Fitness

I recently applied for graduation from college, for the third time. This post-master’s degree in special education comes just one year after I graduated with my master’s in English education. Feeling proud, I decided to post something on Facebook. An hour later, my feed was flooded with congratulations and comments about how much I inspire

So many of us focus on getting in our intense workouts, but we don’t always put enough attention and time in caring for the mobility of our joints and the flexibility of our muscles. Certified personal trainer Massy Arias shared this 15-minute, full-body recovery and mobility stretching routine to help, with a focus on relieving

It’s impossible to deny the sheer athleticism of the women on this list, but these athletes represent so much more than a collection of medals and trophies. They’re also trailblazers who are making sports more accessible for the athletes who come after them and advocates who are dedicated to a number of important causes, from

We like to consider ourselves relatively healthy individuals, but we can admit that sometimes, a little help is appreciated. It can be tough to stick to our goals, and we’re fans of anything that will keep us accountable. Yes, you can schedule your workout into your calendar like a meeting or prep meals in advance,

When my legs feel like jelly, I know I did a good workout! But here’s the thing: leg day doesn’t have to take hours at the gym. Even carving out 20 minutes of your day — which is less time than it takes to clean out your inbox — can help you get leaner, stronger

I’ve had an anxiety disorder since middle school and, like many people, the past year took a toll on my mental health and exacerbated my symptoms. I take medication to manage my depression, PTSD, and anxiety, and I found myself needing to increase my daily dose of Valium. I also became terrified of going anywhere

It’s hard to deny that bike shorts are having a moment. There’s a real demand for cute workout shorts, and since we’re spending so much time at home, we love pieces that we can both sweat in and lounge around the house in. Throwing on bike shorts with a sports bra and tank is perfect

It’s exhausting talking (and thinking about) the obstacles that women in sports face every day. They’ve had to fight for pay equity as well as media coverage across disciplines, but they’ve also had to fight for basic levels of respect, as we recently saw with the NCAA March Madness tournaments. In a CarMax commercial, the

If you’re craving that intense energy you get working out live with an inspiring trainer, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got four brand-new workouts going live this week on our Instagram and YouTube pages, including barre, HIIT, and yoga and meditation, all led by trainers we know you’ll love. And none of the

Join Carrie Underwood, lead designer of CALIA by Carrie Underwood, and her trainer Eve Overland for a short and intense HIIT workout. You’ll fire up your legs with squats and lunge variations then take it to the mat to activate your core with planks, boat holds, and flutter kicks. This no-equipment routine is perfect for

Professional cyclist Ayesha Rosena Anna McGowan, creator of A Quick Brown Fox, started out riding a bike like most kids. “I got two bikes for Christmas when I was five, one from my parents, one from my grandparents. I taught myself how to ride and rode as a kid just for fun,” she told POPSUGAR.

Editor’s Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have female sex organs, not just those who are women. For this particular story, experts generally referred to people with female sex organs who menstruate as women. As if my hormonal acne isn’t enough, I get the worst bouts of insomnia right

@natures_food nature’s cereal #fruit #fruits #share ♬ original sound – 🥭Fruits & Leaves🍃 One of the latest diet trends zipping around TikTok is called nature cereal, originally shared by user @natures_food and since popularized by millions of users (including the one and only Lizzo). The recipe is simple: you pour coconut water over pomegranate seeds

Horrible cramps shouldn’t just be brushed off with a heating pad’s assistance each month. That’s because regularly experiencing painful periods is one of the most common symptoms of endometriosis — a serious health condition where the tissue that grows inside the uterus begins to grow outside of it. This condition can cause extreme discomfort and

Full disclosure: I’m still startled — OK, I scream — when deep-frying food. I hate the way hot oil splatters out of the pan! Which is why I’m so grateful for my air fryer. Not only is the air fryer generally quicker and more hassle-free than deep-frying, but it’s also much healthier because you use

Update, March 22, 2021: Results from a large US clinical trial involving more than 32,000 people and testing the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate are finally available — and interim analysis relates that the vaccine showcased 79 percent efficacy in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 and 100 percent efficacy in preventing severe disease and hospitalization. This is higher

If you’d like to get back to a life post-pandemic, just take a drive down south. I live in the Florida Panhandle, where everyone is acting like everything is perfectly normal. Don’t believe me? Come and see for yourself. We’re even open for spring break. Without giving away my exact location, I’ll explain a little

More than 20 states have pending legislation that would ban transgender student athletes from joining sports teams that are aligned with their gender identity. Earlier in March, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed the Fairness Act into law, officially joining Idaho in legal discrimination against trans bodies. As a former student athlete who played volleyball from

One of the great things about the Noom program is that you don’t have to cut anything out of your diet to eat healthier and even lose weight. Craving ice cream? Can’t live without peanut butter? That’s OK, as long as you eat these calorie-dense foods in moderation. With Noom, foods are categorized as green,

A handful of perfect 10s have been recorded this collegiate gymnastics season, but Lynnzee Brown‘s 10.00 bar routine from March 20 came with an extra accolade: the senior out of Kansas City, MO, helped the University of Denver clinch their first Big 12 Gymnastics Championship title to date (Denver was added to the conference in

You learn as a kid that if something is deemed wrong, you probably shouldn’t do it. But the more you’re denied it, the more (oh, the more) you want it. Sometimes you grow impatient and take what you shouldn’t even if you’re warned not to — like snagging a chocolate chunk cookie out of the

If you woke up today, feeling the way you always do, then it’s time to shake it up and have some fun with this Hairspray dance workout from YouTuber Emily Thorne (aka Emkfit). This 20-minute video feels more like a dance party than a cardio workout. You’ll do bursts of high-intensity dancing followed by periods

@sedonerrr WE GOT A NEW WEIGHT ROOM #ncaawbb #athlete ♬ original sound – Sedona Prince Following backlash, the NCAA updated its women’s weight room for March Madness athletes. This change comes after women basketball players exposed the organization for providing them with inadequate equipment in comparison to their male counterparts while training in San Antonio.

If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know they can be scary and overwhelming. In this week’s episode of How 2 Deal, clinical psychologist — and TikTok influencer! — Dr. Janine Kreft breaks down how to identify and cope with panic attacks. Plus, Dr. Kreft shares a few simple ways you can help regulate

Your mama was right when she told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why? Skipping breakfast is linked to a slew of not-so-great outcomes, like an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. And if you’re trying to manage your weight, breakfast can also help you on your

Working out is great for our physical health — strength training and cardio, for example, can help improve your metabolism — as well as our mental health. HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is effective for burning fat, making an ideal workout for weight loss, and if you’re focused on booty gains, sprints and inclines on the

It’s a tale as old as time: a few days after your period began, the bleeding suddenly stops. Throwing caution to the wind, you throw on your cutest undies — but of course, then the bleeding comes back, stronger and heavier than before. What gives? Turns out, this stop-and-go flow isn’t unusual. To understand why,

Going to bed on a full stomach is downright uncomfortable, but you know what’s even more unbearable? Waking up with a bloated belly, feeling like you’re about to pop. But why do some people experience morning bloating in the first place, and how can you help ease the discomfort and prevent it from happening again?