Fitness

When the COVID pandemic hit in 2020, many of us shifted into the “soft life” — and our workout routines came with us. As a result, the trending workouts today look lower intensity and lower impact than pre-pandemic, with the focus on Pilates, barre, and walking instead of CrossFit, sprints, and HIIT. While many people

Usually, “healthy” desserts kind of feel like a sham, right? You try to tell yourself, “It’s just like the real thing!” But . . . is it? Is it really? However, there are some brands that are seriously stepping up their game. Take Smart Sweets, for instance. We were lucky enough to be among the

If you’ve ever woken up in the morning and been hit with a wave of nausea, you know it’s a pretty miserable way to start the day. But if you’ve ruled out two of the more obvious culprits — pregnancy or a hangover — it can also be confusing. Morning sickness and one too many

Squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do to strengthen your lower body. As a compound exercise that works several large and powerful muscle groups, squats are a fantastic exercise for getting your heart rate up, building strength, and even improving your mobility. It’s also a fundamental human movement pattern that you

Tennis sensation Coco Gauff is on a roll, and her US Open run is the latest proof. The 19-year-old has officially reached the semifinals of the tournament, making her the first American teen to do so since the GOAT Serena Williams did it in 2001. Gauff, who’s currently ranked sixth in women’s singles by the

You may think you have a pretty good idea of how to clean your butt — after all, it’s been with you from the very start. But things can get a little messy back there from time to time. And with the rising popularity of bidets and Japanese toilets, it’s understandable to have questions about

Bring the outdoor world indoors when you train. The newest smart bike by Garmin delivers a realistic road feel and simulated descents — plus virtual shifting to immerse you in your ride. Redesigned shifters change gears easily and precisely with the tap of a finger. NEO Bike Plus adjusts to match the fit of your

Get ready to work out with fitness trainer Khetanya Henderson, who will be leading our hardest 30-minute Pilates and cardio workout yet, joined by class members Tiff Marie and Paulyn Baens. You’ll start the routine on the mat with a leg and core series, then work your way up to standing exercises, including knee drives,

When it comes to your boobs, you may or may not give them much thought. But when something is off with them, like a pain under your left breast, it’s hard not to jump to the worst-case scenario. “Pain under the left breast can be caused by various reasons, including issues with or related to

Pregnancy comes with a slew of bodily changes. While some, like a rounder stomach, are expected, others can throw you for a loop. Cue you, frantically searching online for things like “Why is my pregnant belly sometimes hard and sometimes soft?” and “pregnant belly feels tight and heavy” to try to figure out what, exactly,

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. In case you haven’t heard, pickleball is a big deal . . . or, rather, dill. The sport is

The current world record for the most-attended women’s sporting event of all time didn’t take place on an Olympic, international, or even professional stage — it took place right at the University of Nebraska. The school’s women’s volleyball team, the Cornhuskers, hosted the Omaha Mavericks in their football stadium on Aug. 30 for an outdoor

We’re taught a bunch of things growing up that we never use in life (like cursive!), but often don’t learn necessary skills like how to handle medical debt or how to do taxes, and we most definitely don’t learn enough about sexual health. Talking about sex and sexual health is still taboo, but it’s important

Getty / Simon M Bruty / ContributorIf you watched the FIFA Men’s World Cup last year or have been keeping up with Major League Soccer, you may have noticed some men’s soccer players wearing an unusual accessory under their shirts. When players remove their jerseys at the end of the game or while celebrating a

Download it: iOS Apple Fitness+ ($7-$10 per month after a one-month free trial) used to be reserved for Apple Watch users only, but now anyone with an iPhone can join in. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, you can cue up the platform via the Fitness app preloaded on your device. You

Five ways to get the most out of your workout, from losing weight and reducing stress to feeling great about yourself…  1. Phone A Friend Women are more likely to exercise if they do it with someone else, so joining a running or hockey club may be the motivational kick you need. “Women are excellent

Getting a pregnancy test can feel complicated. Maybe you don’t feel comfortable going to your local drugstore and buying a test or you don’t love the idea of having one arrive by mail over fears someone else will see it. Or maybe you just want to save a few bucks and don’t feel like shelling

The pandemic may be over, but COVID-19 cases are increasing as a new COVID-19 variant has started picking up steam. The Eris variant, also known as EG.5, is causing a national uptick in cases with some schools closing, per USA Today, and it appears that some people are pulling out their masks again. The Eris

Figuring out how to lose weight in a week is no mean feat, let alone how to lose 1kg a week. Perhaps you don’t know where to start, or you’ve done some research into the best diets and now feel overwhelmed. Working out what your goal is in the first place is an achievement, so to then

Join DanceBody trainer Brooke Ivory for a 10-minute core workout with class members Alexa Wendt and Graciela D’Amato. In this routine, you’ll wake up your core and target your obliques while learning some new party moves along the way. It may be just 10 minutes, but this high-energy, nonstop workout will challenge both your cardio