Fitness

We are halfway through 2020, and none of us is exactly where we imagined we would be. Whether it was our goals, plans, or even our routines, we have all had to change course due to COVID-19. I’m a pediatric ophthalmologist in Brunei who has unexpectedly spent my last few months in a gym —

There’s nothing like a good workout to get you sweating, smiling, and feeling strong. If you’re craving that right now, good news: our Instagram Live workouts can make it happen, and we’ve got seven new ones coming your way this week on @popsugarfitness. Tune in for cardio boxing, HIIT, and more from some of our

I’ve been taking advantage of Zoom workout classes while sheltering in place, which is why I’ve got mad respect for Tracee Ellis Ross and her at-home routine. The Black-ish actress recently shared a glimpse of her go-to exercises on Instagram, courtesy of Heart & Hustle gym. “Still getting my workouts in!” Ellis captioned her video.

Many of my friends enjoy yoga as much as I do, but our practices never really cross paths. Even on the rare occasions we’d attend a session together, it was never a joint effort once we reached the mat. It wasn’t until YouTube randomly suggested I check out AcroYoga tutorials that I realized just how

Image Source: Getty / Harry How We already know that the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and the pandemic has affected sports across the globe. But, on July 9, track and field athletes from around the world competed in the Inspiration Games, a special virtual competition that’s part of the

Almost every time I reveal I wasn’t a runner growing up or that I quit my middle school track team because my foot hurt, I’m met with some shock. I actually took up running as an adult after years of avoiding it. Now, I’ve run over 60 races over about eight years. Beyond that, I

I’ve always preferred having a separation between my living quarters and my exercise environment — hence why I gladly budgeted for a pool and gym membership as well as boutique workout classes before lockdown began. Going to the gym or booking a hot yoga class at my local studio gave me something to do, a

So, your community has largely reopened, and you decided to get lunch with a friend, only to find out a few days later that they have tested positive for COVID-19. What do you do now? “What to do after you are in the presence of someone who tested positive for COVID-19 really depends on your

The first time I decided to go on a run, it wasn’t pretty. If memory serves, I barely made it a quarter of a mile on my college rec center’s track before calling it a day. Flash forward several years when I was a fresh face to New York and I decided to take up

Many people who use birth control experience unpleasant side effects like nausea, breast tenderness, and changes in sex drive. But not all side effects are physical — doctors say birth control can also affect your mood, noting that studies have found a correlation between hormonal contraception and depression. So, could your birth control be to

Pilates isn’t all about toning. If you’re doing Pilates moves at a “cardio pace” (think running, biking, jumping rope), you’re getting a high-intensity, low-impact cardio workout, too — just ask ACE-certified group fitness trainer and certified Pilates instructor Amy Jordan. Resistance-training exercises, like Pilates, increases your body’s muscle tissue and permanently cranks up your calorie

I know what you’re probably thinking: “Who still uses alarm clocks?” and to be completely honest, I felt the same exact way. I don’t think I ever had an alarm clock, and I’ve relied on the alarm on my cell phone for easily the past 10 years. I’m not anti-alarm clocks, and after seeing the

After plenty of trial and error, I’ve discovered that I look and feel my best when I eat a low-carb diet. I’ve worked hard to find low-carb foods I actually enjoy, and I’m so excited to share them with you. Because I’m all about convenience, every single one of these products is available on Amazon.

While staying home with my 5-year-old and husband since March, I’ve gradually gotten in the habit of pouring myself a glass of wine as soon as 5 p.m. rolls around. It started as a small glass to help me unwind while preparing dinner, but over the course of a few months, it has turned into

You know a figure skating program is something special when the skater can fall on the opening jump and still place first. That’s exactly what Russian skater Alexandra Trusova did at Skate Canada in October 2019, missing the landing on her opening quad salchow but getting right back up and proceeding to nail every other

Last March, Emilia Clarke wrote a powerful essay revealing that she battled for her life while suffering from two life-threatening brain aneurysms during her first few years filming Game of Thrones. The injuries were treated through several painful surgeries, resulting in Clarke spending weeks at the hospital in recovery. Years after her last procedure in

Image Source: Courtesy of Martina Gebarovska Juliana Spicoluk knows that the stress of everyday life can manifest in physical ways — and she’s a pro at relieving the body of that burden through yoga. The cocreator of the Boho Beautiful brand, whose YouTube channel has over 1.5 million subscribers, is a certified yoga and pilates

Birth-control pills offer a number of benefits beyond contraception. The pill can help improve acne, regulate your cycle, and ease heavy, painful periods, Staci Tanouye, MD, FACOG, an ob-gyn in Florida, told POPSUGAR. But during the first few months of starting birth control, you might experience side effects, the most common being spotting. While this

Athletes have a long history of advocating for racial justice, but leagues have only recently started to support the cause in a visible way. See: the NFL and US Soccer walking back stances against kneeling during the national anthem, the NBA planning to paint “Black Lives Matter” on courts, NWSL teams wearing “Black Lives Matter”

Halle Berry has shown us that health and wellness isn’t just about the brand of leggings you wear or how often you work out: it’s about taking care of yourself both mentally and physically and nourishing your body, whatever that looks like for you. She recently hosted an Instagram Live session with chef Maria Emmerich,

You know your bad habits are catching up to you when your body starts sending you signals — and lately, my creaky joints are speaking up loud and clear. My body is clearly fed up with long hours working from the couch followed by home workouts, which is why my stretching drought needs to come

Broadway star Nick Cordero has died at age 41 after months spent battling coronavirus. His wife Amanda Kloots shared the news on Instagram on July 5, two days after telling supporters that Cordero would likely require a double lung transplant. He is survived by Kloots and their 1-year-old son, Elvis. “God has another angel in

It feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day to do everything we’re supposed to do: get a full night’s sleep, work or attend classes, take care of things around the house, catch up with friends, find time to decompress. There are days when it just doesn’t seem possible to squeeze a workout into

I swear that my subconscious thinks I’m a professional acrobat. My morning neck and back pain are proof of my many nights spent kicking, turning, and tossing to the point that all blankets and pillows flee the scene. You don’t have to be a sleeping gymnast, like me, to know the pain of waking up