It’s one thing to hear that meditation can ease anxiety and another to experience it for yourself. Frankly, when I’m feeling stressed and anxious, the last thing I feel like doing is sitting down for 20 minutes of quiet meditation. One thing that can help: playing a guided meditation to ease me into that headspace.
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In the midst of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings on Oct. 13, Senator Ted Cruz misdefined birth control in a misleading and problematic way. Namely, he referred to birth control as “anti-abortion drugs.” To catch you up, Cruz brought up birth control when discussing implied threats to religious freedom. He specifically referenced the
Amazon Prime Day is finally here, and to say we’re excited is an understatement. Amazon has pulled out all the stops, and the deals won’t stop for the next two days. If you’re obsessed with all-things fitness, today is your lucky day. There are deals on everything from new leggings to gym equipment, and you
As any tried and true golfer knows, fall can be a fantastic time to enjoy a few extra rounds on the green. Although there are most definitely some tricks of the trade for dealing with fall weather on the course, one of the easiest ways to make sure you’re ready for a crisp time at
It’s officially cold and flu season, and coupled with the coronavirus pandemic, you may be feeling stressed and worried about getting sick. You’ve probably heard people say that in order for your body to have the best chance at fighting off viruses like the flu and COVID-19, you should focus on “boosting” your immune system.
Some may call my loyalty to my calendar a little unnecessary. Especially during a time when work and social schedules are so ambiguous, I’m sure it sounds a little overboard to adhere to a schedule so precisely. But over the last seven months, I’ve learned that scheduling my workouts just as I would a meeting
Growing up, whenever I felt like my gut health was out of whack, I was told to grab a probiotic-rich yogurt out of the fridge — and that was the end of it. Now, I realize that probiotics are associated with gut health (more on that ahead), but there are also other ways to boost
Brie Larson is a real-life superhero (after all, she starred in Captain Marvel!), and she’s got the strength to prove it. In a new Blogilates video with founder and Pilates instructor Cassey Ho, Larson does a 10-by-10 ab workout — 10 reps of 10 different ab exercises — sans any equipment. The moves are some
Battling through one heavy period, much less routinely heavy periods, absolutely sucks. They’re messy, uncomfortable, and can even have lasting consequences — including anemia, a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to sufficiently supply the body with oxygen. Much like your period flow, anemia can be mild, moderate, or severe. It
With temperatures cooling down to a crisp chill and trees changing into their colorful fall finest, autumn is understandably one of the most popular times of year to hike. However, painful blisters can quickly turn a pleasant afternoon outdoors into a near-torturous experience. From ill-fitting shoes to overly ambitious trails, there are tons of different
Thanksgiving is the biggest food holiday of the year, and even though this year might look a little different, it doesn’t mean that you still can’t have an all out feast. The traditional whole-roasted turkey, mountains of mashed potatoes, and huge dish of green bean casserole are great when the whole family is coming over,
Besides being eco-friendly, safe, and a penny saver, menstrual cups offer a huge perk compared to other period alternatives: they don’t have to be replaced as often. However, understanding how often you should empty your cup and purchase a new one is important for not only your health but the health of your menstrual cup.
No matter what I have on my plate for the day, I make sure to carve out time for a walk. It doesn’t matter if I’m logging half a mile to grab a cup of coffee or five miles to check out a new neighborhood, I cross a walk off my to-do list. But I’ll
Just when I thought 2020 couldn’t get any crazier, my body betrayed me (or gave me a wakeup call, depending on how you look at it!). As it turns out, sitting at home all day for work — particularly if you’re sitting on a piece furniture without enough back support — can lead to sciatic
When shelter-in-place orders first took effect amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I had no problem shielding myself from the world. I found new ways to keep myself occupied, and my mental health was better than ever before. But as the months went by, things began to change, and I found myself struggling to stay afloat. It
Burning fat and building muscle isn’t as easy as it sounds. You’ve got to make sure your workouts are programmed correctly, you’ve got to make sure you’re getting in the adequate amounts of nutrients to fuel your body and help your muscles repair, and you’ve got to be patient, because changes won’t happen overnight. Massy
“Ice Cream,” the sweet and poppy summer track from BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez, has already found a permanent place on our workout playlist, so a dance cardio routine to the song sounds right up our alley. As usual, choreographer and dance fitness instructor Mylee Dance has us covered. She choreographed with a quick, fun routine
If you’re into free workout videos like we are, we’ve got good news: POPSUGAR Fitness is going live with three new workouts this week on Instagram. Tune in and get sweating with HIIT, cardio, and upper-body work, officially streaming on @popsugarfitness starting Monday. Check out the full schedule below, add it to your Google Calendar
Most workouts help you improve your cardiorespiratory fitness or help you to build muscle and get stronger, but sometimes you simply need something that focuses on your inner wellness. Taylor Elyse Morrison, AFAA-certified, 200HR RYT, knows focusing on what’s happening with you mentally and emotionally is just as important as your physical health, which is
If you’ve ever done a plank, then you know the intense, shaky feeling you get in your stomach, arms, shoulders, back, butt, and quads. Basically, it works out your entire body in one excruciatingly long move. (How is it possible for the seconds to go by so slowly in this position?) All the pro-plankers out