Fitness

When I was 14 and first struggling with severe depression, I didn’t have a lot of resources at my disposal. Sure, I had the internet, but social media wasn’t around yet, so all the information I found was dry, bland, and looked like it had been copied and pasted from a Psychology 101 textbook. I

Before the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) revealed that they planned their 2019 World Cup training (they won, btw!) around players’ periods, the topic of how fluctuating hormones could potentially impact workouts wasn’t talked about much, er, at all. But when you think about it, the idea makes so much sense that it’s shocking it’s

Doing squats can be daunting if you tend to experience knee pain in your workout routine — but don’t write off the move just yet. According to fitness expert and ACSM-certified trainer John Ford, the squat motion is worked into everyday life — even outside of exercise. “The good and the bad of the situation

Looking for a fitness device that can keep up with your unmatched passion? Want a training partner that lets you do more without backing down? Well, here it is… The Garmin fēnix 6/6S Pro Garmin has recently expanded on its solar charging technology. Building on the success of their first solar charging multisport watch, the

Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris are a powerhouse couple, not just because they’ve both been a part of two World Cup-winning soccer teams and they fight for pay equity alongside the USWNT — their power also lies in the fact that they are major proponents of LGBTQ+ representation. As Harris told POPSUGAR earlier this year,

I spend more time trying to figure out where to put my feet during a side plank than actually performing the core-strengthening move. Do I stack my feet on top of each other? If so, how do I stack them without falling over on my face? Can I put one foot in front of the

While feeling sore after a challenging (or new) workout is totally normal, it’s important to note that not all types of aches and pains are just byproducts of your bod’s natural healing process. One common place this comes into play is with an IT band injury. What is the IT band, exactly? Here’s everything you need to

Image Source: Courtesy of Martina Gebarovska There are a few practices that Juliana Spicoluk, cocreator of the Boho Beautiful wellness and lifestyle brand, does for stress relief. “Finding time for yourself, disconnecting from the external world, and reconnecting with what’s inside yourself is one of the best ways to help cope with any anxiety or

There’s nothing like a good workout to get you sweating, smiling, and feeling strong. If you’re craving that right now, good news: our Instagram Live workouts can make it happen, and we’ve got seven new ones coming your way this week on @popsugarfitness. Tune in for cardio boxing, HIIT, and more from some of our

I’ve been taking advantage of Zoom workout classes while sheltering in place, which is why I’ve got mad respect for Tracee Ellis Ross and her at-home routine. The Black-ish actress recently shared a glimpse of her go-to exercises on Instagram, courtesy of Heart & Hustle gym. “Still getting my workouts in!” Ellis captioned her video.

Image Source: Getty / Harry How We already know that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and the pandemic has affected sports across the globe. But, on July 9, track and field athletes from around the world competed in the Inspiration Games, a special virtual competition that’s part of the

Almost every time I reveal I wasn’t a runner growing up or that I quit my middle school track team because my foot hurt, I’m met with some shock. I actually took up running as an adult after years of avoiding it. Now, I’ve run over 60 races over about eight years. Beyond that, I

So, your community has largely reopened, and you decided to get lunch with a friend, only to find out a few days later that they have tested positive for COVID-19. What do you do now? “What to do after you are in the presence of someone who tested positive for COVID-19 really depends on your

More than 130,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, a novel strain of coronavirus, and cases continue to surge in communities across the country. But for frontline medical workers, particularly those working in emergency rooms and treating COVID-19 patients, the fight has only just begun. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that

Many people who use birth control experience unpleasant side effects like nausea, breast tenderness, and changes in sex drive. But not all side effects are physical — doctors say birth control can also affect your mood, noting that studies have found a correlation between hormonal contraception and depression. So, could your birth control be to

Snack time around the POPSUGAR office is no joke — it’s practically a necessity to have a great mid-afternoon pick-me-up. But when we’re looking for a healthy option, we want our snack to have less than 150 calories and 10 net grams of carbohydrates. It may seem like a lot to ask, but we’ve actually

After plenty of trial and error, I’ve discovered that I look and feel my best when I eat a low-carb diet. I’ve worked hard to find low-carb foods I actually enjoy, and I’m so excited to share them with you. Because I’m all about convenience, every single one of these products is available on Amazon.

The historical and modern-day distrust of the medical system in the Black community stems from centuries of medical malpractice, misdiagnosis, and undertreatment at the hands of white professionals in medicine. All one has to do is search the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment or the coerced sterilization spurred by the eugenics movement with the aim of controlling

Last March, Emilia Clarke wrote a powerful essay revealing that she battled for her life while suffering from two life-threatening brain aneurysms during her first few years filming Game of Thrones. The injuries were treated through several painful surgeries, resulting in Clarke spending weeks at the hospital in recovery. Years after her last procedure in

Image Source: Courtesy of Martina Gebarovska Juliana Spicoluk knows that the stress of everyday life can manifest in physical ways — and she’s a pro at relieving the body of that burden through yoga. The cocreator of the Boho Beautiful brand, whose YouTube channel has over 1.5 million subscribers, is a certified yoga and pilates