Fitness

Image Source: Getty / Donald Miralle; Christian Petersen; Sean M. Haffey Image Source: Photo illustration: Ava Cruz As the sun rose over the Island of Hawaii on Oct. 14, more than 2,000 women triathletes splashed into Kailua Bay to begin the 2023 Ironman VinFast World Championships. A grueling challenge lay ahead of them — 2.4

Most people only eat ricotta cheese when it’s baked into lasagna, eggplant parm, or another classic Italian dish. But the cheese also makes a wonderful dip or yogurt alternative, according to Taub-Dix. “It is a great source of protein, low in sodium, and high in calcium and vitamin B,” she says. Actually, just a half-cup

Have you ever suddenly woken up from a deep sleep, thanks to a dream you were fully convinced was real? Dreams can be vivid and detailed; we’re unsure how or why our imagination drummed it up. And when these dreams are so clear — like dreams about being pregnant — it’s understandable that we question

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography | Chaunté VaughnProduct Credit: POPSUGAR Fabric Resistance Bands, POPSUGAR Aerobic Step Deck, POPSUGAR Ankle and Wrist Weight Set What if we told you your glutes weren’t only the foundation of a healthier set of legs but also part of having a strong, functional core? That’s right: as important hip-stabilizer muscles, your

Adele was the cover star of Vogue in October 2021, during which she spoke more about her years growing up. Her dad, Mark Evans, died from cancer in May 2021, and the pair had long had a strained relationship. Adele saw him before he died, but she recognizes that alcohol played a part in their

When you’re completing a round of sprints or jump squats during a HIIT session, you don’t want ill-suited workout clothes taking you out of your zone. Before you head to a class or log on to stream a class, you’re smart to suit up in gear designed for high-intensity workouts. First off, you’ll want to

You’re working at your desk, probably on your fifth Zoom call and second iced coffee of the day, when you realize you haven’t stopped shaking your leg for the past hour. Maybe you don’t even notice this subconscious movement until your roommate or coworker points it out. Though the leg shaking is subtle, it can

Inspiring stories reach us all the time – stories about grit and perseverance. And this story of how one woman lost half her bodyweight is for sure one of them. Here’s how school teacher Tanya Laubscher lost a whopping 105 kilograms – and kept it off. The Gain At 157 kg, Tanya Laubscher felt completely

Choosing a gym can feel like a major decision, as factors like equipment, proximity to your home and work, amenities, and the space’s overall vibe can come into play. Do you want organized classes, like Orangetheory Fitness? Or to roam free and do your own gym workout plan in a big-box gym? Not to mention,

If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep at night, chances are someone has recommended that you try melatonin. This over-the-counter supplement can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle when taken about an hour before bed. But while melatonin is popular, it could also have some unintended side effects — and experts generally agree that it isn’t

When you have a headache, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to feel better quickly, if not sooner. But finding the best remedy requires figuring out what’s causing your pain in the first place. There are a slew of potential sources that can contribute to a headache, making finding the cause of

Let me take a wild guess, building a stronger booty is on your agenda for your workouts. What you might not realise is that targeting the glutes does way more than perk up your peach. “It’s a major stabiliser and it’s also the biggest muscle in the body,” says Leigh Weissman, CPT, a certified personal

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Liz Ehlers If you could name an exercise that focuses on multiple muscles in the lower body as well as builds stability and core strength, what would your answer be? You may first think of the squat or the deadlift, but an even better answer is the lunge — an

Moana Jones Wong, 24, is considered one of the world’s most accomplished Pipeline surfers. She grew up and lives in Oahu, HI, home of the Pipeline, and seemingly came out of nowhere in 2022 as a wildcard entry in the women’s Billabong Pipeline Pro to win it all. As part of POPSUGAR’s series highlighting young

I’m 14 weeks into training for my first marathon. Over the past three and a half months, I’ve spent 55 hours pounding the pavement and clocked more than 300 miles. There’s been a moment in each and every one of these runs when my endorphins have kicked in and made me feel like I’m soaring.

Are you over having lower-back pain? Would you like to strengthen your shoulders while increasing their flexibility? Do you want to improve your overall core strength and stability? If you answered yes to any of these, then reverse planks could be the missing piece to your puzzle. Though this move is traditionally seen in yoga,

Looking for a challenge? This full-body HIIT session is perfect for you. Join celebrity trainer and wellness coach Jenna Willis as she leads you through a 30-minute high-intensity cardio and strength workout alongside class members Paris Nicole and Taylor Ashlynn. Willis keeps the intensity high with a series of jumping jacks, planks, lunges, and more,

It’s Latine Heritage Month, and Luis Cervantes is bringing the heat in this 30-minute Tabata dance workout. (Tabata is a type of interval training where you traditionally go as hard as you can for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, and repeat for eight rounds.) This high-energy cardio routine fuses that training style with

Eileen Fuentes is a bilingual Dominican American, fluent in both English and Spanish. But after receiving a shocking breast cancer diagnosis at 34 years old, she quickly realized there were a few other languages she wished she’d mastered: medical jargon and cancer talk. “There was no family history, and for sure I thought breast cancer

How to lose belly fat remains one of the top searches on our site. Everyone seems to want to get rid of their pooches, for myriad reasons. And while that may not be you, the science warns that the more fat in the belly, the more health risks become apparent. You should never feel the