Fitness

Despite the fact that not everyone experiences COVID-19 vaccine side effects, they are very common — but now, a new study suggests that these symptoms may be caused by something called the “nocebo effect” and not your body’s immune response to the vaccine. Research published in the JAMA Network Open on Jan. 18 suggests that

[Sponsored by ThirdLove] Get the positivity flowing with this fun and energetic dance cardio workout! Professional dancer Meagan Kong will take you through a footwork-focused routine that’s sure to change up the energy of your day. The quick program will see Meagan kicking up the challenge from beginner to intermediate, but feel free to slow

A rich, cream-based moisturizer may be the first product you think to grab when it comes to preventing winter dryness, and that makes sense. As the name implies, this product is literally designed to replenish and support the skin’s moisture levels. While moisturizer may be your dry skin MVP, it’s not the only player 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. The new year is a great time to set new goals — especially when it comes to your fitness

In a new interview, Jessica Chastain says getting access to birth control quite literally changed her life, and she credits Planned Parenthood for making it possible. Chastain had a difficult childhood, she tells The Sunday Times. She was born to a single mother who got pregnant in her teens; “I’m the first person in my

On September 1, 2021, the state of Texas passed a new abortion ban, threatening the foundation of the landmark Supreme Court decision for 1973’s Roe v Wade. The Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) drastically limits the ability of organizations like Planned Parenthood to provide abortion care in Texas beyond six weeks of pregnancy, and sometimes

If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep, you’ve probably been told to do some kind of counting trick that’s “guaranteed” to help you drift off. No, not counting sheep (what does that even mean, honestly), but a type of sleep hack that incorporates numbers and the comforting, rhythmic feel of counting in a way 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. When we’re traveling, we like to keep up with our workout routine as much as possible; it helps us

I’ve never done bounce fitness (a low-impact workout using a mini trampoline), but when I was given the opportunity to try The Ness, I decided to check it out. Cofounded by instructors Colette Dong and Aly Giampolo, The Ness is an hour-long workout that combines cardio and coordination exercises, targeting every muscle, both on and

@nbcolympics This lift is even more INCREDIBLE in slow motion. 🤯 #ToyotaUSChamps22 #figureskating #lift #slowmotion #wintersports #figureskatingtiktok ♬ original sound – NBCOlympics One of the most mesmerizing parts of ice dancing is the lifts performed by the teams, and three-time Olympians Madison Chock and Evan Bates certainly know how to deliver. At the 2022 US

Lindsey Vonn doesn’t feel fear. That may sound like hyperbole, but the highly decorated Olympic skier confirms it in her new memoir, Rise. Although Vonn would not think twice about propelling herself mach speed down an alpine trail, her relationship with anxiety is another story. “I’ve had different anxieties within my career,” Vonn tells POPSUGAR.

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. Whenever we need to de-stress, we turn to our yoga mats. Our practice has a way of centering us

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. No workout wardrobe is complete without a great pair of leggings. No matter what activity you love doing, be

Crossing your legs while you’re sitting is a comfortable position for many of us, but you may have heard that crossing your legs isn’t the healthiest position for your body. And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s true: crossing your legs for long periods of time isn’t good for your

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. Yoga pants are on, water bottle is filled, playlist is queued, and there’s only one thing standing between you

Lili Reinhart is starting the new year with an important reflection on beauty standards and self-love. After sharing a poem titled “a love note to my body” by writer Cleo Wade on her Instagram Stories, the Riverdale star took a moment to share her personal struggles with body acceptance and the self-criticism many are forced

Whether you use them to level up your planks or crush your leg day, core slider discs are a lightweight and portable piece of fitness gear that will help you get closer to your goals. POPSUGAR Sliding Core Discs ($10, originally $13) recently dropped, and I got the opportunity to give them a try. The

As a yoga instructor, I’ve put my hands on many blocks. I like to use blocks as a form of support and to help keep my arms activated in postures like Extended Boat pose (below). Already equipped with a dozen blocks of my own, I was eager to try POPSUGAR’s Yoga Block ($10, originally $13)

Created by The Class instructor Karla Misjan, Beyond Resolutions is a four-week program aiming to get to the root of our reasoning for even making resolutions at all. Journaling, meditation, EFT tapping, and The Class are just some of the sessions folded into the program’s curriculum. Over the course of the four weeks, instructors Mallory

Going to the gym can be tough. It isn’t always easy to find the motivation to get out the door and get moving, but I know that I always feel better when I do. Working on myself for myself — not for anyone else — is something I’m proud of, and you should be, too.