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I dealt with the pain of plantar fasciitis back in the spring of 2019 when the warmer weather inspired me to start running more. The physical therapist I saw recommended some exercises to help heal, but to be honest, they didn’t work. The only thing that helped was taking a break from any type of

I’ve always liked having toned arms, not because of the way they look, but because of the way they make me feel (strong!). The key to developing any muscle group is strength training, but figuring out the right combination of drills and sets to achieve your goals can be challenging. Fortunately, there are tons of

If your idea of a healthy dessert is the kind that tastes decadent but offers some health benefits and you’re OK with natural sweeteners like maple syrup, then you’re going to love food writer and health blogger Liz Moody‘s recipes. Author of the gluten-free, dairy-free cookbook Healthier Together and host of the Healthier Together podcast,

For years, I avoided running. I did all other forms of cardio — swimming, biking, the elliptical — but I didn’t have a spark of passion for lacing up my sneakers and hitting the pavement. When the pandemic left running as one of my only options for working out, I gave in and quickly found

While anxiety plays out in the brain, it can often start in our stomach. “The foods we choose to eat have a direct effect on our mood, sleep, and physical health, all of which are connected to our behavioral well-being and the potential for feeling more anxious,” Jason Doescher, MD, chief medical officer at Mobe,

If leggings aren’t high-waisted, we probably aren’t buying them. The style is so perfect because it holds you in, doesn’t ride down and expose anything, and also looks great with just a sports bra or crop top. Plus, we find high-waisted leggings to be the most comfortable styles. Since there’s always room in your closet

Free weights have loads of benefits when it comes to strength training, but resistance bands can offer an inexpensive and versatile way to hit both larger and smaller muscle groups at the same time. Plus, research published in the Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology found that resistance bands can provide more neuromuscular fatigue — which

Since the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) is recommending all Americans wear some kind of face covering when out in public, we’re stocking up on all the comfortable options we can find. At the moment, we’re interested in washable face masks that have a filter pocket. They’re reusable, which is awesome, and as long as

With masks now being a part of everyday life, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll find yourself running short on them at some point. So, if you really need to go somewhere, and all you have is a disposable mask you’ve already worn, can you wear it again? “Wearing a disposable mask that you have already

Hope you have a sweat towel handy, because we’ve got some intense workouts coming your way. This week, our Instagram and YouTube Live schedule is full of bodyweight and core routines, mobility work, and intense HIIT workouts that’ll get you moving no matter where you are. Best of all: they’re all 30 minutes long, so

It’s fall now (not officially, but September doesn’t count as summer and we all know it), which means all I want to do is grab a glass of pumpkin spice anything, light a bunch of candles, and watch Halloween movies all day. Hocus Pocus is always at the top of my list, so whenever I

The 2020 US Open commenced on Aug. 31 — minus the crowd. Though the atmosphere at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center grounds is quieter than usual, some players are speaking up more loudly than ever in the face of racial injustice and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Naomi Osaka,

Ironically, my new favorite yoga prop has been in my possession years before I even owned a yoga mat — or had any idea what Child’s Pose was. I’m talking about a simple folded towel or blanket. And even though I’ve always had one at my disposal, I only recently started adding it into my

Stretching is one of the top ways to achieve ultimate physical health. Most people do not realize that they should be stretching daily in order to “keep the muscles flexible, strong, and healthy,” according to Harvard Medical School. Whether your stretching is through downward dog, cat and cow poses, some lumbar-oriented Pilates, or a specific

When I finally started listening to my body during workouts, I realized it was shouting at me — in the form of regular aches and pains in my knees — to reassess my cardio routine. After gyms and fitness centers closed in March, I had no access to the low-impact resources I regularly turned to,

I can’t remember a time I didn’t feel worried about something. As a child I fixated on issues both real and imagined, from the single question I’d answered incorrectly on a test to how I might escape my bedroom if the house caught on fire during the night. It was like my brain was trying

Healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic are our real-life heroes. They have helped support the sick and lift spirits through it all, and Reebok is honoring them with its newest capsule collection in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC: Reebok x Wonder Woman 1984. The collection, inspired by the

Meditation is ideal for when you’re feeling anxious or just want to be more centered. Think of it as an exercise for your brain. Just as you need to get your blood flowing, heart pumping, and your muscles engaged, your brain needs to pause in order to become stronger. Meditation is a beautiful practice in

PCOS — polycystic ovarian (or ovary) syndrome — is a chronic condition that affects the lives and health of millions of people globally. Studies show that at least six to 12 percent of people (as many as five million) with female sex organs of childbearing age suffer from PCOS. As Stephanie Long, MD, put it

Over the past few months, face masks have emerged as an effective way to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The CDC began recommending cloth face masks for public use back in April, and since then, they’ve become a common sight in restaurants, businesses, and gyms. Guidelines are slowly evolving as doctors learn more about

Need an effective workout you can do at home to target all your major muscle groups? NASM-certified trainer Shantel Wallace shared this full-body HIIT workout that requires no equipment. It’s made of four bodyweight moves with the option of holding a weight like a dumbbell, kettlebell, a gallon jug of water, or a baby (in

Need a little home workout motivation? We’re teaming up with expert trainers on our POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram page to lead you through inspiring, muscle-strengthening, heart-pounding live workouts. In case you miss any of them, we’re adding them to the POPSUGAR Fitness Instagram feed and rounding them all up here so you can follow along when

While prepping my overnight oats for the week, I had a revelation: why not use a green protein smoothie as the liquid instead of just plain almond milk or soy milk? I know green oatmeal looks a little weird, but I promise, just like those green smoothies you love, you can’t taste the spinach at

Pointed toes, colorful tutus, strong legs and arms holding practically impossible poses while still looking incredibly graceful — yeah, ballerinas are basically superheroes with even more amazing outfits! Like many young children, I grew up dreaming of being a ballerina. Now, I showcase my appreciation for this art form by taking barre classes and watching

You’ve incorporated water jugs, detergent bottles, maybe even a backpack of books into your at-home workout routine to make up for your lack of gym equipment — and while you should be proud of your creativity, you may be ready to switch things up. Cue EMOM training. With Every Minute on the Minute (EMOM) training,

Aldi’s keto bread keeps flying off the shelves. Debuting last year, the L’Oven Fresh Zero Net Carb Bread is back at the grocery store known for stocking so many delicious foods — if you can get your hands on a loaf before it sells out (really, it’s that popular). These loaves of bread have zero

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Let’s be real: We always need new leggings, and as much fun as it is to shop for them, it’s even more fun when they’re on sale. When we go to put our favorite pairs in our shopping cart, and they just so happen to be discounted, it feels almost euphoric. Right now, so many