No matter who you are, taking care of your mental health is extremely important. There’s no right or wrong way to improve it — you may choose to take medication, journal, exercise, work with a mental health professional, do art therapy, or a combination of practices to manage and improve your well-being. If you’ve been
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A settlement has been reached in one of the fallout cases from the gymnastics sexual abuse scandal that came to light in 2016. Hundreds of survivors of the abuse of Larry Nassar, once a team doctor for the national team, have agreed to a $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics (USAG) and the United States
I love a good squat, but I know that it isn’t as effective at targeting my glutes as I once thought (aka, when I used to take on 30-day squat challenges in high school long before I came into this industry and did my research). In fact, though squats recruit your glutes and hamstrings, they
Get ready to break a sweat with Mercedes Owens! She will take you through a 30-minute dumbbell workout, which will begin with a quick warmup. This full-body workout will have you doing a series of exercises including, but not limited to, bicep curls, squats, sit-ups, shoulder presses, single weighted swings, and so much more. After
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The defining aspect of the ketogenic diet, aka keto, is that it’s low-carb in the extreme. Just how low-carb? If you’re doing keto right, carbs should account for five to 10 percent of your daily macronutrient intake. The actual amount in grams varies based on your weight and fitness level, but it could be anywhere
Sometimes we need that extra bit of motivation to get us up off the couch, into workout clothes, and out the door. Music has always been the thing that helps power me through a workout, but the playlist I choose depends on the mood I’m in. Do I want to feel like I’m at an
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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. Maybe you stash an empty grocery bag in your duffel so you can put your sneakers in there after
You’ve probably seen the ads for the weight-loss app Noom on your social media pages, promising to help you “stop dieting” and achieve “life-long results.” As with most subscription weight-loss apps, you’re probably wondering how much Noom costs per month, whether there’s a free trial you can cash in on, and, ultimately if the app
We’re not here to condone violence, but when it comes to pitch invaders — at any sporting event, really, but especially at women’s soccer games — let’s just say they should know what they’re in for. Usually, fans who run onto the field get taken down pretty quickly by security personnel, who take them away
Saweetie is known for releasing back-to-back hit songs and delivering rump-shaking performances. While the “My Type” singer is currently pushing through an appearance-filled year — including her lively SNL performance — Saweetie recently revealed, in an interview with People, that her busy schedule comes with its own set of mental health challenges. For the time
Nervously, I hopped off of the last step of the bus and listened to the group leaders go over some safety procedures and rules. This trek through Pratt’s Falls, a recreational park located in Manlius, NY, would be my first hike in three years. I’ve always loved the idea of hiking, but I’ve avoided it
Virtual therapy has grown more and more popular in recent years, even before the COVID-19 pandemic made going to a physical office feel unsafe. Therapy apps like Talkspace and BetterHelp have made it possible to get counseling from the comfort of your own home, on your schedule, whether you communicate with your therapist through text-based
The Biden administration hopes to send the People’s Republic of China (PRC) a firm message with its decision to not send government officials to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Following recent indications from the president, Jen Psaki confirmed in a Dec. 6 press conference that the United States would forgo its usual diplomatic presence
We’re big fans of home workout plans over here, especially when they’re made up of bodyweight, no-equipment workouts. That’s no knock against gyms and studios — we love an intense in-person class as much as the next person — but when you can’t (or just don’t want to) open the front door to get your
If you need a simple bodyweight exercise that gets your heart rate up and also tones your entire body, meet the mountain climber! It’s a classic exercise you’ve probably done before, and we love it because it will strengthen your core as you simultaneously work on your cardio and muscular endurance. This move is a
Are you ready to dance your way through your workout? Join DanceBody founder Katia Pryce for a dance cardio session! In just 25 minutes, Katia will lead you through a fun and effective workout that will have you learning some dance moves along the way. For an added challenge, use a light set of weighted
If you want to burn major calories but you don’t have hours to spend in the gym each week, you may want to try Tabata. In this form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), you go as hard as you can for 20 seconds, then rest for 10 seconds, and repeat for eight more rounds until
A home workout with dumbbells is exactly what you need to try if you’ve decided to lift outside of the gym. No matter what your favorite style of training is, we highly recommend adding in strength training — dumbbell exercises or moves with other weights like kettlebells or a medicine ball — as a supplementary
Editor’s Note: Anyone with a cervix can get a pap smear, but for this article, we included sources who generally referred to these people as women. A pap smear isn’t really a doctor’s appointment to some look forward to, but it’s an important routine part of monitoring cervical health. According to the CDC, those with
Squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do to strengthen your lower body. It’s important that you know how to do squats with proper form to prevent injury and maximize effectiveness. Here is everything you need to know about what muscles squats work, the benefits of squats (it’s not just about your
It seems like the Tokyo Olympics just ended, and now the world is gearing up for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, where the world’s top athletes will once again compete in a wide variety of exhilarating — and at times, dangerous — winter sports. One of the most popular events is luge, in which
Content warning: This post contains a mention of sexual assault. Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who disappeared from the public eye for 19 days, virtually met with IOC (International Olympic Committee) President Thomas Bach, Chair of the IOC Athletes’ Commission Emma Terho, and Chinese IOC member Li Lingwei on Nov. 21. A statement released by
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 take pride in what you wear while you exercise, you know that covering up your stylish sports
When people are trying to figure out how to lose 15 pounds, they typically want whatever will get them results as fast as possible. In reality, there is no such thing as a quick fix for weight loss. Juice cleanses, strict low-calorie diets, and “detoxes” deliver more hype than actual results. Sure, the scale may
As the name would suggest, speed skating is one of the fastest events at the Winter Olympics. And while speed-skating athletes don’t have to contend with the elements in the same way that other Olympians do, they still need special equipment to perform their best, including protective eye gear. Why goggles when you’re not navigating
I don’t know what’s worse: the alarm blaring at 5 a.m., filling me with workout dread, or the anxiety that tends to creep in at the end of the day after I’ve failed to squeeze in some exercise. I love working out, but sometimes it’s so hard to find that sweet spot in the day
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