Fitness

Exercise is known for its immunity-boosting powers (among all the other numerous benefits), but turns out, working out doesn’t just help your immune system in a general way. According to a new study in humans and mice, you can actually harness the power of exercise to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines, including those for COVID-19

Virtual reality (VR) has created a number of new, creative possibilities for the ways in which we can interact with the world around us. Meetings can be held in VR, you can try out beauty products with VR, and now, you can exercise in VR. FitXR, for example, is a VR fitness studio that debuted

Diet culture has conditioned so many of us to believe the only way to be healthy is by eliminating all “bad” foods from our diet. The problem? Nothing makes your cravings stronger than telling yourself you can’t have it, and if you do eventually give in, you’ll wind up feeling defeated. Contrary to what most

If you have trouble clocking the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep every night, know that you’re not alone. According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, a whopping one in three American adults don’t get enough sleep, leaving many people feeling groggy and sluggish. As a registered dietitian, I’ve seen at first

Elana Meyers Taylor has made history as the most decorated Black winter Olympian after securing a silver medal in the women’s two-person bobsleigh heat 4 on Feb. 19 — the fifth medal of her career. This win also made Meyers Taylor the most decorated women’s Olympic bobsled athlete. To cap off her historic 2022 Olympic

Known for her powerhouse portrayal of Cassie on “Euphoria,” it’s not surprise that Sydney Sweeney brings the same intensity and fierceness to her fitness. The 24-year-old actress shared a montage of her boxing- and mixed martial arts-inspired workout on Instagram today, and her costar Maude Apatow said it best: “Holy sh*t.” In the clip, Sweeney

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Who doesn’t love a great snack? If you’re trying to eat more low-carb, though, it’s easy to feel a

If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get yourself to the gym, look no further than actress Storm Reid. The star of “A Wrinkle in Time” and “Euphoria” regularly posts short videos of her workouts, and we’re honestly super impressed every time. Storm mixes things up in the gym, striking a balance between cardio

We love them for their superfood qualities, but did you know that you can eat chia seeds for weight loss help? From keeping you fuller for longer to helping you de-stress, there are several ways in which chia seeds contribute to a healthier you. Take a look at these benefits of chia seeds, and start

Keto is a diet in which the body relies on the lack of carbohydrates in order to send the body into ketosis. The body starts to rely on stored fat for energy, which often results in weight loss for anyone following the diet. Nothing, though, is more frustrating than going on a diet — or

Mobility workouts are having a moment, and we fully support it. This type of training can help you manage achy joints, improve your performance in workouts, ease your way back from an injury, protect your long-term health . . . we could go on, but there’s a workout to get to. Let’s just say these

Mariah Bell and Nathan Chen grew up in the figure-skating world and naturally formed a friendship. They both train under coach Rafael Arutyunyan — Bell joined Arutyunyan’s training group in 2016, and Chen had already been with him since age 11. Seeing Chen and Bell support each other during the Beijing Winter Olympics was a

Omega-3 fatty acids are a category of healthy fatty acids that help form the structures of cell membranes, provide energy for the body, and support heart health. To experience these benefits, the Institute of Medicine recommends adults take in between 1.1 and 1.6 grams of omega-3 fatty acids every day, depending on factors like a

US skier Mikaela Shiffrin posted this powerful and uplifting video to her Instagram account for people dealing with hateful comments. Although people have shown overwhelming kindness in response to what the 26-year-old called “failures” and Shiffrin is aware of all the positives amid her defeat at the 2022 Winter Olympics, she wanted to share this

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If you want to take your home workouts to a whole new level and elevate your home gym —

Competing at the Olympics is the pinnacle of any athlete’s career. For figure skaters, the Winter Games mark the culmination of years of intense dedication and training, and there’s nothing quite like seeing an athlete capture their “Olympic moment,” when everything comes together at exactly the right time. With that level of pressure, though, there’s

Ashley Wagner is a three-time US champion, 2014 Olympian, and “very” retired figure skater. She’s also a host of Peacock’s “Olympic Ice.” Here, Wagner reacts to the ruling that allowed Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to continue competing at the Beijing Olympics despite testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine. The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA)

California is officially shifting gears when it comes to statewide COVID-19 protection measures, becoming the first US state to announce an endemic-based approach. Centered on prevention and rapid response to outbreaks rather than mandates and shutdowns, the new plan could be a look into the future of COVID-19 measures across the US. So what’s different

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“There was so much positive that’s happened in the last couple weeks.” Mikaela Shiffrin reflects on her #WinterOlympics experience. @OnHerTurf pic.twitter.com/NnLp7g6BHr — NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) February 17, 2022 US skier Mikaela Shiffrin failed to finish the slalom leg of the Alpine combined race at the 2022 Olympics, her last individual event. She entered her signature

She said she had more tricks – well here are MORE TRICKS 💥 Eileen Gu earns a 95.25 in her second run!! 📺: @USA_Network & @peacockTV | #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/SueHuW7OQp — On Her Turf (@OnHerTurf) February 18, 2022 Eileen Gu has officially won her third Olympic medal, claiming gold in women’s freeski halfpipe at the 2022

Peloton has officially entered the world of fitness gaming with its newest launch, Lanebreak. The Lanebreak game takes Peloton members through one of six winding outer space-like courses to collect illuminated neon bars with a “wheel-inspired” avatar, according to a Peloton press release. Each course is inspired by a different genre of music — pop,

US skater Mariah Bell performed beautifully during her free skate to k.d. lang’s rendition of “Hallelujah” at the 2022 Olympics. After falling during her short program, she took out the triple-triple for this free skate. Without that element, broadcaster and former Olympian Tara Lipinski said, “She is very capable of a clean skate, and that

Canada has won gold after a dominant women’s ice hockey tournament at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. The Canadians beat Team USA 3-2 to claim their fifth Olympic gold in women’s hockey, closing out a historic tournament that saw them enter the gold-medal match with an Olympic-record 54 goals. In the end, it was their