It’s no secret that exercise can help you sleep better, longer, and more deeply, but cardio has always seemed to have the edge over resistance training, at least in the popular imagination. It makes sense: cardio workouts like running, swimming, or biking leave you exhausted and drained. Personally, after a long run, usually the most
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On a crisp autumn afternoon, my legs whisked me along the trail. It was blissful running perfection… until it wasn’t. I felt a telltale rumble in my stomach, but the bathrooms were locked for the season. I slowed to a walk, too late. Thankfully, nobody witnessed my re-enactment of that Bridesmaids scene before I hobbled home, hopped in the shower fully
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 know and love Aerie for the cozy pajamas, cute bralettes, and comfortable swimsuits, but the brand’s newest activewear
Image Source: Courtesy Delilah Antoinette Delilah Antoinette’s personal wellness routine just sounds calming. As the founder of Black Girl’s Healing House, Antoinette has had years to figure out exactly what helps her feel her best and to put it into practice every day — even if, right now, it can’t always be about her. “I’m
I’m a firm advocate for all things CBD (sometimes THC) — anything within reason that keeps us calm two years into a pandemic. With that said, I had my doubts about a wearable wellness patch that could deliver the same benefits as my occasional CBD dose, particularly for a purported 8 to 12 hours. I
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. Confession time: I’ve always been intimated by kettlebells. I felt like they were deceptively heavy, and I always preferred
Get knee pain running? It’s not ideal, we know, but everything from sharp sensations to a little discomfort while you pavement pound are nothing new – they’re something that runners have experienced for yonks. In better news, though, there are lots that can be done about it, once you’ve determined the possible cause. Consider this
Recently, it’s been great to see active-wear brands starting to release more plus-size sports bras. But the options haven’t always been a bra buffet. “One of my biggest frustrations with sports bras, especially for plus-size bodies, is that there’s a lot of structure to them,” says yoga teacher, author, influencer and body positivity advocate Jessamyn
Javon “Wanna” Walton became a scene-stealer in season two of “Euphoria,” and he took a starring role in a finale that felt (spoiler alert) both shocking and inevitable at the same time. Walton as Ashtray is one half of a true ride-or-die duo along with older brother Fezco (Angus Cloud), and Walton brings an intensity
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Garmin believes that each day presents an opportunity to innovate, and a chance to beat yesterday (virtual high-five to that)! And the fēnix 7 series multisport GPS watches more than live up to this mantra. Fitness Features Built for each of the seven days of the week, the fēnix 7 series multisport GPS watches boast
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The difference between a mediocre workout and a workout that leaves you feeling sweaty and on an adrenaline high is a fierce playlist. If running is your favorite form of exercise, maybe you prefer plugging into a soundtrack that’s tailored to a runner’s pace. On
Join trainer Nikki Keeshin for an easy and effective 10-minute upper-body burn that will get your arm muscles shaking. This routine includes a series of six-way shoulder presses, triceps kickbacks, Zottman bicep curls, and so much more. All you’ll need is a set of dumbbells at whatever weight you are comfortable with to get started!
She’s trained like Brie Larson, J Lo, and even Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, but this time, YouTuber and fitness coach Lucy Davis takes on Adele’s workout routine – and it’s a bit of a gnarly one. 15-time Grammy winner Adele was the talk of the town when she lost 45kg of body weight over the course of about two years. But,
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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. The new year is an ideal time to introduce a friend to fitness or encourage a blossoming interest in
The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new guidance on face masks today as the US continues to shift its strategy towards the COVID-19 pandemic. In essence, the CDC will now consult new metrics to determine whether a community should enforce indoor masking, looking at COVID-19 hospital admissions, overall hospital capacity, and new
“Euphoria” star and model Hunter Schafer recently revealed how her experience cowriting and coproducing “Euphoria”‘s “F*ck Anyone Who’s Not a Sea Blob” episode, centered on her 17-year-old character Jules, helped the actress process her own queerness and emerge from a depressive period. In the one-hour special episode — which aired in 2021 to tide fans
Exercise is known for its immunity-boosting powers (among all the other numerous benefits), but turns out, working out doesn’t just help your immune system in a general way. According to a new study in humans and mice, you can actually harness the power of exercise to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines, including those for COVID-19
Virtual reality (VR) has created a number of new, creative possibilities for the ways in which we can interact with the world around us. Meetings can be held in VR, you can try out beauty products with VR, and now, you can exercise in VR. FitXR, for example, is a VR fitness studio that debuted