Fitness

Sore muscles, sounder sleep, boosted strength, better mood — these are just a few of the changes that can happen when you start exercising more often or more vigorously. But those aren’t the only potential physiological effects of increasing the frequency and/or intensity of your workout routine: Doing so can also mess with your menstrual

Fats may have a historically bad rap (you can thank diet culture for that), but we’ve got news for you: fats are an important part of a healthy diet. Everyone needs a balanced diet with plenty of the three macronutrients: protein, carbohydrates, and fats. If you’re curious about how much fat you should be aiming

Smoothies are undeniably great. They make for a portable, lightning-fast meal that takes zero culinary prowess and can still taste incredible. Not to mention, the flavor options are pretty much endless. But if you’re whipping up a smoothie with the intention of it being a filling breakfast or a post-workout snack, you’ll need to make

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. Slipping into a fresh new pair of sneakers before a workout is exciting, to say the least. Maybe your

When Coco Gauff called out those who thought they were “putting water on [her] fire” after making history at the US Open this weekend, she spoke to so many of us who have been underestimated and marginalized in society. By now, you’ve likely heard the amazing news that Gauff became the youngest American to win

Join Supernatural coach Raneir Pollard for a 10-minute lower-body HIIT workout alongside class members Leilani Terris and Poofy Moffitino. This routine is a quick one, so you’ll start with a super-short warmup before you get into working on squat jumps, lateral squats, skaters, and so much more. Feel free to add a hip band (aka

If you’ve ever woken up in the morning and been hit with a wave of nausea, you know it’s a pretty miserable way to start the day. But if you’ve ruled out two of the more obvious culprits — pregnancy or a hangover — it can also be confusing. Morning sickness and one too many

Usually, “healthy” desserts kind of feel like a sham, right? You try to tell yourself, “It’s just like the real thing!” But . . . is it? Is it really? However, there are some brands that are seriously stepping up their game. Take Smart Sweets, for instance. We were lucky enough to be among the

Squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do to strengthen your lower body. As a compound exercise that works several large and powerful muscle groups, squats are a fantastic exercise for getting your heart rate up, building strength, and even improving your mobility. It’s also a fundamental human movement pattern that you

When the COVID pandemic hit in 2020, many of us shifted into the “soft life” — and our workout routines came with us. As a result, the trending workouts today look lower intensity and lower impact than pre-pandemic, with the focus on Pilates, barre, and walking instead of CrossFit, sprints, and HIIT. While many people

Get ready to work out with fitness trainer Khetanya Henderson, who will be leading our hardest 30-minute Pilates and cardio workout yet, joined by class members Tiff Marie and Paulyn Baens. You’ll start the routine on the mat with a leg and core series, then work your way up to standing exercises, including knee drives,

Tennis sensation Coco Gauff is on a roll, and her US Open run is the latest proof. The 19-year-old has officially reached the semifinals of the tournament, making her the first American teen to do so since the GOAT Serena Williams did it in 2001. Gauff, who’s currently ranked sixth in women’s singles by the

You may think you have a pretty good idea of how to clean your butt — after all, it’s been with you from the very start. But things can get a little messy back there from time to time. And with the rising popularity of bidets and Japanese toilets, it’s understandable to have questions about

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 year into riding my Peloton, one thing still holds (and has since I was a beginner): the bikes

Pregnancy comes with a slew of bodily changes. While some, like a rounder stomach, are expected, others can throw you for a loop. Cue you, frantically searching online for things like “Why is my pregnant belly sometimes hard and sometimes soft?” and “pregnant belly feels tight and heavy” to try to figure out what, exactly,

When it comes to your boobs, you may or may not give them much thought. But when something is off with them, like a pain under your left breast, it’s hard not to jump to the worst-case scenario. “Pain under the left breast can be caused by various reasons, including issues with or related to

Getty / Simon M Bruty / ContributorIf you watched the FIFA Men’s World Cup last year or have been keeping up with Major League Soccer, you may have noticed some men’s soccer players wearing an unusual accessory under their shirts. When players remove their jerseys at the end of the game or while celebrating a

We’re taught a bunch of things growing up that we never use in life (like cursive!), but often don’t learn necessary skills like how to handle medical debt or how to do taxes, and we most definitely don’t learn enough about sexual health. Talking about sex and sexual health is still taboo, but it’s important

Getting a pregnancy test can feel complicated. Maybe you don’t feel comfortable going to your local drugstore and buying a test or you don’t love the idea of having one arrive by mail over fears someone else will see it. Or maybe you just want to save a few bucks and don’t feel like shelling

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