Fitness

Unless you practice yoga regularly, it can be easy to neglect stretching as a part of your regular workout routine. Sure, you know you should take at least a few minutes to do it daily — or at the very least, before or after you exercise — but meh. It’s not such a big deal

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. If you’re on the hunt for new (and affordable ways) to enhance your workout routine, don’t sleep on ankle

Conversations around weight are tricky enough to tackle and process as an adult. But guidelines out of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) are encouraging that children as young as age 6 get looped into the discussion. More specifically, the panel is building upon previous recommendations given in 2017, which stated that starting at

As a trainer and 500hr E-RYT (experienced registered yoga teacher), I’m often asked by clients, loved ones, and social media followers how to start working out again after a long break, or how to start exercising in general if they’ve never been into fitness at all. The first tip I give anyone who asks these

When I pack my bags to go to my in-laws’ house for Christmas, I have to bring an entire bag of medication. There are migraine meds, thyroid meds, anti-anxiety meds, antidepressants, anti-nausea tablets, pain meds, and rescue meds, among others. There’s my weekly pill organizer and ice packs and sleeping mask and earplugs. It’s not

I’ve always considered myself sufficiently hydrated. Growing up, my dad constantly reminded me to drink water. Whether it was before a flight, sporting event, or hot beach day, I constantly heard the loving words “keep drinking!” and “drink up!” But exactly how much water should you be drinking? For years, we’ve heard mixed feedback on

Even if you don’t know exactly how many hours of sleep you need, you can sense when the numbers are off. You might feel sluggish, unfocused, or anxious. Other times, you might be getting so much sleep that you start wondering if it’s possible to sleep too much. To clear up the confusion, we asked

It’s a “holly, jolly” time. But what if it isn’t? Maybe the go, go go of work, family, and shopping has you feeling socially burnt out and financially stretched thin. Or, traditions may be bringing feelings of grief to the surface. And we haven’t even mentioned those 4 p.m. sunsets . . . Holiday blues,

Dancer and choreographer Kaleila Jordan will have you sweating in this quick and festive 10-minute dance session, combining holiday-themed hip-hop moves with high-intensity interval training. Throughout each of the choreographed segments, she alternates between slower movements, like body rolls and lunges, before jumping into faster hops and kicks. Her full-body program is short and sweet,

Ever sat down to journal with the best intentions, only to stare at a blank page for five minutes? Journaling can be a rewarding (and, dare we say, fun) way to prioritize mental health — but not if you don’t know where to start. According to therapist Keischa Pruden, LCMHCS, owner of Pruden Counseling Concepts,

Starting a new exercise programme can be daunting. We get that! And it’s why we’re so excited about the Women’s Health Big Book of Walking Workouts, which proves once and for all that you don’t have to overhaul your entire life to meet your weight loss and fitness goals – you simply have to put

Eating disorders have a long-held grip on sport. While athletes of all genders grapple with disordered eating behaviors, women have been hit the hardest. Research has found that disordered eating is almost twice as prevalent in female athletes compared to male athletes (62 percent and 32 percent, respectively). And a new report from the International

Everyone has a different relationship with alcohol, but often we learn that it represents a celebration. In the US, a 21-year-old’s first legal drink is an exciting rite of passage, often marking a full entrance into adulthood. People drink at parties, weddings, and other big events. We’re taught to drink to our accomplishments and the

Modern life has made it much easier to become “an indoor cat” than an outdoor one. Days spent migrating from one screen to the next — from the computer to the TV to a late-night iPhone scroll session in bed — are far more common than those spent immersed in nature. This feels less than

If your goal is to get fitter and stronger, you’re going to need a benchmark. This quick and simple fitness test will show you where you’re at.  So. The push-up. It’s an upper-body move that sculpts your arms, right? Correct. But did you know that it also tones your abs and butt? True story! When done correctly,

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first oral medication specifically designed to treat postpartum depression. Called zuranolone (brand name: Zurzuvae), the medication is taken in pill form and can help relieve symptoms of postpartum depression within a few days. Postpartum depression impacts around one in seven women in the weeks and months after

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Chaunté Vaughn If you didn’t already know, sitting down for extended periods of time isn’t great for your body. Whether you’re working or relaxing, over time, spending extended periods of sitting will cause your hip flexor muscles to tighten and eventually “turn off” your glutes, leaving you with a case

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Melanie Whyte and Photo Illustration: Keila Gonzalez Have you heard of “dopamine dressing”? Videos tagged with the phrase have a collective 64 million views on TikTok, and the practice is simple: throw together an outfit with the intention of lifting your mood. Even better? You can take advantage regardless of

It’s not always easy to drink as much H20 as is recommended on a daily basis, especially when there are so many delicious beverage alternatives — hello, soda — readily available for thirst-quenching purposes. At the end of a marathon or on a hot day in the sun, water may look like, well, a tall

Quick question: how are your New Year’s resolutions coming on? If your answer is a shifty, awkward silence, chances are the goals you set weren’t designed to set you up for success in the first place. Goal-setting can be a powerful tool, but it’s also a specific science. Get it wrong and that dress you’re