Weight Loss

It’s been two years since the best of collegiate gymnastics went head to head in one arena for national titles — and the 2021 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships did not disappoint. It was a close competition (mere tenths of a point separated the first- and second-place teams), but on April 17, the University of Michigan

When it’s arm day, you’re probably so focused on working on your upper body that you might not realize that many exercises work not only your biceps, triceps, lats, back, and shoulders, but also your core. Nike trainer and Muay Thai boxer Nesrine Dally shows you how to work your arms and core at the

Period blood can be a bit of a chameleon. Depending on the day of your period, it may be bright red, deep red, or even dark brown and may even smell slightly acidic. But period blood also has the potential to change consistency — sometimes taking the form of small, gel-like blood clots. If you’ve

No matter your age, race, gender identity, or body type, there’s a good chance you’ve looked in the mirror and dealt with some degree of insecurity or poor body image. For me, it became an everyday occurrence: looking at myself was a chore, and my Google search history was plagued with links to obscure weight

As more and more people are able to get the COVID-19 vaccine, a new set of questions has emerged about how to handle your vaccination card. While there’s been some debate about whether or not to laminate the card, there seems to be a growing consensus that less permanent protection is better. (After all, you

We experience pain and grief throughout our lives, from minor heartbreaks to monumental losses. Getting past that hurt can be difficult, but it’s important that you take steps to safeguard your mental health and well-being, instead of continuing to dwell on the past. Before you can let go of that pain, you first have to

When you’ve had a mishap with your birth control or otherwise had unprotected sex, the morning-after pill may be helpful in preventing an unplanned pregnancy. Plan B is one of the most popular choices, because it’s available over-the-counter and can be taken within three days of unprotected sex, even if you’re taking another contraceptive. But

Volleyball is one of the marquee events at the Summer Olympics, but if you only watch the sport every four years, you might have some questions about how the game works and how it’s scored. Never fear: we’ve got you covered, with an easy-to-follow guide that will help you watch the Tokyo Games like a

If you’ve been diagnosed with an iron deficiency, your doctor may have recommended that you begin taking an iron supplement in order to get your levels within a healthy range. Of course, you want to make sure you’re taking iron pills in a way that will maximize absorption, because the most common symptoms of iron

POPSUGAR’s How Does She Sleep at Night takes a peek under the covers of admirable women’s wind-down routines to reveal their nightstand staples, sleep schedules, and dream lives. Brooke Reese isn’t the type to turn in early. “Pre-quarantine, I was always at dinners and going to shows,” she said. “[If] I’m falling asleep before 1:00

It was day seven of Caroline Marks‘s Australian quarantine, and the strain was starting to feel real. “The trickiest part,” the surfer told POPSUGAR, “is just not being able to go out.” Marks entered a two-week quarantine at her hotel on March 11, in compliance with Australia’s COVID-19 protocols. All of the World Surf League

Avocados are undeniably delicious, but because they’re loaded with fats — and for a long time, fats were viewed as unhealthy — you might be worried that you could overdo it, especially if you’re trying to lose weight. And who could blame you? Avocado is so versatile that you could eat it every day —

The weather is right for springtime runs, and we are more than ready to get outside and move. Right now, we’ve been loving going on runs and hikes, and our top picks when it comes to gear are from Lululemon. If you’re a runner, you know that the right sports bra and comfortable leggings are

Actress, singer, and producer Corinne Foxx is a triple threat, and she also lives with an anxiety disorder that she was diagnosed with at age 14. On April 12, she guest starred on Dr. Deepika Chopr‪a‬’s Dear Media podcast Looking Up to discuss her journey with mental health and prove that being successful and living

If you find it hard to carve out time for a workout — or could just use a quick stretch to ease muscle tension and feel more calm and centered — these 10-minute yoga sequences are for you. Yoga is great for strength and flexibility, as well as your mood, and you don’t need an

