Fitness

People cut out alcohol and participate in Dry January for a number of reasons and with various results. For instance, one of our former editors who gave it a try concluded that she had more energy, ate better, and saved a good amount of money. We spoke to a handful of experts about what cutting

You’ve probably heard that you should take your birth control pill at the same time every day — and it’s a good habit to get in for a couple of reasons. First, taking your pill at a specific time helps make it as essential to your routine as brushing your teeth, which is important because

The simple act of fasting has become increasingly popular in recent years, with many people turning to intermittent fasting to lose weight and improve their overall health. But while research suggests that fasting can combat oxidative stress, protect the heart, and even lead to a longer life, the thought of going for hours or days

I don’t know what your path to therapy looked like, but mine started with a lot of procrastination. “I should probably try therapy,” I thought to myself for about a year, but I had no idea where to start. I got as far as googling “therapists in San Francisco” before getting overwhelmed by the amount

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 it comes to stocking workout staples to reach for again and again, Old Navy constantly impresses with consistent

My mental health took a dramatic swerve for the worse in 2020 and 2021, an experience I assume most of the planet can relate to. For me, the problem was exacerbated by physical injuries that kept me from working out, which, up to that point, was the only way I knew how to deal with

The annual diet rankings from US News & World Report are in, and keto (aka the ketogenic diet) has been named the least-healthy diet of the year by a panel of health and nutrition experts. The Mediterranean diet was ranked first among the 40 diets, which were judged on a range of factors, including healthiness,

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. Elliptical workouts are an effective, low-impact way to get your heart rate up while working on your mobility. You

Image Source: Getty / Margo Ovcharenko I’m calling it: affirmations are the new New Year’s resolutions. They start the impending 365 days off on a positive note and keep us going without the added pressure of sustaining goals we might not meet in the long run. Of course, goal setting is still essential for growth

Image Source: Getty / Frazer Harrison Whether it’s taking us on her journey to learning the splits or hopping on the latest TikTok food trend, Lizzo never fails to breed positivity and put a smile on our faces. Case in point: the singer’s latest video dancing and singing along to City Girls’ “Rodeo” in her

This 30-day plank challenge will help strengthen and tone your core while tasking your upper-body strength, too. In just two weeks, you’ll be holding the move for a total of five minutes! And weeks three and four will up the challenge by introducing plank variations that target parts of your body you didn’t know existed.

Join fitness trainer and founder of Project Snatched Drea Rawal for a beginner’s arms and abs workout! In just 10 minutes, she will lead you through efficient exercises that will work every muscle from the waist up. Whether you are looking for a quick break from your computer or want to add an in-place exercise

If you haven’t heard of them before, let us introduce you to probiotics, the bacteria we consume through supplements and fermented foods (like yogurt or kombucha) to keep our digestive system healthy. Among their many benefits, these bacteria can improve your immune system, digestion, and heart health, but can probiotics also help you lose weight?

Seems like everyone is singing the praises of kettlebells these days, and for good reason: “Kettlebells are one of the most versatile pieces of equipment,” said Danielle Gertner, a NASM-certified personal trainer who’s kettlebell-certified from the Onnit Academy. Kettlebells offer the convenient size and portability of a dumbbell, Danielle explained, while presenting a unique difficulty

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or simply eat healthier, meal planning can be a helpful tool to keep you on track. Research shows that planning meals ahead leads to better outcomes, including eating a wider variety of healthy foods. If you are new to meal planning and don’t know where to begin, one of

When my team at POPSGUAR asked who wanted to try a plank challenge, my hand shot up. But back in my day (lol) when I was in college, a “plank challenge” consisted of taking photos of yourself lying face down, stiff as a board, somewhere crazy (it was a weird internet thing in the late

It’s time to get your heart rate up and strengthen your abs with this two-for-one HIIT ab workout. This workout is going to work your obliques, your rectus abdominals (the six-pack muscles), and your transverse abdomnis (your deep core muscles); you’re going to be winded once it’s over. Grab a towel and some water, because

Many runners have a love-hate relationship with cross training, especially distance runners. After all, these athletes already spend so many hours training each week that the idea of squeezing in extra workouts can be unappealing. However, cross training plays a crucial role in a runner’s overall training program by ensuring the body stays balanced and

During the pandemic last year, I stopped teaching yoga and didn’t do any on my own because I didn’t feel inspired to move in that way — doing sun salutations alone in my small basement home gym just didn’t have the same serene vibe as breathing and moving in a heated room with beautiful lighting,

While taking control of your health and wellness has never required a special occasion, making that ceremonial commitment at the beginning of the year is a good way to help your goals stick. However, sometimes the pressure to even choose a New Year’s resolution can feel like too much. If that’s the case for you,