Fitness

When you’re constantly waking up in the middle of the night and wasting the last of your precious sleeping hours wide awake, reaching for a bottle of melatonin may seem like a great idea. It’s readily available, and it’s supposed to help you sleep . . . right? Sleep deprivation can make this logic seem

Ready to shake up your workout routine? Meet us on Instagram and YouTube this week, because we’re going live with some fresh routines. From cardio boxing to core crushers, we’ve got an intense week coming up and you’re invited for all of it. Tune in on @popsugarfitness for the workouts and check out the schedule

The events of Aug. 26 were a long time coming. After the police shooting of Jacob Blake three days prior, which left him paralyzed from the waist down, the Milwaukee Bucks of the NBA made the decision to sit out their playoff game against the Orlando Magic. That choice started a ripple effect throughout the

I knew the four bodyweight moves Olympic gymnast Samantha Peszek shared on Instagram were going to be challenging but great for targeting the core — after all, I tried her former teammate’s ab routine last year, and it ignited my midsection big time. Peszek, who was a member of the US women’s Olympic gymnastics team

Sunglasses? Check. Wallet? Check. Stylish, tie-dye, double-layered cloth face mask? Check! Fabric face masks are the most important accessory we have now, so it’s good to keep a wide variety on hand in multiple colors, patterns, and designs to match every outfit in your closet — because, ya know, a leopard-print face mask does not

By now, we all know how important face masks are to stopping the spread of COVID-19. In fact, experts say it’s not only safe but recommended that you wear a face mask even while exercising, including tough workouts like running. However, as fun as it is to collect cute, patterned face masks the way we

In a joint statement released on Aug. 28, the NBA and National Basketball Players Association announced that playoffs will resume on Saturday, Aug. 29. The announcement comes following “a candid, impassioned, and productive conversation” among players from all 13 teams, coaches, and team governors to discuss the league’s next steps in promoting social justice and

You’re in the middle of your squat reps — weight in hand — and just like that, a charley horse causes your calf muscle to go rogue. When this type of muscle spasm or cramp hits, there is no mistaking what’s going down. The pain doesn’t usually last longer than a few minutes, but it’s

Feelings of fatigue, depression, social withdrawal, and mood swings are all indicators that you may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that typically affects people during the fall and winter months and occurs when your circadian rhythm is thrown off by dreary weather. Although SAD can impact everyone differently,

Naomi Osaka is joining NBA, WNBA, and MLB athletes in sitting out her next scheduled match following the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, WI, on Aug. 23. Blake was shot at least seven times in the back outside of his own vehicle, while his three children were present. Osaka shared a statement on

I’ve been working out around my knee pain for years — swapping in low-impact exercises and joint-friendly moves for jumps and squats on the days where my discomfort is at a peak. But figuring out how to exercise without worsening hand pain is brand new to me — and unfortunately, still a work in progress.

When it comes to your workout gear, there are a few pieces you truly want to get right. Sports bras are one of them. You need one that doesn’t rub, fits just right, and gives you the proper support when you need it but won’t restrict you while you break a sweat. If you’ve been

Eating a nutrient-dense diet full of veggies and fruits can strengthen your immune system, but if you happen to catch a cold or the flu, nourishing your body with these expert-recommended foods can help you feel better and recover faster. It’s OK if you don’t feel like eating when you’re sick. Pamela Vallejo-Craig, MD, who’s

If you’re trying to lose weight, eating the right foods is your not-so-secret weapon. We’re all too familiar with that 3 p.m. hunger craving, so when it does strike, you want to be prepared with something that will keep you full and focused, but still tastes good. Adding protein to your diet is an easy

Amanda Little-Richardson, MD, MPH, is an ob-gyn who recently graduated from Lenox Hill Hospital, now featured on the Netflix documentary, Lenox Hill. She earned her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and a master of public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Little-Richardson currently works at Kaiser San Jose. As

I already dance around to the Mamma Mia! soundtrack on a weekly basis, so I might as well get an official workout of it. Thankfully, fitness YouTuber Emily Thorne (AKA emkfit) has created a dance party routine that fulfills my HIIT dreams and more. She released a video earlier this month that’s set to the

It’s been almost seven months since Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi tragically died in a helicopter accident, and the world continues to mourn their loss. On Aug. 23 — what would’ve been Kobe’s 42nd birthday — Nike released a moving video paying tribute to the pro athlete’s legacy. The clip focuses on what made

To be 100-percent real, nothing motivates me to exercise more than some new workout clothes. The cute-but-sweaty selfie is underrated, people! Whether I’m going for a run or taking a yoga class in my living room, it’s important for me to wear comfortable, well-made pieces that I don’t have to constantly adjust. They also can’t

It makes me so happy to see the antidiet and intuitive eating message take off on TikTok. And actually, registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor Sam Previte, LDN, CPT, who specializes in helping clients make peace with food and enjoy life, was hesitant to join TikTok because she told POPSUGAR, “I thought of it

Heavy periods. Birth control mishaps. Painful sex. Ob-gyns have seen and heard it all. Yet many people still find themselves feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable about opening up to their doctor. If that’s you, try following any of these amazing ob-gyns on TikTok. They’ll answer some of the most commonly asked questions, like what to expect