Fitness

A year into riding my Peloton, one thing still rings true and has since the very beginning: a Peloton is a pain in the butt, literally. Sitting on a bike is uncomfortable as it is, even when it’s properly adjusted, but mix in Tunde Oyeneyin’s ass-kicking HIIT workouts and the new Megan Thee Stallion classes

If you want to get in a real calorie burn — we’re talking heart rate up, sweat dripping down your face, pushing yourself to your limits — then look no further than these YouTube workouts. Most are high-intensity and can be performed at home with minimal equipment, with the exception of a treadmill workout (did

<a target="_blank" title="@the.truth.doctor" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@the.truth.doctor" rel="noopener">@the.truth.doctor If the anxiety is in your body, use your body as a way to calm it. Nutrition and water helps teach your body it is safe and secure 🤍 #learnontiktok ♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) – Danilo Stankovic Anyone with anxiety can tell you that this condition doesn’t just exist in your

From tender breasts to mood swings, PMS is no joke — but there’s one symptom that may catch you completely by surprise. “The basal core body temperature can change over the course of the menstrual cycle, with a higher temperature occurring during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle after ovulation,” Shannon Clark, MD, FACOG,

Whether or not you choose to keep your tampons discreetly tucked away while walking to the bathroom is a personal choice — but you definitely shouldn’t feel like menstruating or using menstrual-care products is something to hide. Periods should never be taboo. That all being said, there is still a lot of undeniable convenience to

Despite how much I look forward to sleeping every day, it can be so hard to make myself go to bed. I always get sucked into the latest drama on Twitter or yet another true crime documentary — and suddenly, the idea of getting to bed on time feels like a distant memory. I’ve known

I grew up in a household where dessert was an everyday occurrence and my grandfather’s Italian-American heritage meant that pasta was on the menu every other day. My health and wellness journey began when I got a bit older and decided I wanted to become physically healthier as a means of feeling more confident. I

I’ve been exercising outside a lot this year, and as the temperature is warming up, I am starting to switch up my gear. When I go running or hiking outside, I need lightweight, breathable fabrics, otherwise it just isn’t going to work. That’s why I love the gear at Lululemon. It’s so comfortable and easy

A game of tennis is one of our favorite summer activities; not only is it a great way to get in your cardio, but it’s also our opinion that tennis clothes are the cutest athletic apparel out there. Adorable dresses and skirts are the definition of athleisure and feel at home both on the court

Between maintaining a steady work-life balance, keeping up with the news, and trying to squeeze in a regular workout, it can be way too easy to forget to check in with ourselves and our mental health. As part of Instagram’s #SaySomething challenge, Joe Jonas, tagged by Nick Frost, shared a video detailing what he does

I love my unflavored Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides ($43 for 20 ounces). For years, I’ve been adding it to my coffee and smoothies every morning for a boost of protein, and I swear I’ve noticed a difference in my hair and nail health. But now, Vital Proteins has made getting your collagen even easier with

As someone who struggles with stress and anxiety, I’ve flirted with almost every coping strategy out there. I take hot showers to calm my nerves, light essential oil candles, pile on blankets for weighted comfort, and follow self-care accounts on social media — and to a certain degree, all of these things help. However, once

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich ran her way into the history books at the N Kolay Istanbul Half Marathon on Sunday, breaking the women’s half marathon world record with a blazing-fast time of 1:04:01. We did the calculations, and that comes out to an average pace of 4:53 per mile (!) over 13.1 miles. Chepngetich sprinted right

You may not follow wrestling, but this video will make you want to. During the 125-kilogram (265-pound) Olympic trials final series, 20-year-old Gable Steveson defeated rival Nick Gwiazdowski, which means Steveson is headed to the Tokyo Olympics! One of the highlights of the video, which you can see at 9:05, is when his fans are

WHEW. In a nail-biter of a National Championship, Stanford beat Arizona 54-53 on Sunday to draw an exciting NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament to a close. It’s their first national title since 1992, and the all Pac-12 showoff between the No. 1 Cardinal, the top-ranked team in the tournament, and No. 3 Wildcats more than lived

New week, new lineup of live workouts on POPSUGAR Fitness. What do we have this time around? Oh, the usual . . . intense kickboxing, muscle-shaking strength training, sweat-worthy cardio, and a low-impact HIIT class, all brought to you by trainers we love. Check out the full schedule below, and meet us on Instagram and

Take your strength training to the next level with this full-body workout. Certified trainer Charlee Atkins will lead you through variations of her favorite exercises including plank rows, single-leg deadlifts, and goblet marches. To really fire up your muscles, Charlee recommends using medium dumbbells. Press play, and commit to giving every rep your best effort.

This is Meet My Workout Routine, where we profile weekly workout routines — unvarnished and imperfect — from women across all walks of life. Check out our past profiles here. A two-time Paralympian and 15-time world champion, Mallory won gold and bronze medals at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. She has held 15 world

I played tennis for the majority of my life, so I know full well that you can have a great workout in a dress. In fact, most of the time dresses are my preferred outfit when I’m on the court, and now that the weather’s warming up, I plan to spend almost all of my

We’ve tried and loved our fair share of bread-less sandwiches over the years. Lettuce, collard greens, corn tortillas . . . you name it, we’ve tried it with various fillings of choice. Now TikTok is introducing us to a colorful and crunchy new option: bell peppers! It’s one of those trends that has us slapping

We know Brie Larson is strong — remember that time she pushed a 5,000-pound car up a hill?! — but she keeps finding new ways to inspire with her Captain Marvel strength. Take yesterday, for example, when we tuned in to Larson’s foundational strength workout with trainer Jason Walsh. There we were, enjoying Walsh’s tips

If you menstruate, there’s a chance you’ve pondered the purpose of scented tampons, or wondered if they’re even safe to use during your period. After all, the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, and even when cleaning the vulva, we’re told to avoid harsh, fragranced products. Well, according to an article by the Cleveland Clinic, you’ll

POPSUGAR’s How Does She Sleep at Night takes a peek under the covers of admirable women’s wind-down routines to reveal their nightstand staples, sleep schedules, and dream lives. You may assume that someone who radiates as much calm and wisdom as beloved astrologer Chani Nicholas can drop into an effortless, peaceful sleep under any circumstances.

I recently applied for graduation from college, for the third time. This post-master’s degree in special education comes just one year after I graduated with my master’s in English education. Feeling proud, I decided to post something on Facebook. An hour later, my feed was flooded with congratulations and comments about how much I inspire