Weight Loss

With diet culture constantly telling us that you have to look a certain way to be considered “worthy,” it’s sadly not uncommon for people to get caught up in fad diets, fall into disordered eating, or even develop a full-fledged eating disorder. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 29 million Americans will have an eating

As a former tennis player, I’m no stranger to working out in a dress. When the Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress ($100) first came out a few years ago, I fell in love with the idea of a grown up tennis dress I could wear more casually, but the brand has totally revamped the style, and

Every month, I get hit with some variation of annoying PMS symptoms. Usually, it’s headaches, minor bouts of insomnia (which inevitably leads to fatigue throughout the day), and mood swings. During those symptom-filled days leading up to the onset of my period, I temporarily pause my favorite HIIT classes and turn to workouts that are

Even though our drawers are stacked with tons of workout clothes, we can’t but help always be on the lookout for something new. One retailer we look to time and time again is Old Navy. The site has so many affordable pieces that are also super cute, making it hard to say no to. If

My grandmother, a beautiful hula dancer. Hula runs in my blood. When my Papa saw my Grandma Becky dancing hula one night in a dance hall, armed with her ukulele, mu’u mu’u, and beautiful smile, he fell in love. She passed on her grace to my mom, who’s a beautiful hula dancer as well, and

Whether you’re new to working out at home or you’ve been doing it for years, your home gym must be equipped with the right fitness gear to support your goals. Figuring out what workout equipment to buy can be stressful, so POPSUGAR went straight to the experts to solve this dilemma. These are the pieces

Ready for another week of Instagram Live workouts? If you’ve never joined us before, it’s simple: just go to @popsugarfitness, tap into our IG Live at the times below, and get ready to sweat. This week, you can expect some seriously muscle-shaking moves during Kellie Williams’s ab and glutes bootcamp, plus a ton of sweat

This no-equipment cardio workout will get your heart rate up and leave you breathless. Led by certified trainer Ashley Joi, you’ll build endurance during exercises that include high knees, quick feet, and side shuffles. Push through these cardio-intensive moves, because Ashley has you covered with quick breaks after each set, during which she will be

I first met Amber Leventry when they came to my yoga class. I was inspired by their strength and determination and their kindness toward others. We bonded over parenting issues, CrossFit, and writing, and have kept in touch as most of us have over the past year: over our random Instagram posts. When they posted

@my_destanation Moral of the story: treat yourself like a plant #mentalhealthmatters #blacktherapist #wellness #support #takecareofyou #selflove #selfcare therapy ♬ SUNNY DAY – Matteo Rossanese Here’s a quick and helpful message about supporting your mental health from @my_destanation. “You cannot hate yourself into happiness. You cannot belittle yourself into confidence.” She added that you can’t criticize

When The New York Times first published a piece on languishing — a term coined by sociologist and psychologist Corey Keyes, PhD, which has gained more significance amid the pandemic — it felt like a sigh of relief. Finally, there was a word to describe how we’ve all been feeling for the past year. Dubbed

All gymnasts wear leotards. Right? That’s just a fact, like how Simone Biles is the GOAT and Stick It is the most iconic gymnastics movie of our time. (Go ahead, argue me on this, I’ll win.) Gymnasts wear leotards for safety reasons, because loose clothing might snag on the equipment, and to ensure judges can

Image Source: Getty / FilippoBacci In today’s edition of misinformation circling about the COVID-19 vaccine: magnetic ingredients. People are posting videos on social media claiming that ingredients in the COVID-19 vaccines are making magnets stick to the arm where they received the vaccine; some even say an implanted microchip is to blame. TikTok recently took

Stretching has a way of melting away stress and worry, but there’s no need to unroll your yoga mat. Here are nine stretches you can do in your pajamas and in your bed — either before you go to sleep or once your alarm goes off — or both! Do the entire sequence if you

Crossing the paratriathlon finish line at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games was surreal for Grace Norman. She was, as she described, a “crying heap at the end” due to a culmination of exhaustion and excitement. “The moment when I made the pass into first place was pretty amazing,” Norman told POPSUGAR. “I knew there was

