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When you’re completing a round of sprints or jump squats during a HIIT session, you don’t want ill-suited workout clothes taking you out of your zone. Before you head to a class or log on to stream a class, you’re smart to suit up in gear designed for high-intensity workouts. First off, you’ll want to […]

You’re working at your desk, probably on your fifth Zoom call and second iced coffee of the day, when you realize you haven’t stopped shaking your leg for the past hour. Maybe you don’t even notice this subconscious movement until your roommate or coworker points it out. Though the leg shaking is subtle, it can […]

Choosing a gym can feel like a major decision, as factors like equipment, proximity to your home and work, amenities, and the space’s overall vibe can come into play. Do you want organized classes, like Orangetheory Fitness? Or to roam free and do your own gym workout plan in a big-box gym? Not to mention, […]

If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep at night, chances are someone has recommended that you try melatonin. This over-the-counter supplement can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle when taken about an hour before bed. But while melatonin is popular, it could also have some unintended side effects — and experts generally agree that it isn’t […]

When you have a headache, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to feel better quickly, if not sooner. But finding the best remedy requires figuring out what’s causing your pain in the first place. There are a slew of potential sources that can contribute to a headache, making finding the cause of […]

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Liz Ehlers If you could name an exercise that focuses on multiple muscles in the lower body as well as builds stability and core strength, what would your answer be? You may first think of the squat or the deadlift, but an even better answer is the lunge — an […]

Moana Jones Wong, 24, is considered one of the world’s most accomplished Pipeline surfers. She grew up and lives in Oahu, HI, home of the Pipeline, and seemingly came out of nowhere in 2022 as a wildcard entry in the women’s Billabong Pipeline Pro to win it all. As part of POPSUGAR’s series highlighting young […]

I’m 14 weeks into training for my first marathon. Over the past three and a half months, I’ve spent 55 hours pounding the pavement and clocked more than 300 miles. There’s been a moment in each and every one of these runs when my endorphins have kicked in and made me feel like I’m soaring. […]

Are you over having lower-back pain? Would you like to strengthen your shoulders while increasing their flexibility? Do you want to improve your overall core strength and stability? If you answered yes to any of these, then reverse planks could be the missing piece to your puzzle. Though this move is traditionally seen in yoga, […]

It’s Latine Heritage Month, and Luis Cervantes is bringing the heat in this 30-minute Tabata dance workout. (Tabata is a type of interval training where you traditionally go as hard as you can for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, and repeat for eight rounds.) This high-energy cardio routine fuses that training style with […]

Eileen Fuentes is a bilingual Dominican American, fluent in both English and Spanish. But after receiving a shocking breast cancer diagnosis at 34 years old, she quickly realized there were a few other languages she wished she’d mastered: medical jargon and cancer talk. “There was no family history, and for sure I thought breast cancer […]

Looking for a challenge? This full-body HIIT session is perfect for you. Join celebrity trainer and wellness coach Jenna Willis as she leads you through a 30-minute high-intensity cardio and strength workout alongside class members Paris Nicole and Taylor Ashlynn. Willis keeps the intensity high with a series of jumping jacks, planks, lunges, and more, […]

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. Sometimes a cute activewear outfit is all the push you need to motivate yourself to work out. When you […]

Taylor Swift is a megastar, and when it comes to her new relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, she’s now a mega-fan. Hanging at games with her friends — and Kelce’s mom — she’s shown that she’s excited to publicly support her guy. NFL fans (and the NFL itself), in turn, have […]

Megan provides both workout and #OOTD inspo (all Nike, of course) in this video, which summarizes her Hottie Boot Camp efforts. The multihyphenate shows off three different workouts, the first being a kettlebell routine where she does sumo squat high pulls and Romanian deadlifts. In another workout, she tackles sit-ups and then chest presses, skull […]

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. Whether you’re low on home gym space or you want to fit in a workout while traveling, resistance-band workouts […]

Adding chia seeds or flaxseeds to smoothies, protein balls, and oatmeal isn’t new. People have been leaning on these seeds for ages to give their recipes a boost of nutrients in a low-effort way, hoping that these simple additions can give their bodies a boost of nutrients to support certain aspects of their health. But […]

In 2019, when I was 38 years old, I decided to get a preventative mastectomy. I didn’t come to my decision overnight, though. My family history played a huge part. My mother had passed away at age 68 after a three-year battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer exactly a year prior. Her youngest sister […]

In April, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall was stripped of her recent national indoor title and hit with a one-month suspension after a positive test for cannabis. The positive sample was collected after she won the long-jump event at the 2023 USA Track and Field Indoor Championships on […]

Trainer Raneir Pollard brings the heat in just 30 minutes with this fiery full-body weighted workout, joined by Poofy Moffitino and Leilani Terris. The high-energy session is guaranteed to make you break a sweat and challenge your strength, all while you have a little fun. You’ll target your abs, hit your arms, then burn out […]

This is Biles’s signature move: a double back layout with a half twist. She’s been doing it since at least 2013, and it was named after her once she competed with it at the World Championships that year. In this routine, it’s her second tumbling pass. In true Biles fashion, she keeps making it harder, […]

Pancreatitis has been in the news cycle lately as celebrities like Travis Barker and Maria Menounous have opened up about their health complications with pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, respectively. Pancreatitis can be a serious and painful experience. The condition occurs when the pancreas (an organ that produces enzymes to help the body digest its food) […]

Join host, choreographer, and content creator Sheela Awe for a 10-minute TikTok-inspired dance workout with Lilian Gonzalez and Melissa Westlake. You’ll do a quick warmup then get your heart rate up with some of the internet’s most popular TikTok moves, like the citirokk, booty pops, body rolls, and so much more. Don’t worry if it’s […]

It’s easy to assume Pilates mats are all made the same, but much like a comfortable pair of running shoes or a sports bra that’s actually supportive, the right one can be a game changer for your practice. Whether you are new to Pilates or have been doing it for years, a good mat is […]

Roohi Jeelani, MD, a Chicago-based reproductive endocrinologist, was around 14 years old when her mom noticed that she wasn’t getting her period. While it’s not unusual to get your first period in your mid-teens — according to research published in the National Library of Medicine, menarche, or the first menstrual period, typically occurs between the […]

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. Sometimes, finding the motivation to work out can be just as hard — if not harder — than doing […]

PS: How does Jess King and her style influence the Brittany Allen x Peloton collab? BA: Jess King is the perfect muse. She was the first one to take a chance on me when I had nothing. I hadn’t dressed anyone with a large following, and she must have known that we are the same […]

Like tomatoes, avocados are also technically a fruit but are counted among the vegetables by the USDA. Avocados are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, potassium, and vitamin E. Fats have a longer transit time through our digestive tract, Taylor Fazio, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian and wellness advisor at The Lanby in New […]