Fitness

When you wake up with a runny nose or scratchy throat, your brain immediately starts working through some mental calculus. Is this just allergies — or do I have something contagious? Do I need to cancel that meeting this afternoon? Just how sick am I? The growing number of employees who work remotely also have

Doctors have long said that exercising can decrease the risk of severe outcomes of COVID-19, like hospitalization and death, but it’s never quite been clear how much exercise is necessary to see those effects. Will one or two workouts a week suffice, or do you need to be working up a sweat every day to

In a monochrome purple suit, Megan Thee Stallion (legally named Megan Jovon Ruth Pete) took the stands on Tuesday, Dec. 13, to testify against hip-hop artist Tory Lanez, who pleaded not guilty to felony assault charges, including shooting the rapper in the foot. If Lanez is convicted, he could face more than 22 years in

For the purposes of Netflix’s “Wednesday,” Jenna Ortega took German lessons, picked up the cello, stopped blinking on camera, and even choreographed a now-viral dance on her own. But it turns out even she needed a stunt double for some of the show’s more gravity-defying moments. Enter Jenny Ayumi Umbhau: the stunt woman, dancer, and

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Kate Winslet is full of hidden talents. Chief among them? Holding her breath underwater. It’s an unusual skill she discovered on the set of “Avatar: The Way of Water,” where she set a shocking personal record of seven minutes and 15 seconds without any oxygen. “I have the video of me surfacing saying, ‘Am I

Walking into the gym for the first time can be intimidating, not just because you want to fit in amongst a sea of regular gym goers. There may be machines you’ve never heard of that you want to try (psst, these are the best ones for beginners), and even choosing the right free weights can

You probably know Kyla Pratt from her roles in “The Proud Family” and “Dr. Dolittle” or more recently “Call Me Kat.” But these days, the 36-year-old Los Angeles native is making her voice heard in other arenas like mental health. Her main priority? Getting people to acknowledge that celebrities are human beings and their mental

Join Naughty Girl Fitness creator Janelle Ginestra for a lightning-fast rock-and-roll dance cardio workout with class members Kira Leach and Evan Miller. In just five minutes, you’ll get your heart rate up with moves that will feel like a total emotional release. What are you waiting for? Let your hair down — and your attitude

Join fitness trainer Rachel McClusky for a 30-minute cardio fusion workout with class members Paulyn Baens and Nikita Chaudhry. This bodyweight strength and cardio routine targets your lower body, core, and arms with moves like curtsy lunges, mountain climbers, tabletop leg lifts, and more. McClusky also incorporates plenty of unilateral work to make sure both

Have you ever felt or looked bloated after a workout and wondered why? Post-workout bloating is not fun, but it’s actually more common than you might think. In fact, it’s one of several common gastrointestinal issues that you might experience during or after a workout. “The incidence of overall exercise-induced gastrointestinal symptoms is anywhere from

Brittney Griner is home. Hearing the news that the WNBA star would be released from Russia, where she has been detained for several months after being sentenced to nine years for drug smuggling, brought tears of joy and happiness. My elation came not only from hearing this singular news, but it was reflective of Griner’s

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 you’ve bought a Peloton bike, you get to splurge on all the accessories, like a comfortable seat

Hailee Steinfeld is a Sagittarius, which means her birthday is in a few days — Dec. 11. She’ll turn 26, yet she’s already accomplished so much on her bucket list. She’s a Golden Globe- and Academy Award-nominated actor, multiplatinum recording artist, and producer. But she has some major wellness goals that she’s ready to tackle

In an emotional Instagram post this morning, Céline Dion announced she would be postponing her 2023 spring tour to 2024 and canceling eight of her summer 2023 shows altogether, citing health concerns. “I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time, and it’s been really difficult for me to face these challenges

You’ve got your jumping jacks dialed, and you know how to do a plank . . . but have you tried plank jacks? This intermediate bodyweight move has likely cropped up in your workouts at some point — and whether you loved or hated it, it has some impressive benefits. You get all the strength

When Jennifer Lawrence landed the role of Katniss Everdeen, she knew it was an “awesome responsibility.” It was 2012, and the Hunger Games books were a huge hit with children — especially young girls. It was the opportunity to be the woman lead of an action movie. But that’s not what the focus was on

Image Source: Photography by Raven B. Varona / Courtesy of A Touch More Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are the epitome of a power couple. They are Olympians, entertainers, and culture-shapers, and more importantly, they’re not afraid to use their platform. In their latest effort to center stories of identity and activism, Rapinoe and Bird

Image Source: Getty / NBC If you haven’t seen Jenna Ortega’s viral dance scene as her titular character in Netflix’s “Wednesday,” you probably haven’t been on the internet in a while. Netflix’s Addams Family spinoff came out this November and follows a teenaged Wednesday (Ortega) after she transfers schools and begins unraveling a murder mystery.

Brendan Fraser’s body has been under scrutiny for most of his career. This past year, he wore a a 300-pound prosthetic, or “fat suit,” for his role in “The Whale.” But in a recent episode of Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, Fraser opens up to Adam Sandler about what his body went through for the