Fitness

Download it: iOS Apple Fitness+ ($7-$10 per month after a one-month free trial) used to be reserved for Apple Watch users only, but now anyone with an iPhone can join in. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, you can cue up the platform via the Fitness app preloaded on your device. You

Hot-girl walks. 12-3-20 treadmill workouts. Mat Pilates sessions. The anxiety-inducing pandemic years have been an era of soft workouts, helping people move their bodies without necessarily breaking a sweat or experiencing any level of mental discomfort. But now, as folks return to a somewhat-less-stressful period of life, there seems to be a resurgence of workouts

The current world record for the most-attended women’s sporting event of all time didn’t take place on an Olympic, international, or even professional stage — it took place right at the University of Nebraska. The school’s women’s volleyball team, the Cornhuskers, hosted the Omaha Mavericks in their football stadium on Aug. 30 for an outdoor

The pandemic may be over, but COVID-19 cases are increasing as a new COVID-19 variant has started picking up steam. The Eris variant, also known as EG.5, is causing a national uptick in cases with some schools closing, per USA Today, and it appears that some people are pulling out their masks again. The Eris

Join DanceBody trainer Brooke Ivory for a 10-minute core workout with class members Alexa Wendt and Graciela D’Amato. In this routine, you’ll wake up your core and target your obliques while learning some new party moves along the way. It may be just 10 minutes, but this high-energy, nonstop workout will challenge both your cardio

Image Source: Getty / Stefania D’Alessandro / WireImage Florence Pugh is speaking her mind about unsolicited fan comments regarding her body. Last summer, Pugh made headlines when she wore a nipple-baring dress at the Valentino haute couture fashion show in Rome. Subsequently, the star was overwhelmed by an influx of body-shaming comments on social media.

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Chaunté Vaughn If you didn’t already know, sitting down for extended periods of time isn’t great for your body. Whether you’re working or relaxing, over time, spending extended periods of sitting will cause your hip flexor muscles to tighten and eventually “turn off” your glutes, leaving you with a case

Fresh out of a leg-day workout? Heavy squats and deadlifts can leave you feeling so badass, but they’ll probably also make you pay big time when the muscle soreness hits later. That’s where leg stretches come in. As a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, I often explain to students that stretching can help alleviate the intense

At the end of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, it was a kiss that showed the world exactly what Spain’s La Roja had to endure to become champions. No sooner had star midfielder Jennifer Hermoso accepted her medal than the head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, clutched her head, jumped on

To exercise or not to exercise: that is the question for a lot of us when we’re feeling under the weather. For routine exercisers, it can be hard to break the habit, even when you’re not feeling well; other times, it may feel like gentle yoga or a stroll outside could do us some good.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, and even celebs aren’t immune to the hype. LeBron James, Tom Brady, and the Kardashians are all documented fans (or straight-up investors), and you can also count Maria Menounos and Olivia Culpo among A-list players of the game. “I love pickleball . . . it’s something that I’ve

The infamous children’s book “Everyone Poops” is a classic for a reason — it states the facts! Everyone does poop, and it’s normal and healthy. But what happens when you’re suddenly pooping a lot in one day? “Having bowel movements, also known as pooping, serves a crucial purpose in our bodies, because when we eat

Mammograms are a critical part of your reproductive care and overall health and wellness. After all, breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the United States and is responsible for about 30 percent of all new female cancers each year, according to the American Cancer Society. And while the mammogram itself

Join dancer and choreographer Arianna Davis to learn some ’90s hip-hop dance moves with class members Lilian Gonzalez and Rehima Jordan. Get ready to break down and drill fun ’90s moves like the reebok, the cabbage patch, the humpty dance, and so much more. In just 10 minutes, you’ll get a lower-body workout while also

Coco Gauff is on fire right now. In early August, at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, the 19-year-old snagged her first big US singles title, simultaneously becoming the youngest women’s champion in that tournament’s history. Then, she seamlessly followed it up with another big W, capturing the trophy at the Western and Southern Open, becoming

There’s something about a good cry session that’s cathartic — like you’re releasing all the negative emotions pent up inside. According to Harvard Health, crying can actually be cleansing, helping us process emotions, embrace grief, and relieve stress and anxiety. But while crying can work wonders for our mental health, it can also leave us

Image Source: Getty / Kayla Oaddam Reneé Rapp is coming forward with her experience behind the scenes on the “Mean Girls” Broadway musical set. Speaking with The Guardian in an interview published on Aug. 23, Rapp said staff members from the production, which is being adapted into a movie musical by Tina Fey, body-shamed her

While many wellness fads come and go, some just, well, stick. Case in point: Coconut oil. Following a steep, rocket-esque rise in popularity a few years ago, the so-called superfood has solidified a spot on grocery store shelves, in kitchen pantries, and in skin-care routines seemingly everywhere — and, depending on who you ask, that

Three-time Olympic medalist Suni Lee isn’t your average 20-year-old, but she is still a Gen Z-er, and as such, she loves her Starbucks — so much so, that hitting up the beloved coffee chain is part of her typical pre-competition routine. In June, Lee talked with POPSUGAR about her return to elite gymnastics ahead of

It’s no secret that over-the-counter pain relievers come with their own set of warnings, like not to take ibuprofen on an empty stomach or the side effects associated with Excedrin Migraine vs. Excedrin Extra Strength. But have you ever reached for an Advil after a night of heavy drinking? Well, that comes with its own

Laulauga Tausaga-Collins is in her world-champ era. The Team USA track and field athlete just made history at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, becoming the first US woman to hold a world title in discus. The part-Samoan Hawaii native won the event with a throw of 69.49 meters, beating her personal best by

Long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall and Paralympian Hunter Woodhall continue to be couple goals. After Tara was crowned a silver medalist at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Aug. 20, she swiftly ran into her proud husband’s arms. Tara’s first-round jump of 6.91 meters earned Team USA a silver medal, which marks her first-ever Worlds

Image Source: Getty / Emma McIntyre / WireImage Jennifer Aniston is voicing her gratitude for the close friendship she’s formed with her longtime costar and confidant Adam Sandler. In 2022, Aniston spoke for the first time about her challenging IVF journey after years of fan speculation as to whether or not she would ever have

As a lifelong dancer, Jenna Dewan’s body has stretched and strained in ways that have caused her pain. To maintain her flexibility without causing any more damage, Dewan relies on Pilates. “[P]ilates is the only workout [I] have found that heals your body at the same time as staying in shape,” she wrote on Instagram