Fitness

The fight for equal pay in the world of soccer (and across sports) is an arduous one led by impassioned and oftentimes angry (and rightfully so) women athletes. We’ve specifically seen the US Women’s National Team (USWNT) lead the charge for pay equity in American pro soccer only to be met with pushback that continues

When your birth control fails, the morning-after pill is often the most reliable way to prevent an unplanned pregnancy — but that largely depends on where you are in your cycle. Jill Krapf, MD, a board-certified ob-gyn in Washington, DC, explained that you’re most likely to get pregnant in the five days leading up to

Tracee Ellis Ross loves to work out, and we love it when she shares snippets of her training sessions on Instagram. Her workouts are intense, and her commentary, dancing, and singing her way through the challenging parts of her workouts always make us laugh. In the most recent workout she shared on IG, the focus

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The coronavirus outbreak is disrupting many a fitness routine, ours included, and has many of us wondering whether social-distancing, shelter-in-place, and mask-wearing protocols extend to outdoor running and walking. Guidelines are changing fast, so let us catch you up on the latest. First and foremost, exercising outside, whether you’re walking, running, or doing a bodyweight

Need an effective workout you can do at home to target all your major muscle groups? NASM-certified trainer Shantel Wallace shared this full-body HIIT workout that requires no equipment. It’s made of four bodyweight moves with the option of holding a weight like a dumbbell, kettlebell, a gallon jug of water, or a baby (in

Let’s set a scene — one that’s been recurring in my at-home workouts for a few weeks now. There’s only three seconds left of a superchallenging exercise — the kind that makes you dig down deep for willpower. But, instead of holding on until the countdown clock hits zero, I ease off and quit. Pushing

My birthday is Aug. 25, and I celebrated it this year by lighting my favorite Anthropologie Capri Blue Pumpkin Clove candle ($16), turning on the AC just so I could wear a cozy sweater, and drinking a sugar-free pumpkin spice latte. Yes, I know, Aug. 25 is still “technically” summer, but we’re six months into

Pointed toes, colorful tutus, strong legs and arms holding practically impossible poses while still looking incredibly graceful — yeah, ballerinas are basically superheroes with even more amazing outfits! Like many young children, I grew up dreaming of being a ballerina. Now, I showcase my appreciation for this art form by taking barre classes and watching

Workout gear has become incredibly varied lately — prints, pant lengths, and styles continue to get cuter. Where I once was choosing between basic legging variations like cropped length vs. full length, I can now sort through a plethora of options that run that gamut from printed biker shorts to tie-dye prints and even tropical.

Aldi’s keto bread keeps flying off the shelves. Debuting last year, the L’Oven Fresh Zero Net Carb Bread is back at the grocery store known for stocking so many delicious foods — if you can get your hands on a loaf before it sells out (really, it’s that popular). These loaves of bread have zero

Sometimes it can be hard to keep track of all the different types of training methods out there and why they even deserve a spot in your workout routine. But if joint health and preventing joint injuries are top concerns though (and they should be!), it’s worth adding mobility training to your fitness vocabulary. According

Let’s be real: We always need new leggings, and as much fun as it is to shop for them, it’s even more fun when they’re on sale. When we go to put our favorite pairs in our shopping cart, and they just so happen to be discounted, it feels almost euphoric. Right now, so many

Halle Berry is back on her Fitness Friday Instagram game, and we couldn’t be happier about it. This is the place where one of our favorite fit celebs shares her go-to ab workouts, favorite back-sculpting moves, and top resistance-band exercises, along with so much more. We tapped into her story today with high hopes, and

The Nike Metcon is one of the most popular training shoes for those who love high-intensity workouts. If your workouts involve sprints, pushing, pulling, jumping, and other explosive movements, you may want to give the Metcon family a shot. Before we get into the details of the shoe, we have to call out the obvious

From dumbbells to booty bands to treadmills, turning your living room into your personal fitness studio can be a journey packed with product research. We hope you don’t mind, though, because we have yet another to add to your shopping list: an aerobic stepper. According to NASM-certified personal trainer Jenna Langhans, steppers pack a whole

PCOS — polycystic ovarian (or ovary) syndrome — is a chronic condition that affects the lives and health of millions of people globally. Studies show that at least six to 12 percent of people (as many as five million) with female sex organs of childbearing age suffer from PCOS. As Stephanie Long, MD, put it

At this point, almost everyone at POPSUGAR knows our love for Girlfriend Collective is real. We love their sustainable, eco-friendly mission, their commitment to size inclusivity and diversity in imagery, and their genuinely cute workout clothes. We could wax poetic on their comfortable sports bras and versatile leggings, but today, they released their seasonal fall

Since 2011, cannabis has helped me ease anxiety, heal from trauma, manage pain, deal with depression, sleep better, and so much more — but lately, I’ve definitely been in a CBD-centric phase. Over the last year, the state of the world, along with my own physical health issues, has left me craving a sense of

There are so many iconic things about “Ice Cream,” the new Blackpink and Selena Gomez collab, from that capybara cameo to their show-stopping pastel styling, but the choreography has to be right up at the top. If you’re trying to channel Blackpink and Selena’s popstar moves while getting in a full-on workout, we’ve got good

As the 2020 election approaches, educating yourself about the candidates and their platforms is important. Health care is a particularly critical issue this election cycle, so we’re providing you with everything we know thus far about Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s healthcare plan ahead of the presidential election. Biden Plans to Build on the Affordable Care

I’m someone who works out frequently, and the two essentials I need for any great sweat session are a supportive sports bra and a great hair tie. I have some great options for the former, but the latter is a bit more complicated. I have long, thick hair, which isn’t a bad thing, but it

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted virtually every part of my life, from my work as a theme park journalist and not being able to see my friends for extended periods of time, to how I go to the grocery store and how I train for half marathons. You see, I’m an avid runner, and this

Naomi Osaka won her first 2020 US Open match (sans the crowd) against fellow Japanese tennis player Misaki Doi 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 late Monday night. While entering and exiting the court in Arthur Ashe Stadium, Osaka donned a face mask with Breonna Taylor’s name printed on the front, paying tribute to the 26-year-old emergency room