Fitness

Editor’s Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas and uteruses and experience periods, not just those who are women. For this particular story, we referenced experts who generally referred to people with vaginas and uteruses as women. You might be prepared for fever, fatigue, or muscle aches after

A year into riding my Peloton, one thing still rings true and has since the very beginning: a Peloton is a pain in the butt, literally. Sitting on a bike is uncomfortable as it is, even when it’s properly adjusted, but mix in Tunde Oyeneyin’s ass-kicking HIIT workouts and the new Megan Thee Stallion classes

@the.truth.doctor If the anxiety is in your body, use your body as a way to calm it. Nutrition and water helps teach your body it is safe and secure 🤍 #learnontiktok ♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) – Danilo Stankovic Anyone with anxiety can tell you that this condition doesn’t just exist in your brain. Sure,

From tender breasts to mood swings, PMS is no joke — but there’s one symptom that may catch you completely by surprise. “The basal core body temperature can change over the course of the menstrual cycle, with a higher temperature occurring during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle after ovulation,” Shannon Clark, MD, FACOG,

Despite how much I look forward to sleeping every day, it can be so hard to make myself go to bed. I always get sucked into the latest drama on Twitter or yet another true crime documentary — and suddenly, the idea of getting to bed on time feels like a distant memory. I’ve known

I grew up in a household where dessert was an everyday occurrence and my grandfather’s Italian-American heritage meant that pasta was on the menu every other day. My health and wellness journey began when I got a bit older and decided I wanted to become physically healthier as a means of feeling more confident. I

Between maintaining a steady work-life balance, keeping up with the news, and trying to squeeze in a regular workout, it can be way too easy to forget to check in with ourselves and our mental health. As part of Instagram’s #SaySomething challenge, Joe Jonas, tagged by Nick Frost, shared a video detailing what he does

A game of tennis is one of our favorite summer activities; not only is it a great way to get in your cardio, but it’s also our opinion that tennis clothes are the cutest athletic apparel out there. Adorable dresses and skirts are the definition of athleisure and feel at home both on the court

As someone who struggles with stress and anxiety, I’ve flirted with almost every coping strategy out there. I take hot showers to calm my nerves, light essential oil candles, pile on blankets for weighted comfort, and follow self-care accounts on social media — and to a certain degree, all of these things help. However, once

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich ran her way into the history books at the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon on Sunday, breaking the women’s half marathon world record with a blazing-fast time of 1:04:01. We did the calculations, and that comes out to an average pace of 4:53 per mile (!) over 13.1 miles. Chepngetich sprinted right

WHEW. In a nail-biter of a National Championship, Stanford beat Arizona 54-53 on Sunday to draw an exciting NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament to a close. It’s their first national title since 1992, and the all Pac-12 showoff between the No. 1 Cardinal, the top-ranked team in the tournament, and No. 3 Wildcats more than lived

New week, new lineup of live workouts on POPSUGAR Fitness. What do we have this time around? Oh, the usual . . . intense kickboxing, muscle-shaking strength training, sweat-worthy cardio, and a low-impact HIIT class, all brought to you by trainers we love. Check out the full schedule below, and meet us on Instagram and

This is Meet My Workout Routine, where we profile weekly workout routines — unvarnished and imperfect — from women across all walks of life. Check out our past profiles here. A two-time Paralympian and 15-time world champion, Mallory won gold and bronze medals at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. She has held 15 world

I played tennis for the majority of my life, so I know full well that you can have a great workout in a dress. In fact, most of the time dresses are my preferred outfit when I’m on the court, and now that the weather’s warming up, I plan to spend almost all of my

If you menstruate, there’s a chance you’ve pondered the purpose of scented tampons, or wondered if they’re even safe to use during your period. After all, the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, and even when cleaning the vulva, we’re told to avoid harsh, fragranced products. Well, according to an article by the Cleveland Clinic, you’ll

We know Brie Larson is strong — remember that time she pushed a 5,000-pound car up a hill?! — but she keeps finding new ways to inspire with her Captain Marvel strength. Take yesterday, for example, when we tuned in to Larson’s foundational strength workout with trainer Jason Walsh. There we were, enjoying Walsh’s tips

I recently applied for graduation from college, for the third time. This post-master’s degree in special education comes just one year after I graduated with my master’s in English education. Feeling proud, I decided to post something on Facebook. An hour later, my feed was flooded with congratulations and comments about how much I inspire

We’ve tried and loved our fair share of bread-less sandwiches over the years. Lettuce, collard greens, corn tortillas . . . you name it, we’ve tried it with various fillings of choice. Now TikTok is introducing us to a colorful and crunchy new option: bell peppers! It’s one of those trends that has us slapping

It’s impossible to deny the sheer athleticism of the women on this list, but these athletes represent so much more than a collection of medals and trophies. They’re also trailblazers who are making sports more accessible for the athletes who come after them and advocates who are dedicated to a number of important causes, from

Ever since college, many of my dreams have been anything but sweet. Though my body requires eight to nine hours of shut-eye for me to feel even remotely human the next day, I often struggle to get that because of recurring nightmares brought on by my generalized anxiety disorder. Instead of counting sheep, I’m running

When my legs feel like jelly, I know I did a good workout! But here’s the thing: leg day doesn’t have to take hours at the gym. Even carving out 20 minutes of your day — which is less time than it takes to clean out your inbox — can help you get leaner, stronger

We like to consider ourselves relatively healthy individuals, but we can admit that sometimes, a little help is appreciated. It can be tough to stick to our goals, and we’re fans of anything that will keep us accountable. Yes, you can schedule your workout into your calendar like a meeting or prep meals in advance,

I’ve had an anxiety disorder since middle school and, like many people, the past year took a toll on my mental health and exacerbated my symptoms. I take medication to manage my depression, PTSD, and anxiety, and I found myself needing to increase my daily dose of Valium. I also became terrified of going anywhere

It’s hard to deny that bike shorts are having a moment. There’s a real demand for cute workout shorts, and since we’re spending so much time at home, we love pieces that we can both sweat in and lounge around the house in. Throwing on bike shorts with a sports bra and tank is perfect

Join Carrie Underwood, lead designer of CALIA by Carrie Underwood, and her trainer Eve Overland for a short and intense HIIT workout. You’ll fire up your legs with squats and lunge variations then take it to the mat to activate your core with planks, boat holds, and flutter kicks. This no-equipment routine is perfect for

If you’re craving that intense energy you get working out live with an inspiring trainer, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got four brand-new workouts going live this week on our Instagram and YouTube pages, including barre, HIIT, and yoga and meditation, all led by trainers we know you’ll love. And none of the

I went out for a hike the other day in a pair of leggings, and immediately regretted my decision. Summer is coming, and that means it’s officially shorts weather. If you’re not a fan of classic, loose running shorts, a bike short may just be your perfect pick. They’re tight like a legging, and in

Professional cyclist Ayesha Rosena Anna McGowan, creator of A Quick Brown Fox, started out riding a bike like most kids. “I got two bikes for Christmas when I was five, one from my parents, one from my grandparents. I taught myself how to ride and rode as a kid just for fun,” she told POPSUGAR.