Challenge yourself with this 12-minute leg-day circuit led by fitness trainer Mercedes Owens! Grab your mat and prepare to feel that moment of muscle burnout that will get your legs shaking by the end of this routine. She will take you through a series of squats, curtsy lunges, plank walkouts, and squat jumps that you
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If you’re trying to find a therapist, it’s important that they’re a good fit for you. Of course, it can take a few sessions with the therapist to get to know them, to feel comfortable, and to decide if their personality and style meshes with you. But there’s a way to find out if it’s
According to celeb trainer Gunnar Peterson, the secret to awesome abs is “working consistently, working in different planes of motion, and adding weights to your abdominal work.” Here are a handful of ab exercises using weights that put these principles into action — all you need are a set of dumbbells, a medicine ball, or
Heidi Montag (yes, from “The Hills“) was recently seen out and about in Los Angeles snacking on something rather unusual: a raw bison heart. No, Montag didn’t just suddenly develop an affinity for uncooked meat. She’s actually experimenting with the “carnivore diet” to help with fertility issues, People reports, while she and husband Spencer Pratt
On March 9, the World Health Organization (WHO) addressed a new variant of COVID-19, dubbed “deltacron,” made from a combination of genes found in the highly transmissible delta and omicron COVID variants. In a media briefing, infectious-disease epidemiologist and WHO’s COVID technical lead Maria Van Kerkhove, PhD, referred to the combination as a “recombinant.” It’s
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. Since we practically live in leggings, we think it’s time to find a couple of new pairs, and we
“To break down the finer details of Electro Muscular Stimulation (EMS) in words would be to try to explain what a contraction is to someone who’s never given birth before,” I thought to myself as I reflected post-training. I know, not the cutest analogy [chuckles]. Days leading up to my first-ever EMS training at Body20
For Chloë and Halle Bailey, having a sister means access to unconditional love and support. As 20-something-year-old music idols with three Grammy nominations and two NAACP Image Awards under their belts, Chloë and Halle are familiar with fame, success, and the emotional and mental toll that comes with being young Black women in the entertainment
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 we hear about a company that’s eco-friendly and size inclusive, we’re all ears. When their clothes happen to
Join fitness trainer Katie Austin for this 10-minute standing bodyweight routine that can be done anywhere, without you needing to get down on a mat. This efficient low-impact cardio session will work your whole body. Follow along with Austin for moves like standing crunches, squat walks, and side lunges that focus the burn on your
Lululemon, known for its athleticwear and athleisure (leggings, anyone?), has announced the official launch of a debut footwear collection specifically for women. First up is the Blissfeel running shoe coming to select stores across North America, Mainland China, and the UK on March 22. Blissfeel, featuring 10 colors, will also be available online, according to
If exercise was a big part of your life before welcoming a little one into the world, then, in the months after giving birth, you might start to wonder about how to approach getting back into movement–if that feels right for you. Not every new mum will feel that a return to exercise is the
Zinhle Ndawonde represents South Africa in both sevens and fifteens international women’s rugby. And if that isn’t heroic enough, she pays the bills working as a firefighter at King Shaka International Airport. Here are some nuggets of inspiration we can all use in our lives. Be True To Yourself Most teenagers do everything they can
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. If you’re like us, you’re living in sports bras right now. For one, they’re comfortable, and they’re also a
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. We’ve been big Girlfriend Collective fans for a while now; we love that almost every one of the brand’s
My lifelong struggle with falling and staying asleep, has excitedly led me to try anything that promises a peaceful night’s sleep where I don’t wake up at 3 a.m. When offered the opportunity to try Hilma’s Sleep Support ($22) supplement I was ecstatic that it didn’t have melatonin which tends to set off sleep paralysis.
Join fitness trainer Maxie Haase for a 30-minute kettlebell workout that includes alternating reverse lunges, crossbody reaches, plank holds, and a series of full-body kettlebell moves. In this workout routine, you’ll focus on form and learn tips along the way to protect your neck and back while you exercise. To get started, find some space
While daith piercings, which run through the innermost cartilage of the ear, have been around for some time, they’ve become increasingly popular in the past few years — and not just because they look absolutely stunning. The piercing’s unique location is also a pressure point in acupuncture, and some have credited their daith piercing with
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. With the imminent arrival of spring, we’re eagerly anticipating one of our favorite parts of warm weather, which is
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. Being a plus-size fitness professional, I enjoy working out. But I don’t enjoy wearing every workout set. I’ve put