Fitness

We experience pain and grief throughout our lives, from minor heartbreaks to monumental losses. Getting past that hurt can be difficult, but it’s important that you take steps to safeguard your mental health and well-being, instead of continuing to dwell on the past. Before you can let go of that pain, you first have to

@motivationaldoc Get Your Stomach Thin & Trim…No Sit-Ups or Gym. #drmandell #motivationaldoc #youtuber #fyp #weightloss #abs #stomach ♬ original sound – Motivationaldoc Six-packs are great and all, but strengthening your core is about so much more than looking good. Your ab and glute muscles (yes, your butt is part of your core!) play a huge

If you’ve been diagnosed with an iron deficiency, your doctor may have recommended that you begin taking an iron supplement in order to get your levels within a healthy range. Of course, you want to make sure you’re taking iron pills in a way that will maximize absorption, because the most common symptoms of iron

I’m one of those people who loves watching dance workouts, but when I actually pull my shoes on, grab my water, and try it for myself, I’m lost. My brain just can’t move fast enough for the beat, so I just kind of bop along awkwardly and hope I can catch up. If you can

Avocados are undeniably delicious, but because they’re loaded with fats — and for a long time, fats were viewed as unhealthy — you might be worried that you could overdo it, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. And who could blame you? Avocado is so versatile that you could eat it every day —

I’ve been eyeing essential-oil roller balls for menstrual cramps for a while now. They seem like convenient and compact tools to keep nearby or in my bag when cramps strike unexpectedly. I also wouldn’t mind adding another remedy to my repertoire. As far as at-home cramp solutions go, things like applying heat and physical activity

If you find it hard to carve out time for a workout — or could just use a quick stretch to ease muscle tension and feel more calm and centered — these 10-minute yoga sequences are for you. Yoga is great for strength and flexibility, as well as your mood, and you don’t need an

We love workout clothes, but if we’re not careful, they can get really pricey really quickly. We love when our favorite workout clothes go on sale, and we also try to stick to a budget, but sometimes, when we reach a fitness goal, we like to add a new piece to our workout wardrobe as

There’s no bad time to sweat it out, in our opinion, but if you like to schedule your workouts in advance, grab your calendar: we’ve got three live routines coming up this week on our Instagram page and YouTube channel, and you’re not gonna want to miss out. What’s coming up? Cardio, kickboxing, low-impact Pilates,

What is toxic positivity, and why exactly is the “good vibes only” mantra harmful to your health? Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. This can be incredibly harmful, because it creates a pattern of denial of any negative emotions — and bottling

Editor’s Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas and uteruses and experience periods, not just those who are women. For this particular story, we referenced experts who generally referred to people with vaginas and uteruses as women. You might be prepared for fever, fatigue, or muscle aches after

As humans it’s essential we drink water to survive, but it’s tough to stay hydrated on the go. While pre-packaged plastic water bottles are an often tempting option for mobile sipping, their single-use plastic leaves devastating impacts on our environment (80 percent of single-use water bottles end up in landfills). Instead of hurting our Earth,

A year into riding my Peloton, one thing still rings true and has since the very beginning: a Peloton is a pain in the butt, literally. Sitting on a bike is uncomfortable as it is, even when it’s properly adjusted, but mix in Tunde Oyeneyin’s ass-kicking HIIT workouts and the new Megan Thee Stallion classes

If you want to get in a real calorie burn — we’re talking heart rate up, sweat dripping down your face, pushing yourself to your limits — then look no further than these YouTube workouts. Most are high-intensity and can be performed at home with minimal equipment, with the exception of a treadmill workout (did

From tender breasts to mood swings, PMS is no joke — but there’s one symptom that may catch you completely by surprise. “The basal core body temperature can change over the course of the menstrual cycle, with a higher temperature occurring during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle after ovulation,” Shannon Clark, MD, FACOG,

Whether or not you choose to keep your tampons discreetly tucked away while walking to the bathroom is a personal choice — but you definitely shouldn’t feel like menstruating or using menstrual-care products is something to hide. Periods should never be taboo. That all being said, there is still a lot of undeniable convenience to

I grew up in a household where dessert was an everyday occurrence and my grandfather’s Italian-American heritage meant that pasta was on the menu every other day. My health and wellness journey began when I got a bit older and decided I wanted to become physically healthier as a means of feeling more confident. I

Ready to run the Pride Lands? runDisney just announced a brand-new Virtual Series of 5Ks themed after a true classic: The Lion King. As with previous runDisney virtual events, this summer series is great because you don’t have to trek down to Disney to earn yourself a shiny medal (more on that part ahead). All

A game of tennis is one of our favorite summer activities; not only is it a great way to get in your cardio, but it’s also our opinion that tennis clothes are the cutest athletic apparel out there. Adorable dresses and skirts are the definition of athleisure and feel at home both on the court

I love my unflavored Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides ($43 for 20 ounces). For years, I’ve been adding it to my coffee and smoothies every morning for a boost of protein, and I swear I’ve noticed a difference in my hair and nail health. But now, Vital Proteins has made getting your collagen even easier with

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich ran her way into the history books at the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon on Sunday, breaking the women’s half marathon world record with a blazing-fast time of 1:04:01. We did the calculations, and that comes out to an average pace of 4:53 per mile (!) over 13.1 miles. Chepngetich sprinted right

You may not follow wrestling, but this video will make you want to. During the 125-kilogram (265-pound) Olympic trials final series, 20-year-old Gable Steveson defeated rival Nick Gwiazdowski, which means Steveson is headed to the Tokyo Olympics! One of the highlights of the video, which you can see at 9:05, is when his fans are

WHEW. In a nail-biter of a National Championship, Stanford beat Arizona 54-53 on Sunday to draw an exciting NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament to a close. It’s their first national title since 1992, and the all Pac-12 showoff between the No. 1 Cardinal, the top-ranked team in the tournament, and No. 3 Wildcats more than lived

Take your strength training to the next level with this full-body workout. Certified trainer Charlee Atkins will lead you through variations of her favorite exercises including plank rows, single-leg deadlifts, and goblet marches. To really fire up your muscles, Charlee recommends using medium dumbbells. Press play, and commit to giving every rep your best effort.

If you menstruate, there’s a chance you’ve pondered the purpose of scented tampons, or wondered if they’re even safe to use during your period. After all, the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, and even when cleaning the vulva, we’re told to avoid harsh, fragranced products. Well, according to an article by the Cleveland Clinic, you’ll

I played tennis for the majority of my life, so I know full well that you can have a great workout in a dress. In fact, most of the time dresses are my preferred outfit when I’m on the court, and now that the weather’s warming up, I plan to spend almost all of my

We know Brie Larson is strong — remember that time she pushed a 5,000-pound car up a hill?! — but she keeps finding new ways to inspire with her Captain Marvel strength. Take yesterday, for example, when we tuned in to Larson’s foundational strength workout with trainer Jason Walsh. There we were, enjoying Walsh’s tips

Cardio-lovers, this 15-minute workout is for you! You’ll not only get your heart rate up, but these 15 bodyweight moves will also strengthen your muscles. Certified personal trainer and kinesiologist Johanna Sophia (growwithjo on YouTube) said in the caption that the best way to burn fat is by doing a combination of cardio and strength