Fitness

If you’re a fan of boxing classes, you may be missing the cathartic release of putting on a pair of gloves and punching something heavy if your studio is closed right now or you don’t feel comfortable going. Luckily, you don’t need any equipment (except maybe a mat and a towel) to get in a

Ask any woman who works out about sports bras, and be prepared for a short monologue about her favorite brand or a horror story about the one that broke mid-sprint. People are passionate when it comes to sports bras because they’re the most critical piece of our workout wardrobe. We just can’t move without them.

#MedBikini is an empowering new movement that’s inviting women across the medical field to post photos of themselves in swimsuits. Why? Paired with informative captions, these posts are reminding us that yes, your doctor has a life outside of the office, and that’s perfectly OK. Seems self-evident, but apparently it wasn’t for the authors of

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed in the midst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Due to the shutdowns, small businesses are floundering, restaurants are hurting, and more than 45 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the beginning of the outbreak. Hospitals are also facing a shortage of crucial resources, and if you’re not sure

With much of the year moved to distanced outdoor activities or solo ones inside, many of us have had to rethink our favorite workouts. Although a group Spin class may not be a reality for those of us who are itching to clip-in, at-home bikes are. Whether you’re like this editor who recently ditched her

Melatonin can help you fall asleep faster, but while doctors don’t recommend long-term use for anyone, women who are on birth control pills should take extra precautions before getting in the habit of reaching for a supplement whenever insomnia strikes. Savita Ginde, MD, vice president of medical affairs at Stride Community Health Center and former

Joe Holder, Nike trainer, NASM-PES, has been talking about exercise snacks for years. Essentially, an exercise snack is about quick, efficient, and effective workouts and not spending hours doing random exercises and training without any real guidance or purpose. The workouts and movement sessions he’s created are literally snacks for your body — short and

Rhonda Harper has been in Senegal since January. It was meant to be a short trip for Harper, the founder of Black Girls Surf, to do some filming with Khadjou Sambe, a Senegalese surfer whom she’s training for the Olympics and the pro World Surf League. But days before Harper was due to return to

Adding some height to your workout can make the difference between a good session and one that leaves you in a puddle on the floor. The latest Instagram workout from Sweat app trainer Kelsey Wells, NASM, definitely falls into the second category. With just one piece of equipment — a short stepper — Wells blasts

Image Source: Courtesy of GirlTrek Vanessa Garrison and T. Morgan Dixon founded GirlTrek in 2010 as a means to get Black women and girls moving. The goal was to motivate them to walk for at least 30 minutes each day — or as much as possible in their neighborhoods — to help mitigate the risk

Other than my mother putting me in swimming lessons as a toddler and the swimming test I had to pass in order to join my friends in the deep end of the pool at camp, my experience with proper swimming has been very little. Although I do know basic strokes and feel comfortable catching some

It’s hard to deny that bike shorts are having a moment. Since it’s currently as hot as can be, there’s a real demand for cute workout shorts, and since we’re spending so much time at home, we love pieces that we can both sweat in and lounge around the house. Throwing on bike shorts with

Back in March, when athletes found out the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were being postponed until the summer of 2021, five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky was relieved. Though she was shooting for a third chance to represent the United States in swimming — and still is — she told POPSUGAR that, given all the

After my first panic attack, I felt robotic. I remember looking down at my hands and feeling like they were no longer my own. I placed my hand on a mirror and felt physically and mentally disconnected from my body, as the objects around me turned two-dimensional. I didn’t know it at the time, but

Barriers such as cost, accessibility, and the lack of culturally competent providers can prevent people from marginalized groups from receiving the mental health care they deserve. Ebony Butler, PhD, psychologist, and creator of My Therapy Cards, is aware of these barriers and wanted to do more to help people receive quality mental health care. After

Finding a therapist can be a challenging task for anyone, but if you’re a person of color, it can feel exceptionally hard. Everyone has different needs, and working with someone who understands your culture, background, and how you navigate the world can make all the difference when it comes to your treatment and improving your

I’ve had a sensitive stomach for just about as long as I can remember. However, as I’ve gotten older, both my triggers and symptoms have made themselves more apparent. Without going into too much detail, my stomach and gut give me just about every problem imaginable: aches, cramps, and nausea claim the top spots. What’s

If you’ve loved the fun partner workouts celebrity fitness trainer Beth Alexander does with Jeanette Jenkins like this HIIT bodyweight workout, you’ll be psyched to try this mini-band workout Alexander recently shared on Instagram. It’s perfect for home, outside, or while traveling because all you need is this one little piece of equipment. This is

If you’re someone who regularly asks friends and colleagues for workout gear referrals, you’ve definitely heard someone recommend Old Navy at some point. The retailer’s massive offering of sports bras for all types of workouts, leggings, and everything in between has made it a go-to shopping destination for fitness enthusiasts. Last year I had the

Exercising hard enough to raise your heart rate will burn major calories, but not everyone loves to run. Luckily, there are many ways to hit your cardio goals that don’t involve miles. These 43 cardio moves will help burn fat and build muscle, no running (or equipment!) required. Note: this is by no means a

Professional sports have a completely different look and feel to them this year, but the one thing that’s felt in every reopened league thus far is unity in the fight for racial justice. Basketball players are taking their press conferences to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, and during Major League Baseball’s opening day, every single

Michael Jordan’s career in basketball is the stuff of legend — as the docuseries The Last Dance shows — but did you know he spent a season playing baseball, too? Jordan’s brief stint on the baseball diamond may seem like an unexpected detour, but in fact, it was a special tribute to his father, who

Sleep has always been — and always will be — a top priority of mine. I depend on sleep (and coffee) to help me function throughout the day, and if I don’t get enough, my productivity suffers. But sometimes stress and anxiety get in the way of my slumber, and I find myself lying awake

While TikTok is probably best known for dance challenges, workouts, and hacks of all kinds, my favorite discovery recently is the therapists who have begun creating content on the app. These experts specialize in a variety of therapy techniques, and their videos range from deeper dives into conditions like anxiety and depression to advice for