Fitness

Want a shortcut to fat burning? Two words: progressive plyometrics. This total-body explosive workout from Shaun T, Insanity creator and author of T Is For Transformation, includes lots of jumping (the plyometric part) and builds in intensity (the progressive part) to give you great results fast. The routine gets harder as your body “wakes up”

In a refreshing turn of events, Aaron Judge hit the bleachers on Nov. 5 to cheer on his wife, Samantha Bracksieck, as she completed the New York City Marathon for the second year in a row. For years, Bracksieck has frequented the stands in support of Judge, an outfielder for the New York Yankees. Now,

I began teaching yoga in 2012, and since then, I’ve often been asked about the difference between yoga and Pilates. People often believe the two can easily be interchanged and that they both have the same benefits. Though yoga and Pilates are similar in some respects, they’re very different in others. They’re both low-impact workouts

I’ve been dancing for 21 years, and trying to decide what to wear to a hip-hop dance class is always a challenge for me. I know I could easily wear leggings or sweats paired with a t-shirt or tank top, but it’s not always the most comfortable or stylish option. When I go to dance

Can one exercise without actually working out? The answer is ‘Yes’! Real talk: According to the Heart & Stroke Foundation Of South Africa, one should get in a minimum of 150 minutes of physical activity each week. This brings an array of benefits. Firstly, engaging in regular movement enhances physical fitness and boosts overall health.

Welcome to Breath Fitsugar, a wellness spinoff of our popular Class Fitsugar and Dance Fitsugar series that focuses on meditation, movement, and mindfulness. Join certified yoga instructor Nikki Nie for our first episode, a powerful yoga flow intentionally programmed to shake up your morning routine in just 30 minutes. It incorporates breathing techniques such as

If you’re looking for the perfect routine to keep your body moving after a hard workout or even a hard week, yoga instructor Christa Janine is here to take you through this calming flow. Working with a balanced inhale and exhale in this practice will help you regulate your nervous system and calm your mind.

From the very first time she laced up her sneakers at high school track practice through her final race as a collegiate athlete, Olympic runner Colleen Quigley never felt ashamed to have a period. Her parents and coaches normalized the conversation from a young age, she says, and she quickly learned that menstruation is simply

Content Warning: This article contains mention of suicide and suicide ideation. Please proceed thoughtfully. Megan the Stallion’s much-anticipated music video for “Cobra” was released yesterday, and within hours, it was trending all over social media. Though the visuals and concept for the video were magnificent and Meg looks as stunning as ever, the deeper conversation

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Chaunté VaughnProduct Credit: POPSUGAR Dumbbells If you’re totally intimidated by the weights at the gym but you want to start strength training — or you’re just looking for a simple but effective total-body dumbbell workout to cue up at a moment’s notice — this routine was made for you. 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. Considering buying a juicer but unsure where to start? We understand. With hundreds, if not thousands, of juicers of

If you follow her on any social media, you know that Megan Thee Stallion has a heck of a workout routine. Her usual training consists of heavy weightlifting, functional strength work, dynamic full-body conditioning, and plenty of rest-interval twerking. While Megan Thee Stallion’s workout routine alone is worth envying (and replicating, if you can keep

Whether you realize it or not, seasonal changes affect your body in more ways than one. Dehydrated skin and chapped lips only touch the surface, but what about itchy, irritated eyes? Before you grab eye drops from the medicine cabinet and plop ’em in, there’s a few things you should know about the latest eye

Starbucks makes it easy to get an instant burst of happiness by sipping on the coffee chain’s seasonal drinks — they’re like liquid holiday cheer. If you’re more of a chocolate-lover than pumpkin-spice-obsessed, you’ll love Starbucks’s peppermint mocha. The drink has been around for more than 20 years now, and is considered the most-loved holiday

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

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

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.

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

Kerry Washington hit the ground running this Halloween. On Oct. 31, the actor transformed into Olympic track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson, dubbing herself Sha’Kerry on Instagram. She scored several points for attention to detail, dressed up in a makeshift version of Richardson’s Nike sports top, what appear to be navy swimsuit bottoms, and a

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sam KangProduct Credit: PE Nation sports bra, PE Nation biker shorts, APL sneakers Chyna Bardarson, a NASM-certified Tone It Up trainer, is all about maximum efficiency. That’s why she created this quick zero-equipment workout that targets not one but two key muscle groups: your core and your glutes. This quickie