Fitness

We see you out there crushing one at-home workout after another and looking for new routines wherever you can find them — we’re doing the same thing. That’s why we’re excited to continue offering our ongoing series of live Instagram workouts over on @POPSUGARFitness to keep you motivated, moving, and feeling good wherever you are.

If you’ve been running on E lately and feeling extremely stressed, it’s probably a sign that you need to slow down and show yourself some TLC. A few of our favorite ways to destress and relax are through exercise, meditating, and yes, even binge-watching TV. If those are all on your relaxation to-do list, we’ve

No workout wardrobe is complete without a great pair of leggings. No matter what activity you love doing, be it a run or a yoga session, you belong in cute leggings. We don’t ask for all that much when it comes to our leggings — we just want them to be flattering and functional. But,

With the Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until July 2021, one of the most pressing questions is how the change will affect athletes who already qualified. Many sports in the US, including gymnastics, swimming, and track and field, had yet to to hold their Olympic Trials; but athletes had already qualified in other sports, including surfing,

Let’s get personal for a second: I sweat a lot. It seems like I’m always dripping to some degree, so deodorant is something I take ver seriously. I’ve owned countless brands over the years, but recently, I’ve started thinking a bit more about what I’m putting on my body. Ever since I hit puberty, I’ve

If you love oatmeal but don’t have the time to sit down to spoon it into a bowl, these gluten-free, high-protein cinnamon-spiced muffins are the next best thing. They taste perfectly sweet thanks to the mashed banana, and have a supersoft, moist texture you’ll adore. They are pleasantly nutty like your beloved oatmeal, and just

From social media to the news, there is a lot of information being spread about COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus. To help you filter out fact from fiction, we recommend following credible sources such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the most accurate and up-to-date

Handwashing is important every day, but it’s especially crucial during a pandemic like the novel coronavirus to help keep you and others safe. “The simple act of handwashing with soap is still the best defense that we have against coronavirus,” Myriam Sidibe, PhD, a senior fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School and recognized handwashing expert,

Plenty of people are using their time at home to learn TikTok dances and follow at-home workouts, and now you can combine the two with fun bodyweight routines. On March 26, fitness YouTuber Maddie Lymburner (AKA MadFit) posted a video set to Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage,” which targets the butt and legs. The short-but-sweet clip

My lack of dancing skills is not a well-kept secret, but with plenty of time at home, I’ve been tempted to learn routines in the privacy of my own apartment. Take, for instance, Kyle Hanagami’s first online tutorial set to Dua Lipa’s “Break My Heart” — an absolute bop, BTW. The choreographer is typically known

As elected officials across the country worked on slowing the spread of the coronavirus, Idaho state legislators had other priorities. On March 16 — three days after the White House declared a national emergency, as cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to climb — Idaho lawmakers pushed through a bill that would ban transgender

While lawmakers have been negotiating a spending package to provide assistance for a variety of needs amid the coronavirus outbreak, there’s one policy change you may not have expected — and it’ll result in massive savings for Americans who have periods. The $2 trillion economic relief plan passed this week will allow pretax spending on

If you have trouble falling asleep, it can be tempting to have a glass (or two) of wine before bed. Insomnia is often accompanied by restlessness and anxiety, and alcohol can make you feel drowsy and relaxed — an ideal combination when you desperately need to wind down. Having a nightcap seems like an easy,

Right now, you’re probably into the idea of working up a sweat without leaving your home, and if you’re like me, you wouldn’t mind getting a boost of mental strength while you’re at it. If that’s the case, let me direct your attention to this mesmerizing cardio dance workout set to “ON” by BTS and

I gave up coffee almost four years ago, and at first, I didn’t know how I was going to function. I think I drank 10 cups of green tea those first few days. Shortly after, though, I discovered matcha, and my whole world changed. Matcha is a highly concentrated green tea that has around the

In an effort to flatten the contagion curve of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect those at risk, it’s been advised across the US to practice social distancing and, if you become ill, self-quarantine. Bottom line? Wash your hands and stay home. With schools shutting down and companies declaring mandatory work from home when they can,

A few weeks ago, I reached out to Susy Markoe Schieffelin, a certified yoga instructor and the CEO of The Copper Vessel, looking for the ideal vacation yoga flow — a restful and rejuvenating practice for a mid-April trip I had in the works. Although those plans were indefinitely postponed, I figured her Kundalini yoga

The coronavirus lockdown varies from state to state and even between counties and cities. While some officials are encouraging social distancing, others are mandating “sheltering in place” in order to contain the virus. Wondering what the difference is? There’s very little, actually. “From a very technical standpoint, social distancing guidelines are what public health experts

While scrolling through Instagram for some creative home workout inspiration and delicious comfort food recipes to whip up, I came across a very insensitive post joking about gaining the “Quarantine 15.” I stopped scrolling instantly and felt physically ill. For the love of brownies, chips, and all things pasta, worrying about gaining weight is not

The coronavirus outbreak is disrupting many a fitness routine, ours included, and has many of us wondering whether social-distancing and shelter-in-place protocols extend to outdoor running and walking. Good news: based on current guidelines, runners and walkers should be in the clear, doctors say. “We recommend it,” said Aruna Subramanian, MD, an infectious disease doctor

Being asked to stay at home can be challenging, particularly if you’re dealing with a lot of nervous energy right now. With the 24-hour coverage of the coronavirus growing more unsettling every day, you may find yourself craving some sense of normalcy while practicing social distancing. The good news: if normalcy means getting some much-needed

According to celeb trainer Gunnar Peterson, the secret to awesome abs is “working consistently, working in different planes of motion, and adding weights to your abdominal work.” Take this advice to heart — here are a handful of exercises that put these principles into action using a set of dumbbells or a medicine ball. Incorporate

Trying to perfect renegade rows at home without the pointers and constant instruction of a personal trainer is a tough task. Without a full-size mirror, I can’t compare my form to what’s being shown on a video, either. So I reached out to Rachel Straub, MS, CSCS, author of Weight Training Without Injury, to learn

When it comes to the world of professional tennis, there’s perhaps no name more recognizable than Serena Williams. She and her older sister Venus are a force to be reckoned with on the court, and at 38, Serena’s not showing any signs of slowing down. The tennis great has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles