Fitness

In the ultimate inevitability, Ozempic received a mention at the 2023 Oscars. Following months of discourse surrounding the off-label weight-loss medication rising in popularity, Jimmy Kimmel gave it a name-drop in his opening monologue at the award show on March 12. “Everybody looks so great,” he said. “When I look around this room, I can’t

Image Source: Getty / Jason Mendez In recent years, Khloé Kardashian has become a bit of a fitness icon. And though social media trolls and the media have often (and wrongly) commented on her body, that’s not what led her to love exercise. “The reason why I turned to the gym was actually through my

Although it’s a common occurrence, nothing is stranger than the feeling of having one nostril be completely clogged, while the other is perfectly clear. It can happen when you’re sick or dealing with allergies, but sometimes you may notice that you simply wake up after a good night’s rest with a stuffed up nostril, seemingly

Allow us to explain. When it comes to reaching your fitness goals, rest and recovery are just as important as all those sweat sessions. Here’s why: when you exercise, you break down muscle fibres. As the fibres heal, they come back stronger. It’s that healing process that reshapes your body – but it only happens

Pilates has been around for several decades, but it’s having a big moment right now — as it should. With its focus on your core and stabilizing muscles, Pilates is one of the best ways to improve your balance, posture, joint stability, and more, plus build strong, powerful muscles that will serve you in just

Image Source: Getty / Axelle / Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic Selena Gomez candidly opened up about her lupus diagnosis and subsequent weight gain in an episode of “Dear . . . ” released on AppleTV+ on March 10. The singer and actor also shed light on the reality of body-positive posts she’s shared in the past,

Editor’s note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities have vaginas, not just those who are women. For this particular story, we interviewed experts who generally referred to people with vaginas as women. Painful urination after sex is a surefire way to dampen the mood and squash any chance you and

Though kettlebells may seem intimidating, know that they are really just a free weight. And most exercises that you can do with dumbbells, you can do with kettlebells. But even with this knowledge, it can be understandably hard to pick up a kettlebell without knowing exactly what to do with this classic piece of gym

This episode of Dance Fitsugar is led by dancer Arianna Davis, best known for her recent appearance on Lizzo‘s “Watch Out For the Big Grrrls” and as a dancer on Lizzo’s recent world tour. In just 10 minutes, you’ll learn some beginner-level hip-hop-inspired moves alongside class members Poofy Moffitino and Paris Nicole. Don’t fret if

Full disclosure: I’m obsessed with tracking down the perfect journal. I am a stationery fanatic and spend way too much time carefully researching planners that will (hopefully) organize my life, one page at a time. Every journal I’ve tried has helped in its own way. I’ve compiled detailed lists of gratitude in The Five Minute

During pregnancy, your body is going through lots of changes to support the growth of your baby. They can cause fatigue and some aches and pains, so it makes sense why many pregnant people might be hesitant to expend any bit of their energy on exercise. However, there are plenty of perks to working out

Bindi Irwin is opening up about a whole decade of health struggles. In a March 7 Instagram post, the mother of one posted a photo of herself in the hospital and shared her journey with endometriosis in the caption, saying she hoped her story would reach anyone else who needed the help. “For 10yrs I’ve

We’ve been there: a bad headache hits and we’re apt to reach for some meds — only to remember we haven’t eaten anything recently. But can you take Advil on an empty stomach? Stomach upset is among the most commonly reported side effects of Advil or Motrin, otherwise known as ibuprofen. That’s why “the FDA

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. Right now, comfy workout clothes are our wardrobe essentials, but the temperature’s starting to rise, so we’re starting to

Whether yours are more akin to watermelon or naartjies, breasts need proper support during any kind of exercise. But the type of bra you need varies according to your breast size and exercise intensity. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite offerings on the market right now. Asics Women’s Accelerate Bra Running Constructed with mesh

It’s not just in your head: science says listening to music makes workouts better. Studies show workout music boosts performance during resistance-, endurance-, and sprint-based exercise. It also has the power to elevate your mood and help get you ready for an intense workout. And choosing the best pump-up songs will not only get your

RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, typically causes cold symptoms and infects nearly everyone by age 2. But since last fall there has been an unprecedented spike in RSV that has contributed to a tripledemic, leaving families rightfully concerned, especially those with newborns and elderly adults, both of whom are at a higher risk of being

Heading out for a hike is the perfect way to spend time with your friends, family or yourself. But before you search for your nearest mountain, there are things you need to know about hiking backpacks. We’ve got the lowdown on what to look for in hiking backpacks, the best ones and the essentials you

Join host, choreographer, and Karmagraphy founder Kavita Rao for a 30-minute Bollywood fusion dance workout featuring Frank Soares and Mina Huynh. This Bollywood dance class starts with a quick warmup, and then you’ll progress into follow-along dance moves, learning dance phrases, and testing your memory skills. You’ll see some traditional Bollywood dance moves, as well

There’s no shortage of hard yoga pose #inspo on the net these days. But what if you’re actually inspired to try one yourself? Where would you even start? Megan Hochheimer, founder of US-based Karma Yoga Fitness, who frequently posts her own impressive “physics experiments” (her words), shares the benefits of pushing the boundaries of your