Fitness

Angela Gargano is an AFAA-certified personal trainer and three-time athlete on American Ninja Warrior who also happens to be a self-proclaimed pull-up expert — she even has pull-up programs on her website. Gargano explained to POPSUGAR that she’s a fan of pull-ups because they’re such a physical move that requires mobility and stability in your

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is back, and dare we say it, better than ever. The sale officially starts on Aug. 19 and lasts to Aug. 30, but Nordstrom card holders can start shopping between Aug. 4 and 13, depending on their cardholder status. Until you’re able to shop, you can still preview the deals ahead.

When it comes to losing weight, burning fat, and building muscle there are two styles of training I always recommend. The first style of training I tell people to begin with is strength training, because it can help lower your body fat percentage, build lean muscle, and it can be modified for all levels. “The

Need a little home workout motivation? We’re teaming up with expert trainers on our POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram page to lead you through inspiring, muscle-strengthening, heart-pounding live workouts. In case you miss any of them, we’re adding them to the POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram feed and rounding them all up here so you can follow along when

If you’re lucky enough to have a set of dumbbells at home, here’s a workout you can do to target your abs and arms. Celebrity trainer Jeanette Jenkins shared this circuit workout to strengthen all areas of your core, and don’t worry if you don’t have a set of weights — you can improvise with

It’s evident that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted every aspect of life, and we’ve seen an increase in mental health conditions as a result, such as fear, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and irritability among adults, children, and those on the front lines. Although everyone has been impacted by the pandemic, young adults, specifically those

I used to only have one requirement for running shoes — they had to pass my official “pickup test.” When I was in a store, if they felt light as a feather when I picked one up off the rack, they got my stamp of approval. Mind you, this was years ago, and I now

HBO’s harrowing sports documentary The Weight of Gold features several Olympic athletes who reveal the emotional toll of training your entire life for an event, only to have to find new meaning and purpose when that dream has ended, often with little support. Among them is Sasha Cohen, who, 14 years later, remains the most

Beginning Aug. 1, Planet Fitness will require all members and guests to wear face masks at all times while inside clubs, according to a statement released today. The new rule comes after 205 gym-goers were asked to quarantine in West Virginia following a Planet Fitness member’s positive coronavirus test in June. At that time, members

Image Source: Courtesy of WNBA / NBA Photos The 2020 WNBA season began on Saturday, July 25, with some changes in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: games would be held without fans at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, or, as the teams call it, “the bubble.” But, through these changes, the league’s mission

If you’ve loved the fun partner workouts celebrity fitness trainer Beth Alexander does with Jeanette Jenkins like this HIIT bodyweight workout, you’ll be psyched to try this mini-band workout Alexander recently shared on Instagram. It’s perfect for home, outside, or while traveling because all you need is this one little piece of equipment. This is

Professional sports have a completely different look and feel to them this year, but the one thing that’s felt in every reopened league thus far is unity in the fight for racial justice. Basketball players are taking their press conferences to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, and during Major League Baseball’s opening day, every single

Sometimes life only gives you one dumbbell to work with, which puts you in a bit of an awkward position when you’re trying to get a strength workout in. Luckily, there are plenty of single-dumbbell workouts out there, if you know where to look. And we’re officially making that part easy for you: keep reading

I don’t get out of bed every morning feeling particularly positive or confident with the way my body looks. Rather, it’s something I have to work toward every day. And when I do have blips of body acceptance, there’s no guarantee that I’ll feel the same way tomorrow, or even in a few hours. Body

No matter how magnetic the connection between you and your partner, experiencing pain or discomfort during or after sex can take a lot of the fun out of your sex life. While waves of tenderness like cramps are usually tolerable, it’s important to understand why you might experience them, how you can find relief from

By now, you probably know that cardio training is something you should be doing on the regular. Experts recommend getting in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate cardio exercise (or 75 minutes of more vigorous cardio). But if you find yourself wondering: What is cardio, exactly? As in, which workouts will get your blood

I am not the type of person who’s quick to tear off her t-shirt at the beginning of a boxing class or at the start of a run; I typically keep my tops on. But when I find a sports bra that offers double duty — support and style — it can be harder to

When a doctor first confirmed that I had symptoms of COVID-19, I was a nervous wreck. My husband Nathan and I live in a small, one-bedroom apartment in New York, and I had been coughing — at times, violently — for a couple days, though I tried to keep my distance and always buried my

Exercise does a body good, but if you don’t stretch properly, it can leave you feeling sore. Tight hips or hamstrings, back pain, or an achy chest and shoulders aren’t just problematic for future workouts, they can make everyday movements like sitting in a desk chair downright uncomfortable. And if not fixed, over time this

Looking for a fitness device that can keep up with your unmatched passion? Want a training partner that lets you do more without backing down? Well, here it is… The Garmin fēnix 6/6S Pro Garmin has recently expanded on its solar charging technology. Building on the success of their first solar charging multisport watch, the