Weight Loss

I’ve always been a healthy eater, ever since childhood. My diet is plant-based, and I rarely eat processed foods or dairy. I’m not someone who overeats during meals, either. But for as long as I can remember, I’ve struggled with trying not to snack after dinner. One of the reasons I often wander into the

Menstrual cups are environmentally friendly and cost-effective, but while you may be happy to bid tampons farewell forever, using a cup often comes with a bit of a learning curve. If you find yourself panicked or worried that you may never get that thing out, take a deep breath and keep reading. How to Remove

If you feel like you’re moving from one long, groggy day to the next, it might be time to re-evaluate your sleep hygiene, a term coined by experts to describe good habits that can help you fall asleep and stay asleep. If that just sounds like more work, consider the following laundry list of consequences

For as long as I could remember, getting my periods meant dealing with a lot of pain and heavy bleeding. At first, the pain was manageable — I would gulp down painkillers and curl up somewhere, waiting for it to pass. But the older I got, the worse the pain became. It didn’t matter if

As soon as I started listening to BTS, I started running to BTS. Basically, I heard “MIC Drop (Remix)” once and it was on my running playlist before I even knew what was happening. Fast forward a couple of weeks, and I’m stacking my playlist with BTS songs and replaying them multiple times per run.

Growing up, my parents always encouraged my brother and me not to depend on medicine for healing. It’s not like they asked us to disregard Western medicine and its techniques, but they just didn’t want us to be putting chemicals in our bodies every single time we had a minor discomfort. So, I grew up

Starring in a movie like Baywatch means getting in superb shape — just ask star Alexandra Daddario, who worked out with trainer Patrick Murphy to sculpt a lifeguard-like physique before the movie’s 2017 release. Alexandra recently joined forces with Patrick again for a 20-minute AMRAP workout that’s full-body, lightning-fast, and crazy-challenging. AMRAP stands for “as

Kayla Itsines has been an athlete all of her life and a personal trainer for 10 years, but when she gave birth to her daughter, Arna, seven months ago, she was back at square one or, she said, even further back it seemed. The Australian SWEAT app founder told POPSUGAR around the launch of her

For women’s surfing, a fierce, three-way battle to make the US Olympic Team — and decide the 2019 world title — ended on Monday at the Lululemon Maui Pro. It was ten-year veteran Carissa Moore who took home her fourth world title and clinched the top spot on Team USA. Caroline Marks, 17 and in

High-intensity interval training (or HIIT) has taken the fitness world by storm. HIIT workouts involve intense bursts of exercise, which allow you to exercise for a shorter amount of time, while still getting your heart rate up and boosting your calorie burn, even after your session has ended. That’s why HIIT is widely considered one

We know Simone Biles can do incredible gymnastics no matter the time or place — remember when she executed a full-twisting backflip on solid ground before throwing the World Series pitch? It was effortless. While on vacation in Belize with boyfriend Stacey Ervin Jr., the five-time World all-around gold medalist and 2019 female Olympic athlete

If two people move through life’s twists and turns together for long enough, they will ride through all kinds of seasons. The climate and scenery will shift and change. There will be cliffhangers and stretches of boredom. There will be colorful periods of celebration and expansion and duller periods of contraction and withdrawal. Sometimes turbulence

Chances are your fitness routine takes a back seat as you plan on enjoying the holidays with delicious meals, festive movies, and cozy hangouts with friends and family. Us, too! But this Black Friday weekend, POPSUGAR’s fitness marketplace Glow by POPSUGAR has an amazing deal that may be our motivational saving grace. From Black Friday

It’s common that when trainers hear “women” and “gym,” they, on instinct, talk about how women shouldn’t be afraid to lift. In fact, we spoke to Katie Crewe, CSCS, in a past interview, who specifically said that women generally don’t work their arms enough. And a number of trainers have debunked the myths that weightlifting

Five-time Olympic gold and 15-time world gold medalist Katie Ledecky is prepping for the Tokyo 2020 Games the best way she knows how: by getting in the water. From now until the Olympic trials in Omaha, NE, this coming June, she’ll have competitions about once a month, and her weekly training will consist of 10

