Fitness

The benefits of having strong abs go beyond aesthetics — your core is essential to good posture, the ability to work out without injuries, and so much more. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of ab workouts on YouTube to help you maintain that strength. And while you can find workouts as short as five minutes, if

I wouldn’t consider my go-to barre workout to be a high-risk activity for injuries. Still, without an instructor at home to correct my form, I know the potential is there. Talking to Elements Fitness Studio barre trainer Darby Fulcher further opened my eyes to some poor workout habits I’ve formed — and usually dismiss —

If you’re anything like me, you know it’s easy to get stuck in a workout rut. I love 10 workouts, so I come back to the same 10 workouts . . . over and over and over. If you’re in the mood to mix things up, we have good news: our series of Instagram Live

Losing weight through yoga sounds almost too good to be true. On the surface, yoga seems like the polar opposite of a fast-paced high-intensity interval training (HIIT) circuit or a weightlifting workout, the two kinds of exercise usually recommended for weight loss. A yoga class leaves your body feeling totally different: refreshed instead of wiped

Scottie Pippen was an essential part of the the legendary 1990s Chicago Bulls team, but as the ESPN docuseries The Last Dance reveals, tensions between the star forward and management eventually led to his departure. Here’s how it played out, and how Pippen came to end his career in the city where it started. Pippen’s

Y’all, when we’re at Disneyland, we’re in no position to pass up a churro or seasonal treat. But every once in a while, we tap out on all the sugar and need some veggies and protein to balance things out. If you’ve been in the same position and you’re hoping to counteract the several Dole

The current wave of protests following the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and so many others has been an urgent and much-needed push for change. On a personal level, and especially when it comes to mental health, it can be empowering to experience this sense of unity. But the constant flow of

Alert, alert! Trader Joe’s sells protein-packed organic bone broth, and it’s a must have in your home. Antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and made from free-range chicken bones and grass-fed beef bones, these delicious broths are only $6 apiece, and their health benefits are worth way more. Each broth contains 10 grams of protein and 40 to 45

Image Source: Getty / Tim Clayton – Corbis / Contributor It’s official: Serena Williams will be competing in the 2020 US Open, confirmed by the GOAT herself in a Twitter video posted by the US Open. “This announcement has been on my mind all day,” Williams says in the video posted June 17. “Ultimately, I

When you think of sculpting your arms or building strong legs, you probably think about bodyweight moves like pushups and equipment like dumbbells and resistance bands. Do you have to swap the sidewalk for the weight room, though — or does running build muscle, too? Though most people categorize running as cardiovascular exercise, that doesn’t mean you can’t do more than boost

You need flexible hips and hamstrings to do splits — so poses that stretch those parts of your body are key to getting your splits down. When you actually attempt front splits, you should have squared hips, yoga instructor Casey Urban explained in a previous interview with POPSUGAR. This simply means that your torso faces

When I think of walking for cardio, I picture Jane Fonda-vibes outfits (hello, brightly-coloured, high-cut spandex and sweatbands), wrist and ankle weights, and wildly pumping arms. And then I shrug it off. I mean, cardio has to be high-exertion and super sweaty, right? Or is walking cardio after all? First, let me clarify: Cardio—short for

Hats can be polarizing for many. They’re either a staple in your workout wardrobe, or they’re not. But today’s caps are a far cry from your dad’s baseball hat that he’s worn for the last 30 years. They’re stylish, comfortable, and made from some of the same performance material as your favorite fitness clothes. These

– Halle Berry believes that finding ways to release stress and negative energy is crucial for maintaining your health and wellbeing. (Oh hey yoga.) – Her go-to practices are yoga and stretching, which she incorporates at least three times per week. – She says poses like downward dog and her yoga wheel help her restore

Kelly Clarkson has been gifting us with empowering anthems for years now, but there was a time when she dealt with insecurities about her body image. In an interview for Glamour UK‘s Glamour Unfiltered series, the singer got candid about being body-shamed and how her relationship with self-love has evolved throughout her life. The Voice

We were downright in awe when Simone Biles introduced us to her incredible double-double dismount off of beam last year — that’s two flips and two twists in a tucked position. It was named after her once she competed it at the 2019 World Gymnastics Championships. Now, she’s playing around with a dismount on that

If there’s one thing we’ve gotten out of TikTok, it’s a nonstop supply of bite-size dance choreography. But if you’re not trying to learn every dance on the app (same), fitness YouTuber Maddie Lymburner of MadFit whipped up this 15-minute dance workout, which turns eight of the most popular TikTok songs into a cardio routine.

As businesses begin to reopen, and many cities return to some semblance of normalcy after weeks of lockdowns during COVID-19, it’s only natural to feel anxious about reentering public life. While antibody testing may seem like the simplest way to assess your risk of contracting the virus, there are still a lot of unanswered questions

Pilates is hugely underrated as a form of exercise. The movements are so tiny and the weights so light… how can it possibly be effective, right? Well here’s the thing: You don’t always need to be lifting huge chunks of metal with a full range of motion to build strength and muscle tone. And with

For most of us, in-person workout classes — and all the energy and sense of community that come with them — still aren’t an option. That’s why we’re continuing to bring you free Instagram Live workouts over on @popsugarfitness: if you can’t be sweating in a studio full of workout buddies, working out with these

Get ready to move with this cardio workout from barre instructor Jake DuPree. This workout has plenty of jumping, but Kaley has you covered with low-impact modifications. Jake also includes moves like lunges, squats, and burpees to tone your whole body. Find more workouts from Jake in his 21-Day Full-Body Transformation, available on Active by

Looking to start focusing a bit more on health and wellness? A fun way to get into the habit of eating well is by beginning your day with a fresh glass of juice. Amazon has a massive array of juicers, so we rounded up the options with the best reviews. Whether you’re looking for something

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t secretly want a chiseled core. But other than wanting a strong midsection for the sake of looking good in my favorite workout crop — the UA RUSH™ Sports Bra ($45) — it never occurred to me there was more to focusing on core work than just appearances.

You may have heard the term “herd immunity” tossed around in response to the novel coronavirus, but the idea that we could overcome the pandemic if enough people were exposed to COVID-19 is a dangerous notion. In fact, experts told POPSUGAR that it could lead to “millions of excess deaths.” “There is a common misconception

Enjoying a cocktail after a long day, especially on those balmy summer evenings, is a tradition that has stood the test of time. But if you’re trying to manage your weight — or simply get as much nutrition as you can from the calories you consume — you have to be careful not to overdo

When it comes to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and the list of Black Americans who we can continue to name, licensed professional counselor Monica E. Jackson, PhD, told POPSUGAR that it brings up a feeling of trauma for the Black community, herself included. It’s a “legacy of trauma” that goes

Whether you’re putting in hours at the gym or just on the go all day, you need a reusable water bottle. Single-use plastics are a no-no for the environment, and you can seriously reduce your carbon footprint with this one simple swap. Plus, all these water bottles are available on Amazon Prime, which means this

If you deal with joint pain, the thought of squatting with a heavy barbell in your home — unsupervised by a professional — is understandably intimidating, especially if you’re brand new to lifting weights. You should know that strength training can be done by those who have joint pain — in fact, the Arthritis Foundation