It was the year of the at-home workout—Peloton, Nordic Track, and Beach Body. Or maybe you just got on craigslist and outfitted the garage. Over and over, I’ve heard people raving about how much they love their home workout routine and predicting the death of traditional gyms. Why would anyone go back? Because Humans Are a Social Species
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Take a look at the label of most pre-workouts and you’ll find they contain some form of caffeine or other stimulants. But many lifters find they don’t want or need caffeine for every workout. Sound familiar? Maybe you just want to take a so-called “stim break,” or you train late at night and want to get a good night’s sleep afterward. Whatever the reason, you’ve
One of our favorite new activewear trends is actually something we’ve been wearing for a long time, and are so happy to see them finally get the recognition they deserve. Most people are only used to seeing athletic skirts on a tennis court, but they’re starting to pop up on hiking trails, jogging paths, and
In the final days of the Derek Chauvin trial, I imagined what I was going to do if the verdict was returned not guilty. I knew who I was going to call, where I would go for a walk to be alone and cry in peace, and where I would join in protest. I had
The battle against cravings can be universal, particularly if you’re training hard and watching what you eat. But the ones that attack each of us are unique and personal. Maybe you can’t say no to sweet treats like cookies and candy. Perhaps you hunger for salty chips and pretzels, for seemingly no good reason. Or
Surfing will make its Olympic debut in Tokyo this summer, so if you want to feel like an expert while watching Games, now is the perfect time to learn how the competition is structured and scored. Fortunately, you don’t need to take any surf lessons to find answers — we’ve got you covered with a
Most of the literature on sleep is regarding restriction and its impact on health and performance. However, there is a growing body of research on sleep extension and the potential implications on athletic performance. It’s relatively understood that sleep is a primary contributor to recovery and performance. Despite this, it’s estimated over one-third of the
Knowing your one-rep max (1RM) can help you achieve your lifting goals more strategically and effectively. And this isn’t just the case if you’re chasing maximum strength! Using lifting percentages in your training can help you get stronger, add muscle size, and even train for explosive power. But get this: You don’t have to actually
I am 30 years old, stand at 5’4″, and weigh 140 pounds. I’m the heaviest weight I’ve ever been, and I’m finally OK with it — because I’m also the strongest and healthiest I’ve ever been. Throughout adulthood, I’ve weighed anywhere between 115 and 135 pounds. While battling bulimia for 10 years, my weight was
Best Proteins | Best Mass Gainers | Best Pre-Workouts For a certain type of lifter, there’s nothing like the feeling that comes along with taking a pre-workout and then hitting the gym. A good pre-workout supplement can turn an early morning slog into a fire training session, or an afternoon slump into an ultra-productive workout. The
Whether you’re a regular yogi or not, it’s time to start incorporating restorative yoga poses into your fitness routine. Just like stretching before and after a cardio workout helps your muscles recover, these poses are held for longer to help relax the mind and body. “Restorative yoga provides pause through allowing the nervous system to
Abs By Summer | Sizzling Outdoor Cardio | Summer Snack Recipes | Best Hydration Supps A legit six-pack—as opposed to just the ”Hey, I’m really skinny” type—can’t be made in the gym alone, no matter how hard you work. And living on rabbit food to lean out isn’t the answer, either. The trick to carving out
Although you may think Peloton is only for cycling workouts, the fitness platform also offers yoga classes to stretch your muscles and calm your mind. To expand its offerings, Peloton Yoga is relaunching globally on April 22, with three new experienced instructors, Mariana Fernandez, Nico Sarani, and Kirra Michel. They’ll also now have yoga classes
If you’ve ever trained hard enough or long enough, you’ve probably run smack-dab into the dreaded “wall of fatigue” during one of your workouts. You know the wall: When you hit it, you feel like you have nothing left to give, everything basically sucks, and you couldn’t possibly complete another set, mile, or even sentence.
You may not think about your glutes very often — especially if you’re new to working out — but they’re one of the most important muscle groups in the body. Your butt muscles help support your core and control the way that your pelvis, hips, and torso move, so they’re a super-important part of your
For more than 99 percent of those who participated in the 2021 CrossFit Open and the quarterfinals, it’s back to the drawing board: eleven months of training ahead of you in hopes of improving upon your efforts next year. Have you spent much time thinking about the method you’re going to employ to maximize your
Chest | Back | Shoulders | Biceps | Triceps | Legs | Abs Let’s get one thing straight: This is no late-night informercial, and we’re not going to try to sell you a single “best ab exercise ever.” Too many have tried to make that claim, and it’s just not the case. The truth is,
When Alyson Stoner began her career in the entertainment industry at 6 years old, she was already experiencing high rates of anxiety and chronic stress. This evolved into eating disorders, dangerous overexercise, and other serious health issues. She checked herself into rehab in 2011 at 17 years old, recalling in a powerful essay published by
Support Your Immune System | Immune-Boosting Supplements | Zinc Guide | Vitamin C Guide | Vitamin D Guide | Greens Supplements Guide Staying healthy takes a multi-pronged approach. It starts with regular exercise, a nutritious diet, adequate sleep, and stress management. Those are the essentials, no matter how “in shape” you may be! Supplements can also help ensure your immune system is
If you’re craving a sweat session, look no further. We’ve got three live workouts coming up this week on our @POPSUGARFitness Instagram, including Tabata, HIIT, and yoga, so you’re guaranteed to sweat, stretch, and feel fantastic by the end of the week! Check out the full schedule ahead, and don’t forget to catch up with
It’s easy to believe that spotting is just a question of gym etiquette, like wiping down machinery or putting away weights. It’s something you know you should do, but never really give much thought. Lifters who push themselves in the gym know better. To them, knowing when to ask for a spot—and knowing how to
Some menstrual cup users claim they may never turn back to tampons. And when you look at the benefits of using a menstrual cup during your period, you can understand why. For starters, many can be worn for up to 12 hours, as opposed to tampons, which have to be changed every eight hours. They’re
Is creatine an ergogenic substance or a modern-day nootropic? There’s often a fine line between the two. Some herbs and adaptogens that we learned to use for physical performance from traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine are more popular today for boosting brain function, while some of the synthetically derived chemicals that have become available in
It’s been two years since the best of collegiate gymnastics went head to head in one arena for national titles — and the 2021 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships did not disappoint. It was a close competition (mere tenths of a point separated the first- and second-place teams), but on April 17, the University of Michigan
Once upon a time, when I was smaller than I am now but looking to get as big as possible, I lived off of tuna and potatoes almost exclusively for a period of years. That, plus a scoop of protein powder in my morning cereal, was my muscle-building master plan. Did it work? Sure, to
No matter your age, race, gender identity, or body type, there’s a good chance you’ve looked in the mirror and dealt with some degree of insecurity or poor body image. For me, it became an everyday occurrence: looking at myself was a chore, and my Google search history was plagued with links to obscure weight
Chest | Back | Shoulders | Biceps | Triceps | Legs | Abs With so many choices of how to train the lower body, it’s no wonder that so many lifters feel overwhelmed and skip leg day entirely. (That’s your excuse, right?) This list will give you clarity, but you’ll still have to work! Almost
Period blood can be a bit of a chameleon. Depending on the day of your period, it may be bright red, deep red, or even dark brown and may even smell slightly acidic. But period blood also has the potential to change consistency — sometimes taking the form of small, gel-like blood clots. If you’ve
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