Fitness

As states are reopening and lifting social distancing restrictions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some communities have begun to host gatherings again. The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) is recommending all Americans to continue wearing cloth face coverings, among other guidelines, to help lower the risk of spreading the virus during gatherings and events. In

Mommy’s wrist, mother’s thumb — the condition has a few different nicknames, but any new parent who’s dealing with it will agree on one thing: it can be incredibly painful. According to Dr. Tiffany Kadow, MD, a hand surgeon at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, mother’s thumb or mother’s wrist can be described as “a

Enjoying a cocktail after a long day, especially on those balmy summer evenings, is a tradition that has stood the test of time. But if you’re trying to manage your weight — or simply get as much nutrition as you can from the calories you consume — you have to be careful not to overdo

When it comes to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and the list of Black Americans who we can continue to name, licensed professional counselor Monica E. Jackson, PhD, told POPSUGAR that it brings up a feeling of trauma for the Black community, herself included. It’s a “legacy of trauma” that goes

For many, adapting to home workouts has meant exploring new exercise methods — and for some, new sneakers, too. That’s because your former gym routine may require different support than your living-room carpet, sidewalk, backyard, and nature-trail workouts do. Anyone in the market for a new sneaker to match their ever-changing lifestyle should consider versatile

Whether you’re putting in hours at the gym or just on the go all day, you need a reusable water bottle. Single-use plastics are a no-no for the environment, and you can seriously reduce your carbon footprint with this one simple swap. Plus, all these water bottles are available on Amazon Prime, which means this

You could call me a juice expert — I make my own drinks in the comfort of my kitchen every day. It’s a fun and easy way to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet, and some say it even promotes weight loss when done properly. If you want to juice at home too

Image Source: Getty / Howard Smith / ISI Photos The US women’s national soccer team is speaking out about a policy put in place by the US Soccer Federation (USSF) requiring players to “stand respectfully” during the national anthem. Though no player who violated the policy faced penalties after the policy was adopted in February

Meal prep will save you loads of time and money throughout the week. Plus, sticking to a preplanned menu ensures you’ll stay on track with your healthy eating efforts. If you’re looking to start meal prepping but you’re totally overwhelmed by where to begin, make sure you load up on these meal-prep essentials. From slicing

If you have a vagina, you probably haven’t been giving it enough TLC and that’s got to change. Talking about vaginal health has been taboo for entirely too long, and it’s important you know more about your vagina, how to best care for it, and how to maintain and achieve good vaginal health. You may

States around the US are starting to open up after a few months of stay-at-home orders, and a new study from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that such safety measures significantly stopped the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Researchers examined six countries — China, the US, France, Italy, Iran, and South Korea —

Three-time gold medalist Tianna Bartoletta is using her platform to talk about the reality of being a Black Olympian on Team USA. In an interview with The Irish Times, the reigning Olympic long jump champion and two-time 400m relay gold medalist spoke powerfully about the dichotomy between achieving the pinnacle of success in her sport

13 Reasons Why packs a lot into its final season, and while not all of it makes total sense, there’s one storyline that I found heartbreakingly relatable: Justin Foley’s struggle to stay clean. I got sober over a decade ago at the age of 19, and watching him fight to remain on track reminded me

“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman,” Malcolm X proclaimed in 1962. It’s been 58 years since he gave this powerful speech, and his words still ring true. Due to racial bias

Group-fitness expert Raneir Pollard leads you through a unilateral workout where you will focus on one side of your body at a time to enhance your balance while you weight train. One of the benefits of balance training? It’s an extra challenge for your core and booty. Grab some dumbbells or water bottles to use

This week, we’re back in action bringing you uplifting live workouts on Instagram, and we’re starting on Monday by dedicating a session to a cause that works toward racial justice. When you join us for Deja Riley’s workout on June 8, you’ll have the option of donating to Color of Change, a nonprofit that pushes

If you ask me, one of the best feelings is that moment you stop your watch after a long run. As a marathon runner, I spend months building up my endurance and practicing long, long runs — we’re talking 15-plus miles at a time. As much as I love increasing that mileage, I also love

Not every runner has a goal of running miles on end. Practicing speed work is just as fun and challenging as distance running. Whether you’re struggling to cut your pace down or are simply looking for a speed workout to try to kickstart your training, look no further. Corinne Fitzgerald — head coach at Mile

Real, a membership-based organization for therapy and mental health services, launched Real to the People in March 2020 to offer free therapy services to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in the aftermath of the killings of Black Americans George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Nina Pop, among others, Real to the

Besides serving up respite from sweltering temperatures, a backyard pool offers refreshing cardio alternatives to that muggy mid-afternoon jog. The most obvious opportunity is simply swimming from side-to-side, but not all backyard pools are shaped well (or even long enough) for a solid lap swimming workout. That’s why we suggest giving aqua jogging your full

As I processed the devastating and brutal murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, which sent waves of heartbreak and public outcry out across the world, I found myself wondering how Maui would respond. The island where I live is filled with passionate people who care to make a change, but I’ll be

Black lives matter, and protesters in every state are shouting it louder than ever in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd. But while we want to march for justice and protest for racial equality, we’re still not really supposed to be within six feet of one another due to COVID-19. POPSUGAR asked physician

I get a lot of reactions when I tell people I’m a runner, but one of the most common responses to my love of the sport or the volume of races I’ve run is a comment about my knees. Usually it’s asking me if I’m worried about my knees or if I knew running could

Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star, ESPN analyst, and vice president of the WNBA Players’ Association, is adding her voice to the chorus of those demanding change. As protests continue across the country following the killing of George Floyd, Ogwumike spoke to ESPN about why athletes are emerging as activists for social justice and what