Fitness

There’s a reason so many people lose weight on a low-carb diet, including shedding stubborn belly fat. “Those who eat high-carbohydrate diets, particularly diets high in processed, simple carbs, are prone to fat accumulation around the abdominal region,” Gabby Geerts, a registered dietitian at Green Chef, told POPSUGAR. So, while you can’t specifically target belly

Protein bars are the gifts that keep on giving, at least for me; they’re the presents I give myself during my workdays for fuel or after my workouts to help my muscles recover. And, there’s nothing better than bars that tip their hats to the changing seasons and familiar, almost whimsical feeling of home, especially

Growing up, my mom used to make these zucchini chocolate chip cookies that my friends couldn’t help commenting on. “Zucchini? In a cookie?!” It had turned me off at first too. In my mind, vegetables and sweets did not belong in the same sentence, let alone the same mixing bowl. Then I tried them. You

If you’re trying to lose belly fat, you’re probably paying more attention to your diet, working to get more exercise, and cutting down on sugar. But one of the things that can hinder your progress most is skipping breakfast. “They don’t call it break-fast for nothing; you are really breaking a fast,” Libby Mills, MS,

Simone Biles is already known as the GOAT in the gymnastics world, but I wasn’t prepared for the badassery she brought to the baseball field. The 22-year-old Olympic athlete threw the first pitch at game two of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals on Oct. 23, and she added her

Talking about sex and sexual health is often a taboo topic, but there’s nothing wrong with educating yourself about sex if you plan on being sexually active or if you are already sexually active. Open conversations about sex are necessary to help prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases and to provide people with information

Upper-body strength has never been my strong suit, so I get excited about doing exercises that really feel like they’re challenging my arms, shoulders, and back, especially when it’s kind of unexpected. The braveheart, a move from Beachbody’s new Morning Meltdown 100 program, definitely fell in that category. When trainer Jericho McMatthews demoed the move

If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get yourself to the gym, look no further than actress Storm Reid. The star of A Wrinkle in Time and Euphoria regularly posts short videos of her workouts, and we’re honestly super impressed every time. Storm mixes things up in the gym, striking a balance between cardio

When it came to changing her lifestyle habits, Jo Jones said that she’s had a series of “starts and stops” over her 38 years. But the Milwaukee, WI, resident finally wanted to stick with these changes after a diagnosis from her doctor. “The thing that really got me into gear this time is I was

Tom Brady is in his 20th NFL season, and in order to perform at his best he’s got to put in work during his training sessions, fuel his body properly, and make sure that he’s doing recovery work. To stay at the top of his game, Tom trains with Alex Guerrero, the co-founder of TB12,

There’s no reason you can’t enjoy some pumpkin-spice-flavored goodness on a low-carb diet. While you might have to pass on a PSL, pumpkin itself is moderately low-carb — and when it comes to baked goods like pumpkin breads and muffins, low-carb sweeteners and flours are all you need to indulge in that yummy flavor without

For months I had been battling horrible anxiety, and I couldn’t figure out why. I was a stay-at-home mom, and while parenting is quite possibly the most stressful job on the planet, I couldn’t quite pinpoint why I felt the way I did. Our family wasn’t struggling financially. We had moved to a city we

One of my favorite ways to challenge myself in fitness is to try an exercise that makes me think, “How am I supposed to do that?” It’s so satisfying to find a move that’s out of your comfort zone, put in the time and effort to do it right, and finally crush it. For an

Carbs aren’t the only cause of belly fat, but if you eat a lot of them, they can certainly play a role. “If you eat any type of macronutrient in excess, you will gain weight,” Robert Milanes, MD, founder of Luminary MD in Irvine, CA, told POPSUGAR. Still, the way carbs are digested makes them

Lady Gaga knows how to entertain a crowd with catchy songs and intense choreography that I’m sure has her heart rate at peak levels. If you’re going that hard on stage, you’re bound to be sore after, right? She shared a few behind- the-scenes images of how she recovers after her shows, and her recovery

When you’re on a low-carb diet, you need a wealth of quick, healthy recipes to help keep you on track — but when it comes to breakfast, sometimes easy recipes aren’t enough. Instead, you need breakfasts that are simple and delicious, but can also be prepared ahead of time, so you don’t have to worry

When it comes to working out, we know that half the battle is actually getting there, which is why we need cute workout clothes; the fun outfits motivate us to get our butts moving. Workout clothes have come a long way from the old baggy t-shirts of years past; now, our gym outfits are just

When it comes to floor routines, you’re more likely to see ones set to popular songs on the collegiate level (think Katelyn Ohashi) rather than on the elite level (Simone Biles) — minus the lyrics, of course. Take, for instance, Maggie Nichols’s 2017 routine for Oklahoma featuring The Chainsmokers and Alicia Boren’s 2019 performance for

There’s really nothing in the world like running a race through the Disney parks and collecting one of those spectacular medals. Whether you’re an avid runner or simply a Disney fan looking for something new to experience in the parks, RunDisney race weekends are for everyone. (There’s even a variety of distances for every fitness

In case you haven’t seen enough of shirtless Chris Hemsworth in your lifetime (#thelimitdoesnotexist), today the famously ripped Marvel actor posted a brand-new workout to his Instagram. Weights get lifted and thrown around, there’s running and sweat and lots of panting involved, and all of it with nary a shirt in sight. But he’s not

I don’t think it’s necessary to always finish a workout with every muscle in your body shaking, but every now and then I like to ignite my ab muscles. I was experimenting with different movement combinations and I came up with this quick, five-move workout. By the second round, my abs were screaming at me.

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Like some — alright, many — I’ve been determined to work out to lose weight. Intense training and rigorous diets have been fads in my lifetime, but in recent years, my motivation to hit the gym has shifted quite significantly. The sort of transformation I’m currently after is conditioning my body to feel good through

We’re big proponents of getting the absolute most out of every workout. If there’s an extra bit of burn or a muscle that can be working a little harder, we want to find it and bring it in on the fun. We already know that walking is a good beginner cardio workout that can be