Fitness

Welcome to Breath Fitsugar, a wellness spinoff of our popular Class Fitsugar and Dance Fitsugar series that focuses on meditation, movement, and mindfulness. Join certified yoga instructor Nikki Nie for our first episode, a powerful yoga flow intentionally programmed to shake up your morning routine in just 30 minutes. It incorporates breathing techniques such as

Cost: Free; premium subscription is $12 per month Aura is just as much a self-care app as it is a meditation app. In addition to meditation tracks, Aura also gives you access to stories and sleep tales, life coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis, calming music, and nature sounds. From this selection, you can create and

From the very first time she laced up her sneakers at high school track practice through her final race as a collegiate athlete, Olympic runner Colleen Quigley never felt ashamed to have a period. Her parents and coaches normalized the conversation from a young age, she says, and she quickly learned that menstruation is simply

Content Warning: This article contains mention of suicide and suicide ideation. Please proceed thoughtfully. Megan the Stallion’s much-anticipated music video for “Cobra” was released yesterday, and within hours, it was trending all over social media. Though the visuals and concept for the video were magnificent and Meg looks as stunning as ever, the deeper conversation

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Chaunté VaughnProduct Credit: POPSUGAR Dumbbells If you’re totally intimidated by the weights at the gym but you want to start strength training — or you’re just looking for a simple but effective total-body dumbbell workout to cue up at a moment’s notice — this routine was made for you. It’s

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Considering buying a juicer but unsure where to start? We understand. With hundreds, if not thousands, of juicers of

If you’re looking for the perfect routine to keep your body moving after a hard workout or even a hard week, yoga instructor Christa Janine is here to take you through this calming flow. Working with a balanced inhale and exhale in this practice will help you regulate your nervous system and calm your mind.

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Whether you’re trying to form a new fitness habit or you’ve got a routine you’ve loved for years, having

Whether you realize it or not, seasonal changes affect your body in more ways than one. Dehydrated skin and chapped lips only touch the surface, but what about itchy, irritated eyes? Before you grab eye drops from the medicine cabinet and plop ’em in, there’s a few things you should know about the latest eye

Sparkling water has become a go-to for people who want something a bit more . . . extra than plain water. Also known as carbonated water or club soda, sparkling water is essentially water combined with carbon dioxide gas that has been dissolved under pressure. This infusion process creates tiny bubbles that give the water

It’s not just in your head: science says listening to music makes workouts better. Studies show workout music boosts performance during resistance-, endurance-, and sprint-based exercise. It also has the power to elevate your mood and help get you ready for an intense workout. And choosing the best pump-up songs will not only get your

Have you ever felt personally victimized by your TikTok feed? Let me be more specific: have you ever scrolled through your For You Page and come across a video that so accurately described something you’ve gone through that you felt attacked? Because that’s how a lot of us at POPSUGAR felt when we stumbled across

In August 2016, when I was 35 years old, I was diagnosed with primary breast cancer. Since it was just the one lump and my lymph nodes looked clear, I had a lumpectomy surgery, as well as six rounds of chemotherapy and 25 sessions of radiotherapy, thinking everything was good and cleared up at that

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sam KangProduct Credit: PE Nation sports bra, PE Nation biker shorts, APL sneakers Chyna Bardarson, a NASM-certified Tone It Up trainer, is all about maximum efficiency. That’s why she created this quick zero-equipment workout that targets not one but two key muscle groups: your core and your glutes. This quickie

Ashley Joi brings the heat in this cardio-focused EMOM workout. “EMOM” stands for “every minute on the minute,” and here’s how it works: Every 60 seconds, Joi will introduce a new movement with a set number of reps for you to complete. If you finish all your reps before the minute is up, you get

If you’ve never been to a barre class, it might sound gentle or even a bit froufrou — but those who’ve been to barre know that this type of workout burns in a one-of-a-kind way. Though it’s low-impact and uses micro movements and small weights, barre classes work and exhaust tons of tiny muscles you

If your idea of instant pudding involves a packet of powdered mix, using chia seeds in its place may sound intimidating. While it might seem like common knowledge that chia seeds are good for you, knowing what to actually do with them, let alone how to turn them into pudding, isn’t exactly self-explanatory. Even though

If you’ve never been to a barre class IRL, you might be wondering what the heck you should wear. After all, the workout is partially based on ballet, done without shoes, and typically on a carpet — in other words, the circumstances are a little different than your typical gym or other workout classes. Will

The dead bug exercise doesn’t sound like a glamorous core move. After all, what comes to mind is a dead roach or beetle on its back with its legs in the air. In reality, though, this beginner-friendly core move has a lot to offer — and there are plenty of reasons to add it to

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. As proven by Olivia Wilde and Hilary Duff, a water bottle is more than just a way to quench

Image Source: Trish Kusal / TK Wilson Photography/ Getty / Gaby Wojciech / Photo Illustration by Michelle Alfonso Erin Burnett, 36, got her mastectomy-scar tattoo more than three years after being diagnosed with stage II, triple-positive, invasive ductal carcinoma at 28. The breast cancer treatment and mastectomy she needed to save her life had done

I know what you’re thinking: Barilla Penne Pasta ($2) a must have for a professional athlete? Must be for carb loading. But for Shiffrin, who’s also a Barilla global partner, it’s more about comfort. When you’re constantly traveling to compete, you’re at the mercy of what’s available via restaurants and hotels, she says. If she’s

This 30-minute HIIT dance session is perfect for spooky season. Instructor Kaleila Jordan doesn’t miss a beat with this high-energy routine. From twerking how-tos to hot new dance moves, nothing is off-limits in this full-body session. Happy Halloween! Kick-start your workout routine with POPSUGAR’s new line of affordable fitness equipment available at Walmart. Don’t miss

Yet another celebrity is the subject of disappointing pregnancy speculation. On Oct. 24, Vanessa Hudgens shared a sweet Instagram video recapping her recent bachelorette weekend in Aspen. But instead of focusing on her adorable bridal outfits — or wondering if the Halloween queen was planning a spooky wedding — much of the comments section suspected

Breakfast, lunch, dinner — heck, even dessert. There’s really no bad time to have a smoothie. Not only are smoothies delicious, but they’re also easy to prep and take on the go, totally customizable, and a great way to sneak in some extra veggies. Adding vegetables is a dietitian-recommended way to make your smoothie extra

Nausea (aka feeling sick to your stomach) is one of the worst feelings. Not only does it usually mean that you’re on verge of vomiting, it can also be accompanied by dizziness and lightheadedness, too. There are tons of reasons why you might feel nauseous, from pregnancy or travel to the stomach flu or motion

Powerhouse players Angel Reese and Flau’jae Johnson helped Louisiana State University clinch the NCAA women’s basketball title during March Madness 2023. But the two are role models both on and off the court, as well-known for their tactical gameplay as for their unapologetic competitiveness. Reese and Johnson aren’t afraid to speak their minds and take

As long as Peloton has been around, the brand’s signature Bike and Bike+ have been a cool, classic black with red accents. Anyone holding out for a Peloton Bike that matches their gym aesthetic is in luck, because that day has finally come: Peloton just shared the news on its Instagram that three limited-edition colors