Fitness

If eating healthier this year is one of your wellness goals, here are tips and tricks to inspire you to eat more healthy foods and to actually enjoy doing it! You’ll learn ways to eat more fresh fruits and veggies, how to cut down on sugar and saturated fat, how to feel fuller longer, how

Show your abs some love and take our crunch challenge! Perfect for those new to strength training, the plan is short and sweet — it takes just a few minutes each day for the next two weeks. At the end, you’re sure to notice stronger, more defined abs. Instead of doing basic crunches, this challenge

There’s no need to wax poetic about how 2020 was . . . challenging, to say the least. As our worlds were turned upside down, and gyms and boutique fitness classes closed their doors, we had to pivot and become innovative with how we wanted to move our bodies and break a sweat. As a

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) revolutionized healthcare for Americans with disabilities. I can attest to this because it changed the trajectory of my life and many of my friends’ lives. Yet, in recent years, it has faced challenge after challenge in the courts. And while it seems likely to survive the latest case — two

People cut out alcohol and participate in Dry January specifically for a number of reasons, and the results vary. For instance, one of our former editors who gave it a try concluded that she had more energy, ended up eating better, and saved a good amount of money. Whatever your reason — or reasons —

What are your goals for 2021? Whether you want to run a 5K, feel more confident in your body, lose weight, or start eating healthier, Noom can help! Unlike other diet plans, Noom uses a psychology-based evaluation to help you understand your habits, determine your ultimate goals, and come up with a plan to reach

In this episode of POPSUGAR’s House Call, our host Jeanette Jenkins, creator of The Hollywood Trainer Club, is joined by a very special guest: Megan Birke, a POPSUGAR Fitness fan, nurse, and mother of three. Birke has lost over 100 pounds with the help of Jenkins’s workout videos and said she’s doing extremely well physically

If you usually take your vitamins at night — because that’s when you finally remember to do it — you’re not alone. (Yup, I’m guilty of this!) However, you might be surprised to learn that there are certain times of the day that are best for different supplements, and by timing your doses accordingly, you’ll

If you’re looking for a stronger backside (your best side), you’re in luck. We have a three-week lower-body challenge straight from NASM-certified personal trainer Tierra Everett to jump-start your booty gains. This 21-day plan is something you can do by yourself or send to friends so they can join in on the fun. It’s about

I’m no stranger to being sore. After several years of living in my running sneakers and Under Armour ColdGear® Armour Leggings ($50) with my hair in a constant ponytail for marathon training, I’ve gotten nice and close with the post-workout, next-day aches and pains. Although soreness isn’t anything new to me, I realized I didn’t

If you want to get quality sleep, keep your bones strong, and feel happier, then you better be sure you’re getting enough magnesium in your diet. Among its many benefits, magnesium can help quiet the nervous system and regulate production of the hormone melatonin — two factors that help support good sleep. But even though

Waking up is one of my least favorite things to do. It takes a herculean effort to get out of bed most days, no matter how many alarms I set or what time I go to bed at night. When I was a kid, my mom used to joke that a tornado could blow through

No matter what your New Year’s fitness goals may be, arming yourself with a little gear to help keep you motivated can never hurt. Although the pieces you wear for your workouts are important, some everyday active pieces are also important. Think the pieces made for your long walks, recovery days, and stretching sessions. These

If there’s one thing I am not, it’s a fair-weather runner. In fact, some of my favorite runs have happened during the winter, and my ideal training months are typically when most people are looking to begin hibernation. But I’m aware not everyone shares my sentiment. (In fact, my friends are quick to let me

Another week, another round of fresh new workouts going live on our Instagram and YouTube pages. This time around, we have three workouts designed to get you feeling strong and sweating, including boxing, barre, and low-impact, high-intensity cardio. It’s gonna be a good week for working out, so make sure to check out the full

Join Dance FitSugar host Deja Riley for this session that will have you unmasking your inner dancer! This routine, which is perfect for all levels, will have you grooving to the beat and smiling as you shimmy it out to fun hip-hop-, jazz-, and ballroom-inspired combos. Put on your favorite dancing shoes, and let’s get

I’m no newbie to an indoor bike. I’ve been a regular at a local boutique studio, and as of this year, I’m a proud owner of an indoor bike myself. And although there are a number of online videos or streaming services available, there have been times when nothing feels quite right for my mood

My gut always lets me know when it needs a reset — but I’m never sure what exactly it is I need. Do I need to cut out sweets or gluten for a while, or eat earlier in the evening? “Your gut works hard to help keep you nourished — and when it’s not working

[embedded content] You’ve seen the movies more times than you can count, and the albums are at the top of your Spotify account. And now, you can channel your inner Elsa as you sweat to both of the Frozen soundtracks — thanks to fitness YouTuber Kyra Provost’s dance workout. But, for the record, you don’t

Eating yummy meals with friends and family is one of my favorite things to do, especially around the holidays. But a celebratory dinner can quickly take a turn for the worse thanks to unpleasant digestive issues, like bloating or constipation. I chatted with registered dietitian and Daily Harvest advisor Amy Shapiro about how to incorporate

Image Source: Getty / NurPhoto I’m surely not the first person to tell you that getting through this year and a still-serious global pandemic has been a more-than-difficult task — and Simone Biles knows the feeling. Yes, the world-class gymnast started dating her new beau and debuted gravity-defying skills at practice, but she had to

In this episode of POPSUGAR’s House Call, host Jeanette Jenkins, creator of The Hollywood Trainer Club, calls up a friend, who also happens to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time: Venus Williams. Williams, who has racked up seven Grand Slam singles titles during her career, and Jenkins share an upper-body workout

Meditation has been a part of my life in different ways for the last few years. Most recently, it has been a way for me to handle stress, sleep better, and help counterbalance the physical training I put my body through. But there’s a part of meditation that has always confounded me that may surprise

I’m always concerned with how my teeth look when I should be paying more attention to my gums for insight into my general dental health. If your gums are swelling, bleeding, discolored (think red, blue, or dark red instead of pink!), receding, or have changed from a firm to spongy texture— these are all signs