Fitness

It’s Sophie Butler’s world, and we’re just living in it. The fitness influencer is unapologetically living her best life in London since she moved to the city a year ago. But before that, she’d already made quite the name for herself as an activist, tearing barriers down when it comes to disability representation. The self-professed

About half of all abortions are medication abortions, meaning they’re done using the abortion pill, reports Guttmacher Institute. But over the past several months, the legality of this medication — which was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration 23 years ago and is overwhelming safe, having been used by about five million people

Here’s your regular reminder that, when it comes to workouts, low-impact does not always equal easy. If you need proof, just try a Pilates workout. One swift bodyweight flow or teaser series later, and you’ll be feeling strong, exhausted, and hooked. While many Pilates studios use a reformer in workouts, you can also score all

In the words of Cyndi Lauper, “After the working day is done, girls just wanna have fun.” That’s why this summer, we’re thrilled to introduce a new kind of POPSUGAR Play/Ground. On Friday, June 2, we invite you to recharge your routine, refresh your body, and engage your soul for our third annual POPSUGAR Play/Ground

The start of the COVID lockdown in early 2020 marked the ending of a lot of things for a lot of people. But for Instagrammer Polly of @polly_wants, it was a beginning. On Feb. 18, 2020, she set out to do 10 push-ups a day, every day. It was a way to reclaim control in

Congratulations, National Champions! 📣 #NCAnationals pic.twitter.com/es6Qgk1qjQ — NCA (@NCAupdates) April 7, 2023 Navarro College, the team you know and love from Netflix’s “Cheer,” just snagged yet another national title at the 2023 NCA & NDA Collegiate National Championship in Daytona Beach, FL — bringing their tally up to 16 wins. The team won the Advanced

Keke Palmer is still reaping the rewards of her pregnancy. After announcing her pregnancy in December, Palmer shared the “secret” to clearer skin: “get knocked up.” Now, she’s crediting her son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson, born on Feb. 25, for a full-body transformation. “Hips? NEVER HAD EM’! Boobs? Never had em’! Booty? BARELY. Thanks son,” Palmer

As tempting as it may be to jump right into a workout, it’s not the best idea. Doing so can prevent you from getting the most out of your workout since your muscles and joints aren’t warm and prepared for the stress you’ll put on them, and it can even lead to injury. Depending on

Get ready to move to the beat with host, dancer, and fitness instructor Christina “Poofy” Moffitino, who will be leading this 10-minute hip-hop HIIT fusion workout joined by Lilian Gonzalez and Paris Nicole. This follow-along dance and HIIT blend will make you forget you’re working out. You’ll learn some beginner-level hip-hop moves while also knocking

Despite how far we’ve come in medicine and representation of chronic conditions, many disorders are still not well understood, including nervous system disorders, like Tourette syndrome (TS). TS, also characterized as a tic disorder, is typically diagnosed in childhood and is often characterized by involuntary sounds and movements called tics. Tics can appear as sudden

The South African Marathon season is approaching fast. With the Two Oceans Ultra and Half Marathon scheduled for Saturday, 15 April and Sunday, 16 April 2023 respectively. Running is booming in our country, and, along with a huge increase in runners – by more than 10% since the 2020 lockdown, the tech in running shoes

By now, you’ve probably heard of Orangetheory Fitness or even know someone who’s so dedicated to the studio’s interval-based workouts that they never miss a class. The franchise, which is the brainchild of physiologist Ellen Latham, has exploded in recent years and now boasts more than 1,500 locations worldwide, as well as a streaming platform

As far as workouts go, planks are your bread and butter. Dependable and simple, this staple core exercise is accessible for beginners, challenging for advanced exercisers, and customizable in countless ways. It’s easy to be seduced by showy moves that use novel equipment or complex movement patterns, but you shouldn’t sleep on planks no matter

When you first kickstart a fitness journey, you might automatically look at the “calories burned” figure on your smartwatch or cardio machine to determine your workout’s value. And it makes sense: Calorie burn is often a readily accessible stat and much easier to understand than metrics like VO2 max and percentages of maximum heart rate.

By Rachel CosgroveThe easy exercises in this strength leg workout will reward you with a flat stomach, tight butt and slim thighs so you can rock a skirt with total confidence. Carrying extra weight on your thighs? That could point to a dependence on steady-state cardio. To lean out your legs, you need to supplement

Finding the time nourish your mental health isn’t always easy. We all have busy schedules and even busier lives. But making an investment in yourself is one of the best things you can do for your wellbeing. Simple acts of self-care are known to help manage stress, lower your risk of illness and increase energy,

If the thought of participating in a full-fledged running race seems daunting, starting with a five-kay run can be an excellent way to build confidence and ease into the world of racing. Not only does the shorter distance sound more achievable than a 10km or longer race, but 5km runs also tend to attract a

Yesterday, Khloe Kardashian shared a video from her morning workout on Instagram, getting real about the lack of motivation that comes with working out sometimes. “We’re Back Baby!” Kardashian captioned the footage, opening the video with a confession: “Trying to get up the energy to work out,” she says to the camera. “I’m just not

Are you tired of constantly trying to lose weight and failing? This is often due to bad desperate decision-making. Yes, we are looking at you bread-hating diets and you torturous Cleanse diet. It’s time to break the cycle and make healthy habits that’ll stick. Losing weight by improving your diet and lifestyle is without a doubt

Narcan nasal spray — a medication that can help to stop an opioid overdose — will soon be available over the counter, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced today. The FDA just approved Narcan, a 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray, making it available to the public without a prescription for the first