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If you need a thoracic spine stretch, do a round Cat Pose to Cow Pose, more commonly referred to as Cat-Cow pose. This pose increases flexibility and relieves tightness in the spine, but is also one of the most effective ab stretches and neck stretches. Since you’re tucking and rounding your pelvis, Cat-Cow is also

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Dietitians and fitness trainers encourage their clients to eat a balanced diet, complete with all three macros (protein, carbs, and fat). But getting enough daily protein seems to be a hot topic. As far as breakfast goes, registered dietitian Leslie Langevin, MS, RD, CD, of Whole Health Nutrition recommends getting 13 to 20 grams of

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. For those of us who prefer working out from home, we need a few basic pieces of fitness gear

It’s officially cold and flu season, and coupled with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and rising fears about the omicron variant, you may be feeling stressed and worried about getting sick. You’ve probably heard people say that in order for your body to have the best chance at fighting off viruses, you should focus on “boosting”

Chidiebere Ibe’s widely shared medical illustration of a Black fetus in the womb reminded the internet that there are still prominent representation gaps in healthcare. The Nigerian-born medical student who has spent the past year-and-a-half posting medical illustrations to Instagram with Black figures as the main subject has been praised by health organizations and even

I haven’t eaten meat for more than 30 years, haven’t eaten dairy for over six years, and stopped eating eggs over a year ago. Embracing a whole-food, plant-based, oil-free diet has made me feel incredible. My skin is clearer, I no longer get sinus infections, my bloating improved, I sleep well, I’m energetic, happy, and

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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. We know you can make a positive change any day of the year, but there’s something about New Year’s

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. Home workouts are convenient — really, who wants to schlep to the gym, only to end up waiting for

By now, you’ve probably had enough colds and flus in your lifetime to know the steps you need to take to feel better as quickly as possible. Staying hydrated and getting plenty of rest are at the top of the list, but the “rest” part can prove to be quite difficult if you have a

Professional rock climber Alex Puccio just posted a video of herself completing a single-arm weighted pull-up on Instagram. The 11-time National Champion shared one of the exercises from her self-made training program to show the progress she’s made since her sternoclavicular (SC) joint tear nearly five months ago. The sternoclavicular (SC) joint connects the collarbone

These creative 12 days of Fit-mas fitness challenges from Constantly Varied Gear are one way to celebrate the season. Each day, they share a little video to inspire you to get moving. We’re not affiliated with their giveaway, but we thought this was a cute idea. Of course, you can expect to do planks, burpees,

Cilantro, the name commonly used to describe the stems and leaves of the coriander plant, is a staple in many cuisines, bringing delicious, citrusy flavor to everything from fresh salsas to curry. Or at least that’s true for most people. For others, cilantro tastes exactly like dish soap. But whether you find cilantro irresistible or

As of Dec. 18, the CDC named Omicron as the dominant COVID-19 variant in the US. With in-person testing lines in cities like New York, wrapping around street corners, some are turning to at-home tests to determine if they have COVID-19, as a result of the highly transmissible variant. On Dec. 20 the CDC released

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There are no shortcuts for building muscle, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn how to build muscle fast — you’ll just need to implement a few key strategies and stay very consistent with your routine. And no, before you ask, building muscle for women doesn’t mean automatically mean you’ll get “bulky.” (Reminder: there’s also

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. As calming and meditative as yoga is supposed to be, sometimes the thought of lugging your oversize yoga mat

Hunter McGrady wasn’t always a successful plus-size model, but she was born into modeling, wanting to follow in her mother’s footsteps. She actually started her modeling career at age 15, at six feet tall. “I was very thin, and I tried to be that thin. I was just like, ‘Let me see how thin I

Strengthening a weak core is no easy feat, which is why we rounded up the 19 best core-strengthening exercises, handpicked by certified trainers, to make it a little easier. Because, really, working on your core strength shouldn’t feel like a chore. It’s one of the most important things you can do for your body, way

Lady Gaga is a longtime advocate for mental health awareness. The singer and actor even started her own foundation, the Born This Way Foundation, to support youth mental health and to encourage kindness and empathy. Gaga’s passion for the topic comes from a personal place — and now she’s opening up about her own recent

The Superman exercise is an effective back extension exercise that strengthens your lower back and tones your glutes and hamstrings. But since your arms are extended, you’ll also target your upper back and shoulders. It’s a complimentary exercise to all those ab exercises you do like crunches and leg lifts since it targets the other

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Joe Jonas recently shared his daily 30-minute workout during episode three of Messenger’s Moments Between the Moments series featuring the Jonas Brothers. “I’ve made an effort in this year to really work on my mental health and prioritize the umbrella of what that means for me, and it’s also taking care of my body physically,”