If you’re taking birth control to prevent pregnancy, realizing you missed a pill can be nerve-wracking — but whether you need to use a backup method depends on the type of birth control you’re on and how much time has passed since you last took it. Most oral contraceptives are combination pills that should be

I’ve never been more forthcoming about my values and politics than I have been in the past few years. I’ve marched for gun control, spoken out about immigration, held signs that say “Me Too,” and recounted my own traumatizing experiences with men in front of hundreds. But as much as this political climate has given

A strong core isn’t just about looking lean. I need it to run fast, lift heavy, and effortlessly hold a handstand. This is the 10-minute ab workout I’ve been doing a few nights a week while catching up on Netflix. I love that it’s short, effective, and easy to remember since it’s just five moves.

With thousands of Black Friday deals, it can feel impossible to choose what to buy. That’s where out editors come in — we’re giving you the best recommendations. We are really excited that this Hypnoser Weighted Blanket 2.0 ($54, originally $84) is on sale on Amazon today. It went viral because customers say it truly

On Nov. 23, at the Levi, Finland, 2019-2020 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup event, two-time Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin clinched the title of skier with the most career World Cup slalom wins in history. The great Ingemar Stenmark from Sweden held that record for over three decades, with 40 titles, until Mikaela’s 41st world

Kayla Itsines, founder of the Sweat app and creator of the popular BBG programs, took her experiences building up strength postbaby to create a program specific to beginners. Fittingly, it’s called “BBG Beginner,” and it includes eight low-intensity, low-impact weeks. When Kayla was cleared to start working out less than two months after giving birth

Let’s face it: napping is awesome! Anyone who tells you otherwise is simply not someone you need in your life. Napping, however, you most definitely do need in your life. You love it, we love it, and there are many scientific reasons why your body needs it, too! But not all naps are equal. Are

I’m always excited to try new vegan products, especially ones that offer protein, so I was excited to take my first bite of these R.E.D.D. plant-based protein bars. They come in delicious and intriguing flavors such as salted caramel, cinnamon roll, and matcha almond. What’s amazing is that not only do they offer between eight

Two years ago, I took a break from drinking. I’d done Dry January before, but this was a much longer hiatus, and one that included the holidays rather than conveniently waiting for them to be over. That means Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and even the NFL playoffs were spent stone-cold sober. It’s not that my

Outdoor Voices makes some of the most flattering, functional leggings imaginable. Sometimes when we shop, though, it can be tough to pick the perfect pair; they’re all so cute! If you’re a Pilates pro, you’re probably going to want something different than you would for a boxing class or a dance cardio party. So we’ve

There’s nothing wrong with staying motivated and consistent with your workouts. After all, consistency is key for any weight-loss and weight-gain plan. But, NASM-certified personal trainer Allison Tibbs told POPSUGAR that we often forget about how we speak to ourselves when it comes to our health and wellness. In her experience working with clients, she

Every year, we wait patiently for all the Black Friday sales to roll out, and this year, Outdoor Voices has one worth shopping. Starting right now, you can take 25 percent off their iconic leggings, and if that isn’t a happy early Thanksgiving, I don’t know what is. Let’s face it, this weekend, we’ll be

We all have at least one friend who’s obsessed with all things wellness. Whether they’re crystal curious, always researching the latest supplements, or all about self-care, this holiday season, they want a wellness gift, and there are so many great items that will make them smile. Wellness gifts are a great way to show anyone

Give the backs of your legs some love and attention with these hamstring-opening yoga poses, and you’re sure to ease tightness in your lower half. They’re great for those who run, bike, lift heavy, or sit at a desk all day. Stretching a few minutes each day will ease tightness and gives you some much-needed

Menstrual cups and IUDs are both safe, convenient, and effective — but can you use them together, without running the risk that the IUD could move or even fall out? The short answer is yes, but you’ll need to take some precautions. “IUDs and menstrual cups can be used concurrently,” Kecia Gaither, MD, MPH, FACOG,