Fitness

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

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