Fitness

We understand that tending to your mental health is important, especially now as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues — and so do mental-health professionals. Many have volunteered their time to provide free services and therapy sessions to help you cope with whatever you’re going through related to COVID-19 or otherwise. For instance, Adrienne Meier, PhD,

Not sure what to do with those booty bands? Jessica Alba and her trainer can help. The actress and businesswoman shared a full booty band butt workout from warmup to cooldown (shot prior to social distancing protocols), and if her reactions are anything to go by, it looks painfully effective. Alba and her friend Lizzy

Strengthening your triceps — the muscles that run on the backside of your upper arm, from your shoulder to your elbow — is one way to tone your arms. A basic bodyweight exercise, triceps dips don’t require much equipment: if you don’t have a bench or a sturdy chair, you can always do them on

We’re always looking for cute new workout clothes, but that’s the case now more than ever. We want styles we can both sweat and lounge in, so it’s no surprise we’re turning to Bandier. The fitness boutique has everything from matching sets to cute shorts and cool t-shirts. Is it any wonder we want it

Over the past few years, YouTube has exploded with videos aimed at making viewers feel relaxed, tingly, and even sleepy — a sensation known as autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR). Within the ASMR community, there are a variety of video types involving tapping, whispering, and even roleplay — no, not that kind of roleplay —

Fitness influencer Maddie Lymburner (aka MadFit) has a reputation of sharing fun choreographed workouts to popular songs, and recently she’s been on a spree with hits circulating TikTok. There’s a “Say So” by Doja Cat ab routine, a full-body session set to “Toosie Slide,” and a “Savage” booty burn that would make Megan Thee Stallion

Plant-based eaters are huge fans of Trader Joe’s because the grocery store chain offers tons of must-eat vegan products like organic tofu, protein-packed veggie burgers, and so much more. For your smoothie needs, the grocer also has Organic Pea Protein Powder that’s plant-based, healthy, and high in protein. When we first saw it, we obviously

There are a lot of great things about warmer weather, but it definitely means we need to switch up our workout wear. We’re working up enough of a sweat as is, so the cooler, lighter clothes we can wear, the better. That’s why we’re stocking up on workout shorts. They’re great for both lounging around

I never know what to tell people when they ask me what my hobbies are, but I’ve finally come up with a suitable answer: I love learning how professional athletes train to be the best in their sport. It’s definitely not painting or dance classes, but in my opinion, it’s still cool in its own

There’s a reason we love shopping for activewear: we have strong connections to what we wear to work out. No one wants ill-fitting pants that bunch up between the thighs or a sports bra that couldn’t hold up a feather. People are shopping for cute matching sets and sweat-wicking gear because it helps them perform

There’s no one-size-fits-all method to losing weight or lowering your body fat percentage. The amount of body fat and weight you can lose in a given month will vary based on your current weight, diet, and activity level, to name a few variables that impact weight loss. To find out how much body fat and

While Tiffany Haddish is currently binge-watching all the shows like the rest of us, she’s also taking this time to learn an unexpected skill: doing the splits. During a virtual appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the actress and comedian shared that she was inspired by Cheer to teach herself the move. “My goal is

I’ve been spending more time at home, and my goal is to make my apartment as cozy as possible. This means having cookware like dutch ovens (because homemade bread is most definitely cozy), eye masks, quality sheets, candles, comfy loungewear, and a minimal style when it comes to decor. The latest cozy edition I’ve made

Image Source: Getty / Basak Gurbuz Derman Search Twitter and you’ll come across the #pandemicdreams hashtag — which is exactly what it sounds like. Or, ask around: people are reporting strange, vivid (or both strange and vivid) dreams during this novel coronavirus pandemic, whether they’re about the actual virus or not. A fellow POPSUGAR editor

It didn’t take long after stay-at-home orders went into place for memes about gaining the “quarantine 15” or the “COVID 19” to start circulating on social media. What may seem like a harmless joke is actually really painful for people like me, who have a history of disordered eating. I’ve spent years in and out

Meal prepping for the week is easier than ever when you have the right recipes. If you want meals full of protein and good-for-you-vitamins, we’re here to help. Chicken is such a solid healthy protein option, and the most reliable protein to include in your weekly meal prep. To be totally honest, cooking the same

Home workouts are a great way to get your body moving and feeling good without even stepping foot outside your front door. That said, I still find it difficult to convince myself to slip on a pair of leggings and get moving most days, but Storm Reid’s helpful words of wisdom are exactly the push

If the memes we’re all posting are anything to go by, the first weeks of social distancing had us snapping at our loved ones and feeling unmotivated, sluggish, stressed, and anxious. In a bid to remedy our dismay, we’ve become a nation of banana-bread-baking, video-dating, headstand-practicing overachievers. Sleeping seems to be the one thing we’re

While lifting heavy-ass barbells is great for strengthening your legs, don’t underestimate the power of a pair of dumbbells. Include these muscle-burning dumbbell moves to leg day if you want to feel the burn and see progress in your leg muscles. This isn’t a workout; we would never advise doing all these exercises in a

Image Source: Getty / LaylaBird Is your anxiety interfering with your ability to fall asleep night after night? Relying on over-the-counter meds to reach the land of nod? Just not getting the sleep your body and brain need? If this sounds all too familiar, we have a breathing trick to help you fall asleep quickly

Social distancing may not be ideal, but it’s necessary to reduce the spread of the coronavirus and protect our health. For the most part, I’ve been feeling fine throughout this entire pandemic, but I do have my moments where I get antsy and anxiety creeps up. Although I have no control over the current state

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re likely aware that Trader Joe’s sells cauliflower gnocchi. As soon as the budget-friendly grocery store began offering the nuggets of gluten-free goodness, they’ve flown out of the freezer sections faster than you can say “wait, this bag is less than $3?!” The pillowy dumplings have been a

Between the long lines, the uneven stock (maybe one day we’ll have flour again), and the stress of maintaining social distance in narrow aisles, it’s not surprising that many of us are opting for takeout and grocery delivery instead of braving stores. (Takeout in particular is also a good way to support your local businesses.)

I’m currently injured (cue frustrated sigh), which means I’m on the lookout for low-impact workouts that don’t put strain on my hurt foot. We have plenty of low-impact workouts on POPSUGAR that I’ll be checking out, but I came across one of my new favorites on Instagram: a 14-minute core workout from Tanya Poppett, a