Fitness

When you describe a deadlift, the exercise sounds almost easy. All you have to do, after all, is pick up a weight from the floor, then put it back down. But as anyone who’s tried one knows, in practice, knowing how to do a deadlift exercise is pretty challenging. It’s hard to perfect your deadlift

Ever reached down to grab something off the floor, only to wince in pain or get stuck halfway down? If so, tight hamstrings are one of the possible culprits — and you might benefit from learning how to stretch your hamstrings. There are several causes of tight hamstring, but the number one culprit is, you

TikTok sleep routines have inspired me to do better. I spend the last few minutes of most nights mindlessly scrolling, watching creators walk through their carefully curated sleep rituals, sharing their favorite sleep products, sleep supplements, and mindfulness practices that help them doze off faster and sleep more soundly. The elaborate routines might not be

Energy drinks have been around since the ’40s, promising a range of benefits — from increased metabolism to a boost in productivity. One drink in particular, though, has been in the spotlight lately due to both popularity and controversy. Celsius energy drinks — a popular workout companion for many — claim to accelerate metabolism, burn

Rest and recovery are just as important as your actual run. In the final episode of the three-part runner’s series presented by 26.2 Team Milk, fitness instructor Ashley Joi walks you through a 15-minute recovery circuit, showing you how to prevent injury, repair tired muscles, and relieve muscle soreness. Use this quick workout as a

There is nothing worse than when a summer cold overlaps with seasonal allergies. But before you find symptom relief in over-the-counter cough medicine, you may find yourself asking: can I take cough medicine and allergy medicine together? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against taking more than one drug at a time — especially

I’m 24 years old, and I’m a proud pad wearer. Whenever it comes up in conversation or someone learns that I have never used a tampon, I’m typically met with one variation of the same handful of responses: “But why?” “Wait . . . you’ve never used a tampon before?” And my favorite: “I could

The Paris 2024 Olympics are quickly approaching and you are guaranteed to see tons of familiar faces (think: Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles). Other faces will be new — some appearing so fresh that you may wonder just how old athletes have to be to compete at the Olympic Games. The answer, as it turns

Coachella, or “Beychella” as some of us are still calling it, is rapidly approaching and if you’re familiar with the annual music festival then you know it’s where thousands of people and influencers gather in Indio, California to serve fun street-style looks while fangirling over their favorite artists. But more importantly it’s home to lots

If you’re ever short on unsolicited medical advice, try starting with the word “inflammation.” The internet will tell you your body’s innate response to injury or illness is well within your control — something you can bend to your will with a strategic sleep schedule, a bit of meditation, and whatever diet is most readily

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Allergies

Tabata is designed to push your limits, and this 30-minute workout is no exception. For anyone new to Tabata, it’s basically a more intense form of HIIT, alternating between bursts of high-intensity exercise, and shorter periods of rest. Fitness trainer and founder of the Future Self Fitness App, Tanner Courtad, leads you through each interval,

Every fitness studio has its own approach to hyping up its visitors and inspiring a sense of accomplishment. For F45, it’s a combination of 45-minute functional training sessions programmed for efficiency and fostering camaraderie with a “team mentality.” That’s proven to be a winning formula. F45 opened its first studio in Australia in 2013 and

About six months ago, Selina Burzler went to a friend’s house for a dinner party. The next thing she knew, she was waking up, bleary-eyed in her own apartment. “I was home, and the bike I went to dinner with was there, but I had no recollection of the journey,” Burzler tells PS. “I lost

Most of us already have some personal experience with the power of sound — whether it’s a specific frequency that keeps you calm, or the white noise that helps you sleep at night. Taking this basic concept one step further, scientists are now harnessing the healing properties of sound to make a positive impact on

Choosing a gym can feel like a major decision, as factors like equipment, proximity to your home and work, amenities, and the space’s overall vibe can come into play. Do you want organized classes, like Orangetheory Fitness? Or to roam free and do your own gym workout plan in a big-box gym? Not to mention,

You’ve probably seen them in your feed at some point or another: traditionally healthy, fit, muscled young men and women, sharing fitness tips, workout routines, and smoothie recipes. Their workout sets always match, and despite the challenging workout routines they share, they almost never look sweaty. Who are they? Fitfluencers: influencers who have built their

You’re bringing sexy back . . . muscles that is. The back is a very large and complex muscle group, so building it up takes time, and intentional work. One of the moves that hits many of the major muscle groups in your back is the bent-over row. “The bent-over row is a full-body compound

If the splits have always evaded you, this 30-minute yoga flow might be exactly what you need. Whether you’re trying to get your splits, or just looking to build strength and flexibility, these poses are all about increasing mobility and targeting the backline of your body. Yoga instructor Nikki Nie leads you through every posture,

In a dream world, I’d have the means to shop lululemon’s new arrivals section on the regular. But the reality is that the activewear brand’s gear is an investment — albeit a great one, in my opinion. For that reason, I try to hold myself to buying a few pieces a year as I see