Fencing is one of the only sports that has been played at every modern Summer Olympics, and it will be back again for the 2021 Games in Tokyo. Because the sport moves fairly quickly, first-time viewers may want to have some basic understanding of the rules and scoring before tuning in. Lucky for you, we’ve

Getting the flu shot has become an annual tradition for many of us, providing yearly protection from a virus that has killed an estimated 12,000 to 61,000 Americans every year since 2010, according to the CDC. Yearly shots are the norm for the flu, but for other dangerous diseases, such as measles, just one or

If we had to guess, you are naturally athletic and were probably a track star in high school. You are cool and casual — you can run five miles like it’s nothing — and don’t follow any fitness fads. Whether it’s a jog before logging onto work or an ab circuit at lunchtime, you always

It doesn’t get much worse than running in the rain with slippery shoes, losing your footing in the middle of a deadlift, or making scuff marks all over the floor of a fitness studio. Anyone who spends a good amount of time exercising knows that wearing the right pair of shoes can do wonders for

🚨HOME RUN🚨 The moment every baseball fan has been waiting for: a Drew Robinson bomb! 💣 @Drewrobbb T3 | SAC – 4, LV – 1#ClawsUp pic.twitter.com/abX434fcRZ — rivercats (@RiverCats) May 12, 2021 Just over a year after Drew Robinson lost his right eye in a suicide attempt, the one-time Texas Ranger hit a home run

If you’ve been seeing a therapist, whether they’re new to you or you’ve been working together for a while, licensed marriage and family therapist Kiaundra Jackson, LMFT, shared these two TikToks so you know exactly what you should expect from them and what you shouldn’t put up with. This Is What Therapists Should Not Do

Image Source: Getty / TPN Serena Williams’s meetup with Argentine Nadia Podoroska at the 2021 Italian Open on May 12 marked her 1,000th career match. Though the 23-time Grand Slam champion ended up losing, it’s a major milestone, and men’s No. 1 player Novak Djokovic recorded a congratulatory message to her posted by the ATP

What does it take for two rival sportswear companies to team up? How about a common goal: to create a top-quality product while lowering the carbon emissions needed to make it. That’s what brought Adidas and Allbirds together, and the result is a crisp, all-white running shoe called Futurecraft.Footprint that the companies released today. The

I’m a fitness editor, and I live a pretty healthy lifestyle — I exercise five to six days a week, eat a whole-foods-based diet, and get at least seven hours of sleep a night — but in January of this year, I found my weight creeping up on the higher end of what I find

If you haven’t heard of Girlfriend Collective, allow us to introduce you to what may be your new favorite activewear brand. The company is size-inclusive and eco-conscious, using recycled water bottles to make the fabric they use in their cult-favorite leggings. Plus, the clothes happen to be sweat-wicking, stylish, and flattering. It doesn’t get much

Adding resistance bands to your workouts can help you build muscle, without having to invest in big, clunky equipment — but just like you’d wipe down the machines or free weights at the gym (right?), your resistance bands also need to be cleaned from time to time to keep bacteria from building up. POPSUGAR spoke

One common misconception when it comes to getting a bigger butt is that you should be doing squats every time you work your lower body. The truth is, squats are a quad-dominant exercise, meaning that the quadriceps are the main muscles worked with the glutes getting worked secondary. If you’re trying to get a bigger

If I forget to open up my Flo app, I can always count on my bloating and temporary weight gain to remind me that my period is about to arrive. I’ve been dealing with these physical symptoms for years, but it wasn’t until recently that I learned what’s likely behind their presence: water retention. According

I work in the fitness industry and I’m all about feeling good in your own skin, so you can imagine that my TikTok feed is full of fellow fit enthusiasts sharing motivational tips, inspiration, and occasionally, workout or nutrition suggestions. But when it comes to the latter, I’m always careful to check the person’s credentials

If you’re unsure whether the weight you’re gaining is muscle or fat, there are a number of ways you can tell the difference. First, there are a few things you should know. Everyone’s bodies store fat differently. As we’ve reported on in the past, based on genetics, some people store more visceral fat — fat