Fitness

Have you ever gone to the gym and found people plunging into icy cold water? It’s called a cold plunge, a form of cold water therapy. A cold plunge is a pool set around 55 degrees for someone to dunk themselves in for up to 20 seconds. Here’s why you might want to get in

Does it ever seem like your period is a total wild card when you’re traveling? Perhaps you’ve specifically noticed that it tends to show up later than expected. You might even have a friend who has complained of the same thing after getting back from a big trip. This period wonkiness isn’t necessarily just a

Get on the floor to target your glutes, hamstrings, and quads with this workout shared by celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins. These bodyweight exercises not only target your lower body, but they also work your shoulders and abs. There are eight different moves, so you can pick your a few of your favorites or do them

Content warning: This post contains accounts of sexual assault. North Carolina Courage head coach Paul Riley was fired Thursday following allegations of verbal and sexual abuse from former players, the latest in a series of abuse allegations in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) that led the league to cancel all matches this weekend. Detailed

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. We all have at least one friend who’s obsessed with all things wellness. Whether they’re crystal curious, always researching

New York-based personal trainer Morit Summers, NSCA-CPT, is well known in the fitness industry for her inclusive approach to personal training. Summers has recently released her first book, Big & Bold: Strength Training for the Plus-Size Woman, which is comprised of 83 strength training exercises meant for every body, so readers can learn the fundamentals

By now, we’ve all heard that social media can take a toll on your mental health, and for me, that’s certainly been true. The more I scroll, the more I compare myself to others, thinking about what I don’t have, what I don’t look like, and what I’m not doing, instead of all I have

There’s nothing worse than bending into a squat and — bam! — your knee gives out or you’re hit with a sharp pain. Proper form is key to preventing injuries during squats, but sometimes you just need a break from them — and that’s OK! Luckily, you can build leg strength without doing squats when

If you’re looking for an effective way to use those ankle weights you have lying around, try this Pilates-inspired legs and core workout from Pilates instructor, 200-hour yoga teacher, and NASM-certified trainer Alexa Idama of @lowimpactfit. It’s the perfect muscle-strengthening workout to do at home when you’re short on time. It includes these five exercises

College campuses have officially reopened, and if the pressure surrounding this new phase of adulthood wasn’t enough, students are now having to navigate the challenges of attending school in the midst of a pandemic — often after months and months of remote learning. Needless to say, if you’re dealing with overwhelming anxiety and persistent worry

I vividly remember the first time I got a migraine. It was eighth grade, and I was sitting in math class. I had felt a dull pain in my head develop earlier that day, but I figured it was just a typical headache. Pretty soon, that pain turned into pounding on the right side of

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. A protein drink is my favorite way to fill myself up when I’m short on time. Before protein drinks

@nbcolympics How Olympic skiers train in the summer ☀️⛷ (🎥 IG/morganschild) @usskiandsnowboardteam #skiing #training #teamusa ♬ original sound – NBCOlympics Effortlessly gliding through freshly packed snow; zipping through turns on cold, clear winter days; and flipping through air — while attached to skis! — makes freestyle skiing one of the most impressive and exciting Winter

“Would it be possible for you to go with me when I get it? Or meet me there, rather? It will be at 5:30, but I’m going to the pharmacy right after I get off work at 5. I understand if it’s not possible for you. I’m feeling like I could use some moral support

It’s only week two of Dancing With the Stars, and Olympic all-around gold medalist Suni Lee is already incorporating gymnastics skills into her dance routines with partner Sasha Farber. At the beginning of the pair’s cha-cha on Sept. 27, Farber flipped Lee from the ground into the air to land on her feet, high heels

@thepsychdoctormd Share any tips to work through panic. Please. #drsasha #adhd #adhdtiktok #panicattack ♬ original sound – The ADHD doctor Dr. Sasha Hamdani is a board certified psychiatrist who specializes in helping people with ADHD, but in this TikTok video, she shares a private and vulnerable moment during her own panic attack. She explains what

I’ve had uneven abs and glutes for years, and by that I mean there’s a noticeable (at least to me) difference between the size and strength in the muscles on my right and left sides. It may not sound like a big deal, but it’s bothered me since I noticed it in about 2014, mostly

On Sept. 26, Sika Henry made her pro debut at the Ironman 70.3 Augusta, marking her first official race as the United States’ very first Black professional woman triathlete. She wrote on Instagram after the fact that the race “humbled” her and that it was a rough day, but “I truly believe representation matters and

If fall makes you want to get in the kitchen, try these protein-packed vegan recipes bursting with pumpkin spice flavor. Many of them use canned pumpkin puree to add fiber, but they also incorporate protein powder, whole grains, nuts, and seeds to increase the satiating protein. From pies to smoothies to cookies to oatmeal, you’ll

Sometimes, all you want from your workout is some serious sweat. If that’s how you feel this week, we’ve got good news: all three of this week’s Instagram Live workouts on @popsugarfitness are cardio-focused! We’ll start with a bodyweight cardio HIIT session, kick it up a notch with advanced cardio boxing, and finish off the

Join fitness personality and talk show host Katie Austin for a full-body cardio workout! This Sculpt IT workout requires no equipment and will get your heart rate up with exercises including side lunge to kick, standing crunches, and bear crawls. Press play and get ready to give this quick workout your all. Find more than

Workouts can be tough on your wrists. Whether they’re stressed from push-ups or long plank holds, injured, or fatigued from a day of typing or writing, sometimes your wrists just need a break. If you want to take a load off your hands, try this 10-minute yoga flow from yoga instructor Shona Vertue. It’s wrist-friendly

Need a little home workout motivation? We’re teaming up with expert trainers on our POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram page to lead you through inspiring, muscle-strengthening, heart-pounding live workouts. In case you miss any of them, we’re adding them to the POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram feed and rounding them all up here so you can follow along when

Clear out your shopping carts and make room for these health-conscious snacks from Trader Joe’s. As if we didn’t already love TJ’s enough, its snacking options are healthy, easy, and oh-so-affordable. Whether your taste buds prefer chocolates or veggies, crackers or fruit, these low-cal, protein- and fiber-packed nibbles will satisfy all of your cravings from