Fitness

You’ve heard that running burns fat, and it’s true: “Running is one of the best cardiovascular fat-burners for one simple reason: it burns a significant amount of calories,” said exercise physiologist Tom Holland, MS, CSCS, author of The Marathon Method and fitness adviser for Bowflex. But not all runs are created equal when it comes

You may be scrambling to find a Spin bike, dumbbells, or resistance bands for your makeshift home gym — but a great speaker system is at the top of my must-have list. That’s because nothing kills a workout quite like silence. Anytime my music or podcast cuts out mid-sweat, I become hyperaware of every sore

We’re soaking up all the good sports news we can find right now, and this definitely qualifies: an American women’s indoor volleyball league has officially come together and is due to start playing in February 2021. Athletes Unlimited Volleyball is set to be a partnership between USA Volleyball and Athletes Unlimited, a company looking to

Brooke Raboutou is one of many Olympic-qualifying athletes getting creative about their workouts during social distancing. In August 2019, Raboutou became the first American athlete to qualify for sport climbing, which was slated to make its debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Raboutou, a 19-year-old from Boulder, CO, belongs to a family of champion climbers

Trying to stay motivated, or just looking for new ways to sweat from home? We’ve got you covered with a whole new week of Instagram Live workouts, streaming right from @POPSUGARFitness! This week is extra special, featuring a fun and intense Mother’s Day workout from Denise and Katie Austin that you can do with your

I’m just going to carry a box of these Trader Joe’s Hi-Protein Veggie Burgers in my purse. That way, anytime someone asks me, “How do you get enough protein if you don’t eat meat?” (for the gazillionth time), I’ll just whip out these bad boys. This veggie burger has 26 grams of protein! In one

Fitness influencer Maddie Lymburner (aka MadFit) has a reputation of sharing fun choreographed workouts to popular songs, and recently she’s been on a spree with hits circulating TikTok. There’s a “Say So” by Doja Cat ab routine, a full-body session set to “Toosie Slide,” and a “Savage” booty burn that would make Megan Thee Stallion

Outdoor workouts are undeniably energizing. And when the weather cooperates, it can feel even that much more satisfying to work up a sweat. As the temps rise and you start looking for safe and fun ways to stay active outside, it’s important to make sure your gear is ready to put in the work as

Not sure what to do with those booty bands? Jessica Alba and her trainer can help. The actress and businesswoman shared a full booty band butt workout from warmup to cooldown (shot prior to social distancing protocols), and if her reactions are anything to go by, it looks painfully effective. Alba and her friend Lizzy

We understand that tending to your mental health is important, especially now as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues — and so do mental-health professionals. Many have volunteered their time to provide free services and therapy sessions to help you cope with whatever you’re going through related to COVID-19 or otherwise. For instance, Adrienne Meier, PhD,

If you’re on a mission to lose weight but don’t have the time or energy for a more intense workout, walking is a great place to start. And with fitness trackers and GPS apps readily available on our phones, it’s easier than ever to track your steps, time, or distance every time you hit the

Over the past few years, YouTube has exploded with videos aimed at making viewers feel relaxed, tingly, and even sleepy — a sensation known as autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR). Within the ASMR community, there are a variety of video types involving tapping, whispering, and even roleplay — no, not that kind of roleplay —

I’m grocery shopping every two weeks, hitting one to three stores in one trip to get everything my family will need, but the one thing I can’t find is flour. The baking aisles have been barren, with only a stray bag of coconut flour and a box of muffin mix left behind. I usually bake

Plant-based eaters are huge fans of Trader Joe’s because the grocery store chain offers tons of must-eat vegan products like organic tofu, protein-packed veggie burgers, and so much more. For your smoothie needs, the grocer also has Organic Pea Protein Powder that’s plant-based, healthy, and high in protein. When we first saw it, we obviously

There are a lot of great things about warmer weather, but it definitely means we need to switch up our workout wear. We’re working up enough of a sweat as is, so the cooler, lighter clothes we can wear, the better. That’s why we’re stocking up on workout shorts. They’re great for both lounging around

Maja Stevanovich was 30 years old when she was diagnosed with bipolar II and ADHD. “It rocked my world,” she told POPSUGAR. As a self-professed overachiever with a hunger to climb the corporate ladder, she didn’t want anything getting in the way of her success. Stevanovich had worked hard her entire life. When she was

There’s no one-size-fits-all method to losing weight or lowering your body fat percentage. The amount of body fat and weight you can lose in a given month will vary based on your current weight, diet, and activity level, to name a few variables that impact weight loss. To find out how much body fat and

There’s a reason we love shopping for activewear: we have strong connections to what we wear to work out. No one wants ill-fitting pants that bunch up between the thighs or a sports bra that couldn’t hold up a feather. People are shopping for cute matching sets and sweat-wicking gear because it helps them perform

You’ve got a lot going on, and we’re here to help make things a little easier for you. If you want to get a speedy workout in but have no idea where to start, we recommend this quick, total-body strength workout. This workout requires dumbbells, but if you don’t have any, use an alternative like

I’ve been spending more time at home, and my goal is to make my apartment as cozy as possible. This means having cookware like dutch ovens (because homemade bread is most definitely cozy), eye masks, quality sheets, candles, comfy loungewear, and a minimal style when it comes to decor. The latest cozy edition I’ve made

Image Source: Getty / Basak Gurbuz Derman Search Twitter and you’ll come across the #pandemicdreams hashtag — which is exactly what it sounds like. Or, ask around: people are reporting strange, vivid (or both strange and vivid) dreams during this novel coronavirus pandemic, whether they’re about the actual virus or not. A fellow POPSUGAR editor

It didn’t take long after stay-at-home orders went into place for memes about gaining the “quarantine 15” or the “COVID 19” to start circulating on social media. What may seem like a harmless joke is actually really painful for people like me, who have a history of disordered eating. I’ve spent years in and out

Home workouts are a great way to get your body moving and feeling good without even stepping foot outside your front door. That said, I still find it difficult to convince myself to slip on a pair of leggings and get moving most days, but Storm Reid’s helpful words of wisdom are exactly the push

Meal prepping for the week is easier than ever when you have the right recipes. If you want meals full of protein and good-for-you-vitamins, we’re here to help. Chicken is such a solid healthy protein option, and the most reliable protein to include in your weekly meal prep. To be totally honest, cooking the same