Fitness

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Building the perfect home gym is tricky. Most of us are at least somewhat constrained by space, so we

Take a moment to re-center yourself with a quick full-body yoga flow perfect for beginners. Presented by Athleta, this 10-minute sequence is ideal for anyone wanting to slow down, clear out negative energy, and find peace. Yoga and meditation instructor, Nikki Nie, leads you through this relaxing session using visualization techniques to guide you toward

I’m afraid I ruined Sydney Ertl’s day. When we connected on the phone on a Tuesday, the college senior was on a high. Just a few days before, her University of Minnesota cheerleading squad had placed seventh out of 21 in their division, Group Stunt, at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) & Universal Dance Association

If you’re looking to eat more plant-based, meal prep is a strategic (and delicious) way to support your goals. These easy vegan meal prep ideas prove you can still pack in nutritious plant-based ingredients without sacrificing taste. Not to mention, pre-made plant-based recipes are a great defense for when life gets hectic and you’re tempted

No one’s thrilled to get sick, but there’s something extra cruddy about a sinus infection. The pain, the pressure, the congestion, ugh! If you’re dealing with these symptoms right now, you’re probably wondering, how long does a sinus infection last anyway? A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, occurs when the air cavities around your

For me, growing older has come with sleeping struggles. With each passing year, strategies that formerly guaranteed a good night’s rest — weighted blankets, sleep teas, night lights — have stopped working quite so well. I’m also increasingly tied to a strict nighttime routine; if I eat dinner even 20 minutes later than usual, my

Grab your heels and get ready to embrace your inner Brittany S. Pierce. Straight out of Glee club, celebrity actress, dancer, and producer Heather Morris leads you through this full-body dance workout, incorporating moves inspired by Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. In just 30 minutes, she’ll show you how to dance in high heels, with

It’s the classic life cycle of a wellness trend: “Have you heard about this thing?” segues into “You’ve got to try this thing!” segues into “Wait — this thing might be harming you.” The latest trend to hit stage 3 is the endlessly viral Stanley tumblers — but the reports of the dangers of TikTok’s

Ditch the maternity myths, mama! Those “one size fits all” leggings you loved pre-bump won’t cut it anymore. As your beautiful belly grows, your workout wardrobe needs a little refresh. No more tugging up tights, flashing with rogue crop tops, or feeling like you’re suffocating mid-burpee. Enter: the glorious world of maternity leggings. We scoured

Image Source: Courtesy of Callie Jardine “Bare-minimum Mondays” is one of the latest trends on TikTok, and it’s more than just one day of “quiet quitting.” The movement encourages a soft, slow start to the week rather than coming out of your weekend with an exhausting vengeance. If you’re on board and looking for a

Adopting a vegan lifestyle can be an incredibly rewarding journey, offering numerous health benefits and promoting a more sustainable and compassionate way of life. It not only transforms the way you look at your food, but it heightens your awareness about the ethical and environmental implications of dietary choices. From discovering new vegetables and grains

If you’ve done a strength workout before, there’s a good chance it involved lunges, especially if it was focused on your lower body. Lunges are a staple in the fitness world and have lots of benefits: they engage all the muscles in your lower body, and they’re a great way to strengthen unilaterally (working one

I’m a water bottle girlie through and through, and have been for my entire life. Everywhere I go, I have to have water with me. Some would call it a commitment to hydration and others would call it having an emotional support water bottle — and both would be correct. Safe to say, I’ve tried

A quick scroll on TikTok these last few days will point you straight to Reese Witherspoon’s seemingly delicious “chococinno.” The viral recipe consists of snow, salted-caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and cold brew (yum!). But since sharing the snow-day treat with the internet, Witherspoon has gotten tons of comments and questions on her post about whether

Gut health is one of the most talked-about topics in the wellness sphere today — and for good reason. Having a healthy gut can impact a slew of factors regarding your body and how it functions. But between knowing the best foods for gut health, how to improve gut health naturally, how to get rid

Get ready to hit chest, back, and arms all with one quick upper-body workout. Powered by trainer and strength coach Nicolette Amarillas, this 30-minute class is designed to build and maintain upper-body strength. You’ll start with a simple bodyweight warmup, firing up the entire body and hovering in various plank positions. If you’re not sure

To be completely honest, even thinking about going to the gym can be exhausting sometimes. While the post-workout endorphins and visible results can be motivation to give your workout all you’ve got, sometimes it’s not enough. This is when you might turn to another energy source, such as a pre-workout or energy drink. You’ve probably

Jan. 22 marks what would have been the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In anticipation, the White House invited several journalists to sit down with members of the administration the Friday beforehand, Jan. 19, to discuss their commitment to reinstating reproductive freedoms. As I walked through the security gates and onto the snow-covered grounds

Here’s a myth about HIIT workouts: they’re only for the super fit. The misconception probably comes from the name. High-intensity interval training sounds, well, intense. But, “HIIT is absolutely beginner friendly. I do HIIT with an 80-year-old client!” says Danielle Gray, CPT, SFC, CES, CKT, celebrity trainer and founder of Train Like A Gymnast. What

When Nancy Davis was denied an abortion for a nonviable fetus in her home state of Louisiana in 2022, she took her story to media outlets in an attempt to draw attention to what she sees as a fundamental injustice that disproportionately affects Black women like her. Davis, the mother of an 18-year-old, a 14-year-old,