Fitness

There are hundreds of thousands of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US, and realistically, there are many more Americans experiencing mild-to-moderate symptoms who don’t meet the threshold for testing. If you’re one of them, you may be wondering how long it’ll take for you to feel better. The answer isn’t entirely clear — it

There’s just something about seeing that iconic check mark that makes a sneaker feel legit. It’s like an automatic seal of approval; when you wear Nike, you know it’s going to perform, and it’s going to look good. This year, we’re looking for the best sneakers out there, and spoiler alert: we’re into these 14

As we settle into this new normal of staying at home and social distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), one of the biggest changes to people’s routines is missing the in-person fitness community that gyms and fitness studios offer. Sure, there are plenty of at-home workouts available to stream online, on apps, or

The verdict is in: my couch — which is doubling as my work-from-home office — is an ergonomic nightmare. After weeks of slouching over my laptop while being absorbed into the couch cushions, my neck and back pain has reached new heights. Researching work-from-home standing desks is now my first line of defense against my

My husband is an ob-gyn at one of the largest hospitals in Detroit, which has seen a surge in cases of COVID-19. For now, he continues to see patients on the ob-gyn floor, visiting the emergency room only for pregnancy- or gynecology-related consults, which occasionally involve patients who are infected with the novel coronavirus. But

Need a little home workout motivation? We’re teaming up with expert trainers on our POPSUGAR Fitness‘s Instagram page to lead you through inspiring, muscle-strengthening, heart-pounding live workouts. In case you miss any them, we’re adding them to the POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram feed, and rounding them all up here so you can follow along when you

You don’t need to own a treadmill — let alone a single set of dumbbells — to sweat it out at home. In fact, the only piece of equipment you need for this full-body toning workout is a dish towel. “A towel is an excellent prop for at-home workouts because you can create tension with

The Fitness Marshall‘s high-energy dance workouts inject a little brightness into our days whenever we tune in. In today’s good news, he’s now taking his signature style and humor to YouTube Live for a workout you can do right from your living room, and all to benefit a nonprofit. The Fitness Marshall (aka Caleb Marshall)

Some days, you wake up with the energy of an entire high school basketball team. And other days you’re lucky to make a cup of coffee properly. For even the most fitness-obsessed, not every day has to be the most intense training session — and that’s OK! When you aren’t quite feeling the energy for

In general, lunges are pretty polarizing — and if a set or two always leaves you with achy knees, we know exactly where you stand. While lunges can quickly amp up your at-home workout, the lower-body move can also cause irritating pain in your knees if you already deal with knee issues, or if your

Carrot cake cravings can’t be curbed easily, but a single slice of the store-bought classic weighs in at over 500 calories — not ideal if you’re trying to eat healthy. Luckily, this vegan cupcake recipe offers all the traditional flavors of carrot cake but cuts the amount of sugar and calories in half. While this

Image Source: Getty / Maskot Going out in public spaces while your town or city is implementing social distancing amid novel coronavirus might make you uneasy. After all, you should only be leaving your house to run errands when absolutely necessary. There are many places where only essential businesses are open right now, including healthcare

The idea of firming up your middle may seem daunting, particularly if you don’t have 20 minutes to dedicate solely to strength training. But cranking out 30 crunches after a run or HIIT workout isn’t going to do much — you have to do the right kind of ab moves in order to hit those

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

ROLL CALL 🔥 wnba edition pic.twitter.com/X9jAlTCyBn — Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) April 3, 2020 These WNBA players are showing fans how they keep it classy on and off the court in a new social media challenge video. Over the weekend, women from all different teams joined forces to show how they’re dressing for themselves at home

Competitive gymnast and lifelong athlete JaNay Honest admittedly felt lost after graduating from UCLA. As a National Championship gymnast, JaNay was used to grinding, being active, and constantly pushing herself. “Gymnastics was all I knew,” she says. “The week of graduation, I broke down. I was scared, I was nervous, I was anxious; and it

You may have noticed — much to the delight of any vegan or vegan-curious — plant-based eating seems to be on everyone’s mind. Earlier this year, the Golden Globes served its first-ever vegan menu, while the Netflix documentary Game Changers touted the benefits of plant-based diets for elite athletes. Add the fact that you can

Megan Thee Stallion made it clear that being a Hot Girl is a lifestyle regardless of the season or what you’re going through. Anyone can be a Hot Girl because it’s all about being your authentic self, being confident, and having fun. Megan dropped her new album Suga in March, and we still can’t get