Fitness

High planks are often considered the crème de la crème of core exercises. It makes sense: the move can help improve posture, enhance core stability, and work practically the entire body. But holding a plank for a solid minute can be, well, boring. And everyone knows that when you’re bored, time drags on, which is

With the Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon, teams are solidifying, putting Caitlin Clark at the center of yet another debate in the world of sport. Fans of the Indiana Fever player were undoubtedly waiting for Clark’s name to be announced for Team USA women’s basketball. But the college phenom recently confirmed that she did

Get your morning started right with this easy to follow 10-minute morning stretch. Presented by Prime Video, the Breathe Fitsugar episode is guided by celebrity trainer and founder of Train like a Gymnast, Danielle Gray. Instead of jumping to your phone, frantically checking text messages and emails, take a more easy approach to your morning.

Moving your body is supposed to feel good, bringing with it beneficial side effects like better sleep, stronger bones, and a boosted mood. But sometimes, working out can feel more like a headache — literally. If you’re wondering why you get headaches when you exercise, you’re not alone. According to Elizabeth Barchi, MD, a sports

Actor Michael B. Jordan knows that not everyone has equal access to fitness resources. Whether it’s being able to afford a gym membership or simply having nearby safe parks to run, play, or exercise in, there are a myriad of barriers to exercise, including factors ranging from socioeconomic to environmental. That’s why Jordan is continuing

If it’s important to you to work out while on vacation, you’re certainly not alone. Many people, myself included, prefer to stick to a workout routine of some sort, even if your set is equipment-free and doesn’t involve leaving your hotel room. But getting a decent workout in can feel like a tall order when

Get moving with this 30-minute session focusing on core work and glutes. Led by Class Fitsugar instructor Natalie White, and assisted by Madisyn Maniff and Sierra Fujita, this fun class is bound to have you energized and ready to rock. Designed with all levels in mind, this class is beginner-friendly, and provides the option to

Get ready to up the ante with a fun-filled outdoor HIIT session, presented by Allegra. Hosted by Class Fitsugar trainer Jenna Willis, and assisted by Nikki Keeshin and Paris Nicole, this HIIT workout is designed to be easy to follow and effective. Featuring a combination of lower and upper body movements, these exercises have been

Fiber is like a Swiss army knife in the nutrition world, offering a multitude of functions that benefit our health. Not only does it aid in digestion by adding bulk to stool and preventing constipation, but it also helps regulate blood sugar levels by slowing the absorption of sugar. Additionally, high-fiber snacks and meals can

Craving a solid, good night’s sleep? Follow along with this simple 10-minute stretch sequence presented by Prime Video. Hosted by celebrity trainer Danielle Gray, the session is easy to follow and does not require any complicated equipment. To begin, Danielle encourages viewers to start with an open space, an optional yoga mat, or to simply

Have you ever tried the lawn mower exercise? And no, I’m not referring to pushing a metal device across your front yard to trim the grass. The lawn mower exercise is a type of row that can help build scapular stabilization. And if you’ve never heard of it, that’s not entirely surprising, considering that most

If you deal with anxiety, you know the symptoms are no joke. Between the restlessness, irritability, insomnia, heart palpitations, and general “on edge” feeling, you likely want some form of relief ASAP. But whether you experience daily or sporadic anxiety, word on the street is that magnesium supplements could have a positive effect on calming

At the age of 27, New Balance athlete Gabby Thomas has racked up a lifetime’s worth of accomplishments. She’s a Harvard University graduate, a two-time Olympic medalist (in the 200 meter and the 4 x 100 meter relay), a World Champion (in the same track and field events), and an NCAA Champion. Any one of

At some point, everyone has experienced temporary feelings of sadness, exhaustion, and irritability. When these feelings settle in for longer stretches, though, it can be difficult to pinpoint what exactly you’re experiencing and what you need to do to address it. In the Venn diagram of depression and burnout, several symptoms overlap, with both depression

It’s nearing midnight, but I can’t sit down. I still have 20 more minutes of standing left to do. No, I’m not doing some “Survivor”–esque endurance challenge, nor am I being tortured (well, not by anyone but myself). I’m trying to live my life based on the findings of a new study that claims the

While most of us agree that vegetables are an essential component of a balanced diet, we often focus on the antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber they deliver. And while it’s true that veggies are micronutrient powerhouses, there’s protein in vegetables too — a surprising amount, in some cases. These plant-based protein sources can be particularly

Lie down, stand up. That may not strike you as an especially advanced series of motions, but they’re the foundation of an advanced, full-body exercise that trainers love and too many of the rest of us skip out on: the Turkish get-up. The Turkish get-up involves moving from a prone to a standing position while

If you need a reminder of how incredibly popular the Insanity workout — a super-hard, DVD-based workout created by celebrity fitness trainer and choreographer Shaun T— was back in the late 2000s, how about this: my high school boyfriend once turned down an invite to hang out at my house after school — ahem, alone

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If cardio seems more like a chore and less like a fun sweat session, this 10-minute HIIT workout can help you switch it up. Presented by Allegra, this high-energy routine is a quick way to get your daily dose of cardio…minus the treadmill. The programming moves quickly so you’ll never feel bored, with short intervals

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I’ve struggled to find my center ever since developing a chronic illness in 2021. “You need to be more in your body,” an energy healer once told me while conducting an aura reading in Sedona, Arizona. “This body is broken,” I responded with all the candor I could muster, thinking of my chronic pain and

Even with the best sexual aftercare, nausea after sex is a very real phenomenon. According to Shieva Ghofrany, MD, FACOG, a board-certified ob-gyn and advisory board member for PS’s Condition Center, while it’s not necessarily common to feel nauseous after sex, it’s also not unheard of. The issue is that there’s isn’t much research on