Fitness

When you think of climbing, you may be focused on the strength and muscle building that goes into it. And it’s easy to do: Some of the main aspects of climbing require you to lift and hoist your own body weight. But, strength isn’t the only thing required of a climber — being agile and

On Sept. 26, when President Donald Trump announced Justice Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court, my stomach dropped. From the moment I learned of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s death, I was sure that he would nominate someone — and nominate someone whose views I didn’t agree with, at that. But seeing

The US is headed straight for its third COVID-19 spike, but according to President Donald Trump, it’s nothing to be concerned about. He has repeatedly made the claim that there’s a simple reason behind the surge. “Cases up because we TEST, TEST, TEST,” he tweeted on Oct. 26, dismissing any argument to the contrary as

When it comes to working those quads, glutes, and hamstrings, there’s hardly a more ideal movement to perform than the lunge. With many different types of lunge variations, this is a truly versatile exercise that engages some of the larger muscle groups in the legs. Plus, when done properly over time — we’re talking about

When my stress levels peak, that frazzled feeling of anxiety tends to come along with physical side effects. Headaches, insomnia, and breakouts are the three I’m most familiar with, but recently, I’ve felt like my worries have thrown my digestive system out of whack, too. Looking for relief for my heartburn and nausea, I kept

Screens are pretty much unavoidable these days. We rely on them to work, read the news, watch TV, stay in touch with friends and family, and even order food. But with their added convenience also comes some drawbacks, such as screen-related eye strain and headaches. Blue light glasses have emerged as a possible solution to

We’re not picky — we’ll take our workouts through whatever medium we can get them. Written? Definitely. One-on-one with a trainer? Of course. YouTube? . . . Duh. Instagram and YouTube Live? Sign us up. In fact, we’re continuing our series of live workouts this week over on @popsugarfitness and our YouTube channel, and you’re

The weather isn’t the only thing getting colder in the fall and winter — some people suffer from cold hands. This can be a normal response to cold temperatures, explained general practitioner Chun Tang, MD, from Pall Mall Medical. He added, “We automatically constrict blood vessels to save loss of heat and focus heat to

Stress can build up in your mind and in your body — and RYT 500 yoga teacher Koya Webb shared a half-hour session incorporating breathwork and yoga in order to help you alleviate that tension. At the top of the video, she walks you through what she calls “eye yoga,” a stress-relieving technique that she

From ballet classes to Dance Dance Revolution to busting out moves with friends at clubs, dancing has always been a part of my life. But it’s not just a fun way to release tension and stress — dancing is also a fantastic calorie burner, too! On your next cardio day, press pause on the HIIT

Lindsey Vonn is an Olympic medalist with an incredible professional skiing career, and still, she deals with social media trolls who criticize her body and impact her self-confidence. On Friday, Vonn shared a message Instagram to address the hurtful and “ruthless comments” that “tear apart” her physique after she posts swimsuit photos: It’s “scarier than

Wake up to the seasonal flavors of pumpkin pie with this exceptionally creamy and perfectly spiced overnight oats recipe. The best part is that you’ll enjoy this breakfast for a week because this recipe makes five jars at once, saving you time and ensuring you have a healthy breakfast waiting for you every morning. This

Hiccups are unquestionably annoying. They always seem to occur at the most inconvenient times, and when they do surface, you can hiccup four to 60 times per minute. Thankfully, they’re usually short-lived and rarely serious. Hiccups are involuntary spasmodic contractions, primarily of the diaphragm and the muscles between the ribs, which are then followed by

During the second and final presidential debate, President Donald Trump attempted to dismiss concerns about reopening the economy and schools by claiming that “99.9 percent of young people recover” from COVID-19. Trump cited his 14-year-old son, Barron Trump — who tested positive for COVID-19, along with his parents — as an example, saying that by

The number-one thing that inhibits me from consistently working out is my menstrual cycle. Even when I’m not on my period, I can be fatigued, sore, and quite frankly, cranky — other days, I’m energized and inspired to get active. But, instead of feeling frustrated and defeated on days where I’m not motivated to press

In the opening segment of the second presidential debate, President Donald Trump was pressed on his administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As he often does, Trump attempted to downplay the toll the virus has taken on the US, claiming that the nation’s excess mortality rate is “way down and much lower than almost any

Editor’s Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas and uteruses, not just those who are women. For this particular story, we interviewed experts who generally referred to people with vaginas and uteruses as women. Reproductive rights are undeniably under attack. In the last few years, a number of

Spending hours on the couch, whether that’s while typing away on your laptop or zoning out to your third hour of Netflix, can come with some pretty uncomfortable physical side effects for your lower back and hips. According to celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins, muscular tightness from sitting down too long (or even repetitive exercise) can

Want an easy way to make your Halloween costume stand out from the rest? Swap your shoes for roller skates. They make classic costumes feel unique, provide a quick getaway from any monsters, demons, or ghosts on Halloween night, and are just so damn fun to skate around in. And with your skates as the

Some weekends are made for long runs, streaming your favorite fitness class, and long walks. Other weekends are for stretching, yoga, and recovery. For all those resting and slow-flow weekends, turn to your off-duty gear that’s perfect for easy lounging and doing the work. No matter what your weekend workout plans are — even if

Perhaps it’s because I’m secretly looking for an excuse to decline plans or hit snooze a time or two, but as a casual athlete who devotes her free time to training for marathons and signing up for a handful of workout classes, I’ve always assumed that my body needs a tad more rest than others.

For all those times you want to skip the gloves but still keep nice and warm on your outdoor runs, tops with thumbholes can be your best friends. It may seem like such a small feature of your workout gear, but when those temps drop, they just may be the welcome addition you need. As

Whenever I feel like treating myself to some shopping, my mind typically goes to feel-good clothing that I’ll get a ton of wear out of. And since I’m in cozy loungewear and workout clothes on repeat these days (these months, tbh), that’s exactly where today’s shopping spree is going to take me (us, if you’re

Cold and flu season is upon us, and while you can load up on fistfuls of pills and supplements, sipping on a nutrient-rich smoothie is a much tastier way of nourishing your immune system. Whether you start your morning with a green smoothie or snack on a tropical treat later in the day, smoothies can