Fitness

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

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

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

Days after the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention extended the federal mask mandate for airplanes and public transportation, a federal court in Florida has struck it down. Explaining the decision, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle said that the CDC exceeded its authority in instituting the mandate and failed to justify its necessity. At

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

Join fitness trainer Albina Katsman for a 30-minute strengthening Pilates workout that will leave you feeling strong and balanced. In this routine, you’ll start with a plank-based warmup that will heat up your entire body and prepare you for moves like reverse lunges with triceps kickbacks, arm swings, and a weighted core circuit. To get

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

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.,

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

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,

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,

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,

There are many reasons you may find yourself fasting for an extended period of time. Maybe you’re trying intermittent fasting or you have an upcoming blood test and your doctor instructed you to fast. You might be celebrating a religious holiday that includes fasting, such as Ramadan, or maybe you’ve accidentally been fasting because it’s

Melatonin is a popular supplement often taken to help people sleep. Your brain naturally produces melatonin in the evenings, signaling to the body when it’s time to sleep. Some people may produce less melatonin than others, though, which can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. For others, anxiety or poor sleep hygiene

Using psychedelics to treat mental illnesses like anxiety, depression, and PTSD is nothing new. Still, the practice may not be as common as engaging in traditional talk therapy or taking antidepressants. But a small study shows promise for using magic mushrooms (the type of mushroom that contains psilocybin or psilocin) to treat patients with depression.