Fitness

Hiking is one of my favorite activities in the world. But as someone with just as deep of an appreciation for fashion, I’ve long struggled with finding functional hiking attire that’s both practical enough to withstand any weather conditions and stylish enough for me to feel good in. The options are either too bulky, too

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. The moment that temperatures creep up past 60 degrees, you can find us outside. And after a long winter,

In a perfect world, all people could participate in the sport of their choice — regardless of skill set, physical abilities, skin color, gender, age, or background. And although there’s a growing desire to increase inclusion in the sports world (think: facilities determined to be a safe space for LGBTQ+ athletes and advocates for diverse

Join celebrity trainer and wellness coach Jenna Willis as she takes you through a 30-minute low-impact cardio workout that will get you sweating, no matter where you are in your fitness journey. These moves may be low impact, but that doesn’t mean they’re easy. Willis will make sure you feel challenged from start to finish.

Fact: women’s sports receive less recognition and pay than their men counterparts. Some might say men’s sports have higher-quality coverage and commentary, larger production values, and more fans. As a lover of the game, it’s frustrating to see fewer camera angles and instant replays during women’s basketball games in comparison to men’s — no wonder

As far as workouts go, planks are your bread and butter. Dependable and simple, this staple core exercise is accessible for beginners, challenging for advanced exercisers, and customizable in countless ways. It’s easy to be seduced by showy moves that use novel equipment or complex movement patterns, but you shouldn’t sleep on planks no matter

When you first kickstart a fitness journey, you might automatically look at the “calories burned” figure on your smartwatch or cardio machine to determine your workout’s value. And it makes sense: Calorie burn is often a readily accessible stat and much easier to understand than metrics like VO2 max and percentages of maximum heart rate.

Finding the time nourish your mental health isn’t always easy. We all have busy schedules and even busier lives. But making an investment in yourself is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing. Simple acts of self-care are known to help manage stress, lower your risk of illness and increase energy,

Image Source: Getty / Robyn Beck / AFP Jason Ritter and Melanie Lynskey are sharing the relatable reality of their love story. In a March 29 appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the actors and parents to one daughter reflected on early challenges they faced as a couple, including Ritter’s experience with alcoholism and journey

Yesterday, Khloe Kardashian shared a video from her morning workout on Instagram, getting real about the lack of motivation that comes with working out sometimes. “We’re Back Baby!” Kardashian captioned the footage, opening the video with a confession: “Trying to get up the energy to work out,” she says to the camera. “I’m just not

Sports matches, games, tournaments, and competitions stop for no one and nothing — not injury or illness, and certainly not periods. Just because menstruating athletes triumph regardless doesn’t mean playing sports with a period is easy. From dealing with performance-dampening symptoms, like cramps or fatigue, to straight-up annoying ones, like bloating or rogue tampon strings,

Narcan nasal spray — a medication that can help to stop an opioid overdose — will soon be available over the counter, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced today. The FDA just approved Narcan, a 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, making it available to the public without a prescription for the first

Obsessed with reformer Pilates? Same. Though the workout itself is about a century old, it’s risen in popularity in recent years thanks to its transformative capabilities without putting major stresses on the body or mind. The Pilates reformer is a piece of equipment that typically includes a frame, a platform with springs, a sliding carriage,

Image Source: Getty / Eugene Gologursky / Fast Company For Priyanka Chopra, the journey to becoming a parent was also a lesson in self-empowerment. In an episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast released on March 27, the actor and “Love Again” star candidly reflected on her journey to motherhood, including her decision to freeze

University of Florida gymnast Trinity Thomas is having a year. Fresh off the heels of her conference all-around title win at the SEC Championship — where she snagged perfect 10.0 scores on both bars and floor, no less — Thomas was named SEC Gymnast of the Year for the third straight season. Casual, we know.

Image Source: Getty / Jeremy Moeller What do you expect two guys to talk about in a weight room? Jokes about skipping leg day, maybe, or even what a mutual friend on GymTok is up to. But sometimes, it goes much deeper than that. “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor and YouTuber Nathaniel Massiah linked up in

A tick-borne disease known as babesiosis is on the rise in the US, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases, which primarily occur in the Northeast and Midwest, more than doubled in certain Northeastern states between 2011 and 2019, the report found. Like Lyme disease, babesiosis is an

If you spend time on social media, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the term pelvic-floor therapy, or pelvic-floor physical therapy. This specialized form of physical therapy has been growing in popularity over the years, especially in online parenting circles and on social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with parents discussing their personal experiences with

Whether you’re a frequent or infrequent gym-goer, there’s a good chance you’ve done crunches. Crunches are a classic core-strengthening exercise. But while they may seem ubiquitous — heck, they’re even part of the dreaded Presidential Fitness Test — they aren’t the only way to strengthen your abs. Like all exercises, crunches work best — and

Twice a year, Orangetheory Fitness hosts a DriTri — a special class that OTF enthusiasts prepare for. It’s a competition (with yourself) to see how long it takes to row 2,000 meters, how quickly you can complete 300 reps of six bodyweight exercises, and how fast you can finish a 5K run or 1.55-mile power