If you’re anything like me, you know it’s easy to get stuck in a workout rut. I love 10 workouts, so I come back to the same 10 workouts . . . over and over and over. If you’re in the mood to mix things up, we have good news: our series of Instagram Live
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As of recently, I’ve felt inspired to try new workouts, sign up for new online classes, and compete in at-home fitness challenges. One of the challenges I agreed to do was Barry’s Bootcamp’s #SocialFitnessing challenge, for which I signed up to take 20 HIIT classes in 30 days. Although I learned a lot from taking
If you’ve been thinking about trying yoga, but you’re a little intimidated after scrolling through Instagram and seeing people post photos of themselves balancing on their hands or sitting with their legs behind their heads, don’t stress. As a yoga instructor, I’m here to ease your anxiety. This is a list of the most basic
Losing weight through yoga sounds almost too good to be true. On the surface, yoga seems like the polar opposite of a fast-paced high-intensity interval training (HIIT) circuit or a weightlifting workout, the two kinds of exercise usually recommended for weight loss. A yoga class leaves your body feeling totally different: refreshed instead of wiped
I was only 30 seconds into my lower body workout, but I already knew my legs would feel like jello the next day — my virtual instructor had just announced that every single circuit featured a squat variation. Standard squats, air squats, goblet squats, squat thrusts — they all made the list! As I got
Y’all, when we’re at Disneyland, we’re in no position to pass up a churro or seasonal treat. But every once in a while, we tap out on all the sugar and need some veggies and protein to balance things out. If you’ve been in the same position and you’re hoping to counteract the several Dole
The current wave of protests following the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and so many others has been an urgent and much-needed push for change. On a personal level, and especially when it comes to mental health, it can be empowering to experience this sense of unity. But the constant flow of
I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based psychotherapies for anxiety, depression, and trauma in teens and adults at Pacific Anxiety Group in Menlo Park, CA. While starting therapy comes with its own set of uncertainties, knowing when to stop your regular appointments can be just as confusing. By the time you’ve reached the end of
Alert, alert! Trader Joe’s sells protein-packed organic bone broth, and it’s a must have in your home. Antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and made from free-range chicken bones and grass-fed beef bones, these delicious broths are only $6 apiece, and their health benefits are worth way more. Each broth contains 10 grams of protein and 40 to 45
Kerry Washington has been leading her millions of Instagram followers in yoga and meditation videos on the social media platform. “I have loved coming together with you all and doing a little mindful movement every week,” she wrote in an Instagram caption. And while she may not be a certified yoga teacher, a fitness trainer,
In an effort to be kinder to both my body and my bank account, I’m trying to make my own lunch on workdays, which means I have to meal prep. Before I even had time to think about it, I turned to Amazon, where I found these 12 meal-prep essentials, so even the laziest of
You need flexible hips and hamstrings to do splits — so poses that stretch those parts of your body are key to getting your splits down. When you actually attempt front splits, you should have squared hips, yoga instructor Casey Urban explained in a previous interview with POPSUGAR. This simply means that your torso faces
Clear out your shopping carts and make room for these health-conscious snacks from Trader Joe’s. As if we didn’t already love TJ’s enough, its snacking options are healthy, easy, and oh-so-affordable. Whether your taste buds prefer chocolates or veggies, crackers or fruit, these low-cal, protein- and fiber-packed nibbles will satisfy all of your cravings from
I have a serious sweet tooth. Despite being a bit of a health nut, when my sugar addiction kicks in, there’s no stopping it. I can go all day enjoying healthy, clean, organic meals, only to top it off with one too many cupcakes. OK, fine, three too many. Sometimes I can keep the cravings
Kelly Clarkson has been gifting us with empowering anthems for years now, but there was a time when she dealt with insecurities about her body image. In an interview for Glamour UK‘s Glamour Unfiltered series, the singer got candid about being body-shamed and how her relationship with self-love has evolved throughout her life. The Voice
Summer is here, and if you’re moving your body in any way, whether that’s a HIIT workout or a walk around the neighborhood, you need some cute workout clothes. Because of the weather, you also need styles that are lightweight and breathable. Let’s face it, you’re sweating enough as it is, the last thing you
As you might have seen on your social media feeds, Venus Williams is hosting Instagram Live workouts in a series that she calls #CoachVenus. You can check out some of the sessions on her page as well as on the designated #CoachVenus highlight. There was an arms and legs burnout session with former Miss Universe
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was a fitness class fanatic. When my state went under a stay-at-home order and all my beloved fitness studios closed their doors, I was a bit panicked. I’ve never been interested in at-home workouts, and worried that I wouldn’t be able to motivate myself to do them. Then I
If there’s one thing we’ve gotten out of TikTok, it’s a nonstop supply of bite-size dance choreography. But if you’re not trying to learn every dance on the app (same), fitness YouTuber Maddie Lymburner of MadFit whipped up this 15-minute dance workout, which turns eight of the most popular TikTok songs into a cardio routine.
Though it differs depending on where you live, gyms are starting to reopen — or have plans to reopen — across the US. And while this is exciting news, you need to make sure that you’re still staying as safe as you can amid the continued novel coronavirus pandemic. Blogilates creator Cassey Ho is anticipating
In case you’re like me and are a little tired of streaming the same old workout classes day in and out, look no further. I decided to diversify my workouts, lace up my UA Project Rock 2 Training Shoes ($140), and try a total shoulder-and-back workout straight from a sport I’ve never even attempted until
For most of us, in-person workout classes — and all the energy and sense of community that come with them — still aren’t an option. That’s why we’re continuing to bring you free Instagram Live workouts over on @popsugarfitness: if you can’t be sweating in a studio full of workout buddies, working out with these
Get ready to move with this cardio workout from barre instructor Jake DuPree. This workout has plenty of jumping, but Kaley has you covered with low-impact modifications. Jake also includes moves like lunges, squats, and burpees to tone your whole body. Find more workouts from Jake in his 21-Day Full-Body Transformation, available on Active by
Looking to start focusing a bit more on health and wellness? A fun way to get into the habit of eating well is by beginning your day with a fresh glass of juice. Amazon has a massive array of juicers, so we rounded up the options with the best reviews. Whether you’re looking for something