Fitness

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Fitness-related gifts don’t have to cost a fortune — we have examples to prove it. If you’re on the

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, is a virus that attacks the immune system and makes it hard for the body to fight off infections. It also impacts many, as experts estimate that nearly 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV, with 13 percent not even knowing they have it. Though anyone can

In recent years, conservative politicians have made extreme efforts to restrict access to gender-affirming care. In one example, they directed state health agencies to treat gender-affirming care for trans minors as “child abuse.” In another case, they required middle school and high school athletes to show proof of their assigned sex at birth. Most recently,

Image Source: Photography: Zhong Lin; Styling: Robbie Spencer; Creative Direction: Katie Grand Nicole Kidman’s Perfect magazine cover caused a stir when it dropped on Tuesday. The photo is undeniably eye-catching: Kidman posing with flexed arms and a defiant expression, wearing a striking outfit, bold makeup, and an edgy “jellyfish” hairstyle. But despite all the bold

Muscles, are you ready? Because this burn is about to get intense! Using your body as the machine, these 100 bodyweight exercises will build muscle in your arms, upper back, abs, legs, and glutes — we’ve got your entire body covered. Many of these bodyweight moves also get your heart rate up as they build

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. To say we’re obsessed with sneakers here at POPSUGAR would be an understatement. The shoes occupy a large portion

Chris Hemsworth and his legendary muscles are back with another workout challenge, and this might actually be the one that makes us collapse. The Thor: Love and Thunder star and founder of the Centr fitness app shared the 50-rep, full-body strength workout on Instagram today, and it’s not for the faint of heart. Requiring only

On the evening of June 24, hours after the Supreme Court announced its decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, MSNBC correspondent and author Liz Plank tweeted, “Shout out to all the female journalists who are calmly reporting on their own disenfranchisement today.” The message stopped my scroll in its tracks. It was an observation that

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Naturally, fall has some tell-tale trademarks: changing leaves, sweater weather, a move from iced-to-hot coffee (for some), and pumpkin

If you’ve been following the news lately, you may have seen that both Hailey Bieber and Kid Cudi have been vocal about their experiences with strokes. Most of us know enough about strokes to recognize they are a medical emergency with serious health implications — but understanding strokes, the symptoms, and how to respond appropriately

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When we want workout clothes that are not only cute and cozy, but also functional, we turn to Alo

This summer, 988 will officially become America’s mental health crisis hotline number. It’s meant to serve as an immediate resource for people experiencing mental health emergencies like suicide ideation, addiction, panic attacks, and more. Considering the fact that more than 12 million people had serious thoughts of suicide and one in 20 adults experienced a

[embedded content] Even pro athletes have workouts they dread doing, and tennis star Coco Gauff is no different. Gauff told POPSUGAR back in September 2021 that she hates planks (absolutely, same) even though she recognizes they’re a great workout for the whole body. Now, thanks to Vogue’s new “24 Hours with Coco Gauff” video, we

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. In the time we spent primarily at home over the last couple of years, we discovered all kinds of

Image Source: Getty / Mike Ehrmann There’s one hashtag that keeps resurfacing as people talk about this weekend’s US Gymnastics Championships in Tampa, FL: #BlackGirlMagic. Elite gymnasts Konnor McClain, Shilese Jones, and Jordan Chiles won the top three spots in the senior all-around competition, making history as the first three Black women to sweep the

Get ready to work out with trainer Jasmine Blocker, who will be leading this 10-minute total-core workout joined by Poofy Moffitino and Paris Nicole. No, you won’t just be working your abs: this routine works your whole core, which actually includes your glutes, back, and pelvic floor. You’ll start with a quick warmup and then

The Tokyo Olympics are in her rearview, but Jordan Chiles isn’t done making history yet. On Friday, Aug. 19, Chiles and fellow Tokyo medalist Jade Carey became the first US Olympic female gymnasts to follow up a season of college gymnastics with a return to elite competition, per NBC Sports. In an Instagram post, the

Here we are again. Another story about a woman celebrity whose body has changed and people have “thoughts” about it. Rihanna gave birth three months ago to a healthy baby boy and has returned to the spotlight recently — not because she’s dropped her long-awaited album (I wish!), but because she’s daring to walk outside

There’s so much information out there about fitness and how to reach your goals that it can feel a bit overwhelming. From high intensity to low impact and running to weightlifting, there are a lot of options and talk about what — and how much — exercise is best. One important question you may be

Image Source: Getty / Maja Hitij On Tuesday, at the European Championships in Munich, three-time European gold medalist and Olympic contender Dina Asher-Smith suffered cramps in both her calves during the women’s 100-meter final, spoiling her chances of snagging a medal. After limping off the track, Asher-Smith told BBC Sport she thought the cramping was

Ever since Tthe World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic in March 2020, researchers and scientists have worked tirelessly to develop vaccines and medication to treat the virus. Now, nearly two and a half years later, we have several different vaccine options and potential therapeutics — including a potential antiviral treatment that’s recently been getting

On Wednesday’s episode of “The Real Housewives of Dubai,” Chanel Ayan disclosed that she was circumcised at the age of five. Now, she’s talking more about her experience and discussing how her husband supported her throughout her emotional and physical recovery. What Ayan can recall about the procedure itself is blurry. She notes that, “I

For Mikaela Shiffrin — three-time Olympian, world champion, all-around GOAT of downhill skiing — the off-season might mean a break from the slopes, but training to stay the best in the world means plenty of time in the gym. According to Shiffrin’s latest Instagram post, she relies on a combination of weightlifting moves and Pilates

Image Source: Getty / Westend61 Scotland’s Period Products Act came into effect this week, making menstrual-care products free and accessible to all those who need them. The move was celebrated as a tangible, nationwide policy to help fight period poverty. The news seemed excellent . . . and then word got out that local Scottish