Fitness

It may not be the number one thing you want to think about in the middle of a summer heatwave, but let’s talk saunas — and specifically, whether saunas have any significant post-workout benefits. Maybe you’ve seen people heading into your gym’s sauna after a workout but never really understood why, or maybe you just

Welcome to Class Fitsugar’s newest season! We’re back in the studio, and our new trainer, Khetanya Henderson, will be leading you through a 30-minute Pilates and cardio workout joined by Ellie Aviles and Poofy Moffitino. In this routine, you’ll start with a quick warmup that’ll engage your core and leave you feeling connected and balanced.

On Thursday, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the Rockland County Department of Health announced to the public that a Rockland resident has contracted polio. This is the first case of polio reported in the United States in nearly a decade. The AP reported that a young, unvaccinated adult presented with paralysis

Hi! Marathoner-in-training here. As someone who has *quite* a long way to go before I set off on the Staten Island bridge at the 2022 New York City Marathon, I’ve been pretty generous about treating myself to special activewear as a little motivator, if you will. One of my favorite things to purchase is one-piece

IUDs are a super-convenient, hands-off form of birth control — your doctor inserts it and, ideally, you don’t have to think about it again, aside from checking the strings and replacing it before it expires. Like every other medication, though, IUDs also come with potential risks and complications to be aware of — including the

If your current workout routine is a snoozefest, allow me to make a recommendation: this 5-day full-body workout challenge from POPSUGAR’s Class Fitsugar. We’ve teamed up two of our most hilarious and high-energy trainers — comedian and Supernatural coach Raneir Pollard, and dancer and burlesque performer Jake DuPree — for a stacked set of workouts

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. You don’t have to be a tennis pro to love the latest batch of sporty styles from Girlfriend Collective.

Only a month into summer, intense heatwaves are taking over large parts of the US and Europe. Britain experienced its hottest day in history on Tuesday, with temperatures hitting 104.4 degrees Fahrenheit, and intense wildfires have started in Spain, Greece, and France. Meanwhile, Texas, the Central Great Plains, and the Southwest are all under heat

During a keynote speech at the United Nations in New York, Prince Harry directly addressed the state of abortion rights in the United States, calling the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade a “global assault on democracy and freedom,” according to The Times UK. In the speech, which was made in front of

Whether you’re choosing what show to watch or which job offer to accept, every choice we make involves either intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. And yes, this is true even if your big decision of the day is whether to watch “Stranger Things” or “Outer Banks.” Maybe you really want to watch Eleven fight monsters from

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. I will never forget watching the TikTok where a teenage girl discovers the genius of a skort for the

Image Source: Getty / Brad Smith / ISI Photos Alex Morgan is going to need extra salt for the rim of her trophy. After scoring a penalty goal at the Concacaf W Championship game in Mexico and securing a spot for the US women’s soccer team in the 2024 Olympics, Morgan was ready for a

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. From working out to lounging around, leggings are an essential part of our wardrobes. We’ve tried and tested some

[embedded content] Allyson Felix is wrapping up her legendary track and field career in an appropriate way: with one last world championship medal. Felix secured a bronze in the mixed 4×400-meter relay on June 15 at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, OR, winning her 20th world championship medal alongside teammates Elija Godwin, Vernon Norwood,

It’s time to acknowledge that we Americans know very little about Latin American history. Even what we learn at the university level tends to center on Europe’s invasion of the Americas as the beginning of history and teaches us that anything beyond that time was strictly England, Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. We continue to

Join certified trainer Maricris Lapaix for a 30-minute advanced total-body strength workout that will leave you feeling accomplished! In this routine, you’ll start with a dynamic warmup and then move on to some next-level circuits, including oblique crunches, planks, chest presses with glute bridges, under-grip rows, and more challenging moves that will make you feel

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. This week really has proven to be the shopping celebration of our dreams. Following a whirlwind few days of

Image Source: Peloton / Clinton Elliott Picture this: you’re clipping into your Peloton pedals, preparing to be “100 percent that b*tch” and crush a Lizzo-themed ride, when the Grammy-winning singer herself struts in to ride along with you. This exact scenario played out for a group of lucky riders who visited Peloton’s New York studio

Editor’s Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities give birth, not just those who are women. For this particular story, we interviewed sources who generally referred to people who give birth as women. In 2018, Allyson Felix was pregnant with her first child. Her healthy lifestyle and the easy pregnancy

This summer, 988 will officially become America’s mental health crisis hotline number. It’s meant to serve as an immediate resource for people experiencing mental health emergencies like suicide ideation, addiction, panic attacks, and more. Considering the fact that more than 12 million people had serious thoughts of suicide and one in 20 adults experienced a

Content warning: This post contains discussion of suicide. “Hustlers” and “Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu is back on Twitter today after a three-year hiatus to announce her upcoming memoir “Making a Scene” and talk about her attempted suicide following a backlash from tweets she wrote in 2019. In a statement posted on Twitter, Wu

A fourth COVID vaccine could be coming to market soon. On Tuesday, a FDA panel recommended that a vaccine from Maryland-based biotechnology company Novavax be approved for emergency use authorization. The usage recommendation for the two-dose vaccine is being made for adults ages 18 and older, with a three-week wait period between the initial and

Dumbbell arm workouts are the way to go if you’re looking to get stronger in your upper body, especially if you don’t have access to tons of equipment and gym machines. With just a few pairs of dumbbells, a solid selection of dumbbell arm exercises, and a consistent routine (trainers recommend at least two strength

Supermodel and long-time gym aficionado Adriana Lima is doubling down on her commitment to fitness — and she’s not letting the fact that she’s pregnant with her third child slow her down. Lima was just named investor and global brand partner of luxury personal training gym Dogpound, where she’s been training with owner and founder

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. If you’re dedicated to fitness and wellness, we found a bunch of really good reasons you should be shopping

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. There aren’t many things that can inspire me to get out of bed at 7 a.m. for an early

Any childhood soccer players here? Jennifer Garner is about to give you the ultimate childhood throwback. The star brought major soccer-mom energy to LA on Saturday, July 9, when she brought orange slices to the first official game played by Angel City — LA’s new soccer team, which Garner part-owns. The team is brand new

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, unfortunately, so does the rise of new and emerging variants. The latest to dominate headlines is the BA.5 variant. According to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the variant has accounted for 54 percent of the country’s new cases, while BA.4, another emerging variant, makes