Fitness

As far as workouts go, planks are your bread and butter. Dependable and simple, this staple core exercise is accessible for beginners, challenging for advanced exercisers, and customizable in countless ways. It’s easy to be seduced by showy moves that use novel equipment or complex movement patterns, but you shouldn’t sleep on planks no matter

When you first kickstart a fitness journey, you might automatically look at the “calories burned” figure on your smartwatch or cardio machine to determine your workout’s value. And it makes sense: Calorie burn is often a readily accessible stat and much easier to understand than metrics like VO2 max and percentages of maximum heart rate.

Finding the time nourish your mental health isn’t always easy. We all have busy schedules and even busier lives. But making an investment in yourself is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing. Simple acts of self-care are known to help manage stress, lower your risk of illness and increase energy,

Fact: women’s sports receive less recognition and pay than their men counterparts. Some might say men’s sports have higher-quality coverage and commentary, larger production values, and more fans. As a lover of the game, it’s frustrating to see fewer camera angles and instant replays during women’s basketball games in comparison to men’s — no wonder

Image Source: Getty / Robyn Beck / AFP Jason Ritter and Melanie Lynskey are sharing the relatable reality of their love story. In a March 29 appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show,” the actors and parents to one daughter reflected on early challenges they faced as a couple, including Ritter’s experience with alcoholism and journey

Yesterday, Khloe Kardashian shared a video from her morning workout on Instagram, getting real about the lack of motivation that comes with working out sometimes. “We’re Back Baby!” Kardashian captioned the footage, opening the video with a confession: “Trying to get up the energy to work out,” she says to the camera. “I’m just not

Narcan nasal spray — a medication that can help to stop an opioid overdose — will soon be available over the counter, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced today. The FDA just approved Narcan, a 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, making it available to the public without a prescription for the first

[embedded content] Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston‘s friendship was put to the test in an unexpected on-air moment. While filming a “The Drew Barrymore Show” segment on March 28 alongside Aniston and their friend Adam Sandler, Barrymore, 48, experienced her first hot flash associated with perimenopause. “I am so hot, I think I’m having my

Image Source: Getty / Eugene Gologursky / Fast Company For Priyanka Chopra, the journey to becoming a parent was also a lesson in self-empowerment. In an episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast released on March 27, the actor and “Love Again” star candidly reflected on her journey to motherhood, including her decision to freeze

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