Fitness

Some may call my loyalty to my calendar a little unnecessary. Especially during a time when work and social schedules are so ambiguous, I’m sure it sounds a little overboard to adhere to a schedule so precisely. But over the last seven months, I’ve learned that scheduling my workouts just as I would a meeting

If you’re trying to cut down on processed sugar, use the natural sweetness of apples to your advantage! These apple cinnamon oatmeal muffins are sweetened with just-picked apples, applesauce, and banana, resulting in a perfectly moist, vegan muffin you can enjoy for breakfast, snack, or dessert. No sweeteners needed! This recipe is made with whole

If you’re looking for a last-minute Halloween costume or just want to wear something comfy and stretchy this year, get ready to channel your inner Jane Fonda. We have a lineup of inspiration from those neon-clad, leg-warmer-wearing, Jazzercise glory days. The ’80s workout getup is basically the best, most nostalgic, easiest costume to pull off

Iga Swiatek just made history as the first Polish tennis player, male or female, to win a Grand Slam title. On Oct. 10, the 19-year-old beat American tennis player Sofia Kenin 6-4, 6-1. This is Swiatek’s first Grand Slam singles title. “I’m so happy and I’m so glad that my family was here,” she said

Brie Larson is a real-life superhero (after all, she starred in Captain Marvel!), and she’s got the strength to prove it. In a new Blogilates video with founder and Pilates instructor Cassey Ho, Larson does a 10-by-10 ab workout — 10 reps of 10 different ab exercises — sans any equipment. The moves are some

Battling through one heavy period, much less routinely heavy periods, absolutely sucks. They’re messy, uncomfortable, and can even have lasting consequences — including anemia, a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to sufficiently supply the body with oxygen. Much like your period flow, anemia can be mild, moderate, or severe. It

“I never in a million years thought I would be into yoga,” Branden Collinsworth, Nike master trainer, 200HR RYT, told POPSUGAR. He described himself as “that swole dude” who was into bench press and running fast 40-yard sprints. But in 2014, at the peak of his performance career, he realized he was miserable. “I was

When kids start going back to school and the weather begins to change, we know fall is right around the corner. While the emergence of autumn brings many favorites like pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters, it also signals the start of flu season, and data suggests the cooler temperatures are also associated with an

Thanksgiving is the biggest food holiday of the year, and even though this year might look a little different, it doesn’t mean that you still can’t have an all out feast. The traditional whole-roasted turkey, mountains of mashed potatoes, and huge dish of green bean casserole are great when the whole family is coming over,

Misty Copeland has said that she considers speaking about racism and racial inequality in the ballet industry to be her life’s work as a dancer. Now, in an interview with SiriusXM Urban View host Karen Hunter, Copeland, the first Black principal dancer for American Ballet Theatre, is opening up even more about this topic and

I’ve been following the nutritarian lifestyle for over two months, which is a whole-food, plant-based diet that focuses on nutrient-dense foods. I’ve been feeling amazing eating so many greens, beans, veggies, seeds, and whole grains, but eating the recommended minimum of four fruits per day was causing me painful cramps and bloating. New York-based internist

No matter what I have on my plate for the day, I make sure to carve out time for a walk. It doesn’t matter if I’m logging half a mile to grab a cup of coffee or five miles to check out a new neighborhood, I cross a walk off my to-do list. But I’ll

Weight stigma, also known as weight bias, often affects those with large bodies, but it can also impact people who are thin. With the help of experts, we wanted to delve into exactly what weight bias is, how to advocate for yourself if you’re experiencing it, and how to check your own weight bias. What

Cutting right to the chase, therapists need to be culturally competent — but what does that mean exactly? Veronica Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, told POPSUGAR that “in a nutshell, a culturally competent therapist is a therapist who has the ability to both recognize and mindfully navigate

When shelter-in-place orders first took effect amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I had no problem shielding myself from the world. I found new ways to keep myself occupied, and my mental health was better than ever before. But as the months went by, things began to change, and I found myself struggling to stay afloat. It

At a Sunday press conference, the team of doctors treating President Donald Trump for COVID-19 announced that, among other treatments, the president had been prescribed a steroid called dexamethasone. Even as Trump announced his return to the White House on Monday, his doctors confirmed that he would continue to take the steroid, which is used

Since the novel coronavirus pandemic, I’m much more aware of how many surfaces we encounter that can carry germs or viruses. One I never considered before was my yoga mat. Sure, I cleaned the top of it after each use but never thought about what may be lurking on the bottom of the mat. Think

“Ice Cream,” the sweet and poppy summer track from BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez, has already found a permanent place on our workout playlist, so a dance cardio routine to the song sounds right up our alley. As usual, choreographer and dance fitness instructor Mylee Dance has us covered. She choreographed with a quick, fun routine

Serena Williams is arguably the greatest tennis player of all time, but her ascension to greatness wasn’t easy. Along with her older sister, Venus Williams, the two had to fight for respect on and off the court. They were two Black girls from Compton, CA, and they didn’t look or play anything like their competition.

Fall is in full swing, which means colorful foliage, shorter days, and planning for chillier temps with layers and cozy outerwear (with the exception of those experiencing the heat wave in Southern California!). Check out the gear, clothes, snacks, and food that is getting our Fitness editors pumped for October.

Like most people, I’ve done a lot of different things during the early days quarantine to pass the time. I baked banana bread. I bought a puzzle. I did online trivia. I signed up for at-home fitness classes. At one point I even decided to run 100 miles in a month — just because. Although

Stress builds up, but that doesn’t mean you need to let it overwhelm you and consume your day. As one friend of mine says, “Let it out, but let it go.” Doing a body scan — easing up on tension in every part of your body mindfully and slowly — can help mitigate the anxiety

If you’re considering plant milk over dairy for the sake of your unsettled stomach, make sure to talk to your doctor first. Just because plant milks are trendy doesn’t mean they’re best for your health. “While plant milks are marketed as a healthier and more natural alternative to dairy milk, some are loaded with ingredients

If folding load after load of clean laundry tends to give you a headache, you might not just be stressed from your busy to-do list — especially if that chore session comes along with a sneezing fit, too. In fact, you might be experiencing the side effects of a fragrance sensitivity to your detergent or