Fitness

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, and whether you have a clear diagnosis or not, anxiety can impact your daily life. While physical symptoms are all too real — increased heart rate, muscle tension, headaches, appetite changes, gastrointestinal issues, etc. — the internal effects like intrusive thoughts can send

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The difference between a mediocre workout and a workout that leaves you feeling sweaty and on an adrenaline high is a fierce playlist. If running is your favorite form of exercise, maybe you prefer plugging into a soundtrack that’s tailored to a runner’s pace. On

Join trainer Nikki Keeshin for an easy and effective 10-minute upper-body burn that will get your arm muscles shaking. This routine includes a series of six-way shoulder presses, triceps kickbacks, Zottman bicep curls, and so much more. All you’ll need is a set of dumbbells at whatever weight you are comfortable with to get started!

“No rest for the weary” is a good way to sum up Jessie Diggins’s life right now. Fresh off the 2022 Olympics (and her second and third Olympic medals), the most-decorated cross-country skier in US history is already preparing for her next competition in Lahti, Finland. “We have another month of racing starting with this

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sydni Ellis How good does it feel to crush your daily workout? You’ve pushed your muscles to the limit, kept your heart pumping, and sweat so much you need to refill your water bottle ASAP. You’re stoked to close those Apple Watch rings, too, when it happens: you realize you

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The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new guidance on face masks today as the US continues to shift its strategy towards the COVID-19 pandemic. In essence, the CDC will now consult new metrics to determine whether a community should enforce indoor masking, looking at COVID-19 hospital admissions, overall hospital capacity, and new

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. The new year is an ideal time to introduce a friend to fitness or encourage a blossoming interest in

In 1973, Sir Yoshiaki Sato, MD, PhD, developed the KAATSU (“training with added pressure”) training method in Japan, which is now commonly known as blood flow restriction (BFR) training or occlusion training. This strength-training method uses restrictive bands (tourniquets) placed around the arms or legs to limit the amount of blood flow to a muscle

With his recurring roles as Spider-Man, it makes sense that Tom Holland would be into fitness. Ahead of the 2019 film “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” Holland worked alongside a trainer to gain about 14 pounds, according to Men’s Journal. He trained, too, for “Spider-Man: No Way Home” — relying on HIIT workouts and functional exercises,

Exercise is known for its immunity-boosting powers (among all the other numerous benefits), but turns out, working out doesn’t just help your immune system in a general way. According to a new study in humans and mice, you can actually harness the power of exercise to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines, including those for COVID-19

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Diet culture has conditioned so many of us to believe the only way to be healthy is by eliminating all “bad” foods from our diet. The problem? Nothing makes your cravings stronger than telling yourself you can’t have it, and if you do eventually give in, you’ll wind up feeling defeated. Contrary to what most

If you have trouble clocking the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep every night, know that you’re not alone. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, a whopping one in three American adults don’t get enough sleep, leaving many people feeling groggy and sluggish. As a registered dietitian, I’ve seen at first

Get your heart rate up with fitness trainer Amy Schemper, who will lead you through a 30-minute kickboxing and cardio sculpt workout that includes a mix of boxing and sculpting intervals. In this routine, you’ll alternate between jabbing and weaving boxing combos while incorporating sculpting sets to work your lower body, arms, and core. Add

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. Who doesn’t love a great snack? If you’re trying to eat more low-carb, though, it’s easy to feel a

Known for her powerhouse portrayal of Cassie on “Euphoria,” it’s not surprise that Sydney Sweeney brings the same intensity and fierceness to her fitness. The 24-year-old actress shared a montage of her boxing- and mixed martial arts-inspired workout on Instagram today, and her costar Maude Apatow said it best: “Holy sh*t.” In the clip, Sweeney

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. Going barefoot in Pilates, yoga, or barre might seem like it could help you keep your footing, but in

We love them for their superfood qualities, but did you know that you can eat chia seeds for weight loss help? From keeping you fuller for longer to helping you de-stress, there are several ways in which chia seeds contribute to a healthier you. Take a look at these benefits of chia seeds, and start

Mobility workouts are having a moment, and we fully support it. This type of training can help you manage achy joints, improve your performance in workouts, ease your way back from an injury, protect your long-term health . . . we could go on, but there’s a workout to get to. Let’s just say these