Susi May

Former Senior Content Director, POPSUGAR Fitness

I'm a fitness omnivore who truly enjoys trying all kinds of workouts (except running). I love futzing with recipes to make them healthier but will never alter my tried and true devil's food cake. Ever. A former Pilates instructor, I know you can, and should be, working your abs in almost every exercise. So pull your navel to your spine already.

Latest Posts From Susi

What Does It Really Mean to Engage Your Core?

Jan 26, 2026

What Does It Really Mean to Engage Your Core?

"You have to engage your core."

The 8 Best Ab Exercises to Level Up Your Core Workout

Jul 23, 2025

The 8 Best Ab Exercises to Level Up Your Core Workout

Ab work can be a drag, but building a strong core is worth it in the long run.

This Dumbbell Circuit Workout Will Challenge Your Whole Body

Nov 18, 2024

This Dumbbell Circuit Workout Will Challenge Your Whole Body

Full-body workouts with weights can help you build more muscle and, as a result, help reduce the risk of injury and leave you feeling strong and empowered.

13 Tried-and-True Birthday Party Ideas For Teens

Aug 30, 2024

13 Tried-and-True Birthday Party Ideas For Teens

It can be hard coming up with birthday party ideas for teens.

How to Do Step-Ups For Stronger Legs and Glutes

Aug 28, 2024

How to Do Step-Ups For Stronger Legs and Glutes

Want to work your legs and butt but don't have any weights?

Oct 17, 2022

40 Stretching Exercises That Will Leave You Feeling Brand New

Stress can leave your muscles feeling tight and needing a stretch.

Chances Are High Your Butt Is Asleep, and Here's How to Wake It Up

Jun 2, 2020

Chances Are High Your Butt Is Asleep, and Here's How to Wake It Up

You sit on it every day and might even take the padding on your backside for granted, but chances are high your butt is sleeping on the job.

The 25 Best Exercises to Tone Your Abs (and None of Them Are Crunches)

Jun 1, 2020

The 25 Best Exercises to Tone Your Abs (and None of Them Are Crunches)

Let's be honest: crunches aren't the most exciting of exercises.

Try This 34-Minute Tabata Workout at Home — It's Printable and Entirely Bodyweight

May 21, 2020

Try This 34-Minute Tabata Workout at Home — It's Printable and Entirely Bodyweight

The Tabata protocol is one of our favorite ways to work intervals into our workouts.

Here's Why Your Digestion Is Messed Up During Your Period

May 12, 2020

Here's Why Your Digestion Is Messed Up During Your Period

It's beyond rough when you suffer from digestive issues during your period.

This Basic Bodyweight Triceps Exercise Really Works — Here's How to Do It Right

May 2, 2020

This Basic Bodyweight Triceps Exercise Really Works — Here's How to Do It Right

Strengthening your triceps — the muscles that run on the backside of your upper arm, from your shoulder to your elbow — is one way to tone your arms.

Keep Moving Over the Thanksgiving Weekend With This 4-Day Plan You Can Do Anywhere

Nov 27, 2019

Keep Moving Over the Thanksgiving Weekend With This 4-Day Plan You Can Do Anywhere

Do not head into this feast-filled holiday without a plan to get yourself moving.