Fitness

Earlier this month, Politico leaked the draft opinion on the Dobbs v. Jackson case, which challenges Mississippi’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks. If upheld, the opinion written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito would overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that established people’s right to an abortion. In the draft opinion, Alito called

As if grieving a loved one isn’t hard enough, now healthcare experts are warning family members to be cautious because coronavirus can persist in corpses of infected patients, potentially spreading it to others up to 17 days after death, according to a study published in the International Journal of Legal Medicine. In fact, several studies

Content Warning: This article contains mention of suicide and suicide ideation. Please proceed thoughtfully. Suicide is a serious public health concern. Stories like tWitch’s and Meghan Markle’s are a poignant reminder that many people will confront suicidal thoughts at some point in their lives. In fact, in 2020, an estimated 12.2 million American adults seriously

Join host, choreographer, and content creator Amanda LaCount for this 10-minute follow-along dance cardio workout with Madisyn Maniff and Adele Joven! This choreography-focused workout includes plenty of repetition and breakdowns to help you perfect the moves. Then, once you’re comfortable, you can add your own spice. You don’t need any equipment — just some space

Image Source: Getty / Slaven Vlasic Content warning: this post contains discussion of suicide and sexual abuse. Tyler Perry is reflecting on a difficult time in his life following news of Stephen “tWitch” Boss’s tragic death on Dec. 13. The world has been mourning the beloved DJ and dancer, who died by suicide at age

The key to getting a stronger core is pretty simple: spend more time strengthening your abdominal muscles. No, you don’t have to schedule hour-long ab sessions, but your workouts should contain a core proponent. Whether you’re doing abs before a workout or after you crush your treadmill workout, you’ve got to commit to working your

If you’re looking to tone up all over, look no further than this six-week workout routine. Our experts have taken seven moves and created two killer fitness workouts, creating a six-week workout routine that’ll sculpt all over. The moves are simple but effective, and stacking them over a few weeks means you can see the

For the purposes of Netflix’s “Wednesday,” Jenna Ortega took German lessons, picked up the cello, stopped blinking on camera, and even choreographed a now-viral dance on her own. But it turns out even she needed a stunt double for some of the show’s more gravity-defying moments. Enter Jenny Ayumi Umbhau: the stunt woman, dancer, and

It’s three weeks to the big day and your weight-loss goal is just a faded note-to-self on last year’s calendar. Don’t freak out – this 17-day slimdown plan from WH’s nutrition advisor will have you zipping up your cocktail dress in record time. This eating plan contains mostly whole, minimally processed foods, limiting processed, high-salt

Martial-arts-style manoeuvres and a boxing inspired workout are much more than self-defence – they’re proven kilojoule killers that burn an average of 2100 of those buggers an hour. They also target and tone your arms, shoulders, abs, thighs and butt for a workout that boosts your metabolism, improves your balance and chisels a strong, stunning

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 can bet that one of the last things you want your lubricant to do is cause vaginal or

The body part you can’t stomach? Well, your stomach, according to our poll (31% of you cited your tum as needing the most attention). In the WhyFive SA Body Image Report, just 14% of respondents reported being happy with their tummies and 45% – nearly two-thirds of whom were black women – said they would consider

Kate Winslet is full of hidden talents. Chief among them? Holding her breath underwater. It’s an unusual skill she discovered on the set of “Avatar: The Way of Water,” where she set a shocking personal record of seven minutes and 15 seconds without any oxygen. “I have the video of me surfacing saying, ‘Am I

Equipment sponsored by REBEL Elite Fitness The way mixed-martial-arts athletes train is extremely effective for the average person looking to slim down or shape up, says Mike Dolce, a former UFC fighter and longtime coach to top fighters. Dolce’s strategy combines functional strength training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which builds endurance and strength. For

Walking into the gym for the first time can be intimidating, not just because you want to fit in amongst a sea of regular gym goers. There may be machines you’ve never heard of that you want to try (psst, these are the best ones for beginners), and even choosing the right free weights can

You probably know Kyla Pratt from her roles in “The Proud Family” and “Dr. Dolittle” or more recently “Call Me Kat.” But these days, the 36-year-old Los Angeles native is making her voice heard in other arenas like mental health. Her main priority? Getting people to acknowledge that celebrities are human beings and their mental

Join fitness trainer Rachel McClusky for a 30-minute cardio fusion workout with class members Paulyn Baens and Nikita Chaudhry. This bodyweight strength and cardio routine targets your lower body, core, and arms with moves like curtsy lunges, mountain climbers, tabletop leg lifts, and more. McClusky also incorporates plenty of unilateral work to make sure both

In an emotional Instagram post this morning, Céline Dion announced she would be postponing her 2023 spring tour to 2024 and canceling eight of her summer 2023 shows altogether, citing health concerns. “I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time, and it’s been really difficult for me to face these challenges

Have you ever felt or looked bloated after a workout and wondered why? Post-workout bloating is not fun, but it’s actually more common than you might think. In fact, it’s one of several common gastrointestinal issues that you might experience during or after a workout. “The incidence of overall exercise-induced gastrointestinal symptoms is anywhere from

Brittney Griner is home. Hearing the news that the WNBA star would be released from Russia, where she has been detained for several months after being sentenced to nine years for drug smuggling, brought tears of joy and happiness. My elation came not only from hearing this singular news, but it was reflective of Griner’s

Hailee Steinfeld is a Sagittarius, which means her birthday is in a few days — Dec. 11. She’ll turn 26, yet she’s already accomplished so much on her bucket list. She’s a Golden Globe- and Academy Award-nominated actor, multiplatinum recording artist, and producer. But she has some major wellness goals that she’s ready to tackle

Join Naughty Girl Fitness creator Janelle Ginestra for a lightning-fast rock-and-roll dance cardio workout with class members Kira Leach and Evan Miller. In just five minutes, you’ll get your heart rate up with moves that will feel like a total emotional release. What are you waiting for? Let your hair down — and your attitude

You’ve got your jumping jacks dialed, and you know how to do a plank . . . but have you tried plank jacks? This intermediate bodyweight move has likely cropped up in your workouts at some point — and whether you loved or hated it, it has some impressive benefits. You get all the strength

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. Kate Hudson isn’t just an acclaimed actress — she’s also a bonafide entrepreneur. She founded the athleticwear brand Fabletics

Image Source: Photography by Raven B. Varona / Courtesy of A Touch More Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are the epitome of a power couple. They are Olympians, entertainers, and culture-shapers, and more importantly, they’re not afraid to use their platform. In their latest effort to center stories of identity and activism, Rapinoe and Bird

Image Source: Shifra David “Growing up, I was always praised as being the ‘gifted child,'” Shifra David says. She excelled in class, never had any problems learning, and got good grades. Her brother had been diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum in early childhood, but he had intellectual challenges. Since Shifra didn’t, her parents

Brendan Fraser’s body has been under scrutiny for most of his career. This past year, he wore a a 300-pound prosthetic, or “fat suit,” for his role in “The Whale.” But in a recent episode of Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, Fraser opens up to Adam Sandler about what his body went through for the

Image Source: Getty / Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic Elliot Page is bringing his story to the forefront. On Dec. 5, Page shared the cover of his new, in-depth memoir — a photo of the actor in a white muscle shirt and jeans against a maroon backdrop — on Instagram. “Writing a book has come