Weight Loss

It’s been almost two years since a major marathon took place in the United States, but the wait is officially over. Ruth Chepngetich won the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and fellow Kenyan Diana Kipyogei (making her major-marathon debut!) came in first in the Boston Marathon on Monday, as the two iconic races went back-to-back to

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I still have memories of being a teenager and randomly coughing up white rocks. At the time, I either spat them out or sometimes swallowed them if I felt them fall from inside my mouth. I definitely regret swallowing them; they taste worse than a barf jelly bean. Recently, as I’ve continued to cough up

Get your sweat on with Raneir Pollard, Supernatural coach, as he leads you through this high-intensity Tabata-inspired workout! Follow Raneir through five sets of bodyweight intervals, including his creative variations on planks, squats, and skaters that will keep your mind and body engaged. And don’t forget about the bonus ab exercise you’ll get from laughing

As someone who has lordosis and an active lifestyle, I’m always aware of my low back. It holds me up for all of my workouts and supports me when I sit at my desk. The least I can do is give it some TLC. A couple of ways I care for my low back are

You might know Chris Nikic as the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman, which he accomplished last November; or the Jimmy V Award recipient at the 2021 ESPYs; or, and most recently, the co-author of 1% Better: Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too. Some people just know him as

Emma Raducanu knows that it’s just the beginning of her professional journey. After winning the US Open last month, the 18-year-old British player faced her first loss during the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, CA. On Friday night, Raducanu lost to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus in straight sets, but when

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. Every runner has their favorite pair of sneakers to get the job done, whether they’re practicing sprints on a

As the first wave of people eligible for a COVID vaccine booster start to get their shots, it’s time to dig out those vaccine cards again! When you return to get your booster shot, you’ll need to bring your vaccine card with you — just as you did for your second shot of a two-dose

Grab your warmest, furriest sweater because Patrick Chan is about to give you a serious case of the chills. Although he’s now retired, Chan had an impressive career as a figure skater: he’s a three-time world champion, and snagged two silver medals at the 2014 Sochi Olympics and a gold medal at the 2018 Olympics

I do yoga at least once or twice a week, but I’ve never tried a class specifically based on an affirmation, or even really considered it, until I found this affirmation-based, hips-focused flow from instructor Abiola Akanni, E-RYT 200. I took a class from Akanni on the Alo Moves app and loved it; she has

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. It’s been a long, busy, action-packed, stressful year. And a great way to tell a loved one that you

For a quick, full-body HIIT workout that uses just five bodyweight moves, follow along with CanFitPro-certified personal trainer, Beyant Kaur, of KaurStrength. I’m always shocked when an equipment-free workout can leave me sore. But these moves are so effective, that all my muscles were burning, especially my legs on the pulse lunges and my abs

There’s a reason people refer to annoyances as a “pain in the neck” — neck pain is at best really uncomfortable and at worst completely debilitating. We often hold a lot of stress in our neck, yet we tend to give this part of the body very little thought. If you’ve ever found yourself mindlessly

Players from the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC stopped play during the sixth minute of their game today to protest the widespread abuse allegations from around the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Linking arms in the center of the field, the teams stood in silence while fans stood and applauded in support. The public protests

On Wednesday Oct. 6, the World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed GlaxoSmithKline‘s (GSK) RTS,S malaria vaccine, which works to battle the deadliest strain of Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum. Malaria is a parasitic disease that kills around 500,000 people each year. A majority of those people live in sub-Saharan Africa and nearly half of those killed are children

Most of the time, when I’m away from my desk, I’m active, taking barre, HIIT, and kickboxing classes while also teaching yoga classes. My body is always in motion. With all of that motion, my muscles and I sometimes have not-so-great conversations. My muscles will tell me they are sore and need more than rest,

At the age of 26, I decided to quit drinking coffee. For years I relied heavily on coffee to study or work. By the age of 22, I was completely dependent on it to get through the day. I often found myself drinking coffee black, and chugging it in order to consume another cup for

Ah, the cool comfort of fall. Crunchy red and gold leaves underfoot, plaid shirts on display, crisp wind in your hair, pumpkins everywhere. It’s my favorite time of year, except for one thing: annoying fall allergies are back. Why do the sniffles, sneezes, and itchy eyes make an appearance so many months after pollen picks

Bubba Wallace just made history. The 27-year-old NASCAR driver picked up his first NASCAR Cup Series win today in the YellaWood 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway, and in doing so, became the first Black man to win a NASCAR Cup Series race since Wendell Scott in 1963. “This is for all the kids out there

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Peloton has just introduced its first Spanish-speaking instructor, Camila Ramón! Born in Argentina and raised in Miami, Ramón is coming to the bike ready to share her culture, personal journey, and booty-kicking classes with Peloton members. POPSUGAR had the opportunity to chat with Ramón on how she feels in joining Peloton and all that she’s

If you love spooning into a warm bowl of oatmeal, making a cold jar of Reese’s overnight oats, or meal prepping a batch of baked oatmeal, there are so many reasons those oats can benefit your health. We asked registered dietitian Lonielle Freeman, RDN, of Hibiscusly Yours, to talk about the health benefits of oatmeal

Grab your phone and your water, because we’ve got some fresh workouts coming your way on our Instagram and YouTube channel! This week, it’s a lineup of strength, barre, and HIIT workouts that’ll get you sweating, pulsing, and feeling strong, so check out the full schedule below and we’ll see you there! (PS: you can

Get your heart pumping with this high-energy workout that will challenge your entire body! Join boxing fitness instructor Leila Leilani as she takes you through moves straight from the ring — no equipment needed. Three rounds of hooks, jabs, and simple boxing combos are perfect for any skill level. Leila’s outfit: Alo Yoga Shoes: APL

Have you ever gone to the gym and found people plunging into icy cold water? It’s called a cold plunge, a form of cold water therapy. A cold plunge is a pool set around 55 degrees for someone to dunk themselves in for up to 20 seconds. Here’s why you might want to get in

Does it ever seem like your period is a total wild card when you’re traveling? Perhaps you’ve specifically noticed that it tends to show up later than expected. You might even have a friend who has complained of the same thing after getting back from a big trip. This period wonkiness isn’t necessarily just a

Get on the floor to target your glutes, hamstrings, and quads with this workout shared by celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins. These bodyweight exercises not only target your lower body, but they also work your shoulders and abs. There are eight different moves, so you can pick your a few of your favorites or do them

Content warning: This post contains accounts of sexual assault. North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley was fired Thursday following allegations of verbal and sexual abuse from former players, the latest in a series of abuse allegations in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) that led the league to cancel all matches this weekend. Detailed

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. We all have at least one friend who’s obsessed with all things wellness. Whether they’re crystal curious, always researching