Fitness

Everyone has a different relationship with alcohol, but often we learn that it represents a celebration. In the US, a 21-year-old’s first legal drink is an exciting rite of passage, often marking a full entrance into adulthood. People drink at parties, weddings, and other big events. We’re taught to drink to our accomplishments and the

Modern life has made it much easier to become “an indoor cat” than an outdoor one. Days spent migrating from one screen to the next — from the computer to the TV to a late-night iPhone scroll session in bed — are far more common than those spent immersed in nature. This feels less than

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Chaunté Vaughn If you didn’t already know, sitting down for extended periods of time isn’t great for your body. Whether you’re working or relaxing, over time, spending extended periods of sitting will cause your hip flexor muscles to tighten and eventually “turn off” your glutes, leaving you with a case

It’s easy to get caught up in the stressors of everyday life, but taking time out of each day to practice gratitude can benefit both your mental and physical health. Not sure where to start? Try gratitude journal prompts. Research suggests that practicing gratitude can lower stress levels, improve sleep, and strengthen your relationships. It’s

It’s not always easy to drink as much H20 as is recommended on a daily basis, especially when there are so many delicious beverage alternatives — hello, soda — readily available for thirst-quenching purposes. At the end of a marathon or on a hot day in the sun, water may look like, well, a tall

Don’t let its delicious taste fool you — hummus is a powerhouse of fiber, potassium, vitamins, minerals, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, according to a 2016 review published in the journal, Nutrients. What’s more, hummus is an excellent protein source. “Hummus is a fantastic plant-based source of protein,” Agyeman says, making it a great vegetarian and

The holiday season, particularly around Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) and Christmas Day, carries a bittersweet quality — regardless of whether you spend it in solitude or the hustle and bustle of family gatherings. There’s something undeniably special about gathering with family and relatives during this time. I look forward to the warmth of their company,

Gabrielle Union hasn’t made a New Year’s resolution in decades. Instead, you can find her queuing up an ’80s soft-rock playlist and setting fresh intentions at her family’s annual vision board party. “I usually have the aux on that day, which is to everyone’s dismay,” Union tells POPSUGAR in a recent interview, pulling up her

A fun, family-friendly workout set to holiday music? Yes, please. “This is my dream come true, this class,” says fitness instructor Rachel McClusky before diving straight into the full 10-minute session. This full-body workout is quick, high-energy, and the perfect way to spend some quality time with family members throughout the holiday season. You’ll start

In one TikTok video, footage of a thin woman in a one-piece bathing suit transitions to a video of the same woman, now proudly displaying her buns of steel in a thongkini: “POV: you traded Pilates for real weight training,” the voiceover and on-screen caption says. Implied here, of course, is that this creator “transformed”

Thinking of adding a jump rope into your fitness routine? Jumping rope is a great way to add cardio and break a sweat, even if you only have a few minutes. It’s also easy to do at home or outdoors, and the equipment takes up no space at all. Jumping rope may conjure up memories

If you’re anything like us, leggings are your most-worn item in your wardrobe. Working from home? Pull on leggings and a sweatshirt. Taking the dog for a walk? Leggings it is. And, yes, obviously, yoga practice, HIIT class, lifting session — leggings are a no-brainer. The only problem is, a closet full of leggings for

“You have to engage your core.” There’s an ongoing joke in my house that working your core will fix just about any issue. As a former Pilates instructor, this is my go-to fix-it line. Back pain? Engage your core. Knees hurt going downstairs? Engage your core. Trouble memorizing irregular Spanish verbs? Engage your core. The

Love ’em or hate ’em, there’s a reason burpees are a mainstay in many HIIT classes — the exercise works nearly every muscle group in your bod in a single move. “When done correctly, the burpee can have incredible health benefits,” Grace Taylor, PT, DPT, previously told POPSUGAR. “They activate many muscles, including the glutes,

Potatoes, in general, are a staple side dish, during the holidays and beyond. They’re starchy and filling — plus, when topped with a little butter and cinnamon (like with sweet potatoes) or sour cream and chives (a favorite white potato topping) — they’re absolutely delicious. But how do you know which potato to choose when

Manduka PRO Yoga Mat ($99, originally $138) If you’re interested in investing in a top-tier yoga mat, Manduka’s options won’t disappoint. You can think of it as the Lululemon leggings of yoga mats, loved by instructors for its dense cushioning, latex-free and Oeko-Tex-certified PVC material, and durability. One shopper who rated it five stars wrote:

This beginner-friendly foam-rolling tutorial is a welcome reminder that your body needs rest. Whether you’re new to foam rolling or just trying to figure out how to soothe sore muscles, these 15 minutes can make a world of difference. Get started with a total-body session led by celebrity trainer and Train Like a Gymnast founder

Organic is a term you might be used to hearing at the supermarket — in a clothing store, not so much. In the context of clothing, being organic is a quality specific to fabrics derived from natural materials such as cotton and wool. How these materials were grown or cultivated determines whether the fabric is

If you’re a parent, the term “clenched butt” might bring to mind a toddler gunning for the potty. For sex educators and havers, meanwhile, it’s an anal-play nonstarter. But to pelvic-floor therapists, butt clenching is the name for a particular peach, posterior, and pelvic-floor position that can lead to a slew of issues — and

The data is securely locked in and disclaimers are popping up on social media. Yes, the much-anticipated Spotify Wrapped has arrived. The year-end musical roundup has held us captive since 2016, and the reason is crystal clear: it allows us to delve deeper into our own psyche. Analyzing our typically private, headphone-clad listening habits, the