Fitness

Whenever I’ve watched rock climbing, like at the Olympics, I’ve assumed it requires way more upper-body strength than I think I have. Have I touched a rock climbing wall? Yes. Have I actually scaled one? Nope. (Although that may have more to do with my crippling fear of heights than anything else.) So when an

[Sponsored by GNC] Boost your energy with this exciting 15-minute cardio routine that will inspire you to bring some sunshine into the rest of your day! Follow along with fitness trainer and talk-show host Katie Austin as she leads you through moves that will keep the positivity flowing. You will definitely break a sweat, but

Join fitness trainer Kinsey Diment for a 10-minute cardio-melt workout that will get you moving and motivated for the day ahead. In this routine, you’ll work on squat twists, jumping jacks, glute bridges, mountain climbers, and so much more. Prepare to sweat, and have a good time, by grabbing your mat! Diment’s outfit: Carbon38

If you ask 100 people if you should do cardio before or after strength training, chances are that you’ll get an even split of answers. But if you follow up by asking why one or the other should come first, you’ll likely get about 100 different reasons. Anna Victoria, a personal trainer and the founder

You probably already stretch before and after exercising, depending on the workout, but stretching is something you need to do every day, whether you work out or not. That’s because it keeps your muscles from shortening (hello, tight hamstrings from sitting at a desk all day), and helps with flexibility, mobility, and range of motion.

Every day, I look forward to my long walk after work — it’s a stress-reliever for me, and I enjoy the fresh air. The truth is, I love getting dressed in cute activewear almost as much as I like the walk itself. I have tons of fun workout sets, but right now, my hands-down favorite

When it comes to my workout outfits, I’m admittedly not very adventurous; while I like a good matching set every now and then, I tend to stick to black leggings or bike shorts and a black workout tank. Basic, however, does not mean boring, and I feel like I’ve tested every workout tank on the

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. Growing up in California, the only workout leggings I wore were cropped, so I feel uniquely qualified to speak

Sometimes after a long day of work, school, caregiving, and generally being alive in the year 2022, nothing sounds better than a glass of wine or your favorite cocktail. Call it happy hour, call it taking the edge off, call it blowing off steam; we’re accustomed to leaning on alcohol when we need some help

Sometimes tampons can be a real pain to take out, especially if your period has slowed to the point that the tampon is basically dry. Personally, I find that scenario even more unbearable and anxiety provoking than the times I’ve struggled to find the string. The worst part is that there’s really no way of

Whether you’re a practicing Muslim with plenty of experience fasting for Ramadan or someone new to the faith, you may have some questions about how to fast during the holy month without it impacting your health in a negative way. The good news is research shows that Ramadan fasting is safe for healthy people (i.e.,

Image Source: Getty / Tim Clayton Allyson Felix just shared her first big announcement following the news of her upcoming retirement at the end of the 2022 season. On April 19, the track-and-field star introduced her sneaker brand’s new maternity returns policy — and it’s an industry first. Starting Tuesday, Saysh is offering a free

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. If you own an Apple Watch, you know that in order to take advantage of all of its fitness-tracking

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. I played tennis for the majority of my life, so I know full well that you can have a

Your next COVID-19 test might look a little different. Up until now, the primary method of testing for COVID-19 has been through nasal swabs. But as the pandemic continues to evolve, so does the technology being developed to help protect us from the virus. On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the emergency use

Get ready to feel inspired with this 15-minute advanced total-body tabata workout with Justin and Taylor Norris, the founders of LIT Method! In this routine, you’ll learn how to prevent injuries and techniques for “building your body, not breaking it,” as Justin says at the top of class. You’ll start with a dynamic warmup before

Image Source: Getty / Westend61 Welcome to the School of Poopatology! That’s what Susan Wong, RN, BSN, nicknames her new book, “The Power of Pooping,” which came out earlier this month. And, frankly, she’s more than qualified to write what amounts to the ultimate guide to number two. Prior to penning the book, Wong amassed

There’s no denying that tracking your macronutrients is a great way to make better food choices and reach your goals, but let’s be honest: calculating your percentages of protein, carbs, and fat can get tedious. If you’re looking for a better and easier way to log your macros than the notes folder in your phone,

Today, on Alicia Keys‘s birthday, Athleta has announced its upcoming The Athleta x Alicia Keys Collection with the Grammy award-winning musician — as part of a women empowerment-centered campaign, Within You. Keys says via a press release that she wants the clothing pieces to serve as “another outlet for you to amplify your personal power,

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 this day and age, workout clothes aren’t just workout clothes. They’re also office clothes, lounge clothes, cooking clothes,