Fitness

While you can knock out quite a few ab moves using no equipment at all, when I’m really trying to increase my core strength, I like to reach for some weight. Turns out, there’s a lot of weighted ab moves you can do besides the usual ones (looking at you, Russian twists) if you’re looking

Running outside can be delightful when the conditions are perfect. But if you’re trying to make running a daily habit, chances are you’ll find yourself on the treadmill at some point. After all, it’s only a matter of time before it gets far too hot or cold — or rainy or snowy — for you

The best dance cardio classes always have high-energy music, motivating instructors, and easy-to-follow moves — because no one wants to be lost or uninspired amid all the fun. Twins Danielle and Dominique Gillyard, founders of and8 Fitness, check all of these boxes. Their latest session shared on YouTube (and seen above) adds one more element

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, new workout clothes can’t improve your athletic performance automatically, but they definitely can help. Not only do they

@neenfit23 20lb Ball Exercise #blackfitnesswomen #fitgirl #blackfitness #absworkout #womeninfitness ♬ Believe Me – Navos Strength training is beneficial for the body. It can help you build muscle and, by doing so, also help you burn more calories and shed fat. (Note: if losing weight is indeed your goal, other factors to consider are nutrition and

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The word “colonoscopy” has always been one I have dreaded hearing. At 14, I was diagnosed by a gastroenterologist with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which causes stomach pain and other intestinal symptoms, like bloating and diarrhea. These symptoms tend to happen at the same time, which causes a lot of discomfort. When I was diagnosed

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. Once you work out in leggings with pockets, you’ll never go back. How many times have you gotten sweat

Simone Biles’s Gold Over America Tour features a strong lineup of world-class gymnasts. And prior to the group’s Minneapolis, MN, tour stop on Oct. 13, some of them completed a 10-minute conditioning workout (because elite athletes obviously work out before they perform!). Olympic floor gold medalist Jade Carey and Olympic team silver medalist Grace McCallum

Olympic figure skater Maia Shibutani really is an inspiration — in more ways than one! At the 2018 Olympics, she took home the bronze in ice dance alongside her brother Alex, continuing a streak of American ice dance teams who have stood atop the Olympic podium since 2006. Although she hasn’t competed since then, she

[embedded content] Canfitpro-certified personal trainer Emily Thorne, Emkfit on YouTube, has released her newest 20-minute Halloween HIIT dance workout. Wearing her costume — a black athleisure ensemble resembling Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala outfit — Thorne goes through a series of HIIT-based dance moves that’ll work the whole body. It’s evident that this is a dance

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. A good book, a cup of soothing tea, and a hot bath. Sounds like perfection, right? Self-care is essential

Eight years since its inception, Orangetheory Fitness is bringing back its beloved and demanding Halloween challenge, Hell Week. Themed as “Hell Week Has Been Hacked,” a mysterious and intense eight-day challenge awaits Orangetheory Fitness members. Within eight days, those who accept the challenge must complete at least five of the eight themed classes which will

I consider myself a YouTube workout connoisseur. When I’m test-driving a new routine, the first place I go is the YouTube comment section. People get real honest down there. When a workout is good, you can tell by how excited and passionate the commenters become. While I was browsing around for new cardio workouts, these

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. “Who needs pockets?!” (Um, said no one, ever.) From dresses to sweats, some place to slip your stuff is

Arm day is one of my favorites because flexing my biceps, straining my triceps, and lifting my whole body off the floor during push-ups makes me feel so strong. Those focused, arm-toning workouts — you know, the kind that makes it impossible to wash your hair or reach for that top-shelf glass afterward? — feel

Ariana Grande is continuing her quest to help more people access mental health resources. After pairing up with Better Help to give away $1 million worth of free therapy in June, the singer and new judge on The Voice has now stepped up her contribution even more, pledging to give away $5 million in free

As someone who has lordosis and an active lifestyle, I’m always aware of my low back. It holds me up for all of my workouts and supports me when I sit at my desk. The least I can do is give it some TLC. A couple of ways I care for my low back are

Get your sweat on with Raneir Pollard, Supernatural coach, as he leads you through this high-intensity Tabata-inspired workout! Follow Raneir through five sets of bodyweight intervals, including his creative variations on planks, squats, and skaters that will keep your mind and body engaged. And don’t forget about the bonus ab exercise you’ll get from laughing

You might know Chris Nikic as the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman, which he accomplished last November; or the Jimmy V Award recipient at the 2021 ESPYs; or, and most recently, the co-author of 1% Better: Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too. Some people just know him as