Fitness

Each therapy session, I secretly hope my therapist will share some new insight that will totally change my mindset and cure my anxiety, because after struggling with it for years, I’m exhausted. In reality, I know therapy is a process, and there’s no magical cure for anxiety — but there is one thing my therapist

EMOM workouts are known for being fast-paced and intense workouts that can be completed in a short amount of time, standing for “every minute on the minute.” When combined with a lower body workout consisting of squats, lunges, and even box jumps, you’re left with a workout that’s dynamic, fun, and challenging in the best

Having trouble picking your workouts for the week? We’re happy to help. We have three new Instagram Live workouts streaming this week on @popsugarfitness, hitting the tried-and-true categories we always love: HIIT, core, and cardio. Check out the schedule below, add it to your Google Calendar to stay on top of things, and catch up

If you’re interested in finding an intense arm workout to help you get more defined biceps and triceps, as well as increase strength, an EMOM upper body routine is a great option. EMOM stands for “every minute on the minute,” and challenges you to complete an exercise for a certain number of reps in less

@leanne_ward_nutrition Healthy hack for sugar cravings! 🍫#nutritionhack #weightloss #weightlosshack #diyproject #chocolate #healthyrecipe #healthy ♬ original sound – TheFitnessDietitian Whether you work up an appetite after doing an at-home workout or want a tasty treat after cooking a cozy fall dinner, chances are you may be a little bit more than tempted to reach for something

The buzz around apple cider vinegar (ACV for short) champions it as a natural defense against indigestion and reflux and rising cholesterol and sugar levels — but what’s less talked about is how ACV can potentially harm your teeth. Even when diluted with water, I can barely get apple cider vinegar down. Too often it’s

Halloween can be a little sad if you’re vegan or gluten-free, since you can’t enjoy a lot of the candy everyone else is. If you’re missing Snickers bars and craving that chewy, peanuty, chocolaty goodness, make your own with this six-ingredient recipe from Samah Dada, a recipe developer and creator of the Dada Eats blog

@letmaxkno Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice #spooktember #pumpkin #tiktokrecipe #fyp #keto ♬ Once Upon a Dream – Invadable Harmony Fall-lovers have no doubt been living in heaven now that the season is finally upon us — and for good reason. The weather is cooling down, which means the leaves are turning autumnal colors, and pumpkin-spice-flavored

If you often feel achy during your period — and not just because of those pesky cramps — you’re not alone. Joint paint is actually a natural response to hormonal changes that occur at that point in your cycle. Specifically, you can blame a decrease in estrogen levels — which are at their lowest during

Despite following COVID-19 protocols, indoor cycling classes at a Spinco fitness studio have triggered a coronavirus outbreak of at least 72 people in Ontario, Canada, public health officials say. As many as 100 staff, clients, and family members may have been exposed, CNN reported. The Spinco studio had just reopened in Hamilton, Ontario, in July,

The rules for gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics shifted since years past. Instead of five women on the US gymnastics team, there will be four, and up to two gymnasts will qualify as individuals without the opportunity for a team medal. One reason for this? International Gymnastics Federation’s (FIG) former president, Bruno Grandi, wanted to

Ballet is gorgeous enough when it’s performed on stage, but when dancers take their moves to the gorgeous backdrop of New York City, prepare to be truly mesmerized. Case in point (or should we say “on pointe”): the Dance Theatre of Harlem’s breathtaking “Dancing Through Harlem” video, which features dancers leaping and pirouetting through the

When you go to get vaccinated, odds are you’re enduring the quick sting of the needle in order to protect yourself from something much worse. Once you’re done, that vaccine-preventable disease is just one less thing you have to worry about — or at least that’s true in most cases. When it comes to human

We know the more people come together during COVID-19, especially indoors without proper social distancing and safety protocols, the greater the risk for COVID-19 transmission. But during a call with governors on Oct. 13, CDC Director Robert Redfield, MD, voiced concern about small gatherings as well, given that cases and hospitalizations are still on the

Image Source: Getty / Julio Aguilar The players of the WNBA were honored during the Women’s Sports Foundation‘s 41st annual Salute to Women in Sports, hosted by Laila Ali on Oct. 14, for their commitment to social justice this season. They were given the Wilma Rudolph Courage Award, named after the world-record-holding Olympian (note: Rudolph

If you’ve been exposed to the novel coronavirus, your first instinct might be to run out for a test, but being tested for COVID-19 too early in the incubation period could deliver a false sense of security and lead you to engage in risky behaviors that could cause others to become infected. “Someone can get

I’m a horrible sleeper. As a mom, it seems as though my to-do list wakes me up each and every night. On many nights, my thoughts also prevent me from falling asleep in the first place. I tried all of the sleep hacks — blackout shades, a white noise machine, a consistent sleep schedule, CBD

In the midst of Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings on Oct. 13, Senator Ted Cruz misdefined birth control in a misleading and problematic way. Namely, he referred to birth control as “anti-abortion drugs.” To catch you up, Cruz brought up birth control when discussing implied threats to religious freedom. He specifically referenced the

It’s finally time to hit the sheets — except now you’re suddenly in the mood to chug a few bottles of water. What gives? If you can’t stop refilling the glass on your bedside table, you’re not alone: it’s common to feel thirsty just before falling asleep. According to doctors, there are a few reasons

As a nutritionist, I try to choose healthy treats to hand out to kids when they bound up to our door in their adorable Halloween costumes. I’ve tried year after year to convince my husband that handing out stickers and pencils is totally acceptable, but he ranks these trinkets right up there with giving out

Aaliyah‘s doctor recommended that she start birth control, which was a big relief. Because her schedule was jam-packed with sports, Aaliyah had a hard time remembering to take a daily pill. After trying a few different options, Aaliyah ultimately found that a monthly birth control ring was the best fit for her lifestyle*. Plus, knowing

Five days, five workouts, all less than 10 minutes long: all we can say is thank you, Ashley Graham, for an A+ fitness challenge! The supermodel released a 10-minutes-a-day plan as a part of her YouTube series, “Thank Bod,” which is all about getting strong and creating an accessible fitness routine, no matter where you

Image Source: Courtesy of Jane Gershovich / OL Reign Madison Hammond was the first person of Native American descent to play in a National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) game. That happened on Sept. 26 for OL Reign, and she’s still reliving it. “I’ve told everybody that I know I had so much nervous energy that

Fitness is all about balance. As much as we love a sweat-pouring cardio session, we couldn’t get by without the strength-training days that work our muscles and the stretch-filled rest days that help us recover. Luckily, we have all the varieties on deck this week on Instagram Live! Check below for the full lineup and