Fitness

Listen: I love a good takedown as much as anyone. (Discrediting fad diets? Yes, please. Debunking fitness myths? You know it.) But please, I beg of you: Leave espresso martinis alone. We’re two years into a global pandemic that just won’t quit, with mounting concerns over the state of global affairs (as well as the

[Sponsored by GNC] Boost your energy with this exciting 15-minute cardio routine that will inspire you to bring some sunshine into the rest of your day! Follow along with fitness trainer and talk-show host Katie Austin as she leads you through moves that will keep the positivity flowing. You will definitely break a sweat, but

Serena Williams is allegedly one of the investors behind a new bid to purchase Chelsea Football Club (Chelsea F.C.) from Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, according to a Sky News report. Williams and F1 racing champion Sir Lewis Hamilton are reportedly aiming to pour 10 million pounds (approximately $13.06 million) each into a bid led by

In today’s medical practice, it is all too common for women to leave a hospital or doctor’s office misdiagnosed — or even worse, not diagnosed at all. Between the issues of medical gaslighting and women having to use social media platforms like TikTok to advocate for their symptoms, misdiagnosis has become a barrier to health

You probably already stretch before and after exercising, depending on the workout, but stretching is something you need to do every day, whether you work out or not. That’s because it keeps your muscles from shortening (hello, tight hamstrings from sitting at a desk all day), and helps with flexibility, mobility, and range of motion.

If you ask 100 people if you should do cardio before or after strength training, chances are that you’ll get an even split of answers. But if you follow up by asking why one or the other should come first, you’ll likely get about 100 different reasons. Anna Victoria, a personal trainer and the founder

Every day, I look forward to my long walk after work — it’s a stress-reliever for me, and I enjoy the fresh air. The truth is, I love getting dressed in cute activewear almost as much as I like the walk itself. I have tons of fun workout sets, but right now, my hands-down favorite

Join fitness trainer Kinsey Diment for a 10-minute cardio-melt workout that will get you moving and motivated for the day ahead. In this routine, you’ll work on squat twists, jumping jacks, glute bridges, mountain climbers, and so much more. Prepare to sweat, and have a good time, by grabbing your mat! Diment’s outfit: Carbon38

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. Growing up in California, the only workout leggings I wore were cropped, so I feel uniquely qualified to speak

When it comes to my workout outfits, I’m admittedly not very adventurous; while I like a good matching set every now and then, I tend to stick to black leggings or bike shorts and a black workout tank. Basic, however, does not mean boring, and I feel like I’ve tested every workout tank on the

Days after the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention extended the federal mask mandate for airplanes and public transportation, a federal court in Florida has struck it down. Explaining the decision, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said that the CDC exceeded its authority in instituting the mandate and failed to justify its necessity. At

Sometimes after a long day of work, school, caregiving, and generally being alive in the year 2022, nothing sounds better than a glass of wine or your favorite cocktail. Call it happy hour, call it taking the edge off, call it blowing off steam; we’re accustomed to leaning on alcohol when we need some help

Sometimes tampons can be a real pain to take out, especially if your period has slowed to the point that the tampon is basically dry. Personally, I find that scenario even more unbearable and anxiety provoking than the times I’ve struggled to find the string. The worst part is that there’s really no way of

Join fitness trainer Albina Katsman for a 30-minute strengthening Pilates workout that will leave you feeling strong and balanced. In this routine, you’ll start with a plank-based warmup that will heat up your entire body and prepare you for moves like reverse lunges with triceps kickbacks, arm swings, and a weighted core circuit. To get

Whether you’re a practicing Muslim with plenty of experience fasting for Ramadan or someone new to the faith, you may have some questions about how to fast during the holy month without it impacting your health in a negative way. The good news is research shows that Ramadan fasting is safe for healthy people (i.e.,

Image Source: Getty / Tim Clayton Allyson Felix just shared her first big announcement following the news of her upcoming retirement at the end of the 2022 season. On April 19, the track-and-field star introduced her sneaker brand’s new maternity returns policy — and it’s an industry first. Starting Tuesday, Saysh is offering a free

Look, we’re big fans of Chris Hemsworth workouts over here, but we’ll admit that they’re not always accessible for the average fitness fan. Maybe you have a few dumbbells at your disposal, but things like battle ropes, medicine balls, and sleds (the weighted kind, not the “slide down a snowy hill” kind) aren’t so easy

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. If you own an Apple Watch, you know that in order to take advantage of all of its fitness-tracking

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. Running shoes are essentials in our closet; we can’t work out without them, and they’re our go-to comfortable shoe

Get ready to feel inspired with this 15-minute advanced total-body tabata workout with Justin and Taylor Norris, the founders of LIT Method! In this routine, you’ll learn how to prevent injuries and techniques for “building your body, not breaking it,” as Justin says at the top of class. You’ll start with a dynamic warmup before

Low-waisted jeans are coming back, and dad sneakers are fully a thing again — and the pop culture revivals don’t stop at fashion. Streaming platform Obé Fitness is resurrecting one of the highlights of fitness past with its latest launch: step aerobics classes. Starting Monday, April 18, Obé’s new Step series will be available, and

[embedded content] During the 2022 NCAA Gymnastics Championships, the University of Florida’s Trinity Thomas nailed a perfect 10 score on her floor routine, winning her the 2022 all-around title — even beating out Olympians Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, and Grace McCallum. Thomas won both the floor and bars individual events (the latter despite

Your next COVID-19 test might look a little different. Up until now, the primary method of testing for COVID-19 has been through nasal swabs. But as the pandemic continues to evolve, so does the technology being developed to help protect us from the virus. On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use

There’s no denying that tracking your macronutrients is a great way to make better food choices and reach your goals, but let’s be honest: calculating your percentages of protein, carbs, and fat can get tedious. If you’re looking for a better and easier way to log your macros than the notes folder in your phone,