Artist and musician Becca Thomas knew something was wrong when they went from working two jobs, making art, and exercising consistently to feeling winded from a single flight of stairs. It all started with a case of mononucleosis in 2017. “I never fully recovered after that and knew something was deeply wrong with my body,”
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Rest and recovery are just as important as your actual run. In the final episode of the three-part runner’s series presented by 26.2 Team Milk, fitness instructor Ashley Joi walks you through a 15-minute recovery circuit, showing you how to prevent injury, repair tired muscles, and relieve muscle soreness. Use this quick workout as a
Welcome to the Yoga for Beginners SLOW STRETCH routine. In this beginner night time yoga video you’ll stretch out achy, sore muscles with slow yoga stretches made for beginners. ⭐️ FREE GIFT: 7 day Beginner Yoga Calendar: https://www.sarahbethyoga.com/byc Great slow stretching bedtime yoga for sleep or just stretching yoga for relaxation. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Yoga for
The Paris 2024 Olympics are quickly approaching and you are guaranteed to see tons of familiar faces (think: Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles). Other faces will be new — some appearing so fresh that you may wonder just how old athletes have to be to compete at the Olympic Games. The answer, as it turns
If you’ve ever stepped foot in a group fitness class, you’ve probably heard the cue “Listen to your body.” Like many clichés, this teacher-favorite phrase holds a kernel of truth but doesn’t tell the whole complex story of what it means to know how to move your body in a given moment. On the surface,
There is nothing worse than when a summer cold overlaps with seasonal allergies. But before you find symptom relief in over-the-counter cough medicine, you may find yourself asking: can I take cough medicine and allergy medicine together? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns against taking more than one drug at a time — especially
I’m 24 years old, and I’m a proud pad wearer. Whenever it comes up in conversation or someone learns that I have never used a tampon, I’m typically met with one variation of the same handful of responses: “But why?” “Wait . . . you’ve never used a tampon before?” And my favorite: “I could
With pool yoga, like many things in life, the hardest part is starting. That’s what I discovered as I very inelegantly crawled onto my floating yoga pad, my knee dunking one edge of the mat into the water, creating a puddle that would remain for the rest of class. I recently tried aqua yoga, also
Angel Reese appeared on billboards in New York City for her Reebok endorsement. Flau’jae Johnson signed a rap contract with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and an apparel deal with Puma. Mikaylah Williams recently inked a deal with Jordan Brand. And several other Louisiana State University women’s basketball team players as well — a squad mainly made
POPSUGAR Photography | Anvita ReddyPOPSUGAR Photography | Anvita Reddy Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. About a month ago, I dealt with a painful charley horse cramp on the bottom of my foot. Usually, stretching it out relieves the muscle tension
“You’ll be happier when you’re skinnier.” These words lingered in my head as I sat on my couch at home, staring blankly at the waiting room screen on the telemedicine call. It was a lie I had believed my entire life. Soon, a physician assistant from the virtual primary care clinic joined the meeting and
When you’re on a weight loss journey, it’s understandable to want to eat healthy foods that help you achieve your goals. If you want results fast, trends like the watermelon diet may sound particularly appealing. Watermelon has many health benefits, like possibly boosting your heart health and immunity, per a recent study. But what is the watermelon diet,
Throughout my years as a trainer, I’ve noticed that some people love to train their upper body, whereas others tend to focus more on their lower body. There’s nothing wrong with having a personal preference (I’m a fan of leg day, myself), but it’s important to spend time strengthening all muscles in order to prevent
Bodyweight training serves as your foundation and is the driver of all of your other strengths and skills. And the ability to move and control your bodyweight is very important for daily life. In fact, even if you don’t realise it, you are performing variations of bodyweight exercises every day. That’s why we turned to
This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Allergies
This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Pelvic
About six months ago, Selina Burzler went to a friend’s house for a dinner party. The next thing she knew, she was waking up, bleary-eyed in her own apartment. “I was home, and the bike I went to dinner with was there, but I had no recollection of the journey,” Burzler tells PS. “I lost
Tabata is designed to push your limits, and this 30-minute workout is no exception. For anyone new to Tabata, it’s basically a more intense form of HIIT, alternating between bursts of high-intensity exercise, and shorter periods of rest. Fitness trainer and founder of the Future Self Fitness App, Tanner Courtad, leads you through each interval,
Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. I’m an extremely sensitive sleeper, which means that even the faintest sounds can disrupt my whole sleep cycle. I’ve long relied on white noise machines to help lull me to sleep faster; the soothing static
Niecy Nash-Betts is hot. Yes, her career is on fire (did you see her iconic Emmy’s speech last year?). But she also quite literally feels hot, she tells me during our conversation at the Pendry Hotel in New York at the end of March. Donning a blazing red suit, the “Dahmer” actor admits that she
Every fitness studio has its own approach to hyping up its visitors and inspiring a sense of accomplishment. For F45, it’s a combination of 45-minute functional training sessions programmed for efficiency and fostering camaraderie with a “team mentality.” That’s proven to be a winning formula. F45 opened its first studio in Australia in 2013 and
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sam Kang. Product credits: POPSUGAR 8lb dumbbells, Halara sports bra, Lululemon leggings, Avre sneakers. Sick of doing traditional deadlifts? Trying to strengthen your hamstrings? Just love the sound of the acronym RDL? If so, you’re going to love Romanian deadlifts. This move is a great way to break up the
When you’re searching for relief from the discomfort of a cold or the flu, you likely hit up the drugstore’s cold and flu aisle. But at least some people also swing by their local Starbucks for a semi-controversial, cult-favorite drink. Yes, we’re talking about the Starbucks “Medicine Ball,” a soothing tea blend that has garnered
Most of us already have some personal experience with the power of sound — whether it’s a specific frequency that keeps you calm, or the white noise that helps you sleep at night. Taking this basic concept one step further, scientists are now harnessing the healing properties of sound to make a positive impact on
Editor’s Note: We at PS recognize that people of many genders and identities can impregnate others or become pregnant. For this particular story, we interviewed sources who generally referred to those who can impregnate others as men and those who can become pregnant as women. A contraception method for those assigned male at birth is
This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Having
You’ve probably heard the term “pelvic floor” before. It’s a word that gets thrown around quite a bit in the health and fitness space, sometimes without explanation. So what is your pelvic floor, exactly? Essentially it’s is a group of muscles and ligaments that support everything in your pelvic region: your bladder, bowel, and, if
You’ve probably seen them in your feed at some point or another: traditionally healthy, fit, muscled young men and women, sharing fitness tips, workout routines, and smoothie recipes. Their workout sets always match, and despite the challenging workout routines they share, they almost never look sweaty. Who are they? Fitfluencers: influencers who have built their