Fitness

Angela Gargano is an AFAA-certified personal trainer and three-time athlete on American Ninja Warrior who also happens to be a self-proclaimed pull-up expert — she even has pull-up programs on her website. Gargano explained to POPSUGAR that she’s a fan of pull-ups because they’re such a physical move that requires mobility and stability in your

Due to extra tender pain in my thumbs and wrists, I’ve recently had to give a hard pass to planks. Temporarily taking this move out of rotation didn’t seem like that big of a deal — until I realized how plank-dominated all of my core workouts really are. Outside of my specific situation, wrist and

Image Source: Getty / Paul Morigi Michelle Obama is also learning how to manage the emotional highs and lows brought on by the ongoing pandemic and period of racial unrest. In the second episode of The Michelle Obama Podcast featuring her longtime friend journalist Michele Norris, the former first lady candidly spoke about the state

Nia Akins’s first race as a pro was at a scenic, “middle-of-nowhere” track in Oregon, with empty stands, masks on everyone who wasn’t competing, and cones separating competitors at a safe distance. “It kind of felt the way that most of the US feels right now,” Akins told POPSUGAR, a few days after the July

Bagels are a Sunday staple; no matter how you like yours, they always provide nourishment and comfort. If you’ve been considering trying out the low-carb diet, you may have been deterred by a bagel-free existence, but no more! We found six bagels that are decidedly low-carb, and they’re all available on Amazon. Consider your life

For a little bit of added protection against COVID-19, many people have begun adding filters to fabric face masks. In fact, many of the cloth masks available from small businesses and major retailers now include a filter pocket specifically for that purpose. While the CDC’s face mask guidelines don’t discuss filters at length, doctors have

If you haven’t had access to fitness equipment and are bored with basic bodyweight moves, take it up a notch with this step workout from ACE- and NASM-certified personal trainer Beth Alexander. She told POPSUGAR, “It’s a total-body workout that combines strength, cardio, and range-of-motion exercises using just your bodyweight and a step! It’s the

Now that you’ve decided to start lifting weights, you’re probably wondering where exactly you should begin. Learning a new style of training can be confusing, and at times intimidating, which is why we created this guide to get you acclimated to lifting weights. This program is designed to first and foremost introduce you to weightlifting,

For fitness enthusiasts, the “new normal” during COVID-19 means more than just working from home. It means no gym equipment. No cardio machines. And no space to sweat. Prior to the pandemic, I spent every Tuesday and Thursday taking a high-energy cycling class at my local gym. Once COVID-19 hit, I quickly realized running in

Since last week, we’ve had our calendars marked for the Bandier x LoveShackFancy drop, and today’s the day! The retailer we turn to for all of our favorite activewear has teamed up with the designer of some of the dreamiest summer dresses for a collaboration that will make you want to move your body. LoveShackFancy’s

@airin_avery1 Fix these common squat mistakes ✅ #squats ♬ Dunkin Donuts – Jady Squats are the ultimate lower-body workout. Beginners can do basic ones by placing your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and bending your knees until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Later, you can advance the move by holding weights or

Like many medications, birth control just doesn’t mix with some things, including certain antibiotics and even some supplements like melatonin — but if you’re worried that alcohol may affect how your birth control is absorbed, you can breathe a sigh of relief. Having an occasional drink won’t make the pill any less effective, Kameelah Phillips,

The WNBA has dedicated its 2020 season to social justice, supporting “Black Lives Matter” on shirts and courts, stitching “#SayHerName” onto the backs of jerseys, and giving players a platform to speak up for an urgent cause. In June, Sen. Kelly Loeffler, a coowner of the Atlanta Dream, wrote to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to oppose

I’m a firm believer that every workout playlist needs at least a couple One Direction songs on it. In fact, I hope Harry Styles keeps a few old tracks on hand during his jogs through Italy. When I was training for a half-marathon, I found that nothing kept me motivated like the British boyband from

Recently, I’ve found that working out is more difficult than usual. Without wanting to drag myself to a gym and without a lot of equipment at home, I’ve had to get creative. Running has never really been my thing, so I started experimenting with a variety of workouts on YouTube, and I’ve found that you

Aside from Kate Hudson‘s roles in iconic movies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, it’s fair to say that some of her most outstanding performances go to her workouts. The Fabletics cofounder is a fan of Pilates especially, and over the weekend she posted a video of an a.m. yoga session in

Image Source: Getty / Maddie Meyer Katie Ledecky’s swimming career is full of Olympic gold medals and world records, but perhaps one of the most impressive feats of her career came in the form of a TikTok video. I’m kidding — sort of. I know her athletic feats are in a league of their own,

Madelaine Petsch isn’t shy about sharing her tough but effective workouts, and now, she’s showing off the clothes she’s wearing to get moving. The Riverdale star has a new collection with Fabletics, and it’s every bit as cute and polished as the actress herself. Think cute cutout sports bras, floral leggings, and, of course, lots

If you’re ever in need of a real good laugh and a quick mood boost, I highly recommend hitting the follow button on Rickey Thompson’s Instagram if you haven’t already. His confidence, positivity, and “I’m living my best life” attitude are contagious, and I can’t get enough of his posts. He recently shared a dance

There’s no need to complicate things when it comes to getting stronger. Le Sweat founder and certified strength and conditioning specialist Charlee Atkins, featured on Instagram Live workouts, shared some of her favorite strength training moves to help you get stronger. She said in her caption, “K.I.S.S. >> Keep it simple, stupid,” because these exercises

If your workout routine needs some new energy, we feel you; the home-fitness grind can get a little stagnant after a while. That’s why we’re continuing our series of Instagram Live workouts over on @popsugarfitness, with different trainers joining you live to lead workouts from their living rooms to yours. This week, we’ve got barre,

Since many of us are having to exercise at home, with minimal equipment and time, certified Pilates instructor Andrea Speir, founder of Speir Pilates, shared this simple home workout to strengthn your arms and shoulders with POPSUGAR — all you need is a hand towel! Speir said you don’t need gym equipment to begin chiseling

While looking for vegan recipe inspiration on Instagram, I stumbled on the hashtag #nutritarian, an eating lifestyle developed Joel Furman, MD, who wrote the book Eat to Live. After scrolling through gorgeously colored plant-based recipes and reading a little bit about the science behind a nutritarian diet, I immediately ordered the book so I could

If you’re lucky enough to have a set of dumbbells at home, here’s a workout you can do to target your abs and arms. Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins shared this circuit workout to strengthen all areas of your core, and don’t worry if you don’t have a set of weights — you can improvise with