Fitness

With all the sweat, huffing, and puffing involved, it’s easy to hate on cardio. But indoor cycling may be the most enjoyable way to hit your weekly quota. Unlike running, this low-impact workout style won’t leave your joints aching and, when synced with a killer playlist, can feel like a dance party — not a

Image Source: Getty / Jeremy Moeller What do you expect two guys to talk about in a weight room? Jokes about skipping leg day, maybe, or even what a mutual friend on GymTok is up to. But sometimes, it goes much deeper than that. “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor and YouTuber Nathaniel Massiah linked up in

Get ready to sweat with fitness trainer Nikki Nie, who will be leading this 10-minute, mood-boosting barre workout joined by Leilani Terris and Cherie AbuMoussa. This routine is all about the mind-body connection. You’ll start with a quick warmup to shake off any tension, then get into the thick of it. Nie will lead you

A tick-borne disease known as babesiosis is on the rise in the US, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cases, which primarily occur in the Northeast and Midwest, more than doubled in certain Northeastern states between 2011 and 2019, the report found. Like Lyme disease, babesiosis is an

Whether you’re a frequent or infrequent gym-goer, there’s a good chance you’ve done crunches. Crunches are a classic core-strengthening exercise. But while they may seem ubiquitous — heck, they’re even part of the dreaded Presidential Fitness Test — they aren’t the only way to strengthen your abs. Like all exercises, crunches work best — and

Mother Nature’s gift. Aunt Flo. That time of the month. It’s time to drop the euphemisms and talk plainly about one of the most important aspects of human health: menstruation. March marks Women’s History Month, and the fact of the matter is women’s health has been understudied and underrepresented in our history. For something that

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. To get a good night’s sleep, you might feel like all the stars need to be aligned, that you

Stretching has a way of melting away stress and worry, but there’s no need to unroll your yoga mat to get the benefits. Bed stretches are the perfect balance between active and restorative so your body can feel ready to start the day or end it. Stretching in bed is great because you benefit from

Twice a year, Orangetheory Fitness hosts a DriTri — a special class that OTF enthusiasts prepare for. It’s a competition (with yourself) to see how long it takes to row 2,000 meters, how quickly you can complete 300 reps of six bodyweight exercises, and how fast you can finish a 5K run or 1.55-mile power

Christina Applegate is leading with love. After conservative commentator Candace Owens criticized a Skims campaign for showing a model in a wheelchair, Applegate addressed some of the ableist commentary on Twitter, offering to educate Owens on the importance of accessibility. “Woke to see the most horrifying thing,” Applegate wrote on March 23. “This Candace person

If you spend time on social media, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the term pelvic-floor therapy, or pelvic-floor physical therapy. This specialized form of physical therapy has been growing in popularity over the years, especially in online parenting circles and on social platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with parents discussing their personal experiences with

A fever has always been somewhat of a “red flag” symptom when it comes to illness — and concern over fever has increased over the last few years with the COVID-19 pandemic, given that it’s one of the telltale symptoms. But having a fever above normal adult temperature is not always a sign to panic.

Many people consider naps glorious. Lying down in the middle of the day can help you feel refreshed and ready to tackle your afternoon. But if you’re someone who wakes up from naps feeling more exhausted — or even sick to your stomach — the quick snoozes don’t always feel beneficial or even enjoyable. Most

A lot goes on behind closed doors. In the April 2023 issue of Rolling Stone, Ed Sheeran spoke about spending much of 2022 dealing with grief and recovering from an eating disorder, despite all of his professional success. In the span of a year, the 32-year-old musician’s wife, Cherry Seaborn, underwent surgery to remove a

For those trying to maintain their workout routine during Ramadan, fasting can present some challenges. Considering you can only eat and drink before the sun rises and after the sun sets, you have to be a little more strategic with your workout timing. After all, you can’t eat a post-workout snack or even sip water

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. In the blur of a chaotic weekday, grabbing the most convenient things for a breakfast on the run, a

Despite how far we’ve come in medicine and representation of chronic conditions, many disorders are still not well understood, including nervous system disorders, like Tourette syndrome (TS). TS, also characterized as a tic disorder, is typically diagnosed in childhood and is often characterized by involuntary sounds and movements called tics. Tics can appear as sudden

Image Source: Getty / Jeff Kravitz Lady Gaga has been an icon since she first stepped on the scene. From the meat dress and her Oscar-nominated role in “A Star Is Born” to her raw documentary “Gaga: Five Foot Two,” Gaga has been making statements and dropping jaws every step of her career. Most recently,

To a cardio newbie, running can seem incredibly simple to take up. After all, the sport doesn’t involve any fancy equipment, has no set-in-stone rules to follow, and is just a fast-paced version of walking, right? Those ideas are true to an extent. But slipping on a random pair of sneakers and pounding the pavement

Daydreams are the land of “what ifs.” A combination of imagination and speculation, daydreams are an opportunity for people to emotionally consider what they haven’t yet experienced. These fantasies may be as simple as thinking of an upcoming graduation and imagining how proud you’ll feel or thinking about falling in love with someone. Sometimes, though,