Fitness

The annual diet rankings from US News & World Report are in, and keto (aka the ketogenic diet) has been named the least-healthy diet of the year by a panel of health and nutrition experts. The Mediterranean diet was ranked first among the 40 diets, which were judged on a range of factors, including healthiness,

Image Source: Getty / Margo Ovcharenko I’m calling it: affirmations are the new New Year’s resolutions. They start the impending 365 days off on a positive note and keep us going without the added pressure of sustaining goals we might not meet in the long run. Of course, goal setting is still essential for growth

Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Whether it’s taking us on her journey to learning the splits or hopping on the latest TikTok food trend, Lizzo never fails to breed positivity and put a smile on our faces. Case in point: the singer’s latest video dancing and singing along to City Girls’ “Rodeo” in her

Ingrown hairs near the vagina can be irritating to deal with — literally and figuratively. If you’ve noticed these tiny bumps popping up frequently in this delicate, sensitive area, you may be wondering what’s causing them and what you can do to prevent them. Read on to find out more about ingrown hairs and two

This 30-day plank challenge will help strengthen and tone your core while tasking your upper-body strength, too. In just two weeks, you’ll be holding the move for a total of five minutes! And weeks three and four will up the challenge by introducing plank variations that target parts of your body you didn’t know existed.

If you haven’t heard of them before, let us introduce you to probiotics, the bacteria we consume through supplements and fermented foods (like yogurt or kombucha) to keep our digestive system healthy. Among their many benefits, these bacteria can improve your immune system, digestion, and heart health, but can probiotics also help you lose weight?

Join fitness trainer and founder of Project Snatched Drea Rawal for a beginner’s arms and abs workout! In just 10 minutes, she will lead you through efficient exercises that will work every muscle from the waist up. Whether you are looking for a quick break from your computer or want to add an in-place exercise

No matter who I’m working with or the style of training we do, a huge component of my training philosophy focuses on the core. The core is the foundation of movement, and without a strong and stable core, you’re more susceptible to injury and you won’t perform your daily activities or physical pursuits at an

Johnson & Johnson released a statement on Dec. 30 announcing the results of a real-work study conducted by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) proving the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine series in preventing severe illness and hospitalization from the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus. In the statement, Mathai Mammen, MD, PhD, global

Seems like everyone is singing the praises of kettlebells these days, and for good reason: “Kettlebells are one of the most versatile pieces of equipment,” said Danielle Gertner, a NASM-certified personal trainer who’s kettlebell-certified from the Onnit Academy. Kettlebells offer the convenient size and portability of a dumbbell, Danielle explained, while presenting a unique difficulty

I’ve been curious about cleanses for a while but haven’t tried one since I thought I’d be left feeling hungry or spend the entire cleanse attached to the toilet. Recently, I got an opportunity to try Raw Generation’s Two-Day Protein Cleanse ($100, originally $200) and decided to opt in because it was the first time

Working out at home is awesome — you can watch TV while stretching, crush a cardio workout then head to the kitchen for a snack, and shower in your own bathroom. The most challenging part? Deciding on a workout program. One way to make it easier is by downloading one of the free workout apps

When my team at POPSGUAR asked who wanted to try a plank challenge, my hand shot up. But back in my day (lol) when I was in college, a “plank challenge” consisted of taking photos of yourself lying face down, stiff as a board, somewhere crazy (it was a weird internet thing in the late

It’s time to get your heart rate up and strengthen your abs with this two-for-one HIIT ab workout. This workout is going to work your obliques, your rectus abdominals (the six-pack muscles), and your transverse abdomnis (your deep core muscles); you’re going to be winded once it’s over. Grab a towel and some water, because

Many runners have a love-hate relationship with cross training, especially distance runners. After all, these athletes already spend so many hours training each week that the idea of squeezing in extra workouts can be unappealing. However, cross training plays a crucial role in a runner’s overall training program by ensuring the body stays balanced and

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply eat healthier, meal planning can be a helpful tool to keep you on track. Research shows that planning meals ahead leads to better outcomes, including eating a wider variety of healthy foods. If you are new to meal planning and don’t know where to begin, one of

During the pandemic last year, I stopped teaching yoga and didn’t do any on my own because I didn’t feel inspired to move in that way — doing sun salutations alone in my small basement home gym just didn’t have the same serene vibe as breathing and moving in a heated room with beautiful lighting,

Image Source: Getty / Rodin Eckenroth Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel certainly make ab work look easy, but we know how challenging a plank series can be. Ahead of the new year on Wednesday, the duo shared quite the impressive core workout on Instagram, and yep, my abs are sore from just watching. In the

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. If you’re gearing up for January and looking for an excuse to treat yourself this holiday season, we’ve got

Going to the gym for the first time can be intimidating. There’s a lot of equipment, a lot of people, and a lot of expectation. Working out at the gym doesn’t need to be scary, though, especially if you’re prepared. One of the best ways to feel more confident in the gym is to brush

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. Now that the holidays have come and gone, it’s time to reward yourself with something cute and fun. At

On Dec. 27, the CDC changed the recommended COVID-19 quarantine and isolation times — aka, the amount of time that you should quarantine after a known exposure and isolate following a positive COVID test. In a press release, the CDC states that the change is consistent with what we know about transmissibility. CDC Director Rochelle

Full-body workouts with weights can help you build more muscle and, as a result, boost your metabolism. Of course, you’ll need to stick to a workout plan and focus on what you’re eating depending on your exact goals — consistency is key when you’re looking for results. But we also know that it’s not always

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. Staying active doesn’t have to be expensive. Here, we’ve rounded up 25 of the best budget fitness finds that