Olympic diving is already an awe-inspiring event to watch, but after seeing three-time Canadian Olympic diver Jennifer Abel during her behind-the-scenes, dry-land practice, we’re even more impressed. Did you even know divers use all this equipment to perfect their dives out of the water? It’s incredible! We’re dizzy just watching her backflipping on the trampoline

We love Kayla Itsines’s heart-pumping HIIT workouts that will leave you dripping with sweat. She’s not afraid to throw in a burpee (or several!), jumping jacks, jump squats, and other bodyweight moves that are great for cardio but not so good on your joints if repeated over and over. This is why she has released

There’s no bad time to sweat it out, in our opinion, but if you like to schedule your workouts in advance, grab your calendar: we’ve got three live routines coming up this week on our Instagram page and YouTube channel, and you’re not gonna want to miss out. What’s coming up? Cardio, kickboxing, low-impact Pilates,

What is toxic positivity, and why exactly is the “good vibes only” mantra harmful to your health? Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how difficult a situation is, people should maintain a positive mindset. This can be incredibly harmful, because it creates a pattern of denial of any negative emotions — and bottling

No matter what sport you’re tuning into, you’ll always see the best of the best break away from the pack to solidify themselves as truly great. Take Simone Biles: she’s arguably the greatest gymnast of all time. She already has four skills named after her, meaning she was the first to land them successfully in

Women are often made to feel like our bodies need to meet society’s standards. It can be especially difficult to feel good about yourself in the age of social media, when you’re constantly comparing yourself to models, influencers, and celebrities who are widely followed and adored. I’ll admit that I sometimes scroll through my Instagram

As humans it’s essential we drink water to survive, but it’s tough to stay hydrated on the go. While pre-packaged plastic water bottles are an often tempting option for mobile sipping, their single-use plastic leaves devastating impacts on our environment (80 percent of single-use water bottles end up in landfills). Instead of hurting our Earth,

Editor’s Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas and uteruses and experience periods, not just those who are women. For this particular story, we referenced experts who generally referred to people with vaginas and uteruses as women. You might be prepared for fever, fatigue, or muscle aches after

A year into riding my Peloton, one thing still rings true and has since the very beginning: a Peloton is a pain in the butt, literally. Sitting on a bike is uncomfortable as it is, even when it’s properly adjusted, but mix in Tunde Oyeneyin’s ass-kicking HIIT workouts and the new Megan Thee Stallion classes

This shouldn’t be news to you, but the USA Basketball Women’s National Team has gone undefeated at the Olympic Games since 1996, and the team will vie for its seventh straight Olympic gold medal in Tokyo this summer. A week after players went to a national training camp to work on their chemistry and communication,

@the.truth.doctor If the anxiety is in your body, use your body as a way to calm it. Nutrition and water helps teach your body it is safe and secure 🤍 #learnontiktok ♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) – Danilo Stankovic Anyone with anxiety can tell you that this condition doesn’t just exist in your brain. Sure,

From tender breasts to mood swings, PMS is no joke — but there’s one symptom that may catch you completely by surprise. “The basal core body temperature can change over the course of the menstrual cycle, with a higher temperature occurring during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle after ovulation,” Shannon Clark, MD, FACOG,

Whether or not you choose to keep your tampons discreetly tucked away while walking to the bathroom is a personal choice — but you definitely shouldn’t feel like menstruating or using menstrual-care products is something to hide. Periods should never be taboo. That all being said, there is still a lot of undeniable convenience to

Despite how much I look forward to sleeping every day, it can be so hard to make myself go to bed. I always get sucked into the latest drama on Twitter or yet another true crime documentary — and suddenly, the idea of getting to bed on time feels like a distant memory. I’ve known

I grew up in a household where dessert was an everyday occurrence and my grandfather’s Italian-American heritage meant that pasta was on the menu every other day. My health and wellness journey began when I got a bit older and decided I wanted to become physically healthier as a means of feeling more confident. I