Fitness

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

Growing up, cancer was as much a part of Jessica Baladad’s life as “Space Jam” or monkey bars were for other kids. “I always say, ‘Cancer doesn’t run in my family — it sprints,'” she tells POPSUGAR. Three generations on the paternal side of Baladad’s family have had metastatic breast cancer, and it was talked

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

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

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,

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 / Chaunté Vaughn No matter who I’m working with or the style of workout we do, a huge component of my training philosophy focuses on the core. The core is the foundation of movement, and without a strong and stable core, you’re more susceptible to injury and you won’t perform your

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

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

Get ready to hit your chest, back, triceps, core, and more in this 10-minute standing arms and abs workout with trainer Katie Austin. These micro-movements and core activations might not look like much, but they’re guaranteed to get your heart rate up and have your arms burning. With Austin, 10 minutes is all you need

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,

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. Lubricant is meant to decrease friction and increase pleasure during sex. One of the last things you want your

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

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,