Fitness

Before she became a duchess, Meghan Markle championed, numerous times, the benefits of Pilates — and the thousands of fit enthusiasts who have tried her favorite workout would agree that it’s killer. Reformer Pilates classes, like those offered at Club Pilates, will test your strength and give you the lean muscle you’ve always wanted. If

In 2018, I was the smallest I’d ever been. Then I got pregnant, and it all went off the rails. I developed a sweet tooth for the first time in my life and started crushing Zebra Cakes and chocolate croissants like they were the foundation of the food pyramid. I fell into the elastic embrace

We weren’t kidding when we said Trader Joe’s frozen cauliflower pizza crust was the best thing to happen to dinner, and now the grocery chain answered our prayers with the next-best thing: gluten-free cheese pizza with a cauliflower crust. Not only does the premade pizza take away the time and effort of making the cauliflower

You’ve probably heard of, or seen an Orangetheory fitness studio. The interval-based workout franchise, which is the brainchild of physiologist Ellen Latham, is exploding and now boasts more than 1,300 locations worldwide. While the name Orangetheory is cool in and of itself, there’s actually quite a bit behind it. Read on to have your questions

I’m sure many of you can relate to Kat Spangler, 28, and her desire of wanting six-pack abs. But what started out as a healthy interest in food and fitness to support her dancing quickly turned into extreme diets and workout plans just to achieve that flat tummy. After experiencing a myriad of health issues,

I developed early. Like, really early. I was taller than everyone in my grade through middle school. I got my period pretty early on, and started getting little pimples on my forehead before I was in high school. By fifth grade, I was wearing padded cups, and by my freshman year, I was in DD

When it comes to working out consistently, it’s not always easy to find motivation. If you want to work out more but aren’t sure where to begin, your journey could start with something as simple as an app. From tracking your workout journey to helping you make the deed a little bit more fun, apps

I knew when I got engaged that I didn’t want to change anything about my diet or exercise routine leading up to the big day because I have a long history of disordered eating. I didn’t want to miss out on such an exciting time by obsessing over my weight. I was happy with my

If you’re doing the keto diet, Trader Joe’s has a large selection of food that can help you stay on track. Before getting started, it’s important to know what foods you can and cannot eat in order to reach nutritional ketosis (the process when your body begins to burn fat and ketones instead of glucose

If BTS’s newest comeback has you feeling emotions you didn’t know existed, a) join the club, b) come talk to me about “ON” (boy do I have theories about that music video), and c) it’s the perfect time to revamp your workouts, BTS style. We’re not just talking about a BTS workout playlist, although we’ve

Start putting away all of your fleece-lined, heat-tech workout gear, because the weather is finally getting warmer! While you’re at it, now is the perfect time to go through your closet and toss any leggings with holes in them, sweat-stained shirts, and all the single socks you have lying around. We’ve rounded up some of

Navigating cold and flu season is difficult enough, but with the addition of coronavirus, your mind may be swimming with questions about how to tell these viruses apart and when, if ever, to check in with your doctor. While recommendations will continue to change as experts learn more about this novel virus, POPSUGAR spoke with

Smoothie bowls have been all the rage lately for good reason. Though they’re no different from a standard smoothie other than their pretty presentation, pouring your blend into a bowl just feels a little more special. Full of good-for-you ingredients, this mixed berry smoothie bowl is rich in vitamin C and low in calories, and

I rarely bloat, but when I do, it’s always extremely uncomfortable and painful to move. I recently had surgery and I was taking a lot of pain medicines and antibiotics, and my bowel movements were pretty much nonexistent for the first few weeks on meds. As a result, my stomach constantly felt like it was

It’s an image you’ve seen plenty of times before: just before beginning a routine, a gymnast dusts their hands with a white powdery substance. If you’ve ever been curious about what that powder is or why it’s used, we’ve got answers! Usually just referred to as “chalk,” the substance is crucial to helping top-tier gymnasts

I have a not-so-secret list of celebrities I’d love to work out with, and Tracee Ellis Ross is definitely in my top five. I think she’d make a great workout buddy because no matter how hard the workout it, she always seems to have a fun time. Plus, I’d try to sneak in all my

With the coronavirus outbreak finally spreading to the US, many of us are concerned with how to defend ourselves against this illness, particularly if we’re traveling. Fortunately, doctors say that one of the best defenses against getting sick is much simpler than you think: just wash your hands. “Next to getting a vaccine, which doesn’t

Less than five months out from the Summer Olympics, Chloe Dygert is busy grabbing record after record on cycling’s biggest stages and cementing her status as the cyclist to beat in Tokyo. Most recently, the 23-year-old American blew away her previous 3000m individual pursuit world record — twice, in the same day — at the

Shawn Johnson got back in the gym three months after having a baby to test out her gymnastics skills. In the video, which you can see in full here, she explains that her center of gravity and awareness in the air seemed off. However, she eased into it with some front flips on the trampoline

Skill, energy, and personality are what make great floor routines, and I can confirm that UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis has it all. Nia’s performance pays homage to Beyoncé’s Homecoming documentary and Black culture, and I am here for all of it. Not to mention, her athletic prowess is undeniable. I’m not a gymnast, but I’m

The Bosu ball is one of those fitness tools that, for me, requires a lot of brainpower. Which way faces up? Do I stand on it? Do I lift it? Is there a scenario where I should be throwing it like a Frisbee? (No, there isn’t — I’m disappointed, too.) So when I found a

Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland is fast becoming one of our biggest celebrity fitness crushes. Not only does she nail tough workouts on the regular, but she also shares her progress, motivation, and top moves on her “Strong & Skinny” Instagram story. Of course, we check in on the regular to see what new exercises

Image Source: Courtesy of Amelia Gapin On Feb. 29, Megan Youngren was one of the 450 women at the US Olympic marathon trials. She ran 26.2 miles in 2:50:27, granting her 230th place. Megan was well-behind the three women who officially qualified for Tokyo 2020 with their podium finishes; however, she made history as the

If there’s one thing we love more than pop song workout playlists, it’s a workout full-on choreographed to a pop song, down to each beat. Because honestly, mountain climbers alone are . . . not fun (to put it lightly), but mountain climbers set to Justin Bieber’s newest hit? OK, you have our attention. Today