Fitness

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

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,

Seven-time Grand Slam singles tennis champion Venus Williams wrote a powerful letter in British Vogue about the inequality she’s faced in her sport. “I always dreamed of winning tournaments like Wimbledon,” she shared. “Then, when I finally got there, I was struck by the inequality.” In 2000, she won Wimbledon for the first time, the

A handful of perfect 10s have been recorded this collegiate gymnastics season, but Lynnzee Brown‘s 10.00 bar routine from March 20 came with an extra accolade: the senior out of Kansas City, MO, helped the University of Denver clinch their first Big 12 Gymnastics Championship title to date (Denver was added to the conference in

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

By now, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of intermittent fasting (IF) some people have experienced, such as weight loss (especially for stubborn belly fat), more energy, improved digestion, decreased sugar cravings, and better sleep. There are so many ways to fit intermittent fasting into your life, so if you’ve been thinking about it, there’s

Everyone has their own experience going vegan, which I’ve learned from joining a few different Facebook groups and sharing my journey with the rest of the vegan community. But there should be a few commonalities, such as the compelling reasons for wanting to make the switch to plant-based foods. Watching documentaries such as What the

@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.

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

If you want a super quick, healthy, and hearty breakfast, but you want it to take less than one minute to prepare, check out Oats Overnight. All you need to do is dump these pre-made packets of overnight oats in a cup or jar, add milk, and breakfast will be waiting for you in the

If you woke up today, feeling the way you always do, then it’s time to shake it up and have some fun with this Hairspray dance workout from YouTuber Emily Thorne (aka Emkfit). This 20-minute video feels more like a dance party than a cardio workout. You’ll do bursts of high-intensity dancing followed by periods

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

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,

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

Going to bed on a full stomach is downright uncomfortable, but you know what’s even more unbearable? Waking up with a bloated belly, feeling like you’re about to pop. But why do some people experience morning bloating in the first place, and how can you help ease the discomfort and prevent it from happening again?

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

With more than a year into the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures on and off across the country, it’s easy to feel discouraged and like we will never see the end of this stressful time. However, Anthony Fauci, MD, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) and the nation’s foremost

It took me 21 years to openly say, “I’m disabled.” For years, those two simple words felt like an admission of culpability or weakness. It wasn’t until I consciously decided to broadcast my disability to the internet that I was able to confront my internalized ableism and change how I see my body’s strength —

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

If you’re trying to eat healthier but you still want dessert, bake a batch of these banana blueberry muffins. They’re made without refined sugar and sweetened naturally with ripe banana, applesauce, blueberries, and dates. They’re also a delicious way to eat more greens because spinach is pureed into the batter. If you’re vegan, gluten-free, and

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

If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep (or stay asleep), you’re definitely not alone. In fact, even aiming for a standard eight hours can mean you often fall short. Add in the negative ways the pandemic has affected our sleep patterns, and you likely found yourself getting less shut-eye than ever over the past year.

[embedded content] Nike’s ad for its first dedicated maternity line is undeniably powerful, a celebration of a mother’s strength and a resounding affirmation that yes, moms can be and are athletes. “If you aren’t, no one is,” Nike says in the ad, flashing clips of Serena Williams celebrating a victory and Alex Morgan and sprinter