Fitness

Image Source: retrospec.com At the beginning of the year, I decided to meditate once a day day, every day, for all 365 days of 2021. I had never meditated consistently before, so let’s just say the learning curve was steep. One thing I quickly realized is that sitting on the ground for 10 to 20

If fall makes you want to get in the kitchen, try these protein-packed vegan recipes bursting with pumpkin spice flavor. Many of them use canned pumpkin puree to add fiber, but they also incorporate protein powder, whole grains, nuts, and seeds to increase the satiating protein. From pies to smoothies to cookies to oatmeal, you’ll

Megan Thee Stallion can’t be stopped. In between remixing BTS hits and nabbing covers of Essence and Sports Illustrated‘s Swimsuit Issue, the rapper found time to launch her own program on the Nike Training Club app. The program dropped today with a trailer that dips into Megan’s own fitness journey, starting back when she was

When you think of doing a serious shoulder-burning workout, do you immediately think of grabbing a pair of heavy dumbbells? Trainer and health coach Lita Lewis shows that you don’t need to necessarily lift heavy weights to strengthen your shoulders. In the Instagram video above, Lewis shows us how to work our shoulders with just

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. Somewhere along the way, wellness became synonymous with expensive, but we’re here to prove that’s not the case. Wellness,

We teamed up with Under Armour to help women everywhere tap into their unbeatable confidence. For years, I’ve viewed the sports bras required for my favorite high-impact workouts as a necessary evil. Discomfort and tightness are simply signs they’re working. But Under Armour’s new UA SmartForm RUSH™ bra completely crushed that long-standing belief. Although comfortable

Have you ever been in the midst of an anxiety spiral, and someone just hugs you or holds your hand or breathes with you to help you feel calm and safe? Knowing that another person is there — to acknowledge your feelings and support you — can be incredibly helpful in managing your mental health.

My first IUD insertion was — not exaggerating — the most painful experience of my life. I remember screaming, nearly fainting (I had to lie on the table for about 10 minutes afterward), throwing up on the way home, and weathering waves of debilitating cramps for days. So when the five-year mark rolled around and

It happened out of nowhere. One minute I was rinsing vegetables in cold water, and the next, I was fishing for my rings out of the garbage disposal. Uh, gross! Another time, when I was eight months pregnant in the summertime, my rings almost got stuck on my finger, and I had to stop wearing

When it comes to preventing vaginal infections, quickly changing out of your sweaty clothes post-workout and choosing cotton underwear are two common suggestions. But should you be reassessing the period-care products you choose, too? To find out if products like pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and even period underwear contribute to yeast infections, POPSUGAR spoke with

Growing up Jewish meant challah! On Friday nights and special occasions, it was always one of the tastiest traditions — nothing compares to the beautifully braided shape, the shiny crust, and the soft, squishy texture. When I went vegan, I sadly thought I had to give it up since it’s traditionally made with eggs 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. I have literally done laundry so that I could wear my workout set from Girlfriend Collective two days in

One of the benefits of using a menstrual cup or disc is that you can insert it and not think about it all day. But that can also be a bad thing, because you can forget to take it out. I’ve definitely left it in for an extra hour or two, but during my last

There’s nothing wrong with setting lofty fitness goals for yourself, but what happens when you fall behind, start skipping workouts, or lose your motivation? What if you’re too daunted to even start? All of a sudden, fitness stops feeling fun and starts to become a chore. That’s why we came up with POPSUGAR’s first-ever 28-Day

When you start to feel a bit of crispness in the air and people begin swapping out their flip-flops and tank tops for scarves and booties, it can only mean one thing: Pumpkin Spice Latte season is upon us. And while there is nothing quite like indulging in a creamy and super-sweet pumpkin-flavored latte on

Cardio workouts are a big help if you’re trying to lose weight, but running, walking, cycling, and swimming might not be your cup of tea. If that’s the case, or if you’re just looking to shake up your routine, bodyweight cardio workouts are a great option, routines you can do at home with a minimal

When I first decided to try collagen — a supplement that may promote healthier joints, skin, and hair — there was one problem I kept running into: I rarely drank smoothies, which are often the easiest foods to add powder to. That led me to research recipes that featured collagen, where I discovered these delicious

Special Olympics and Parsons School of Design students brought to life tennis and track and field uniforms that combine style, functionality and accessibility, especially for people with intellectual disabilities. The collection, Be Brave, debuted during a New York Fashion Week photo shoot led by photographer Nigel Barker, also a Champion Ambassador for Special Olympics. Athletes

@paigeandbroch I wish I knew about this sooner 🥲 #headache #headacherelief #migraine #migrainerelief #naturalremedy #tiktoktips #healthtok #healthhack ♬ FEEL THE GROOVE – Queens Road, Fabian Graetz If you’ve ever had a migraine, then you know how intense and painful they can be. Around 12 percent of the US adult population suffers from migraines, and while

Hours before the Met Gala on Monday, Nicki Minaj tweeted that she would not be in attendance due to the event’s vaccine requirement. Minaj said she would get vaccinated once she “feels [she’s] done enough research” advising her Barbz to “wear the mask with 2 strings that grips your head & face. Not that loose

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. When it comes to athletic wear, a pair of bike shorts is as versatile as it gets. Whether you’re

The focus this year has been on getting your COVID-19 vaccine, but getting a flu shot is still important! As we head into fall and winter, it’s crucial to get a flu shot to protect yourself and others and to avoid putting more strain on the still-overburdened healthcare system. Experts recommend getting the flu shot

Finding recipes that are both approachable and tasty is difficult enough. Add that they need to be low in calories, and it’s like finding a needle in a haystack. But while counting calories can be tedious and frustrating, keeping a general pulse on your calorie intake can be helpful when you’re trying to maintain a

September 12 was a historic day for the tennis community when two top players achieved a feat that only one other competitor has ever claimed as their own. Diede de Groot, world No. 1, from the Netherlands won the 2021 US Open women’s singles wheelchair competition (6-3, 6-2) against Japan’s Yui Kamiji, world No. 2.

Ready to get sweaty? We have three workouts going live on POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram this week, and they’re guaranteed to get your heart rate up and work your muscles, from strength training to core work to a HIIT workout that’ll finish off your week strong. Check out the full schedule below and we’ll see you

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 use protein powder to make a smoothie, mix it into to pancakes and other baked goods, or

New York strong ❤️@leylahfernandez | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/zaxR0igpxI — US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 11, 2021 Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu faced off in a teen-only US Open women’s singles final on the 20-year anniversary of 9/11. Canada’s Fernandez, 19, lost to 18-year-old Raducanu of Great Britain, but she fought until the very end of the

Soak up the flavors of fall as long as you can and make these delicious chocolate-chip pumpkin-spice sheet-pan pancakes. No more flipping pancakes on the stove! These bake on one sheet so they save you time and are the perfect quick and easy Sunday meal prep recipe. These fluffy pancakes are made with two servings