Fitness

Even though my drawers are stacked with tons of workout clothes, I find myself turning to the same couple of pieces again and again. A few of my favorite finds are from Old Navy because the brand’s quality continues to blow me away. Years ago, I purchased a pair of leggings from the retailer on

I remember the first time someone noticed that I was an anxious person. I was in my sixth-grade math class, sitting next to my friend Theresa. The teacher was writing an equation on the board, and I could just sense that she was going to ask me to solve it. My hands became sweaty, and

Get ready to turn up, tune up, and fuel up! The fitness and wellness programming you love from POPSUGAR Play/Ground is coming to LA for one day only. Don’t miss the first-ever POPSUGAR Grounded, our immersive wellness event on Saturday, March 7, at Goya Studios in Los Angeles. There will be powerful workouts, soulful workshops,

You probably already know that if you don’t warm up before your workout, you could be setting yourself up for injury. But did you know that how you warm-up can have as much of an impact? Case in point: doing a quick little leg stretch before you run doesn’t cut it. A study review presented

Though you can argue that all yoga is self-care — you are, after all, tending to your body in ways you may not do during your busy day — I particularly like the types of flows specifically geared toward self-care. These, often, are slower in nature, incorporate massage and bits of meditation, and also might

Hip conditioning isn’t sexy — but it is essential. This is especially true for women, as your hips are an integral part of your powerhouse, the lumbo pelvic hip complex (LPHC). The LPHC is the largest joint in the body; it’s responsible for initiating so many movements, both in and outside of the gym —

You’ve probably heard of, or seen an Orangetheory fitness studio. The interval-based workout franchise, which is the brainchild of physiologist Ellen Latham, is exploding and now boasts more than 1,300 locations worldwide. While the name Orangetheory is cool in and of itself, there’s actually quite a bit behind it. Read on to have your questions

Running and jumping are surefire ways to get your heart rate going, but high-impact cardio workouts like these can also put a ton of stress on the body, which is why fitness pros suggest taking 48-hour breaks between high-intensity, high-impact workouts, or roughly two to three times per week. “If you train using high impact regularly, adding some

When I walked into Planned Parenthood the Summer before moving off to college, my mind was set on leaving with a packet of birth control pills — but after looking through a pamphlet detailing other methods of contraception, I decided on what seemed like a better option: the progestin-only birth control implant. If you’re unfamiliar,

So, awkward question… How are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? If your answer is somewhere between “not so great” and “distant memory”, you’re not alone. According to U.S. News, approximately 80% of resolutions fail by the second week of February. And with the year that was January finally behind us, the clock is ticking.

Between the fatigue, bloating, and cramps, that time of the month is already unpleasant. But if you frequently feel sick in the days leading up to your period — we’re talking chills, body aches, a stuffy nose, even nausea and diarrhea — you’re not alone, and there’s science to explain why. It all comes down

Learning how to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time isn’t easy. But according to experts it can be done — and, what’s more, it’s actually more beneficial and sustainable for your body in the long run. Phil Catudal, personal trainer and nutrition expert, can speak to this. “It’s called body recomposition, and

It seemed like a good idea at the time: that extra glass (or three) of wine, that round of shots as the bar was closing, that fourth pitcher of margaritas on girls’ night out. But then, the payback. Your head is pounding, your stomach is rolling in the deep, and your mouth tastes and feels

The countdown to the new year has begun. As we move toward the end of 2019, it’s time to whip out your notebook and consider ways to improve your life next year. If you’re hoping to be happier and healthier than ever (and who isn’t?), be sure to add some self-care to your list. “Self-care

Billie Eilish made history for being the youngest artist to receive nominations in — and then sweep — the four biggest Grammy categories: album of the year, record of the year, song of the year, and best new artist. She’s also the first woman and second person ever to win all four in the same

Hanging out on the couch the day after an intense workout may seem like the best way to give your muscles some time to recover, but you might be surprised to learn that your body will actually bounce back better if you keep it moving by opting to engage in an active recovery activity instead.

Nothing is worse than waking up in the middle of the night, sweating as if you’ve just run a marathon, and needing to climb out of bed to change your pajamas and sheets before you try (try!) to drift back to sleep. But that’s exactly what 10 to 60 percent of the population experiences each

Have you started your #NewYearNewYou fitness regime and grinding hard, but not seeing results as quickly as you thought you would? Join the queue. Time to PumpHIITup! While getting in shape is a process that doesn’t offer an overnight reward; there are a few fitness boosting ‘cheats’ that can help speed things up. One such

Best friends Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott founded Tone It Up back in 2009 and, more than a decade later, the trainers are overwhelmed by the community of strong women they’ve inspired to get moving. After a workout event at New York City’s Energi, Karena told POPSUGAR she firmly believes that the community of Tone

If you’re looking to increase your upper body strength, look no further than the Arnold press. And before you ask, yes, the exercise gets its name from Arnold Schwarzenegger (a.k.a. The Terminator). No, it will not pump you up like the former bodybuilder-turned-actor-turned-governor or California. One thing it will do? Push your upper body to