Fitness

Have you ever wanted to open up about something incredibly personal, but didn’t, out of fear that it might change people’s perception of you? You’re not alone. In our first episode of How 2 Deal, POPSUGAR is joined by Grown-ish star Francia Raisa and licensed professional clinical counselor — and TikTok influencer! — Shani Tran

Ready for another week of Instagram and YouTube Live workouts? We’re streaming straight to your home gym (aka living room, garage, basement, bedroom, or backyard) this week with four new workouts, including strength and conditioning, HIIT, cardio, and an advanced Pilates core session we’re definitely looking forward to. Check out the full schedule ahead and

If you get any of the COVID-19 vaccines now authorized for emergency use in the US, you may have side effects (and more so after the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna shots as opposed to the first). The symptoms, which are generally short-lived and last a day or two, may include headache, fatigue,

Now that you’ve bought an at-home Peloton bike, you get to splurge on all the accessories — the most important being a pair of Peloton-friendly shoes that match the bike’s tread dimensions. Before you start shoe shopping, though, it’s crucial to research what shoes are and aren’t compatible with your bike. If you’ve previously taken

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit last March and gyms and fitness studios began closing at a rapid pace, it seemed like everyone I knew was purchasing a Peloton bike. Eventually, I joined them, but not until December when I finally took the plunge and decided to visit a Peloton store. I checked out the

A healthy gut benefits your mental health, helps you have a robust immune system, and can aid weight loss efforts and clear skin. One important way to take care of your gut, is to eat foods that improve your gut bacteria like like probiotics, veggies, ginger, and nut-based yogurt. But if you’re crowding your digestive

On Thursday night, President Joe Biden delivered his first prime-time address since taking office in January, marking a year since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. During his speech, Biden called on states to open vaccine eligibility for all adults no later than May 1, and announced that he believes “there’s a good chance” small

In an interview with Oprah, Meghan Markle bravely admitted a dark truth: she had contemplated suicide during her first pregnancy. The British press has relentlessly attacked Meghan for years, which understandably took a toll on her mental health. To make matters worse, she received no support from the royal family or the institution, even after

A huge part of Jessica’s yoga journey was realizing it’s for everyone — not just people who are flexible enough to slip into some of the tougher poses. “I think our fixation on extremely difficult [postures] keeps a lot of bodies away from the practice,” she said. Instead of getting hung up on specific yoga

If less daylight and colder weather seems to steal your energy and passion, you may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD). While it’s often dismissed as somehow being less consequential than other mental health conditions, it’s estimated that SAD affects up to 3 percent of the population. As someone who has struggled with seasonal affective disorder

From turf fields and quarterbacks to hard courts and three-point shots: after five seasons of junior college football content, Last Chance U transitioned into its first-ever iteration focused on junior college basketball (making this season six of the Last Chance U series). Enter the East Los Angeles College (ELAC) Huskies led by Coach John Mosley

The keto diet is having a moment, and we’re on board for it. The basis of the ketogenic diet is putting your body into ketosis by consuming mainly protein and fat, and lowering your carbohydrate and sugar intake. It’s a slightly more extreme version of a low-carb diet, but many of the same principles apply.

The CDC released a new set of COVID-19 guidelines for vaccinated and unvaccinated people, and one of the biggest changes has to do with group gatherings. According to the CDC, fully-vaccinated people are defined as people who have been vaccinated with both doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, or one dose of the

Blogilates creator Cassey Ho shared this candid and very important YouTube video about what she says is a topic that no one talks about — losing your period (called amenorrhea). All the stuff that goes along with bleeding every month like bloating, cramps, a crappy mood, breakouts, and the extra time in the bathroom are

Meghan Markle opened up about how her mental health suffered as a senior member of the royal family. During a bombshell interview with Oprah on March 7, the Duchess of Sussex said she lived with suicidal thoughts during her first pregnancy and was afraid to tell her husband, Prince Harry. When she worked up the

Nike wants to celebrate Black women, inside and outside of athletics, for the way they shape our world. The sports brand is well-known for its impactful ads, and on March 7, Nike released a video recognizing the tireless work of these women with an important reminder: “It’s not magic.” Narrated by Judas and the Black

My neck had gotten so stiff a few months ago that I was grimacing in pain just from tipping my head to one side or twisting around. All the neck stretches and foam-rolling in the world wasn’t making a lasting difference. I mentioned this to my doctor a few months ago, and she gave me

There are plenty of people in the world who love adding some color to their workout wardrobe, and then there are the rest of us. Wearing all black to work out is a lifestyle choice, and we genuinely can’t imagine putting on anything else. Black makes us feel strong, powerful, and ready to take on

Gallon-size water bottles are all over TikTok and Instagram, with fitness influencers and regular users alike relying on them to reach their hydration goals. It seems weird at first — these water bottles are seriously huge! — but when you think about it, they make so much sense. There’s no rationing your water while you

Peyton List portrays the ruthless teen Tory Nichols on Cobra Kai, and like her character, List has taken a few kickboxing classes in the past. Though List also played basketball and ran track and field growing up, she’d never done any karate before being cast in season two except for a 45-minute intro session leading

These days, the best thing an outfit can be is versatile. We’re talking lounge-at-home-and-feel-cute-running-errands-and-get-your-sweat-on kinds of versatile. A multifunctional outfit is pure gold in our books, and coordinating sets are It. With sunnier days ahead, our editors have been craving bright, mood-boosting pieces and comfortable fabrics that can take you anywhere — or nowhere —

Are your wrists as piled up with fitness watches as mine are? Well, make some room. Apollo Neuro ($349) straps around your wrist like an Apple Watch or Fitbit, but it’s not there to count your steps or measure your heart rate. It’s a “wearable wellness device for stress relief,” according to the brand’s website,

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or gain weight — or even stay exactly the same — stepping on the scale is probably a regular part of your routine. But it’s not as simple as putting both feet on the scale, reading the number, and moving on. The timing of those check-ins can actually make

Megan Thee Stallion is the ultimate hype girl, and her music gets us moving no matter where we are, which makes Peloton launching classes set to her songs seem like a no-brainer (and also a gift from the fitness gods). Similar to Peloton’s Beyoncé artist series, a few instructors will lead workouts with Megan’s motivational

Multimarathoner and run-club member Maggie Wade hasn’t always felt as strong and as confident as she does now. While Maggie’s been a dancer her entire life, it was running that finally made her feel comfortable in her own skin and proud of who she is. Joining a run club in LA reminded her that she’s

We love our workout clothes, and while we’re always looking to add to our collection, we don’t need to break the bank doing so. Enter the We Made Too Much section at Lululemon, which is one of our favorite places to shop. Here, we can find the leggings and sports bras we’ve been eyeing at

No dumbbells? Not a problem with this quick strength-training workout from Peloton trainer Jess Sims, which swaps in a full backpack for moves usually done with dumbbells or kettlebells. “I can’t help myself — once a teacher, always a teacher,” Sims wrote on Instagram, and we’re not mad about it! There are just four moves

@dr.staci.t Part 1. Like & Share for Part 2! #bridgerton #obgyn #somethingyoulearned #moreyouknow ♬ Wildest Dreams – Duomo Oh, Bridgerton! How we love your corsets, NSFW scenes, and Duke of Hastings charm galore (sigh). Staci Tanouye, MD, a board-certified gynecologist based out of Florida, is nonetheless calling out two misconceptions about sex that the show