Fitness

We can’t tout the benefits of strength training enough: it can help you burn calories, build lean muscle, boost metabolism, and even sleep better. And while it’s important to find the right weight to challenge yourself, you can’t stick to the same set of dumbbells and sets forever if you want to see progress. This

Popular Peloton instructor Leanne Hainsby shared on Jan. 27 that she’s privately been undergoing treatment for breast cancer since last summer. The 35-year-old posted a series of text images to Instagram describing her journey over the last six months. “Two days before my best friend’s [dancer Danielle Hampson] funeral, I found a lump in my

As if periods aren’t awful enough on their own, we have news that might make them worse — especially if you’ve come to love period underwear. A recently settled lawsuit claims that Thinx misrepresented its products as safe, sustainable, and free from harmful chemicals and nanoparticles. According to the lawsuit, third-party testing found that its

As someone with aggressive bloating and intense allergies that come and go on a whim, I’m a sucker for an at-home health test. My friends in the medical field — and soon-ish-to-be MD husband — aren’t so sold, and I get it. At-home healthcare tests aren’t a substitute for medical advice, usually aren’t FDA approved,

Image Source: Getty / Vittorio Zunino Celotto Content warning: This post discusses eating disorders and mentions sexual assault. “I am constantly having to look at my own face, and it’s truly exhausting,” Camila Mendes said during her podcast debut on the Jan. 26 episode of Dear Media’s “Going Mental.” “But what it’s done is I

When a particular eating plan becomes super popular all of a sudden, it’s worth looking at with skeptical eyes. After all, plenty of diets that started out as legitimate, expert-backed plans designed to address specific health issues or medical conditions have become twisted into little more than lose-weight-quick schemes, then mass marketed to people, many

Dancer and choreographer Arianna Davis — best known for her recent appearance on Lizzo‘s “Watch Out For the Big Grrrls” and as a dancer on Lizzo’s recent world tour — is here with a 30-minute beginner hip-hop dance cardio workout that’ll make you sweat. Get ready to hit the stage for a full-out feel-yourself dance

Old habits die hard. Michael B. Jordan couldn’t help but flex his boxing talents in a promo video for “Saturday Night Live,” which the actor will host on Jan. 28 with musical guest Lil Baby. As a callback to his unforgettable role as heavyweight boxer Adonis Creed in the Creed series, Jordan teased his upcoming

Of the 55 million people that follow Chris Hemsworth on Instagram, I’d guess nearly 99.99 percent of them do it because of his fitness content. Though it’s unclear if this is because they want workout inspo, or because they enjoy glimpses of his abs (it’s me, hi), the “Thor” actor certainly knows how to get

Hilary Swank showed off her baby bump and fitness skills in a new Instagram post. On Jan. 20, the actor shared a video of her hitting the gym. “Me and Da Babes workin’ out,” she captioned the video of her impressive single-arm press. “Been a lonnnnnnng time since #FitnessFriday.” The 48-year-old actor announced that she

Taking prescription medications is routine for many Americans. In fact, about 66 percent of US adults take prescription drugs, according to the 2021 Health Policy Institute — while “nearly half of adults take 2 or more medications daily & many find it hard to afford them,” Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, tweeted. That’s why —

“Disability pride is an important concept for me. I’m proud of who I am, and that includes everything about me — including my disability,” says Catarina Rivera, a public speaker, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) consultant, and content creator. Rivera, who was born and raised in Maryland, has been disabled her entire life. But that’s

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. In a dream world, I’d have the means to shop lululemon’s new arrivals section on the regular. The reality

When you think about wedding-dress shopping, the image is likely filled with lots of Champagne, close friends and family, and a bride who ultimately says yes to the dress. But this isn’t always the case for people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). TikTok influencer Mikayla Nogueira recently opened up about her struggles with body dysmorphia

Sunisa “Suni” Lee’s new floor routine is something you don’t want to miss. On Jan. 20, the Auburn gymnast and Tokyo 2020 Olympic all-around gold medalist competed in the floor event during an NCAA meet against Arkansas, showing off her new routine for the first time. In the end, it earned her a 9.975, the

Get ready to work out with fitness trainer Natalie White, who will be leading this 10-minute low-impact HIIT workout joined by Jai Jordan and AJ Morales. In this routine, you’ll start with a quick warmup to get your body moving, then work your way into lunges, mountain climbers, crab walks, and so much more. This

This article is part of POPSUGAR’s project Roe, 50 Years Later, a collection of stories marking what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. This moment comes more than six months after the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and these

This article is part of POPSUGAR’s project Roe, 50 Years Later, a collection of stories marking what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. This moment comes more than six months after the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and these

In 2002, Shania Twain became the first-ever artist with three RIAA Diamond-certified albums (meaning, she sold more than 10 million copies of each), according to E! News. Then, in 2003, she lost her voice. She saw doctors for six or seven years, and one finally realized it was due to nerve damage from Lyme disease,

Another day, another COVID-19 variant permeates our vocabulary and even more so, our society. The latest variant to grace us with its presence is known as XBB.1.5, nicknamed the Kraken. The variant has spread quickly, going from 1 percent of cases nationwide in December to 43 percent of cases as of Jan. 13, according to

Image Source: Amazon It seems almost everyone has found themselves on some form of a healing journey in 2023. While wellness and self-care have always been important, sometimes it also feels a little overwhelming. Why does taking care of ourselves feel like such a heavy topic? I speak for myself when I say: entertaining my

If you’ve ever left a new workout class feeling strong and confident as hell but also utterly exhausted, Tabitha Brown can relate. The actress, author, and TikTok gem took to social media to share her thoughts on her first-ever Pilates class, and it’s far from your typical workout review (in the best way possible). First

I initially heard about the supplement brand Arrae through a flight attendant vlogger I follow on YouTube in a video she made about products to help with GI discomfort while traveling. I deal with stomach issues all the time, not just while traveling, and at this point, I’m desperate for anything that’ll help me feel

Robert Pattinson is known for playing a wide variety of heartthrobs, from Cedric Diggory to Edward Cullen, but in doing so, he’s felt an intense pressure to maintain his physique. In a Jan. 19 interview with Evening Standard, Pattinson discussed the unspoken burden that only escalated following his role in “The Batman.” To keep up