Fitness

Losing weight through yoga sounds almost too good to be true. On the surface, yoga seems like the polar opposite of a fast-paced high-intensity interval training (HIIT) circuit or a weightlifting workout, the two kinds of exercise usually recommended for weight loss. A yoga class leaves your body feeling totally different: refreshed instead of wiped

I was only 30 seconds into my lower body workout, but I already knew my legs would feel like jello the next day — my virtual instructor had just announced that every single circuit featured a squat variation. Standard squats, air squats, goblet squats, squat thrusts — they all made the list! As I got

Y’all, when we’re at Disneyland, we’re in no position to pass up a churro or seasonal treat. But every once in a while, we tap out on all the sugar and need some veggies and protein to balance things out. If you’ve been in the same position and you’re hoping to counteract the several Dole

Working, studying, watching Netflix on your laptop: many of us spend long hours hunched over a computer screen. Sometimes it’s not until you stand up, stretch, and feel every muscle ache that you realize how much it’s affecting your body. Going for a walk, standing up every hour, and taking quick stretching breaks can all

I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based psychotherapies for anxiety, depression, and trauma in teens and adults at Pacific Anxiety Group in Menlo Park, CA. While starting therapy comes with its own set of uncertainties, knowing when to stop your regular appointments can be just as confusing. By the time you’ve reached the end of

The Hello Cup, creator of the Hello Cup menstrual cup, wants to remove the gender labels that have typically been used in regard to periods. And it started by removing any gendered language from all Hello Cup packaging. In conjunction with its packaging revamp, The Hello Cup also launched the #PeopleWithPeriods campaign, because girls and

Kerry Washington has been leading her millions of Instagram followers in yoga and meditation videos on the social media platform. “I have loved coming together with you all and doing a little mindful movement every week,” she wrote in an Instagram caption. And while she may not be a certified yoga teacher, a fitness trainer,

In an effort to be kinder to both my body and my bank account, I’m trying to make my own lunch on workdays, which means I have to meal prep. Before I even had time to think about it, I turned to Amazon, where I found these 12 meal-prep essentials, so even the laziest of

You need flexible hips and hamstrings to do splits — so poses that stretch those parts of your body are key to getting your splits down. When you actually attempt front splits, you should have squared hips, yoga instructor Casey Urban explained in a previous interview with POPSUGAR. This simply means that your torso faces

Clear out your shopping carts and make room for these health-conscious snacks from Trader Joe’s. As if we didn’t already love TJ’s enough, its snacking options are healthy, easy, and oh-so-affordable. Whether your taste buds prefer chocolates or veggies, crackers or fruit, these low-cal, protein- and fiber-packed nibbles will satisfy all of your cravings from

I have a serious sweet tooth. Despite being a bit of a health nut, when my sugar addiction kicks in, there’s no stopping it. I can go all day enjoying healthy, clean, organic meals, only to top it off with one too many cupcakes. OK, fine, three too many. Sometimes I can keep the cravings

Kelly Clarkson has been gifting us with empowering anthems for years now, but there was a time when she dealt with insecurities about her body image. In an interview for Glamour UK‘s Glamour Unfiltered series, the singer got candid about being body-shamed and how her relationship with self-love has evolved throughout her life. The Voice

Summer is here, and if you’re moving your body in any way, whether that’s a HIIT workout or a walk around the neighborhood, you need some cute workout clothes. Because of the weather, you also need styles that are lightweight and breathable. Let’s face it, you’re sweating enough as it is, the last thing you

I can’t tell you how many hours, days, even years I’ve spent tearing myself down — and not because I don’t want to tell you, though it would probably be embarrassing to say the answer out loud. It’s just an impossible number to recall, and if I’m being completely honest, it’s still growing. Recently, I

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was a fitness class fanatic. When my state went under a stay-at-home order and all my beloved fitness studios closed their doors, I was a bit panicked. I’ve never been interested in at-home workouts, and worried that I wouldn’t be able to motivate myself to do them. Then I

If there’s one thing we’ve gotten out of TikTok, it’s a nonstop supply of bite-size dance choreography. But if you’re not trying to learn every dance on the app (same), fitness YouTuber Maddie Lymburner of MadFit whipped up this 15-minute dance workout, which turns eight of the most popular TikTok songs into a cardio routine.

When it comes to shopping for matching workout sets, there are really two schools of thought, aesthetically speaking: neutral colors or bright, fun prints. Right now, we can’t get enough of the latter. Whether it’s a tie-dye compression legging and sports bra combo or a neon set, grabbing cute prints right now is just putting

In case you’re like me and are a little tired of streaming the same old workout classes day in and out, look no further. I decided to diversify my workouts, lace up my UA Project Rock 2 Training Shoes ($140), and try a total shoulder-and-back workout straight from a sport I’ve never even attempted until

For most of us, in-person workout classes — and all the energy and sense of community that come with them — still aren’t an option. That’s why we’re continuing to bring you free Instagram Live workouts over on @popsugarfitness: if you can’t be sweating in a studio full of workout buddies, working out with these

Get ready to move with this cardio workout from barre instructor Jake DuPree. This workout has plenty of jumping, but Kaley has you covered with low-impact modifications. Jake also includes moves like lunges, squats, and burpees to tone your whole body. Find more workouts from Jake in his 21-Day Full-Body Transformation, available on Active by

Looking to start focusing a bit more on health and wellness? A fun way to get into the habit of eating well is by beginning your day with a fresh glass of juice. Amazon has a massive array of juicers, so we rounded up the options with the best reviews. Whether you’re looking for something

Some businesses and services are beginning to reopen in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown, but large gatherings are still prohibited in most areas. That means that professional sports — or at least, professional sports as we’re used to experiencing them — will have a longer and more complicated path to return. The good news

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t secretly want a chiseled core. But other than wanting a strong midsection for the sake of looking good in my favorite workout crop — the UA RUSH™ Sports Bra ($45) — it never occurred to me there was more to focusing on core work than just appearances.

Meal prepping every day of the week isn’t always easy, especially if you’re on a budget. To help you stay on track, we curated a list of 10 useful products that will keep you motivated. The best part: everything is under $10, so you can get exactly what you need without feeling like you’ve overspent.