Fitness

I’m afraid I ruined Sydney Ertl’s day. When we connected on the phone on a Tuesday, the college senior was on a high. Just a few days before, her University of Minnesota cheerleading squad had placed seventh out of 21 in their division, Group Stunt, at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) & Universal Dance Association

It seems like everyone on my social feeds these days is throwing themselves into icy water. Kate Hudson celebrated International Women’s Day with a cold plunge. Harry Styles used an image of him in an ice bath to promote his 2022 tour. Lizzo took TikTokers along for the ride during her adventures in ice plunging.

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. Building the perfect home gym is tricky. Most of us are at least somewhat constrained by space, so we

Take a moment to re-center yourself with a quick full-body yoga flow perfect for beginners. Presented by Athleta, this 10-minute sequence is ideal for anyone wanting to slow down, clear out negative energy, and find peace. Yoga and meditation instructor, Nikki Nie, leads you through this relaxing session using visualization techniques to guide you toward

Robin Arzón knows how to hustle. As an ultramarathoner, a bestselling author, a toy-line creator, a mom of two, and the head instructor and vice president of fitness programming at Peloton, she stays booked and busy, helping people step into stronger (sweatier) versions of themselves. This becomes even more impressive when you learn she’s done

Working out comes with a vast array of benefits, both physical and mental. Working out can increase your life expectancy, strengthen your heart, boost your mood, help you lose weight or prevent weight gain, and reduce your risk of mild illness (such as the common cold), as well as other more serious health conditions like

I like to think that Taylor Swift and I have a lot in common, but perhaps our biggest similarity is our height — and, relatedly, our posture. Swift stands at 5’10” or 5’11”, depending on who you ask, and as a tall girlie myself, I know all too well the temptation to slump. I suspect

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault. In May 2022, New York passed the Adult Survivors Act, which created a one-year window for survivors of sexual assault to file suit against their alleged abusers — even after the statute of limitations had expired. Among more than 3,000 civil suits filed during the period,

Aspen is a pretty perfect place to set your New Year’s resolutions — just ask Lana Condor. After spending an especially cozy New Year’s Eve in the Colorado mountains, Condor’s wellness goals are some of her best yet, emphasizing self-care over self-improvement. “Last year, my one resolution was to take people at their word,” she

If you’re just now grasping how important your gut is is for your overall health, you’re not alone. “[Gut health] is really an emerging field,” said Christopher Gardner, PhD, director of nutrition services at the Stanford Prevention Research Center. And while much is being discovered when it comes to how the gut works and how

You don’t need any equipment to learn how to do a Russian twist. Follow Norman’s tips from the comfort of your home, or add this into your next ab workout at the gym. Sit with your knees bent and your feet away from your butt. Norman recommends starting either with your feet completely flat on

Kate Hudson has a positive feeling about 2024. “It was a lot of good energy on New Year’s Eve this year,” she tells POPSUGAR. “It’s going to be good.” After stealing the show as the unapologetically extra Birdie Jay in “Glass Onion” and recently teasing her debut album, it seems like exciting career moves are

If you spend large chunks of your day driving around or sitting at a desk, this one’s for you. Fitness instructor Jayen Wells is here to help you strengthen your upper body and even relieve some of that back pain. Starting at the spine, expect to work through the shoulders, lats, and triceps using Pilates

Something was in the air at the 81st Golden Globe Awards, and it wasn’t just hairspray. As more and more stars hit the red carpet, the normally glowing guest list struggled to make eye contact with the cameras, seemingly on the verge of tears. Attendees like Amanda Seyfried smiled at the camera through red, watery

Honey possesses remarkably beneficial medicinal properties that can aid in alleviating symptoms of common illnesses. Its natural antioxidants, enzymes, and antibacterial properties make it an ideal therapeutic remedy for a sore throat or cough, often experienced during sickness. Honey soothes the inflamed throat lining, reduces cough frequency, and improves sleep. Furthermore, it helps in boosting

Probiotics — nicknamed “good” or “helpful” bacteria by health professionals — are live bacteria and yeasts that help keep your gut healthy and improve digestion. However, when you start upping your probiotic intake (either through supplements or eating probiotic-rich foods, like yogurt), it’s not always easy to spot the signs that probiotics are working. “There

I was on a ship in the middle of the ocean, sitting next to a table covered in sparkles, hair bows, gems, earrings, and pretty much every kind of accessory imaginable. I was getting a makeover from a girl even more decked out than the table. She wore her signature, head-to-toe sequined outfit that was

Buried deep in your brain, you might have a memory of shakily attempting — and maybe failing — to do a handful of push-ups during your fifth-grade gym class. It was the era of the agonizing (though some say scarring) Presidential Fitness Test, and you may be apprehensive about performing the upper-body-building exercise to this

From an early age, we’re taught the golden rule: “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” The irony here? Many of us don’t even treat ourselves the way we’d like to be treated. A 2023 poll found that the average person has about 11 negative thoughts concerning their bodies and self-worth per day,

Experts are constantly telling us that cooking at home is linked to better diet quality. In some cases, it can be nicer to your wallet, too, since cooking at home tends to cost less than dining out. But what you add to your dishes when you cook your homemade meals can be an important detail