Fitness

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. Being a plus-size fitness professional, I enjoy working out. But I don’t enjoy wearing every workout set. I’ve put

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. Dread having to play a game of organizational Tetris to get your towel into your gym bag? Then opt

The Beijing Winter Paralympics, which start on March 4 and conclude on March 13, will feature athletes competing across six sports: alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, snowboarding, para ice hockey, and wheelchair curling. Around 600 athletes are set to compete, although individuals from Russia and Belarus will be banned. This comes amid Russia’s continued invasion

Image Source: Courtesy Delilah Antoinette Delilah Antoinette’s personal wellness routine just sounds calming. As the founder of Black Girl’s Healing House, Antoinette has had years to figure out exactly what helps her feel her best and to put it into practice every day — even if, right now, it can’t always be about her. “I’m

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. We know and love Aerie for the cozy pajamas, cute bralettes, and comfortable swimsuits, but the brand’s newest activewear

I’m a firm advocate for all things CBD (sometimes THC) — anything within reason that keeps us calm two years into a pandemic. With that said, I had my doubts about a wearable wellness patch that could deliver the same benefits as my occasional CBD dose, particularly for a purported 8 to 12 hours. I

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 love Free People’s cute clothes and fun wellness items, you already know about its can’t-miss section: its

Javon “Wanna” Walton became a scene-stealer in season two of “Euphoria,” and he took a starring role in a finale that felt (spoiler alert) both shocking and inevitable at the same time. Walton as Ashtray is one half of a true ride-or-die duo along with older brother Fezco (Angus Cloud), and Walton brings an intensity

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent ripples through the sports world, with athletes from Russia and beyond denouncing the acts of aggression ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Today, Russian athletes and teams are seeing the first official bans handed down from some of the biggest global sports organizations in the world, including FIFA, soccer’s

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The difference between a mediocre workout and a workout that leaves you feeling sweaty and on an adrenaline high is a fierce playlist. If running is your favorite form of exercise, maybe you prefer plugging into a soundtrack that’s tailored to a runner’s pace. On

Join trainer Nikki Keeshin for an easy and effective 10-minute upper-body burn that will get your arm muscles shaking. This routine includes a series of six-way shoulder presses, triceps kickbacks, Zottman bicep curls, and so much more. All you’ll need is a set of dumbbells at whatever weight you are comfortable with to get started!

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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. The new year is an ideal time to introduce a friend to fitness or encourage a blossoming interest in

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new guidance on face masks today as the US continues to shift its strategy towards the COVID-19 pandemic. In essence, the CDC will now consult new metrics to determine whether a community should enforce indoor masking, looking at COVID-19 hospital admissions, overall hospital capacity, and new

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. We love our Lorna Jane workout clothes; the brand makes pieces that are comfortable, cute, and supportive. Whether you’re

Exercise is known for its immunity-boosting powers (among all the other numerous benefits), but turns out, working out doesn’t just help your immune system in a general way. According to a new study in humans and mice, you can actually harness the power of exercise to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines, including those for COVID-19

In 1973, Sir Yoshiaki Sato, MD, PhD, developed the KAATSU (“training with added pressure”) training method in Japan, which is now commonly known as blood flow restriction (BFR) training or occlusion training. This strength-training method uses restrictive bands (tourniquets) placed around the arms or legs to limit the amount of blood flow to a muscle

Diet culture has conditioned so many of us to believe the only way to be healthy is by eliminating all “bad” foods from our diet. The problem? Nothing makes your cravings stronger than telling yourself you can’t have it, and if you do eventually give in, you’ll wind up feeling defeated. Contrary to what most

You can always count on Lizzo to call out the backhanded compliments that large-bodied people hear all too often: that she’s “brave” just for being herself, as if existing in her body is an amazing feat, or how incredible it is that she can perform the way she does — with energy, confidence, strength, and

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. Who doesn’t love a great snack? If you’re trying to eat more low-carb, though, it’s easy to feel a

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

Keto is a diet in which the body relies on the lack of carbohydrates in order to send the body into ketosis. The body starts to rely on stored fat for energy, which often results in weight loss for anyone following the diet. Nothing, though, is more frustrating than going on a diet — or

Mobility workouts are having a moment, and we fully support it. This type of training can help you manage achy joints, improve your performance in workouts, ease your way back from an injury, protect your long-term health . . . we could go on, but there’s a workout to get to. Let’s just say these

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 want to take your home workouts to a whole new level and elevate your home gym —

California is officially shifting gears when it comes to statewide COVID-19 protection measures, becoming the first US state to announce an endemic-based approach. Centered on prevention and rapid response to outbreaks rather than mandates and shutdowns, the new plan could be a look into the future of COVID-19 measures across the US. So what’s different

Ashley Wagner is a three-time US champion, 2014 Olympian, and “very” retired figure skater. She’s also a host of Peacock’s “Olympic Ice.” Here, Wagner reacts to the ruling that allowed Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to continue competing at the Beijing Olympics despite testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine. The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA)

Competing at the Olympics is the pinnacle of any athlete’s career. For figure skaters, the Winter Games mark the culmination of years of intense dedication and training, and there’s nothing quite like seeing an athlete capture their “Olympic moment,” when everything comes together at exactly the right time. With that level of pressure, though, there’s

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