Fitness

After reading about ginger’s digestive benefits and its potential to ease my plaguing PMS, I began sipping on a cup of ginger tea most nights after dinner. My positive experience thus far sent me on a deep-dive Google search, where I came across claims that ginger could help with symptoms associated with headaches and migraines

In the spring, I made a new fitness goal for myself, mostly thanks to the influence of my aching knees. Instead of heavily relying on HIIT, squats, lunges, and deadlifts to give my legs a workout, I wanted to spend a little more time exercising my lower body through low-impact workouts. Without access to a

If you dread that time of the month because your period causes painful cramps, Blogilates creator Cassey Ho shared five stretches you can do to get relief — all you need is a soft, comfy pillow. Hold these stretches for 30 seconds or longer: Lying butterfly Half pike Lying spinal twist Half camel Child’s pose

The next time you hit up Costco, grab a case of this Kirkland Signature Organic Chocolate Banana Almond Beverage. With just 120 calories per serving, it’s plant-based, soy-free, and offers 10 grams of protein. This yummy almond milk also offers four grams of fiber, and is perfect to grab on the go for some quick

Get ready to take your trail running game to the next level: Right now, Salomon is offering up to 50 percent off select shoes and apparel. I’ll let that sink in for a moment. Salomon needs no introduction to the trail running community. From the iconic Speedcross shoes you bought when you first decided to

Summer is sweaty enough as it is, so when we’re working out, moisture-wicking, breathable gear is a nonnegotiable part of our fitness routine. Whether we’re working out outside or training at home, we need all the help we can get keeping sweat at bay, so come summertime, our leggings have to be lightweight and breathable.

Since I was a kid, I’ve always looked forward to summer. It meant no homework, beach days, a later bedtime, and having more time to hang out with my friends. But with those things came a lot of insecurities about my body. I’ve always been the “bigger friend,” and summer clothes weren’t my thing. When

Everyone has off days — even hardcore fitness buffs! Expecting to always lift heavier or run faster than you did last time is setting yourself up for failure. Instead of focusing on what you think you should be able to achieve, think of any workout as a good workout, like Kathleen does. “I tell myself

Making the decision to get fit is a massive first step, but it’s the next part — the figuring out exactly what to do to achieve your weight-loss goals — that can feel overwhelming. (After all, you probably didn’t learn how to build a workout program in PE class.) “Creating a definitive exercise plan each

Sometimes, finding a great pair of leggings can feel tougher than bootcamp. Because they all fit so differently, and different customers want different things from a workout pant, we’ve learned to listen to ratings and customer reviews when we’re shopping, and we’ve come across some seriously beloved pairs. Whether you prefer a full legging or

Image Source: Getty / Jamie Squire In a new video posted on Shawn Johnson’s YouTube channel that she shares with her husband, Andrew East, the four-time Olympic medalist dove deep into her longstanding struggle with body image stemming from her gymnastics career. At the time she was training for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Johnson said,

Because there’s no such thing as too many sports documentaries, today Apple released the first trailer for Greatness Code, a short form series spotlighting untold stories from some of the world’s greatest athletes. USWNT star Alex Morgan and five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky are both featured, alongside five other world-class competitors, including LeBron James,

There are many areas that must combine together to make a successful racer — dedication and mental fortitude for starters. A pair of kicks like the UA Charged Rogue 2 Running Shoes ($80) that can go the distance also doesn’t hurt. However, above all, endurance is probably the most important part of racing for runner.

Does anyone else feel like the universe is out to sabotage their gains? Or is it just us? First, there was Lockdown Level Stay Indoors And Eat Your Feelings. By the time we could go run – yay! – 6am had become the dead of night and our window of freedom was all of five

Ready for a new workout? Good news: we have four of them coming your way this week as we keep our Instagram Live workouts on @popsugarfitness going. Tune in for no-equipment cardio and low-impact strength sessions, plus a donation-based boxing workout led by Deja Riley to benefit the American Civil Liberties Union. And if you

When ski jumpers were programmed in the workout at my gym, I had no idea what the heck they were. After my coach demonstrated them, I couldn’t wait to hop on a bench and give them a try. Also called bench jumps or side-to-side bench jumps, this exercise is challenging but also playful, and makes

Simone Biles has spoken before about her reaction to the Olympics being postponed: tears, then acceptance that it was the right decision, according to a Today show interview in April. In a MasterClass livestream on June 24, she went into even more detail about the pandemic’s effect on her training and mindset. “In the beginning

Image Source: Getty / Andreas Rentz Back in April, to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) advised Americans to use cloth face masks in public where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. And, as gyms begin to open up around the country, some are deciding,

For the third of American adults who report getting insufficient sleep, a natural sleep aid like melatonin may sound appealing. After all, it can be bought over the counter and isn’t associated with the addictive qualities or potentially risky side effects of other sleep medications. Now, melatonin is available in a variety of forms, including

Same ol’ concrete running route feeling a little, well, old? Good news: Trail running is having a much-deserved (and much-needed) moment — and we’re oh-so-here for it. Those smart folks are onto something: Exercising in nature actually quiets the part of the brain associated with overthinking, says research published by PNAS. (Can we say “yes, please”?!)

Demi Lovato and Kelly Clarkson know that taking care of your mental health is an ongoing process. On Thursday, the 27-year-old singer and mental health advocate hopped online for an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she praised the daytime host for setting such a strong example for her as a youth. “You were

There are mixed feelings about workout shorts, but we’re firmly pro, and here’s why. Especially when it’s hot outside, it feels so freeing to be able to really move your legs. Plus, you don’t have to worry about them falling down in the same way that you do leggings, and they look so cute on!

We know we should love and accept our bodies as they are, take care of our physical and mental health, and that who we are is infinitely more important than what we look like, but it’s a lot easier said than done. Diet culture, the media, and even our our insecurities get in the way

In our opinion, it’s always a good time for a workout, but you need a great pair of sneakers if you want to truly conquer your fitness goals. We’ve always loved Nike’s footwear because they perform well no matter what activity you choose and they look good doing it. Just because we want solid footwear

I’ve always had difficulty focusing, but I wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD until my first year at community college. I was struggling to stay seated in class, and found myself constantly losing my professors during lectures — so I reached out to a doctor for help. I was prescribed a low dose of a stimulant to

As a plant-based eater, shopping at Trader Joe’s is a pure delight, because there are so many options. And I’m not just talking about some new frozen veggie or variety of apple (but seriously, have you tasted the Envy apples?!). Those are exciting, but I’ll actually squeal out loud in the store when I see

You know that awkward feeling when someone references a TV show or person you don’t know but you smile and nod along because you want to seem in the loop? Yeah, that totally human experience happens in fitness too. Especially around relatively obscure terms like VO2 max, which you may have overheard in a locker

Although I’ve been practicing yoga for years, I’m no stranger to wobbling through a flow — especially after taking some time off. Do I get discouraged when I can’t channel my balance? No — I just have a clearer understanding of what I need to work on. Yoga flow requires skillful transitions, says Brenda Umana,