Fitness

My husband is an ob-gyn at one of the largest hospitals in Detroit, which has seen a surge in cases of COVID-19. For now, he continues to see patients on the ob-gyn floor, visiting the emergency room only for pregnancy- or gynecology-related consults, which occasionally involve patients who are infected with the novel coronavirus. But

I’ve never been much of a morning person. Even as a kid, my mom had to set our rambunctious dog loose in my bedroom to get me up for school. By the time I reached my mid-20s, my morning sluggishness had turned to exhaustion. At first, I thought it was simply a consequence of working

The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) has advised all Americans to wear cloth face masks while out in public to help minimize the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These precautions were put in place to prevent the spread of the virus by those who are infected with it and are asymptomatic. The CDC advised wearing

The Fitness Marshall‘s high-energy dance workouts inject a little brightness into our days whenever we tune in. In today’s good news, he’s now taking his signature style and humor to YouTube Live for a workout you can do right from your living room, and all to benefit a nonprofit. The Fitness Marshall (aka Caleb Marshall)

Some days, you wake up with the energy of an entire high school basketball team. And other days you’re lucky to make a cup of coffee properly. For even the most fitness-obsessed, not every day has to be the most intense training session — and that’s OK! When you aren’t quite feeling the energy for

If you’re short on time and space but still want to exercise, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a workout more effective than high-intensity interval training (HIIT). By combining short bursts of effort with even shorter rest times, you’ll be able to push your limits, increase endurance, and burn more fat than you would with steady-state

Carrot cake cravings can’t be curbed easily, but a single slice of the store-bought classic weighs in at over 500 calories — not ideal if you’re trying to eat healthy. Luckily, this vegan cupcake recipe offers all the traditional flavors of carrot cake but cuts the amount of sugar and calories in half. While this

Do you miss deadlifts, front squats, and shoulder presses? Nothing compares to that badass feeling of wrapping your hands around a barbell and grunting while lifting something heavy. But if you can’t use the equipment at your gym, trainer Massy Arias has shared this easy and inexpensive hack for recreating heavy lifting at home. She

When paired with barre’s signature small and repetitive movements, light weights can pack a whole lot of arm-toning power — feel it for yourself with this beginner barre arm workout curated by Andrea Rogers, the founder of Xtend Barre and Xtend Pilates, available on Openfit. All you need to complete this 20-minute program is a

The idea of firming up your middle may seem daunting, particularly if you don’t have 20 minutes to dedicate solely to strength training. But cranking out 30 crunches after a run or HIIT workout isn’t going to do much — you have to do the right kind of ab moves in order to hit those

ROLL CALL 🔥 wnba edition pic.twitter.com/X9jAlTCyBn — Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) April 3, 2020 These WNBA players are showing fans how they keep it classy on and off the court in a new social media challenge video. Over the weekend, women from all different teams joined forces to show how they’re dressing for themselves at home

You know the story: you’re nervous before a big date or you want to unwind after a stressful day and have a drink to calm yourself. It helps, too. Drinking a glass of wine can be a great way to subdue anxiety but not a great plan for the long term. Relying too much on

You may have noticed — much to the delight of any vegan or vegan-curious — plant-based eating seems to be on everyone’s mind. Earlier this year, the Golden Globes served its first-ever vegan menu, while the Netflix documentary Game Changers touted the benefits of plant-based diets for elite athletes. Add the fact that you can

Megan Thee Stallion made it clear that being a Hot Girl is a lifestyle regardless of the season or what you’re going through. Anyone can be a Hot Girl because it’s all about being your authentic self, being confident, and having fun. Megan dropped her new album Suga in March, and we still can’t get

Update: Kobe Bean Bryant is officially a 2020 Hall of Fame inductee. The highly-anticipated Hall of Fame class was announced on April 4, and includes Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, and more superstars. Although Bryant won’t be present at the August enshrinement ceremony in Massachusetts, his presence will be greatly felt. Original post: As the

The consensus from many athletes is clear: postponing the Olympics until July 23, 2021, and the Paralympics until August 24, 2021, amid the novel coronavirus pandemic was smart. Though it gives them a full extra year of training, it’s hard news to bear — and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced on

We see you out there crushing one at-home workout after another and looking for new routines wherever you can find them — we’re doing the same thing. That’s why we’re excited to continue offering our ongoing series of live Instagram workouts over on @POPSUGARFitness to keep you motivated, moving, and feeling good wherever you are.

The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) is advising all Americans to wear cloth face masks in public, a new national guideline to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. President Donald Trump announced the change in guidelines on April 3, following the lead of health officials in California, New York, and elsewhere who had already recommended

Now’s time for fresh and effective home workouts, and we’re taking things a step further by offering them in real-time! We’ve been busy serving up Instagram Live workouts over on @POPSUGARFitness, and next week, we’re rolling right along with a new daily lineup of intense, energetic, and sweat-ready sessions. If you’re a fan of ClassFitSugar

As we head into April, we’re looking forward to brighter days and spring weather warming up. But as we continue to socially distance and stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic, our Fitness editors are also coveting these products that are helping us work out at home, destress, and practice some self-care. And as we spend

Today more than ever, women are owning their space in the gym and celebrating all the curves on their bodies (and not just with leggings). Booty gains are the name of the game as of late, and we couldn’t be prouder of the shift in mindset. The best way to celebrate all those curves? In

Being at home with all-day access to the fridge and pantry can make it easy to overeat without realizing it. Whether you’re working from home, caring for children, or just spending the day binging a show on Netflix, it can be challenging to resist your favorites snacks, and you might not even know you’ve been

If you need an at-home full-body workout, look no further than the kettlebell. It’s the perfect tool for engaging just about every muscle group — especially when you have limited resources. “[The] kettlebell is a multipurpose piece of equipment that is valuable not only for constant resistance but for its unique functionality,” Courtney Olsen, an

Kettlebells are effective strength-training weights for working your entire body. Just ask two trainers we previously spoke to. Vincent Metzo, CSCS, dean of advanced personal training at the Swedish Institute of Health Sciences and the director of education for Kettlebell Concepts in New York City, told POPSUGAR that the majority of kettlebell exercises are total-body