Fitness

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. Outdoor Voices just launched new pieces for spring, and they’re exactly what we want to be wearing for warm-weather

For those living with polycystic ovary syndrome (often referred to as PCOS), juggling the many symptoms can be overwhelming. Irregular periods, excess hair growth, weight gain, difficulty getting pregnant, sugar intolerance, and/or acne flare-ups are all common features of this hormone condition. While there’s no cure for PCOS, doctors have recommended a few options to

Vaginal discharge plays an important role in keeping you healthy. The vagina is a bit like a self-cleaning oven, explains Vandna Jerath, MD, FACOG, medical director at Optima Women’s Healthcare in Colorado. Glands inside the vagina and cervix produce fluid, which is then discharged from the body, helping to carry away dead cells and maintain

Brittney Griner, an American basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury WNBA team, was detained this past February at a Russian airport after Russian officials claimed they found vape cartridges containing hashish oil (or hash oil) in her luggage. Now, Russian state news agencies are reporting that her detention has been extended to May, according to

[Sponsored by GNC] Join fitness trainer Katie Austin for a no-equipment, 20-minute total-body routine that focuses on lengthening and toning your muscles. During this feel-good workout, you’ll work on oblique knee pulls, plié squats, lunges, Russian twists, and other muscle-burning exercises that will make you feel accomplished. To get started, just find a space where

I’m still relatively new to therapy, but already I’ve noticed how easy it is to get overwhelmed during my sessions. I have a few specific tendencies that get in my way: I want to say all the right things to my therapist and I get nervous about asking questions. Sometimes I get caught up in

@sublime_artist SHES NOT WRONG! It lowkey hits! #starbucks #fyp #barista #starbies ♬ original sound – bundaddy Like most people, you probably drink your orange juice and your sacred cup of coffee separately. Orange juice mixed with coffee just feels wrong, like drinking orange juice after brushing your teeth. Yet, TikTokers are swearing by this unusual

Amy Schumer has never been one to shy away from tough conversations, especially around her health and body. The comedian has previously spoken up about liposuction surgery, her IVF journey, choosing not to breastfeed, and more. But her most recent confession, she says, has been “a big secret” since she was a child. For the

Joshua Bassett is offering more insight into his hospitalization last year. The singer and actor recently spoke to People about being hospitalized with heart failure and septic shock following the heightened stress and public attention surrounding his split from costar Olivia Rodrigo, which is believed to have inspired her breakout hit “Drivers License.” Bassett experienced

We can always count on running to deliver a mental-health lift — nothing beats that “runner’s high” endorphin rush. The heart-pumping cardio workout is also great for your heart and lung health, and based on soreness after long or fast runs, it’s safe to say your legs and glutes are getting a pretty good workout,

Stuck at home and love energizing, upbeat rock music? Want to up your daily step count or close your rings (looking at you, Apple Watch users) without leaving the house? Get in 2,000 steps with this 15-minute walking workout from YMCA-certified personal trainer Rick Bhullar. It’s one of the best walking workout videos on YouTube,

Whether you’re a long-distance runner, you alternate studio workouts with outdoor runs, or you’re new to running altogether, one thing is for certain: you need a kickass playlist. Few things can get you as amped to run as the right combination of songs. There are so many great playlists out there that are tailored to

Image Source: Roalyver Lopez Elizabeth Sneed (aka @curvysurfergirl) didn’t exactly grow up with an affinity for the ocean. She grew up landlocked, in Northeast Texas and Arizona. And when she was 14, she visited the Gulf Coast of Alabama with friends and got caught in a rip current. The Coast Guard came to rescue swimmers,

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If you’re like the majority of people who menstruate, getting your period can only mean one thing: the cramps are next. Period pain is most often caused by chemicals called prostaglandins, which trigger the muscles and blood vessels of the uterus to contract. The cramps that occur as a result usually last for the first

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. If you’re on a mission to make fitness and wellness a priority in your life, a fitness tracker can

CrossFit workouts are known to be basic, yet fast-paced, intense, and brutal — after all, that’s why people are drawn to them in the first place. Pushing yourself to these levels pump up your adrenaline, making you stronger both mentally and physically. While there are many types of workouts well-known by the CrossFit community (often

Image Source: Getty / Icon Sportswire On March 17, swimmer Lia Thomas, a fifth-year senior at the University of Pennsylvania, became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title in any sport. She clinched victory in the women’s 500-yard freestyle at the 2022 NCAA DI Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. She was

At what point did we stop celebrating any accolade besides a gold medal? That’s a question Hilary Knight has asked herself since she and US women’s hockey earned silver at the Beijing Winter Olympics last month. “I think that’s the hard part. The expectation is always to win a gold medal, and anything short, especially

If you’ve already received two doses of a Moderna or Pfizer COVID vaccine, plus a booster, you may be wondering if you’ll need to get a fourth shot — especially in light of the recent news of rising case counts in Europe. Vaccine makers already seem to be preparing for the need for a second