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I hate going into a workout with a full stomach, coffee included — which doesn’t help the fact that an energizing boost of caffeine often fuels my best sweat sessions. But, like many of my daily dilemmas, an episode of Shark Tank introduced me to a solution: Neuro Mints ($21) — breath mints that promote

Besides serving up respite from sweltering temperatures, a backyard pool offers refreshing cardio alternatives to that muggy mid-afternoon jog. The most obvious opportunity is simply swimming from side-to-side, but not all backyard pools are shaped well (or even long enough) for a solid lap swimming workout. That’s why we suggest giving aqua jogging your full

Not every runner has a goal of running miles on end. Practicing speed work is just as fun and challenging as distance running. Whether you’re struggling to cut your pace down or are simply looking for a speed workout to try to kickstart your training, look no further. Corinne Fitzgerald — head coach at Mile

Real, a membership-based organization for therapy and mental health services, launched Real to the People in March 2020 to offer free therapy services to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in the aftermath of the killings of Black Americans George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and Nina Pop, among others, Real to the

As I processed the devastating and brutal murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, which sent waves of heartbreak and public outcry out across the world, I found myself wondering how Maui would respond. The island where I live is filled with passionate people who care to make a change, but I’ll be

Running is a sport that’s accessible and open to people of different physical abilities, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types — anyone (yes, anyone) can run. But that doesn’t mean the running community has always been as inclusive as it can and should be, a shortcoming that all runners need to reconcile with and

There is so much potential for sports to unite us — you can see it after a home run drops over the fence, or a last-minute goal hits the back of the net, or a marathon finish line is crossed — but the truth is that athletic institutions and communities have long fallen short when

Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star, ESPN analyst, and vice president of the WNBA Players’ Association, is adding her voice to the chorus of those demanding change. As protests continue across the country following the killing of George Floyd, Ogwumike spoke to ESPN about why athletes are emerging as activists for social justice and what

Just as fitness brands gave back last year for Pride Month and the 50th anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, they’re giving back this year for Pride 2020. Sure, Pride looks different this time around — parades have been canceled or postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic — but Pride Month and Pride celebrations

Senior Peloton Instructor Alex Toussaint is speaking up about the impact of racism not only in his life, but in the lives of other Black Americans. In a passionate and heartbreaking video shared to his Instagram account on Wednesday, June 3, the fitness instructor is used his platform to bring attention to the realities of

In an online shopping frenzy a few weeks ago, I convinced myself that I needed resistance bands in order to complete my home-gym experience. I already had a set of hand weights, an exercise mat, and a drawer full of training-ready sports bras like the UA Infinity Mid Heather Sports Bra ($40), so why wouldn’t

Vaccines have been a point of contention in recent years, resulting in outbreaks of preventable diseases. But perhaps none has been more stigmatized than the vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. Because HPV spreads so easily and can have lifelong consequences, it’s important to cut through the

When it comes to losing belly fat, I always tell people that the best workout to get rid of belly fat doesn’t really exist. I know this is slightly annoying, but hear me out. We’re all unique people with different bodies, which respond to various styles of training differently. There may not be one perfect

Summer is here, and no matter which way you cut it, if you’re working out outside, you’re bound to get sweaty. Although a little sweat is to be expected, it doesn’t make it any less annoying. And, depending on where you’re getting sweaty, you run the risk of chafing. One way to avoid discomfort is

There’s no denying that losing weight can be hard and frustrating. It takes commitment, hard work, and, for many, a complete lifestyle makeover. But armed with these 51 techniques, losing weight suddenly becomes easier. If you’re looking for quick fixes or a lose-10-pounds-in-10-days kind of promise, then you’ve come to the wrong place. But if

When I was in college, I was diagnosed with depression. I had suspected that I had depression as a teenager, but chalked it up to hormones and teenage angst. As I got older, things got considerably worse, and I found myself feeling sad and struggling with suicidal ideation. I sought therapy and medication in my

With cases of COVID-19 remaining steady in parts of the country, and experts warning that there could be a second wave later this year, folks are understandably looking for answers about how to protect themselves and others. If you’ve heard murmurings that vitamin D may help prevent or treat the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, don’t

After many unfortunately stressful savasanas, I finally discovered I prefer flowing through a yoga sequence while dripping in sweat — my local hot yoga studio is what got me committed to a regular practice. With social distancing in effect, attending a group class set to a little under 100 degrees isn’t a reality, and I

Ready to revamp your workout routine? We can help: we’ve got Instagram Live workouts streaming every day (every! day!) on @popsugarfitness! Join us for one or two to take a break from your usual routine, or really mix it up by trying all eight of the routines we’ve got on deck this week. (Yep, eight.

Sitting for prolonged periods of time can give you something called “dormant butt syndrome,” where your glutes don’t fire or, in other words, they are “asleep.” Your hips also tend to get tight, Annie Mulgrew, VP founding trainer at CityRow and NASM-certified personal trainer, told POPSUGAR. But, there are moves you can do to counteract

I’m always excited to cut into a stack of soft and fresh-off-the-griddle pancakes, but ugh — making them can be such a process. It stinks because I have to stand over the hot pan with spatula in hand and make small batches of pancakes at a time, and everyone is waiting around for them to

If you’ve scrolled through TikTok in the last couple of weeks, you’ve likely seen dance routine after dance routine set to Megan thee Stallion’s “Savage” remix with Beyoncé. Before that, you could catch users trying out their moves to Megan’s OG track — the song that started it all. Now, there are plenty of takes

As pro athletes (and new parents), Shawn Johnson and her husband Andrew East are used to fitting in workouts when and where they can. From the training gym to their living room, the couple can put together a heart-racing routine — even with baby Drew in hand. If you’ve ever wanted to exercise with Johnson

This is Meet My Workout Routine, where we profile weekly workout routines — unvarnished and imperfect — from women across all walks of life. Who: Michele Fumagalli, registered dietitian, mom, former pro and collegiate soccer player, 2018 CrossFit Games competitor, recipe developer, and blogger based in Chicago. What: Her workout routine over one week in