn to the gym, to the grocery store, and, yes, even to take Zoom calls. Outfits that basically guarantee all-day comfort. Yoga leggings definitely fall into that category. In recent years, we’ve seen some

Since the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) is recommending all Americans wear some kind of face covering when out in public, we’re stocking up on all the comfortable options we can find. At the moment, we’re interested in washable face masks that have a filter pocket. They’re reusable, which is awesome, and as long as

The dance troupe known as Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies first posted its “Rise Up” routine back on election day 2016, but it didn’t catch our eye until the group reposted it today, following the historic inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. And after watching the clip for yourself, you’ll see why it deserves the

Kamala Harris is officially the first vice president from California since 1961, and her home city is bursting with pride. Harris is a native of Oakland, CA, and in honor of her swearing-in today, the Bay Area-based Golden State Warriors released a sendoff tribute worthy of the nation’s first woman VP. In the video, a

If you have a friend or family member who experiences panic attacks, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and helpless if it happens in your presence. Like any other mental health condition, it’s impossible to truly understand what a panic attack feels like unless you’ve experienced one yourself — but that doesn’t mean you can’t help

A’ja Wilson made history on Monday, but this time it happened just outside the basketball court. Wilson was officially honored with a statue outside Colonial Life Stadium, where the WNBA star played her college games for the University of South Carolina. Standing at 11 feet tall, Wilson’s statue is just one of three individual statues

If you’d rather binge-watch a show or film that fills you with knowledge instead of the TV show everyone is talking about, let us introduce the best health and wellness documentaries on Netflix. Whether you want to know the truths about your food, watch an exposé on the pharmaceutical industry, learn how sustainability impacts your

After placing second last year, Olympic ice dancers Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue roared back to the top of the podium at the US Figure Skating Championships this weekend, in part thanks to their flirty rhythm dance set to a medley of Christina Aguilera‘s vocals from the cult-classic film, Burlesque. The sexy, sharply choreographed program

There’s no better way to start a new week than with a fresh set of workouts, and we’ve got four going live this week on Instagram and YouTube! You’ll get strong with Monica Jones, burn it out on the barre with Jake DuPree, get LIT with a low-impact HIIT workout, and kickbox with Jarret Janako

When the new year rolls around, I get excited to make goals and set intentions. One of the most interesting things that I’ve discovered is that, when I make my resolutions, I always include one small habit that I want to incorporate into my daily routine. Spoiler alert; it works. Tackling one behavior at a

Celebrating each and every win along the way — no matter how small — can also help you stay committed to your resolutions. The WW app offers a seamless way to track your physical activity with FitPoints, your healthy eating with SmartPoints, the hours of sleep you get each night, and even how much water

In news that will surprise absolutely no one, Nathan Chen won his fifth straight title at the US Figure Skating Championships on Sunday. Chen is currently on a nearly three-year winning streak. He hasn’t lost a single competition since Feb. 2018, when he came in fifth at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. Since then, he

@shellydidit Immune system response #tiktok style😂💙 @realnicoleparis Love her beatboxing!! #nutchell #chellshocked #postcovidvaccine ♬ original sound – Shelly If a doctor ever explained to you a super complex concept but made it seem even more confusing, you are not alone (“you’re telling me, what now?!”). So, when a healthcare professional uses their platform to break

If you have allergies or live in a smoggy city, you probably already know that air purifiers can help you breathe easier. But now that we know that COVID-19 can be transmitted through airborne particles, we’re looking at these household tools in a whole new light. Air purifiers effectively filter pollen, mold, and bacteria out

[embedded content] Naomi Osaka is a person I just want to spend the day with not only because of her major tennis skills, but also due to her vocal activism for social and racial justice, impeccable sense of fashion, and stellar home workouts. Also, the 23-year-old’s house isn’t half bad — spoiler alert: it’s incredible.

Was your fitness routine turned upside down the past year? Come on in and join the club! I went from hitting the gym four times a week to shoving furniture around my tiny living room to make space for a yoga mat. YouTube workouts were a godsend, keeping me motivated and on my game when

Every January, we hear people share their New Year’s resolutions, and they almost always seem to involve doing more. They want to work out more, read more books, spend more time honing skills outside of work. This time of year, we’re also bombarded by advertisements and messages that make us feel unnecessarily guilty about who

If you’re still reeling from the impressive dance moves in Hustlers, Netflix‘s new documentary Strip Down, Rise Up is here to share a whole new perspective on the world of pole dancing. During the trailer, which dropped on Jan. 15, women from all walks of life join a six-month dance class, intent on exploring their

You might be surprised what you can do with a couple of dumbbells. These classic fitness tools aren’t just made for bicep curls and overhead presses; you can work your whole body with two weights as long as you have the right routine, and that’s where we come in. This 45-minute dumbbell strength workout from