Fitness

We’ve heard it before: “Heavy weights are a no-no for women — you’ll become bulky.” And then there’s this fitness gem: “One hundred crunches every day won’t give you a six pack.” The misconceptions swirling around exercising are numerous enough to make your head spin. Research was done by PureGym in London, where gym-goers were

For anyone watching The Last Dance, the ESPN series documenting the biggest years of Michael Jordan’s life and career with the Chicago Bulls, it should come as no surprise that the basketball legend’s salary was astronomical. While society has grown accustomed to superstar athletes getting paid millions of dollars per year, Jordan made a lot

Real talk: There’s no quick way to become more flexible. That’s not to say you should cross it off your list of fitness goals, though, it just means you’ll have to work harder to get there. A great place to start is with yoga. And one move that definitely needs to be added to your practice is

Like countless other art organizations, ballet companies depend on ticket sales to stay in operation, but selling tickets is impossible when performance venues are closed. The coronavirus outbreak has shut down theaters, museums, galleries, studios, and opera houses, and as a result, culture is suffering just as much as the economy. Of course, artists and

As a personal trainer and athlete who manages her training — and training others — along with her fasting, we wanted to tap into Zaakirah‘s exercise tips for Ramadan. A lot of it is about timing and type of exercise. Zaakirah is also a global Nike ambassador and has her own workout on the worldwide

Beyond a few tweets and a spokesperson statement, stars of the USWNT didn’t immediately share their reactions to the most recent, most disappointing development in their equal pay lawsuit. In a May 1 ruling, a federal judge threw out the central claim that the WNT was paid less than the MNT based on gender discrimination.

Want to start running? The benefits are pretty legit, considering even just 10 minutes of leisurely running per day can help you live longer, found one 2014 Journal of the American College of Cardiology study. (Some research, published in ScienceDirect, actually suggests runners live a full three years longer than non-runners, if you needed extra convincing.) Plus, pounding the

We’re soaking up all the good sports news we can find right now, and this definitely qualifies: an American women’s indoor volleyball league has officially come together and is due to start playing in February 2021. Athletes Unlimited Volleyball is set to be a partnership between USA Volleyball and Athletes Unlimited, a company looking to

Whether you started a new walking habit around your home to cope with lockdown angst or you’ve spent the last 35 days missing your regular walks or jogs like the deserts miss the rain, hearing that we can finally walk outdoors is a welcome relief to all of us! So we’ve created a walking challenge

I’m just going to carry a box of these Trader Joe’s Hi-Protein Veggie Burgers in my purse. That way, anytime someone asks me, “How do you get enough protein if you don’t eat meat?” (for the gazillionth time), I’ll just whip out these bad boys. This veggie burger has 26 grams of protein! In one

Not sure what to do with those booty bands? Jessica Alba and her trainer can help. The actress and businesswoman shared a full booty band butt workout from warmup to cooldown (shot prior to social distancing protocols), and if her reactions are anything to go by, it looks painfully effective. Alba and her friend Lizzy

Over the past few years, YouTube has exploded with videos aimed at making viewers feel relaxed, tingly, and even sleepy — a sensation known as autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR). Within the ASMR community, there are a variety of video types involving tapping, whispering, and even roleplay — no, not that kind of roleplay —

There are a lot of great things about warmer weather, but it definitely means we need to switch up our workout wear. We’re working up enough of a sweat as is, so the cooler, lighter clothes we can wear, the better. That’s why we’re stocking up on workout shorts. They’re great for both lounging around

There’s a reason we love shopping for activewear: we have strong connections to what we wear to work out. No one wants ill-fitting pants that bunch up between the thighs or a sports bra that couldn’t hold up a feather. People are shopping for cute matching sets and sweat-wicking gear because it helps them perform

Image Source: Getty / Basak Gurbuz Derman Search Twitter and you’ll come across the #pandemicdreams hashtag — which is exactly what it sounds like. Or, ask around: people are reporting strange, vivid (or both strange and vivid) dreams during this novel coronavirus pandemic, whether they’re about the actual virus or not. A fellow POPSUGAR editor

Meal prepping for the week is easier than ever when you have the right recipes. If you want meals full of protein and good-for-you-vitamins, we’re here to help. Chicken is such a solid healthy protein option, and the most reliable protein to include in your weekly meal prep. To be totally honest, cooking the same

While lifting heavy-ass barbells is great for strengthening your legs, don’t underestimate the power of a pair of dumbbells. Include these muscle-burning dumbbell moves to leg day if you want to feel the burn and see progress in your leg muscles. This isn’t a workout; we would never advise doing all these exercises in a

Between the long lines, the uneven stock (maybe one day we’ll have flour again), and the stress of maintaining social distance in narrow aisles, it’s not surprising that many of us are opting for takeout and grocery delivery instead of braving stores. (Takeout in particular is also a good way to support your local businesses.)

It’s easy to feel like the national lockdown has taken away so much in our lives, but maybe this is a perspective that needs to be shifted. Yes, we can’t go to the gym, or our favourite restaurants — heck, we can’t even take a quick jog around the block — but we can create

Taking sneakers beyond the workout is a fashion trend that’s here to stay; we love moving our bodies, but we want to look as good as possible doing so. That’s why we love cute workout outfits. They motivate us to get our butt moving so we can feel like our happiest, healthiest selves. But, the