Fitness

When Laurie Hernandez stepped onto the floor at the 2021 Winter Cup (in a Captain Marvel leotard, no less) it was the first time she’d competed in over four years. She’s come a long way since winning team gold and an individual silver medal for beam at the Rio Olympics as a teen. Now 20,

Listen, sometimes a black cold brew just doesn’t cut it. If you’re craving a sweet Starbucks drink or thirsting to try one of the brand’s new sugary offerings without giving up the extra calories, let us introduce you to your next follow on TikTok. Alex Moe, who goes by the @themacrobarista on TikTok and Instagram,

Everyone knows playing sports is great for your physical and mental well-being. Not all sports are created equally, however. Some increase physical strength, others improve your cardiovascular system. Some sports are fantastic for several key areas of your fitness and health. Basketball is one of those activities. Basketball Fit It does not matter whether you

Megan Rapinoe, soccer star, bestselling author, and gender equality activist, made the most of her time speaking to a House of Representatives committee today. Testifying at a “hybrid hearing” for the Oversight and Reform Committee on Equal Pay Day, Rapinoe’s task was to help legislators understand the “long-term economic impacts of gender inequality,” and she

One of the great things about the Noom program is that you don’t have to cut anything out of your diet to eat healthier and even lose weight. Craving ice cream? Can’t live without peanut butter? That’s OK, as long as you eat these calorie-dense foods in moderation. With Noom, foods are categorized as green,

Carissa Moore is one of a handful of athletes who, despite the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, have a secured berth after she won the 2019 World Surf League championship title (she, along with teammate Caroline Marks, is provisionally qualified). If all goes as planned, surfing will make its debut this summer, and Moore, a

When the weather turns south, we normally head indoors to the treadmill. Doesn’t it seem like you can kill it on the treadmill but when it warms up and you head outside, your distance running suffers? It gets you wondering why the treadmill is so much easier? Is it the topography? Wind? Something else? Plus, “How can

You learn as a kid that if something is deemed wrong, you probably shouldn’t do it. But the more you’re denied it, the more (oh, the more) you want it. Sometimes you grow impatient and take what you shouldn’t even if you’re warned not to — like snagging a chocolate chunk cookie out of the

Play the game, don’t let the game play you 😉 Claire Gagliardi had to show Pac-Man who’s boss pic.twitter.com/k9rqUYGgC9 — Ohio State WGYM (@OhioStateWGYM) February 9, 2021 Growing up, one of the highlight of going to my local Pizza Hut — aside from cashing in that free personal pan pizza from the Book It! program

If you’ve ever experienced a panic attack, you know they can be scary and overwhelming. In this week’s episode of How 2 Deal, clinical psychologist — and TikTok influencer! — Dr. Janine Kreft breaks down how to identify and cope with panic attacks. Plus, Dr. Kreft shares a few simple ways you can help regulate

@sedonerrr WE GOT A NEW WEIGHT ROOM #ncaawbb #athlete ♬ original sound – Sedona Prince Following backlash, the NCAA updated its women’s weight room for March Madness athletes. This change comes after women basketball players exposed the organization for providing them with inadequate equipment in comparison to their male counterparts while training in San Antonio.

I hope you all are staying healthy and sane during these uncertain times. We wanted to take some time today to discuss beginner plyometrics as well as how to effectively implement them into your workout routines. Beginner Plyometrics: What Are Plyometrics? Let me start off by explaining what a plyometric is. A plyometric is an

Your mama was right when she told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why? Skipping breakfast is linked to a slew of not-so-great outcomes, like an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. And if you’re trying to manage your weight, breakfast can also help you on your

Working out is great for our physical health — strength training and cardio, for example, can help improve your metabolism — as well as our mental health. HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is effective for burning fat, making an ideal workout for weight loss, and if you’re focused on booty gains, sprints and inclines on the

It’s a tale as old as time: a few days after your period began, the bleeding suddenly stops. Throwing caution to the wind, you throw on your cutest undies — but of course, then the bleeding comes back, stronger and heavier than before. What gives? Turns out, this stop-and-go flow isn’t unusual. To understand why,

I grew up googly-eyed over boy bands. First it was the Backstreet Boys and, my personal favorite, *NSYNC. Then One Direction came right on into the picture; before their heartbreaking hiatus, they stole my heart. Regardless, I’ll always have a soft spot for the perfectly choreographed, harmonizing groups I used to idolize, so when I

A year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’re starting to see a proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. The vaccines began rolling out in December in phases, with groups like healthcare workers, the elderly, and people with high-risk conditions qualifying first. So far, only 12 percent of the US population has been fully

A yogic lifestyle is more than just performing asanas. You have to embody the principle of yoga on your mind, body, and soul. This yoga lifestyle blog will introduce you to the yogic lifestyle made easy. Here are some steps to start your path toward mindfulness and fitness: Choose the yoga style you enjoy –

My period care routine could use some work in the sustainability department. I’ve switched to organic tampons with plant-based applicators, but by the end of my short menstrual cycle, my bathroom trash can is more full than it needs to be. That’s what inspired me to add Rael Reusable Liners ($40 for a five-pack) to

If you’re obsessed with sweating it out to a Peloton workout, you can now sweat while wearing some cool new Peloton merch. And not just any new merch: the fitness platform has teamed up with Adidas to launch a collection of performance workout clothes and lifestyle pieces for rest days (aka Netflix marathons). What’s even

Staying healthy both mentally and physically is the most important thing for every person. However, there are some periods of time when you are forced to work and learn in challenging environments. Mind Healthy at College Student life is a tough time for many people. Is it possible to stay healthy when you are loaded

Eating disorders are incredibly prevalent. More than 28 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime, which means it’s very likely that you’ll know someone at some point in your life who’s struggling. Fortunately, there are ways you can help. Compassionate, knowledgeable friends and loved ones can play a significant role in a

Whether you love them or hate them, squats are a staple in most workout routines, and for good reason. But their booty-boosting abilities sometimes come with a side of knee pain that can prevent you from meeting your goals. POPSUGAR spoke to two experts to understand why your knees just never seem to be up

In most places, gyms have been closed — or not recommended places to visit — for almost a full year, which means home workouts have become de rigueur. Fortunately, it is more than possible to get a good sweat going using equipment and tools inside your home. Unfortunately, equipment and tools for home gyms typically

Seven-time Grand Slam tennis champion Venus Williams appeared on The Late Late Show With James Corden and talked about healing her ankle in the hopes of (fingers crossed!) hitting the 2021 Olympic Games with sister Serena Williams as her partner. It was so sweet to hear Venus say, “She’s the best partner that you could

When working out, it is best to change up your routines. This method is proven to be effective for strengthening your body and improving your performance. If you have been performing cardiovascular exercises like running on the treadmill, you may notice that adding variety is challenging, since you are relying on your body weight. Benefits

In April 2020, about a month after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the country into lockdown, I developed symptoms consistent with some type of stomach issue. I completely lost my appetite, and when I could eat, I was met with extreme bloating and discomfort, mostly on the left side. Food made me exhausted, and the mere

There’s an iconic Gatorade commercial from 1997 featuring soccer star Mia Hamm and basketball legend Michael Jordan. If you haven’t seen it, it’s set to “Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better)” and showcases them trying to one-up each other while doing different sports. Though it looks like all fun and games, it also