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When you first kickstart a fitness journey, you might automatically look at the “calories burned” figure on your smartwatch or cardio machine to determine your workout’s value. And it makes sense: Calorie burn is often a readily accessible stat and much easier to understand than metrics like VO2 max and percentages of maximum heart rate. […]

Finding the time nourish your mental health isn’t always easy. We all have busy schedules and even busier lives. But making an investment in yourself is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing. Simple acts of self-care are known to help manage stress, lower your risk of illness and increase energy, […]

Fact: women’s sports receive less recognition and pay than their men counterparts. Some might say men’s sports have higher-quality coverage and commentary, larger production values, and more fans. As a lover of the game, it’s frustrating to see fewer camera angles and instant replays during women’s basketball games in comparison to men’s — no wonder […]

Image Source: Getty / Robyn Beck / AFP Jason Ritter and Melanie Lynskey are sharing the relatable reality of their love story. In a March 29 appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the actors and parents to one daughter reflected on early challenges they faced as a couple, including Ritter’s experience with alcoholism and journey […]

Yesterday, Khloe Kardashian shared a video from her morning workout on Instagram, getting real about the lack of motivation that comes with working out sometimes. “We’re Back Baby!” Kardashian captioned the footage, opening the video with a confession: “Trying to get up the energy to work out,” she says to the camera. “I’m just not […]

Narcan nasal spray — a medication that can help to stop an opioid overdose — will soon be available over the counter, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced today. The FDA just approved Narcan, a 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, making it available to the public without a prescription for the first […]

[embedded content] Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston‘s friendship was put to the test in an unexpected on-air moment. While filming a “The Drew Barrymore Show” segment on March 28 alongside Aniston and their friend Adam Sandler, Barrymore, 48, experienced her first hot flash associated with perimenopause. “I am so hot, I think I’m having my […]

Image Source: Getty / Eugene Gologursky / Fast Company For Priyanka Chopra, the journey to becoming a parent was also a lesson in self-empowerment. In an episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast released on March 27, the actor and “Love Again” star candidly reflected on her journey to motherhood, including her decision to freeze […]

With all the sweat, huffing, and puffing involved, it’s easy to hate on cardio. But indoor cycling may be the most enjoyable way to hit your weekly quota. Unlike running, this low-impact workout style won’t leave your joints aching and, when synced with a killer playlist, can feel like a dance party — not a […]

Image Source: Getty / Jeremy Moeller What do you expect two guys to talk about in a weight room? Jokes about skipping leg day, maybe, or even what a mutual friend on GymTok is up to. But sometimes, it goes much deeper than that. “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor and YouTuber Nathaniel Massiah linked up in […]

Image Source: Getty / Rob Tringali Basic fitness moves have generally agreed-upon names (think: squats, planks, push-ups). But as moves get more complex and creative, the names start getting more convoluted — and sometimes, don’t even exist. For example, celebrity trainer Ben Bruno, who comes up with his fair share of creative exercises, shared an […]

Whether you’re a frequent or infrequent gym-goer, there’s a good chance you’ve done crunches. Crunches are a classic core-strengthening exercise. But while they may seem ubiquitous — heck, they’re even part of the dreaded Presidential Fitness Test — they aren’t the only way to strengthen your abs. Like all exercises, crunches work best — and […]

Christina Applegate is leading with love. After conservative commentator Candace Owens criticized a Skims campaign for showing a model in a wheelchair, Applegate addressed some of the ableist commentary on Twitter, offering to educate Owens on the importance of accessibility. “Woke to see the most horrifying thing,” Applegate wrote on March 23. “This Candace person […]

Mother Nature’s gift. Aunt Flo. That time of the month. It’s time to drop the euphemisms and talk plainly about one of the most important aspects of human health: menstruation. March marks Women’s History Month, and the fact of the matter is women’s health has been understudied and underrepresented in our history. For something that […]

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. To get a good night’s sleep, you might feel like all the stars need to be aligned, that you […]

Stretching has a way of melting away stress and worry, but there’s no need to unroll your yoga mat to get the benefits. Bed stretches are the perfect balance between active and restorative so your body can feel ready to start the day or end it. Stretching in bed is great because you benefit from […]

Twice a year, Orangetheory Fitness hosts a DriTri — a special class that OTF enthusiasts prepare for. It’s a competition (with yourself) to see how long it takes to row 2,000 meters, how quickly you can complete 300 reps of six bodyweight exercises, and how fast you can finish a 5K run or 1.55-mile power […]

If you’re gearing up for Orangetheory’s DriTri, the twice-yearly workout that will challenge your strength, endurance, and stamina, then you might want to check out Orangetheory’s Infinity workout. The Infinity workout is basically a mini DriTri that gets you prepared for the bigger fitness challenge, and usually happens in OTF studios a few weeks before […]

If you spend time on social media, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the term pelvic-floor therapy, or pelvic-floor physical therapy. This specialized form of physical therapy has been growing in popularity over the years, especially in online parenting circles and on social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with parents discussing their personal experiences with […]

Sure, you can find fresh produce, meat, dairy, wine, baked goods, and other classic grocery items at Trader Joe’s — but the real fun is in the snack aisle. The healthy snacks at Trader Joe’s are fresh, easy, and surprisingly affordable. Not to mention, they’re always super creative; the snacks you can grab at Trader […]

Image Source: Getty Images / Jerod Harris / Stringer When you hear terms like “hot-girl hobby” and “‘That Girl’ workout,” racket sports probably aren’t the first things to come to mind. Chances are, you think of people doing reformer Pilates decked out in Lululemon, or those TikTok videos where people share the stylish outfits they’re […]

A lot goes on behind closed doors. In the April 2023 issue of Rolling Stone, Ed Sheeran spoke about spending much of 2022 dealing with grief and recovering from an eating disorder, despite all of his professional success. In the span of a year, the 32-year-old musician’s wife, Cherry Seaborn, underwent surgery to remove a […]

It seems like everyone on my social feeds these days is throwing themselves into icy water. Kate Hudson celebrated International Women’s Day with a cold plunge. Harry Styles used an image of him in an ice bath to promote his 2022 tour. Lizzo took TikTokers along for the ride during her adventures in ice plunging. […]

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 the blur of a chaotic weekday, grabbing the most convenient things for a breakfast on the run, a […]

Despite how far we’ve come in medicine and representation of chronic conditions, many disorders are still not well understood, including nervous system disorders, like Tourette syndrome (TS). TS, also characterized as a tic disorder, is typically diagnosed in childhood and is often characterized by involuntary sounds and movements called tics. Tics can appear as sudden […]

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Kravitz Lady Gaga has been an icon since she first stepped on the scene. From the meat dress and her Oscar-nominated role in “A Star Is Born” to her raw documentary “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” Gaga has been making statements and dropping jaws every step of her career. Most recently, […]

To a cardio newbie, running can seem incredibly simple to take up. After all, the sport doesn’t involve any fancy equipment, has no set-in-stone rules to follow, and is just a fast-paced version of walking, right? Those ideas are true to an extent. But slipping on a random pair of sneakers and pounding the pavement […]

Daydreams are the land of “what ifs.” A combination of imagination and speculation, daydreams are an opportunity for people to emotionally consider what they haven’t yet experienced. These fantasies may be as simple as thinking of an upcoming graduation and imagining how proud you’ll feel or thinking about falling in love with someone. Sometimes, though, […]