Fitness

You likely don’t spend too much time thinking about your boobs day to day, but if you’re dealing with nipple pain, you probably can’t think about much else. So what does it mean when your nipple hurts anyway? While nipple pain isn’t generally a major cause for concern, sharp pain in nipples, itching, swelling, or

Most people only eat ricotta cheese when it’s baked into lasagna, eggplant parm, or another classic Italian dish. But the cheese also makes a wonderful dip or yogurt alternative, according to Taub-Dix. “It is a great source of protein, low in sodium, and high in calcium and vitamin B,” she says. Actually, just a half-cup

Have you ever suddenly woken up from a deep sleep, thanks to a dream you were fully convinced was real? Dreams can be vivid and detailed; we’re unsure how or why our imagination drummed it up. And when these dreams are so clear — like dreams about being pregnant — it’s understandable that we question

Adele was the cover star of Vogue in October 2021, during which she spoke more about her years growing up. Her dad, Mark Evans, died from cancer in May 2021, and the pair had long had a strained relationship. Adele saw him before he died, but she recognizes that alcohol played a part in their

Image Source: Getty / Donald Miralle; Christian Petersen; Sean M. Haffey Image Source: Photo illustration: Ava Cruz As the sun rose over the Island of Hawaii on Oct. 14, more than 2,000 women triathletes splashed into Kailua Bay to begin the 2023 Ironman VinFast World Championships. A grueling challenge lay ahead of them — 2.4

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography | Chaunté VaughnProduct Credit: POPSUGAR Fabric Resistance Bands, POPSUGAR Aerobic Step Deck, POPSUGAR Ankle and Wrist Weight Set What if we told you your glutes weren’t only the foundation of a healthier set of legs but also part of having a strong, functional core? That’s right: as important hip-stabilizer muscles, your

Growing up, cancer was as much a part of Jessica Baladad’s life as “Space Jam” or monkey bars were for other kids. “I always say, ‘Cancer doesn’t run in my family — it sprints,'” she tells POPSUGAR. Three generations on the paternal side of Baladad’s family have had metastatic breast cancer, and it was talked

Everyone’s period is slightly different, and odds are, you have a good sense of what’s normal for you. But when things start to deviate outside the norm — like a period that starts and stops — it’s understandable to have questions. But before you panic-google “my period stopped and then started again two days later,”

When you’re completing a round of sprints or jump squats during a HIIT session, you don’t want ill-suited workout clothes taking you out of your zone. Before you head to a class or log on to stream a class, you’re smart to suit up in gear designed for high-intensity workouts. First off, you’ll want to

If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep at night, chances are someone has recommended that you try melatonin. This over-the-counter supplement can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle when taken about an hour before bed. But while melatonin is popular, it could also have some unintended side effects — and experts generally agree that it isn’t

Choosing a gym can feel like a major decision, as factors like equipment, proximity to your home and work, amenities, and the space’s overall vibe can come into play. Do you want organized classes, like Orangetheory Fitness? Or to roam free and do your own gym workout plan in a big-box gym? Not to mention,

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Liz Ehlers If you could name an exercise that focuses on multiple muscles in the lower body as well as builds stability and core strength, what would your answer be? You may first think of the squat or the deadlift, but an even better answer is the lunge — an

When you have a headache, it’s understandable to want to do what you can to feel better quickly, if not sooner. But finding the best remedy requires figuring out what’s causing your pain in the first place. There are a slew of potential sources that can contribute to a headache, making finding the cause of

I’m 14 weeks into training for my first marathon. Over the past three and a half months, I’ve spent 55 hours pounding the pavement and clocked more than 300 miles. There’s been a moment in each and every one of these runs when my endorphins have kicked in and made me feel like I’m soaring.

Moana Jones Wong, 24, is considered one of the world’s most accomplished Pipeline surfers. She grew up and lives in Oahu, HI, home of the Pipeline, and seemingly came out of nowhere in 2022 as a wildcard entry in the women’s Billabong Pipeline Pro to win it all. As part of POPSUGAR’s series highlighting young

Get ready to hit your chest, back, triceps, core, and more in this 10-minute standing arms and abs workout with trainer Katie Austin. These micro-movements and core activations might not look like much, but they’re guaranteed to get your heart rate up and have your arms burning. With Austin, 10 minutes is all you need

Are you over having lower-back pain? Would you like to strengthen your shoulders while increasing their flexibility? Do you want to improve your overall core strength and stability? If you answered yes to any of these, then reverse planks could be the missing piece to your puzzle. Though this move is traditionally seen in yoga,

It’s Latine Heritage Month, and Luis Cervantes is bringing the heat in this 30-minute Tabata dance workout. (Tabata is a type of interval training where you traditionally go as hard as you can for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, and repeat for eight rounds.) This high-energy cardio routine fuses that training style with

Eileen Fuentes is a bilingual Dominican American, fluent in both English and Spanish. But after receiving a shocking breast cancer diagnosis at 34 years old, she quickly realized there were a few other languages she wished she’d mastered: medical jargon and cancer talk. “There was no family history, and for sure I thought breast cancer

Looking for a challenge? This full-body HIIT session is perfect for you. Join celebrity trainer and wellness coach Jenna Willis as she leads you through a 30-minute high-intensity cardio and strength workout alongside class members Paris Nicole and Taylor Ashlynn. Willis keeps the intensity high with a series of jumping jacks, planks, lunges, and more,

Taylor Swift is a megastar, and when it comes to her new relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, she’s now a mega-fan. Hanging at games with her friends — and Kelce’s mom — she’s shown that she’s excited to publicly support her guy. NFL fans (and the NFL itself), in turn, have

Megan provides both workout and #OOTD inspo (all Nike, of course) in this video, which summarizes her Hottie Boot Camp efforts. The multihyphenate shows off three different workouts, the first being a kettlebell routine where she does sumo squat high pulls and Romanian deadlifts. In another workout, she tackles sit-ups and then chest presses, skull

In April, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced that US long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall was stripped of her recent national indoor title and hit with a one-month suspension after a positive test for cannabis. The positive sample was collected after she won the long-jump event at the 2023 USA Track and Field Indoor Championships on

Adding chia seeds or flaxseeds to smoothies, protein balls, and oatmeal isn’t new. People have been leaning on these seeds for ages to give their recipes a boost of nutrients in a low-effort way, hoping that these simple additions can give their bodies a boost of nutrients to support certain aspects of their health. But