Fitness

In April 2020, about a month after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the country into lockdown, I developed symptoms consistent with some type of stomach issue. I completely lost my appetite, and when I could eat, I was met with extreme bloating and discomfort, mostly on the left side. Food made me exhausted, and the mere

Paired with a page-turner, candlelight, and a glass of red wine, a bubble bath can easily turn into an hour-long activity. But while a frothy soak can be incredibly soothing for the muscles and the mind, bubble baths don’t always have the same positive effect on vaginal health. It’s unfortunate but true: bubble baths can

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

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

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

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

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

We teamed up with Under Armour to help women everywhere tap into their unbeatable confidence. Setting out to achieve anything in life (fitness milestones or achievements especially) isn’t a fingers-crossed situation. Other than the lottery, there’s no wishing and hoping on the path to success — there’s just doing and planning. And while hiccups and

We’re very much of the belief that when you look good, you feel good, which is why we love cute workout clothes. Just as we know the importance of a kickass power outfit when you’ve got a big meeting or exciting first date, there’s something about wearing your favorite leggings or sports bra when you’ve

Picture this: Michael B. Jordan. Now picture Michael B. Jordan working out surrounded by the Caribbean paradise that is St. Barts. In a new cover story for the April issue of Men’s Health, Michael B. Jordan discusses his relationship with Lori Harvey, his duty as a Black man in Hollywood, and his new film Without

People are often surprised when I call myself “disabled.” Over the years, society has shifted toward person-first language (i.e. person with a disability) to describe disability. However, many people within the disabled community prefer identity-first language (i.e. disabled person). Much of this confusion comes from the unconscious but prevalent understanding of disability as inherently negative.

I’m not a fancy fitness girl — I like basic, effective workouts that don’t need a lot of skills, frills, or thrills. And since I love walking in the hilly woods near my house with my dogs, the idea of the 12-3-30 walking workout got me all excited. What is the 12-3-30 Workout? The 12-3-30

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

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

Figuring out acceptable food to eat while trying the keto diet might seem challenging at first. On the ketogenic diet, you consume foods that are low in carbs and high in fat to achieve ketosis and thereby burn more fat. While there are tons of delicious keto recipes you can try, you might find yourself

We can always count on The Fitness Marshall for fun dance fitness sessions choreographed to songs we love belting our hearts out to. And, in October of last year, The Fitness Marshall mastermind and YouTuber Caleb Marshall, along with his “backup booties,” launched the activewear line Active Booty. The first capsule collection for the Active

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

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

I’ve had bloating issues ever since I was in my teens, experiencing uncomfortable symptoms such as constipation, a distended belly (I’ve been asked serval times if I was pregnant when I wasn’t!), terrible pains, and the most common symptom: embarrassing gas. What helps the most is eating a plant-based diet and avoiding certain foods like