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If leg day is your favorite day, grab a pair of dumbbells and bookmark this post. We’ve compiled the 26 best moves to target your lower body, which means dumbbell glute exercises and dumbbell hamstring exercises, plus moves to target your quads and calves, too. These basic exercises might not seem that hard at first,

Noor Abukaram is a college student, a fashion design major, and an activist — but right now, she’s mostly just a runner who’s very nervous and very, very excited for her first marathon. “The journey and the training is so long,” the Ohio State sophomore tells POPSUGAR, days before lining up for the New York

A spike in the respiratory infection commonly known as RSV has left pediatric units across the country overwhelmed. In fact, nationally, 76 percent of pediatric beds are occupied, according to NBC News. As we get ready to enter the colder months, experts worry that we may have a “tri-demic” or “tripledemic” on our hands, created

Join celebrity trainer and founder of Train Like a Gymnast Danielle Gray for a 30-minute full-body HIIT workout joined by Pam Majumdar and Mikayla Campbell. In this routine, you’ll start with a quick warmup and then zoom into high-energy moves like plank leg lifts, oblique crunches, squat jumps, candlestick rocks, push-ups, and so much more.

Image Source: Getty / Mitch Diamond There’s been an increasing — and long-deserved — push to make the running world more inclusive for nonbinary athletes, and yesterday marked a historic first: Jake Caswell, 25, became the first runner to be awarded prize money for winning the nonbinary division at the TCS New York City Marathon.

The iconic TCS New York City Marathon returned for the 51st year on Sunday, Nov. 6, with 50,000 runners competing in the 26.2-mile race. In addition to attracting dedicated recreational runners, the competition also regularly draws professional athletes, TV stars, and celebrities from all backgrounds. This year, the marathon featured several familiar faces, including Ashton

Image Source: Getty Images / Jemal Countess Amy Schumer’s son is home from the hospital after being admitted for RSV. On Nov. 6, the mother and comedian thanked the staff at “Saturday Night Live” for their support while she cared for her son, Gene, who recently battled the respiratory infection. “This was the hardest week

Doing core work is satisfying simply because of that burning feeling you get in your ab muscles, but it’s also important for so many reasons. Building a strong core helps with your overall strength and mobility, as well as helps to prevent injury. And that core umbrella includes your obliques, the muscles that wrap around

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. Leggings are a necessity in our everyday wardrobe. Whether it’s for working out or lounging around, leggings are flexible,

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’ve ever woken up for a prework gym session and scrambled around frantically trying to find all your

Tatjana Maria is shocking the tennis world at Wimbledon 2022. Ranked No. 103 in the world and having never advanced beyond the third round in 34 previous Grand Slam appearances, the German player is officially moving on to the Wimbledon semifinals — just over a year since giving birth to her second child, Cecilia. “I

Join the founders of LIT Method, Justin and Taylor Norris, for a 10-minute butt and thigh workout that will have you feeling strong and balanced. This no-equipment routine is perfect for all levels and can be done anytime, anywhere. In this routine, you’ll work on side lunges, side steps, sumo squats, lateral shuffles, kneeling rear-leg

Intrauterine devices, more commonly known as IUDs, are one of the most effective forms of birth control, according to Planned Parenthood. With many people urgently seeking ways to take control of their reproductive health following the Supreme Court’s stunning reversal of Roe v. Wade, long-acting IUDs may seem like a good option — especially considering

There’s been an explosion of environmentally friendly, cost-effective products for menstrual bleeding in recent years. Period underwear and menstrual cups in particular have gone from products few people were familiar with to household names. Each one has its benefits and drawbacks, and everyone who has a period has their own opinions on what’s the most

POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew Kelly It wasn’t all that long ago that box jumps, burpees, and treadmill sprints likely dominated the fitness side of your social feed. Nowadays? I’ll bet it skews more toward things like hot girl walks and Pilates. There’s been an undeniable shift in the fitness culture lately, and it’s seeming to

Get ready to work out with trainer Khetanya Henderson, who will be leading this 30-minute dance cardio and sculpt class joined by Alexis Turner and Natalie White. You’ll dance your way through the workout, adding strength moves such as side lunges, squats, and so much more. In the second half of the workout, you’ll feel

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 yummy salty snacks, popcorn is at the top of our favorites list. It’s so addictive

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) spoke out against the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade in his media briefing’s opening remarks on June 29. After discussing the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, Monkeypox, and the global food crisis, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus took time to affirm the WHO’s

The sun is out, temps are rising, and carefree summer vibes abound. Why not channel that energy into your workout routine? This five-day, break-a-sweat workout challenge, courtesy of Class FitSugar, is all about celebrating the season with movement. You’ll join NASM-certified trainer Maricris Lapaix and ACE-certified trainer Cassidy Rhodes for five different at-home-friendly workouts, all

We’ve known this was coming since early May, if not earlier. But it was still gut-wrenching to actually get the news on June 24 that the Supreme Court was officially overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that protected the constitutional right to abortion. According to the most recent Gallup poll, 85 percent of Americans

Disney’s latest innocuous attempt at LGBTQ+ representation once again sparks misplaced outrage. “Big Hero 6” spinoff “Baymax!” arrived on Disney+ on June 29, and an episode in the animated series depicts the titular character, a healthcare robot whose mission it is to help the people of San Fransokyo, in a convenience store shopping for sanitary

Gabrielle Union posted a video of a 6:30 a.m. workout on Wednesday with her favorite workout partner and husband, Dwyane Wade, with the caption, “How I stay motivated.” With her classic sense of humor, Union makes exasperated faces at the camera as she teases, “Why do you work out like that, Gab? Oh my god,

If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep, you know how desperate you can be for answers — especially if it happens for nights on end. While melatonin seems to be the reigning champ of sleep supplements, it might not be the best choice if you’re waking up in the middle of the night, breastfeeding, or

Feeling that something is off with your vagina can be scary, whether you’re experiencing minor irritation or symptoms that can’t be ignored. Between yeast infections and STDs, there are a lot of things that can happen to this very important organ, and therefore a lot of reasons to get treatment if necessary. One measure of