Fitness

Figuring out what’s making you sick these days can be really tough. One cough can lead to a multi-hour Google search to determine whether it’s the flu, COVID, or the common cold. It doesn’t help that this trio of illnesses has similar symptoms. “Coronavirus and flu symptoms have significant overlap,” Sandra Kesh, MD, deputy medical

Image Source: tonal.com Thanks to virtual workout classes and advances in at-home equipment, working out from the comfort of your home has never been easier — or more versatile. If you’re looking to maximize your (small) living space or cut down on bulky, loose equipment, now might be a perfect time to invest in a

With new COVID variants emerging like omicron BA.2, over the next few weeks we should expect to see an increase in positive COVID cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, top medical adviser to U.S. President Joe Biden told David Westin of “Bloomberg TV.” He cited the recent surge in COVID cases in the UK as an example

Whether you waited patiently for it to ripen on the counter or employed one of the many known avocado-ripening hacks, there’s nothing like the satisfaction of slicing open a perfectly ripe avocado. To save half an avocado, I’ve used tricks like brushing it with oil or freezing peeled chunks for smoothies. But recently, I’ve seen

It’s no secret that the highly curated world inside Instagram weighs on people mentally and emotionally. Facebook research released in September 2021 found that 32 percent of teen girls said that when they felt bad about their bodies, Instagram made them feel worse, according to CNBC.) Still, while most of us are familiar with the

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. When we think of sneakers that both look good and perform well, APL comes to the top of the

Pregnancy is a fantastic time to prepare for the physical demands of labor and motherhood, and if you’re expecting, you may be wondering what kinds of exercise to focus on and what’s actually safe. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio per week, but it’s important to remember

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. You may not realize it, but what you wear to your workouts could impact the quality of your training

Serena Williams and her daughter, Olympia, are an inseparable duo. The 4-year-old is already on her way to mastering her mother’s iconic tennis arm, and their matching style moments (in designer outfits, no less) always brighten our Instagram feeds. In a personal essay published in Elle on April 5, however, Williams detailed the painful, life-threatening

A high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout mixes shorts bursts of activity with even shorter rest periods. While it may feel uncomfortable to push your body to go faster and harder for that short time period, the rewards are worth it: HIIT workouts save time, improve cardiovascular health, and benefit mental health. A 2015 study showed

Getting to the gym at 5 a.m. might be #goals, but getting enough sleep is just as important for a healthy lifestyle. That’s where sleep-tracking apps can come in handy, especially if you already have an Apple Watch. In addition to tracking your steps, heart rate, and calories burned, your Apple Watch can also calculate

Image Source: Getty You may have heard news about another quick-spreading disease making its rounds in the United States, but there’s no need to panic. The bird flu or avian influenza outbreak has reportedly touched down in 24 states, per the USDA. A total of over 22 million birds have been infected, including both commercial

With warmer weather blowing in (finally!) comes blooming flowers and pollen, grasses, and trees. We love these signs of spring, but unfortunately, many people are left dealing with spring allergies. Get out the tissues for all the sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. But wait — with COVD cases still popping up, how can you

You don’t need giant weights, a room full of equipment, or a ton of time to log a quality strength workout. This 10-minute chest-and-triceps workout from NASM-certified personal trainer and Sweat trainer Kelsey Wells is proof. The workout is inspired by her new four-week program, Redefine Fitness: Strength & Mindfulness, which (you guessed it!) blends

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. Looking for an affordable piece of gym equipment you can use at home, but is lightweight enough to pack

Get ready to tone your glutes with fitness trainer Albina Katsman during this 10-minute workout. You’ll work on lunge knee pull-ins, leg extensions, hamstring curls, hip lifts, and more in this quick and effective routine. If you want to bump up the intensity, grab a pair of ankle weights to turn up the heat. POPSUGAR

As a yoga instructor who is 6’2″ tall, I’m particular about the yoga mats I use. I need a mat that is wide enough for my hands in a Down Dog and doesn’t leave my feet landing on the cold floor in a Low Lunge. So when asked to try POPSUGAR’s TPE Yoga Mat ($45),

A goal I’ve set for myself in 2022 is to have more toned arms, and one day I thought, “How easy would it be to wear wrist weights around my house?” Needless to say, it didn’t take long for me to pick up POPSUGAR’s 4 lb Wrist and Ankle Weight set ($15). I velcroed the

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. Ever since Athleta debuted a new collaboration with Alicia Keys, it’s been hard not to add every single piece

As someone who literally studies Old Navy’s new-arrivals section for a living, I understand that the brand’s website can be overwhelming at times. After all, there are so many options that it can be easy to accidentally overlook an item that deserves a spot in your wardrobe. So on a recent perusal of the retailer’s

Have you ever played a song and instantly started to feel better? Well, there is power in music and chances are, it impacts you more than you know. In a previous interview, neuroscientist Yewande Pearse, PhD, told POPSUGAR that music stimulates almost every brain structure. You may view music solely as a tool for motivation

Rowing is one of the best workouts you can do, since it’s a full-body cardio workout that also builds muscle. And it’s low impact, so it’s easier on your joints than running or jumping. If you’re in the market for an indoor rowing machine to add to your home gym, then direct your attention to

On Jan. 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) identified omicron variant BA.2 as the new strain of coronavirus increasing globally. BA.2 has spread to over 40 countries and 17 of the United States, with 10,000 cases recorded thus far. Due to its spike-protein differences from the original omicron variant, BA.1, scientists have given BA.2 the

Image Source: Courtesy of Fisk University Earlier this year, Nashville’s Fisk University announced it was launching an intercollegiate women’s artistic gymnastics team — the first of its kind at a historically Black college and university (HBCU). Corrinne Tarver, the first Black gymnast to win an NCAA all-around championship, will lead the team as head coach.