Fitness

Please welcome Laurie Hernandez back to the floor! After a four-and-a-half-year hiatus, the 20-year-old Olympian made an exciting return to competitive gymnastics on Feb. 27 for the 2021 Winter Cup. Her Hamilton-inspired routine was a show of her strength, proving like Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote, she is inimitable and an original. Hernandez stepped back from the

Noom is a popular diet plan that aims to help people not only lose weight but also develop a healthier relationship with food and sustain lifelong habits. But Noom isn’t like other programs on the market; it was created with the help of registered dietitians and mental health experts and uses cognitive behavioral therapy to

One of my favorite parts about the Peloton is that whenever I’m sick of cycling, I can roll it away and switch up my workout with one of Kristin McGee’s yoga classes. But there’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a killer leg lift and having to strain my neck to see what

Figuring out how to stay focused and organized while working from home is hard enough. Doing so with ADHD requires a few extra tips for staying productive. The lack of a structured office environment has thrown off pretty much everyone who’s had to transition to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Toss in an

You probably know Fabletics through its cute capsule collections of workout gear, which feature celebrity codesigners like Madelaine Petsch, Kelly Rowland, and Kate Hudson (who cofounded the brand). Now, the apparel brand is hopping into the home workout game with a new app, Fabletics FIT, which is available now through the brand’s website. The new

Left to right: A.J. Andrews, Kiki Stokes, and Natasha Watley A.J. Andrews remembers making diving plays in the outfield, skimming across the dewy grass like a Slip ‘N Slide and thinking, “This is the most fun sport ever.” For Kiki Stokes, it was the sister-like bond she formed with her teammates, cheering in the dugouts

Image Source: Isabel Reyna Photography My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer on her birthday in June of last year, two months after her initial mammogram was postponed due to COVID-19. She went to each of the appointments leading up to her diagnosis — including a mammogram, sonogram, and breast biopsy — by herself because

Collegiate floor routines are a treat to watch. Aside from the impressive tumbling, leaps, and jumps, the performances — the right performances — are full of expression, fierceness, and grace all the same. They are even more exciting when they’re set to hit songs we know and love. It’s kind of like being awe-stricken by

When my cat scratched up my Peloton bike mat, I figured it wouldn’t make much of a difference if I just got rid of it entirely. Boy was I wrong — between the cycling shoes making scuff marks on the floor, my gross sweat forming a slippery puddle around me, and worse, the bike wobbling

The Tokyo Paralympic Games start on Aug. 24, and while six months might seem like forever away, we are getting excited to watch some of our favorite Paralympic athletes vie for the gold for Team USA. The summer Paralympic Games include 540 events in 22 team and individual sports, such as goalball, sitting volleyball, wheelchair

Sports bras are the basis of any fitness ensemble, especially if you are going for high-impact workouts or have larger breasts. But as much as you may want to cling to your favorite long past its prime, it’s important to replace these frequently, especially when you’re working out often. Now, whether you’re freeing up space

Cardio and strength training are an important part of any workout plan, but recovery is essential — and stretching is too often the first thing we let slide. “You should be doing mobility exercises five to seven days of the week,” explained Le Sweat founder Charlee Atkins, CSCS, who created this stretching sequence for POPSUGAR’s

Full-body strength training is a quick and efficient way to hit all the major muscle groups, but there are benefits to taking at least one day a week to zero in on one or two key areas. That’s why Le Sweat founder Charlee Atkins, CSCS, created this toning twofer for POPSUGAR’S 4-Week Workout Challenge. “Most

@lizzo I FINALLY made *the* 💫pasta💫 ♬ Fallin’ in a Garden – LLusion In October, Lizzo celebrated six months vegan, and she recently shared that, over the past year, she has adopted other lifestyle changes such as cutting down on alcohol, taking up meditation, and working out. However, she says the key was ensuring that

WandaVision‘s Teyonah Parris is already wowing us as Monica Rambeau, but off screen she’s equally badass, thanks in part to her dedicated workout routine. The actress shares snippets of her virtual sessions with trainer Laquisha from Body by Kariim Fitness on Instagram, and wow, we’re sore just watching her. Judging by the clips she’s shared

You’re probably familiar with Kayla Itsines’s SWEAT app and its popular HIIT and strength workouts. Last fall, SWEAT unveiled new yoga and barre workouts, perfect for people who want to built strength with low-impact training. Now, the company has launched a new 10-day Pilates program, available starting Feb. 22. The program offers traditional mat-based Pilates

We love our leggings, that’s absolutely no secret. We’ve spent years doing our due diligence and finding the pairs we can’t live without, but we always like to listen to our readers, because you all know what’s up too. When we posted this graphic to our Instagram about your holy grail black leggings, everyone sounded

We’ve officially hit 200 (!) Instagram Live workouts on @POPSUGARFitness, but don’t worry — we have zero intention of slowing down. We have three new routines going live this week to get you moving, including a special donation-based workout to benefit PushBlack, a nonprofit media organization for Black Americans, led by one of our favorite

UCLA gymnast Margzetta Frazier recently received the surprise call of a lifetime. After the athlete debuted her passionate Janet Jackson-inspired floor routine, she got an unexpected FaceTime from the iconic singer in celebration. We don’t know if anything beats a perfect-10 feeling, but this must come close. During their emotional conversation, Jackson told Frazier that

Whether you’re swimming laps or surfing waves, you want a swimsuit that’s functional. It can be hard to find a useful design that’s still stylish. Luckily, we searched every corner of the internet for you and found some excellent picks. These one-pieces are cute but still serve a purpose. Check out our favorites from Nike,

If you’re looking to change your eating habits and lose weight, you might already be interested in two of the most well-known programs out there: WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers, and Noom, Noom, a newer approach to weight loss. While WW has been a surefire choice for more than 50 years, using an easy

UCLA’s gymnastics team is nationally known for their skill and creativity within the sport, but the athletes’ sideline support is something extra special. On Feb. 19, freshman Chae Campbell brought her “Desert Goddess”-themed floor routine to the competition and inspired her team to dance alongside her as she hit every move. Teamwork obviously makes the

It was a rematch worth watching. At the 2021 Australian Open women’s singles final on Saturday, Feb. 20, Japan’s Naomi Osaka bested American Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3. Rewind last year to the US Open semifinals, where Osaka outplayed Brady to advance to the finals and later take home the title — throughout this tournament, Osaka

Like many other vaccines, you may experience side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Of course, because this particular vaccine is so new, you’re probably eager to know what you can expect after getting vaccinated. For example, how long do the COVID-19 vaccine side effects typically last and, if they do linger or intensify, at