Fitness

I’m lactose intolerant but pretend like I’m not (much to the chagrin of my digestive system). Cheese plates? Yes, please. Pizza? Don’t mind if I do. Milkshakes? My favorite diner treat. The problem is that it wreaks havoc on my GI health, and aside from feeling crummy, large amounts of dairy isn’t great for my

With diet culture constantly telling us that you have to look a certain way to be considered “worthy,” it’s sadly not uncommon for people to get caught up in fad diets, fall into disordered eating, or even develop a full-fledged eating disorder. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 29 million Americans will have an eating

Oat milk lattes, oat milk yogurt, and oat milk ice cream — I love everything oat milk. But what I don’t love about oat milk ice cream, specifically, is that a pint costs as much as a carton of milk! That’s why I set out to make my own, with a little help from Chocolate

Like most working professionals, I consider my alarm to be a necessary evil. While I don’t particularly look forward to being jolted out of a blissful slumber to Apple’s radar sound, I don’t know any other way to ensure I’ll get up in time for work. But many people — Oprah included — have somehow

When it comes to uniforms — even Olympic uniforms — swimming lacks glamour and aesthetic. It’s the truth, and as a former competitive swimmer, I can attest to this. Race suits are typically a solid color (usually black) with your team name or logo splashed across the front, and that’s about it. The same can

Remember when Brie Larson just casually held a pull-up for one entire minute? Well, Larson and her trainer Jason Walsh decided that wasn’t quite intense enough and upped the ante again in a clip the Captain Marvel star shared on Instagram today. This time, Larson jumps up into a pull-up position, bends her knees towards

Whether you’re new to working out at home or you’ve been doing it for years, your home gym must be equipped with the right fitness gear to support your goals. Figuring out what workout equipment to buy can be stressful, so POPSUGAR went straight to the experts to solve this dilemma. These are the pieces

My grandmother, a beautiful hula dancer. Hula runs in my blood. When my Papa saw my Grandma Becky dancing hula one night in a dance hall, armed with her ukulele, mu’u mu’u, and beautiful smile, he fell in love. She passed on her grace to my mom, who’s a beautiful hula dancer as well, and

If you’re interested in learning more about your hormone levels, you might be tempted to just order an at-home hormone test and get the ball rolling for yourself without even leaving the house. Depending on your specific health concerns, at-home hormone tests can sometimes be very helpful tools, but using one doesn’t necessarily take the

@my_destanation Moral of the story: treat yourself like a plant #mentalhealthmatters #blacktherapist #wellness #support #takecareofyou #selflove #selfcare therapy ♬ SUNNY DAY – Matteo Rossanese Here’s a quick and helpful message about supporting your mental health from @my_destanation. “You cannot hate yourself into happiness. You cannot belittle yourself into confidence.” She added that you can’t criticize

Ready for another week of Instagram Live workouts? If you’ve never joined us before, it’s simple: just go to @popsugarfitness, tap into our IG Live at the times below, and get ready to sweat. This week, you can expect some seriously muscle-shaking moves during Kellie Williams’s ab and glutes bootcamp, plus a ton of sweat

This no-equipment cardio workout will get your heart rate up and leave you breathless. Led by certified trainer Ashley Joi, you’ll build endurance during exercises that include high knees, quick feet, and side shuffles. Push through these cardio-intensive moves, because Ashley has you covered with quick breaks after each set, during which she will be

I first met Amber Leventry when they came to my yoga class. I was inspired by their strength and determination and their kindness toward others. We bonded over parenting issues, CrossFit, and writing, and have kept in touch as most of us have over the past year: over our random Instagram posts. When they posted

Image Source: Getty / FilippoBacci In today’s edition of misinformation circling about the COVID-19 vaccine: magnetic ingredients. People are posting videos on social media claiming that ingredients in the COVID-19 vaccines are making magnets stick to the arm where they received the vaccine; some even say an implanted microchip is to blame. TikTok recently took

When The New York Times first published a piece on languishing — a term coined by sociologist and psychologist Corey Keyes, PhD, which has gained more significance amid the pandemic — it felt like a sigh of relief. Finally, there was a word to describe how we’ve all been feeling for the past year. Dubbed

Stretching has a way of melting away stress and worry, but there’s no need to unroll your yoga mat. Here are nine stretches you can do in your pajamas and in your bed — either before you go to sleep or once your alarm goes off — or both! Do the entire sequence if you

Crossing the paratriathlon finish line at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games was surreal for Grace Norman. She was, as she described, a “crying heap at the end” due to a culmination of exhaustion and excitement. “The moment when I made the pass into first place was pretty amazing,” Norman told POPSUGAR. “I knew there was

All gymnasts wear leotards. Right? That’s just a fact, like how Simone Biles is the GOAT and Stick It is the most iconic gymnastics movie of our time. (Go ahead, argue me on this, I’ll win.) Gymnasts wear leotards for safety reasons, because loose clothing might snag on the equipment, and to ensure judges can

The CDC lifted another COVID-19 restriction today, announcing that fully vaccinated people can stop masking and social-distancing in most indoor and outdoor social settings of any size. The news comes as Americans continue to receive the highly effective COVID-19 vaccines, which may reduce transmission of the disease, according to growing data. It’s the latest instance

Fencing is one of the only sports that has been played at every modern Summer Olympics, and it will be back again for the 2021 Games in Tokyo. Because the sport moves fairly quickly, first-time viewers may want to have some basic understanding of the rules and scoring before tuning in. Lucky for you, we’ve

@deafgirllifts accessibility is so much easier than you think! #deaf #hoh #vaccine #vaccination #accessible #accessibility ♬ original sound – katie norton Katie Norton is a powerlifter who is hard of hearing and is passionate about advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing. While she was very grateful to be able to get her first

🚨HOME RUN🚨 The moment every baseball fan has been waiting for: a Drew Robinson bomb! 💣 @Drewrobbb T3 | SAC – 4, LV – 1#ClawsUp pic.twitter.com/abX434fcRZ — rivercats (@RiverCats) May 12, 2021 Just over a year after Drew Robinson lost his right eye in a suicide attempt, the one-time Texas Ranger hit a home run

It doesn’t get much worse than running in the rain with slippery shoes, losing your footing in the middle of a deadlift, or making scuff marks all over the floor of a fitness studio. Anyone who spends a good amount of time exercising knows that wearing the right pair of shoes can do wonders for

Avoidance does not equate to acceptance, which is why disability advocate and TikTok creator Tiffany Yu has made it her personal mission to cultivate open conversations around disability and inclusion. When she was 9 years old, Yu was involved in a car accident that took her father’s life and left her right arm permanently paralyzed.