Fitness

Right now you’re probably into the idea of working up a sweat without leaving your home, and if you’re like me, you wouldn’t mind getting a boost of mental strength while you’re at it. If that’s the case, let me direct your attention to this mesmerizing cardio dance workout set to “ON” by BTS and

Plenty of people are using their time at home to learn TikTok dances and follow at-home workouts, and now you can combine the two with fun bodyweight routines. On March 26, fitness YouTuber Maddie Lymburner (AKA MadFit) posted a video set to Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage,” which targets the butt and legs. The short-but-sweet clip

Worried about your fitness goals taking a knock during the nationwide ‘lockdown’? Yeah, join the club. All the work you’ve put into building the hot bod you vowed to achieve as part of your New Year’s resolutions, seem to be pretty much wasted. Especially since your go-to at-home workout plan can easily become super boring,

While lawmakers have been negotiating a spending package to provide assistance for a variety of needs amid the coronavirus outbreak, there’s one policy change you may not have expected — and it’ll result in massive savings for Americans who have periods. The $2 trillion economic relief plan passed this week will allow pretax spending on

Our president, Cyril Ramaphosa, announced on Monday night that we are under a nation-wide lockdown until the 16th April. This lockdown will begin this Thursday at midnight. Although most of SA has been expecting this, it’s still a shock to the system and downright scary. For those of us committed to our fitness for physical

I gave up coffee almost four years ago, and at first, I didn’t know how I was going to function. I think I drank 10 cups of green tea those first few days. Shortly after, though, I discovered matcha, and my whole world changed. Matcha is a highly concentrated green tea that has around the

With a national ‘lockdown’ looming, public spaces off-limits and gyms closing, our fitness routines have had to undergo a major adjustment. Like most of my colleagues at Women’s Health, I’m always at the gym (or running on the mountain) and regular exercise is my form of stress-release. It’s been tough mentally to hit ‘pause’ on

The coronavirus lockdown varies from state to state and even between counties and cities. While some officials are encouraging social distancing, others are mandating “sheltering in place” in order to contain the virus. Wondering what the difference is? There’s very little, actually. “From a very technical standpoint, social distancing guidelines are what public health experts

Tell me something: How is it that an oversized length of elastic — better known as a resistance band — can make your muscles stand at attention like no other? Seriously, resistance band training has been shown to be a “feasible alternative” to lifting weights when it comes to activating your muscles, according to recent

Being asked to stay at home can be challenging, particularly if you’re dealing with a lot of nervous energy right now. With the 24-hour coverage of the coronavirus growing more unsettling every day, you may find yourself craving some sense of normalcy while practicing social distancing. The good news: if normalcy means getting some much-needed

By now you all know that our powerhouse cover star for the April issue is Thembi Seete — musician, actress, entrepreneur… The list goes on. At 43, Thembi is fitter than ever and it’s all thanks to her dedication to working out and doing her stretches. “I love any type of cardio and I get

When it comes to the world of professional tennis, there’s perhaps no name more recognizable than Serena Williams. She and her older sister Venus are a force to be reckoned with on the court, and at 38, Serena’s not showing any signs of slowing down. The tennis great has won 23 Grand Slam singles titles

So you thought this year was going to be #20plenty in the gains department. Now you’re self-isolated with a tempting-looking couch and even more tempting-looking kitchen cupboard full of stockpiled delights. Don’t give up on your goals, Susan. You can get a full-body workout in every day using your bodyweight alone. But if body-weight workouts

One thing we love about so many home workouts is that they’re versatile — so versatile you don’t even need typical gym equipment to get them done. Is your access to dumbbells limited? How about using some cans of food or your favorite bottles of Merlot instead? Don’t have a kettlebell? Ever considered a gallon

On Thursday, March 12, the NCAA announced that Division 1 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining Winter and Spring collegiate sporting events, were cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health threat. That meant, for gymnastics, the 2020 season came to an abrupt end without a national championship. For seniors in

The World Karate Federation announced the first 40 athletes heading to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today, including the first (and so far, only) American to qualify: Sakura Kokumai, a 27-year-old Hawaii native who’s been doing karate for 20 years. “21 qualifiers over the course of two years. Traveling, training, walking into the ring alone. Not

While sleep aids like melatonin shouldn’t be taken long-term, there’s no denying its power to help you get through a particularly rough patch of sleeplessness or even jet lag. As with any supplement or medicine, though, you might experience side effects while taking melatonin. POPSUGAR asked doctors about melatonin-induced headaches, specifically. Here’s what you need

There are so many positive health, ethical, and environmental reasons to go vegan: better heart health, higher nutrition, clearer skin, and reducing the impact meat has on climate pollution. But on the other hand — cheese. Luckily, Trader Joe’s understands vegan people’s needs for a healthy, dairy-free cheese alternative, which is why the supermarket chain

It’s been drilled into you a zillion times: There are scientifically proven benefits of exercising regularly. Among other things, it can help reduce anxiety and boost your mood — things we all could really use during the age of the novel coronavirus. “We know about the mental and physical benefits of exercise for the brain,

A new study on the stability of the novel coronavirus revealed just how long infectious particles can remain stable on solid surfaces and in the air, key information for healthcare providers and the general population as the health crisis continues. Published March 17 in The New England Journal of Medicine, the study tested how long