Fitness

First, it was the bike. Then, the treadmill. Now, the reformer. The appetite for connected digital fitness equipment is holding strong even now that the urgent need for at-home exercise solutions has passed. According to one market analysis, the virtual fitness market size is expected to tick upward until it’s worth $187 billion by 2032.

Sparkling water has become a go-to for people who want something a bit more . . . extra than plain water. Also known as carbonated water or club soda, sparkling water is essentially water combined with carbon dioxide gas that has been dissolved under pressure. This infusion process creates tiny bubbles that give the water

Have you ever felt personally victimized by your TikTok feed? Let me be more specific: have you ever scrolled through your For You Page and come across a video that so accurately described something you’ve gone through that you felt attacked? Because that’s how a lot of us at POPSUGAR felt when we stumbled across

True or false: Losing weight is all about eating less and burning more calories. The answer? False in some cases. One diet plan, for example, has gained popularity for supposedly allowing you to eat more food while still maintaining a calorie deficit: volume eating. High Volume, Low Energy Volume eating is a method or approach that promotes eating high-volume, yet low-energy

A flag pole isn’t just the thing Flick gets his tongue stuck on in “A Christmas Story,” a gathering point at day camps, or a place to hang a Pride flag in June — it’s also an exercise making the rounds on social media. More specifically, a calisthenics exercise. Even if you don’t quite know

Ashley Joi brings the heat in this cardio-focused EMOM workout. “EMOM” stands for “every minute on the minute,” and here’s how it works: Every 60 seconds, Joi will introduce a new movement with a set number of reps for you to complete. If you finish all your reps before the minute is up, you get

When I first heard the term “cozy cardio,” it sounded like a hygge dream come true. I’m actually not far off from the goal of creator Hope Zuckerbrow. For her, cozy cardio is intended to combine your preferred, comfortable ambience with some light exercise (like walking or at-home pilates). At its heart, it’s “movement for women to reclaim their relationships with

If you went trick-or-treating as a kid, you probably have vivid memories of Halloween: skipping around the neighborhood with a pillowcase or jack-o’-lantern bucket in hand, costume-clad, hunting down the houses with the full-size candy bars. The night would likely end with you dumping the whole thing out onto the floor, searching through your treasure,

If you’ve never been to a barre class, it might sound gentle or even a bit froufrou — but those who’ve been to barre know that this type of workout burns in a one-of-a-kind way. Though it’s low-impact and uses micro movements and small weights, barre classes work and exhaust tons of tiny muscles you

Image Source: Trish Kusal / TK Wilson Photography/ Getty / Gaby Wojciech / Photo Illustration by Michelle Alfonso Erin Burnett, 36, got her mastectomy-scar tattoo more than three years after being diagnosed with stage II, triple-positive, invasive ductal carcinoma at 28. The breast cancer treatment and mastectomy she needed to save her life had done

If your idea of instant pudding involves a packet of powdered mix, using chia seeds in its place may sound intimidating. While it might seem like common knowledge that chia seeds are good for you, knowing what to actually do with them, let alone how to turn them into pudding, isn’t exactly self-explanatory. Even though

The dead bug exercise doesn’t sound like a glamorous core move. After all, what comes to mind is a dead roach or beetle on its back with its legs in the air. In reality, though, this beginner-friendly core move has a lot to offer — and there are plenty of reasons to add it to

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. As proven by Olivia Wilde and Hilary Duff, a water bottle is more than just a way to quench

If you’ve never been to a barre class IRL, you might be wondering what the heck you should wear. After all, the workout is partially based on ballet, done without shoes, and typically on a carpet — in other words, the circumstances are a little different than your typical gym or other workout classes. Will

This 30-minute HIIT dance session is perfect for spooky season. Instructor Kaleila Jordan doesn’t miss a beat with this high-energy routine. From twerking how-tos to hot new dance moves, nothing is off-limits in this full-body session. Happy Halloween! Kick-start your workout routine with POPSUGAR’s new line of affordable fitness equipment available at Walmart. Don’t miss

I know what you’re thinking: Barilla Penne Pasta ($2) a must have for a professional athlete? Must be for carb loading. But for Shiffrin, who’s also a Barilla global partner, it’s more about comfort. When you’re constantly traveling to compete, you’re at the mercy of what’s available via restaurants and hotels, she says. If she’s

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a challenge. But some are a little more extreme, especially when it comes to kickstarting a health and wellness journey. You’ve likely seen the 12-3-30 treadmill workout and Dukan Diet trending on social media, for instance. But today’s viral obsession is: the 75 Hard Challenge. If you aren’t familiar, this 75-day plan

Yet another celebrity is the subject of disappointing pregnancy speculation. On Oct. 24, Vanessa Hudgens shared a sweet Instagram video recapping her recent bachelorette weekend in Aspen. But instead of focusing on her adorable bridal outfits — or wondering if the Halloween queen was planning a spooky wedding — much of the comments section suspected

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Matthew Kelly There’s nothing quite like a good dumbbell workout. While lifting heavy barbells is a great way to strengthen your lower body, you should never underestimate the power of a simple pair of weights — especially because they’re a lot more accessible if you’re a beginner or working out

Nausea (aka feeling sick to your stomach) is one of the worst feelings. Not only does it usually mean that you’re on verge of vomiting, it can also be accompanied by dizziness and lightheadedness, too. There are tons of reasons why you might feel nauseous, from pregnancy or travel to the stomach flu or motion