If eating healthier this year is one of your wellness goals, here are tips and tricks to inspire you to eat more healthy foods and to actually enjoy doing it! You’ll learn ways to eat more fresh fruits and veggies, how to cut down on sugar and saturated fat, how to feel fuller longer, how
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Show your abs some love and take our crunch challenge! Perfect for those new to strength training, the plan is short and sweet — it takes just a few minutes each day for the next two weeks. At the end, you’re sure to notice stronger, more defined abs. Instead of doing basic crunches, this challenge
There’s no need to wax poetic about how 2020 was . . . challenging, to say the least. As our worlds were turned upside down, and gyms and boutique fitness classes closed their doors, we had to pivot and become innovative with how we wanted to move our bodies and break a sweat. As a
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) revolutionized healthcare for Americans with disabilities. I can attest to this because it changed the trajectory of my life and many of my friends’ lives. Yet, in recent years, it has faced challenge after challenge in the courts. And while it seems likely to survive the latest case — two
People cut out alcohol and participate in Dry January specifically for a number of reasons, and the results vary. For instance, one of our former editors who gave it a try concluded that she had more energy, ended up eating better, and saved a good amount of money. Whatever your reason — or reasons —
What are your goals for 2021? Whether you want to run a 5K, feel more confident in your body, lose weight, or start eating healthier, Noom can help! Unlike other diet plans, Noom uses a psychology-based evaluation to help you understand your habits, determine your ultimate goals, and come up with a plan to reach
I don’t know about you, but personally, I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions. During this time of year, I feel like it’s so easy to set unrealistic goals, and thus, to set yourself up for self-esteem wrecking failure (been there, done that). That’s why I’ve been making the same resolution every January
If you’re looking for a stronger backside (your best side), you’re in luck. We have a three-week lower-body challenge straight from NASM-certified personal trainer Tierra Everett to jump-start your booty gains. This 21-day plan is something you can do by yourself or send to friends so they can join in on the fun. It’s about
Get in a quick sweat sesh that will work your arms, core, and legs at once with this 30-minute high-intensity dumbbell workout. This workout was created by Ron “Boss” Everline, a C4 athlete, and reviewed by Chris DeBonnett, a NASM-certified and Just Train trainer. If your goal is to burn fat and build muscle or
I’ve been there — swollen, toothless, and a little loopy after my wisdom teeth extraction. And while I’m not an expert, I can tell you the few products that helped me through the healing process. Dr. Sonal Bhoot, DMD, the founder of Dental Expressions Leawood, on the other hand, is an expert who can validate
Waking up is one of my least favorite things to do. It takes a herculean effort to get out of bed most days, no matter how many alarms I set or what time I go to bed at night. When I was a kid, my mom used to joke that a tornado could blow through
If your goal is to get stronger and build muscle, lifting weights can help. There is a variety of workouts and exercises you can do, but if you’re a newbie or haven’t lifted in a while, we recommend starting with foundational movements such as squats and lunges to build your base, then slowly increasing the
Don’t expect a hearty steak reward for getting your wisdom teeth extracted — ice cream, though, is another story. Of course, whatever your dentist says goes. Still, Sonal Bhoot, DMD, the founder of Dental Expressions Leawood in Kansas, noted that generally, it’s recommended that one eat something mildly cold, like fresh juice or ice cream,
Another week, another round of fresh new workouts going live on our Instagram and YouTube pages. This time around, we have three workouts designed to get you feeling strong and sweating, including boxing, barre, and low-impact, high-intensity cardio. It’s gonna be a good week for working out, so make sure to check out the full
If there’s one thing I am not, it’s a fair-weather runner. In fact, some of my favorite runs have happened during the winter, and my ideal training months are typically when most people are looking to begin hibernation. But I’m aware not everyone shares my sentiment. (In fact, my friends are quick to let me
Join Dance FitSugar host Deja Riley for this session that will have you unmasking your inner dancer! This routine, which is perfect for all levels, will have you grooving to the beat and smiling as you shimmy it out to fun hip-hop-, jazz-, and ballroom-inspired combos. Put on your favorite dancing shoes, and let’s get
My gut always lets me know when it needs a reset — but I’m never sure what exactly it is I need. Do I need to cut out sweets or gluten for a while, or eat earlier in the evening? “Your gut works hard to help keep you nourished — and when it’s not working
I’m no newbie to an indoor bike. I’ve been a regular at a local boutique studio, and as of this year, I’m a proud owner of an indoor bike myself. And although there are a number of online videos or streaming services available, there have been times when nothing feels quite right for my mood
[embedded content] You’ve seen the movies more times than you can count, and the albums are at the top of your Spotify account. And now, you can channel your inner Elsa as you sweat to both of the Frozen soundtracks — thanks to fitness YouTuber Kyra Provost’s dance workout. But, for the record, you don’t
It isn’t until bedtime that I fully regret my morning run. My knee pain at night often leaves me tossing and turning — and wondering why on earth it’s worsening hours after my exercise. According to Zachary Rogers PT, DPT, CSCS, physical therapist at HSS, any knee pain at night should be addressed through a
Eating yummy meals with friends and family is one of my favorite things to do, especially around the holidays. But a celebratory dinner can quickly take a turn for the worse thanks to unpleasant digestive issues, like bloating or constipation. I chatted with registered dietitian and Daily Harvest advisor Amy Shapiro about how to incorporate
Image Source: Getty / NurPhoto I’m surely not the first person to tell you that getting through this year and a still-serious global pandemic has been a more-than-difficult task — and Simone Biles knows the feeling. Yes, the world-class gymnast started dating her new beau and debuted gravity-defying skills at practice, but she had to
Meditation has been a part of my life in different ways for the last few years. Most recently, it has been a way for me to handle stress, sleep better, and help counterbalance the physical training I put my body through. But there’s a part of meditation that has always confounded me that may surprise
In this episode of POPSUGAR’s House Call, host Jeanette Jenkins, creator of The Hollywood Trainer Club, calls up a friend, who also happens to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time: Venus Williams. Williams, who has racked up seven Grand Slam singles titles during her career, and Jenkins share an upper-body workout