Fitness

You’ve probably heard of, or seen an Orangetheory fitness studio. The interval-based workout franchise, which is the brainchild of physiologist Ellen Latham, is exploding and now boasts more than 1,300 locations worldwide. While the name Orangetheory is cool in and of itself, there’s actually quite a bit behind it. Read on to have your questions

I developed early. Like, really early. I was taller than everyone in my grade through middle school. I got my period pretty early on, and started getting little pimples on my forehead before I was in high school. By fifth grade, I was wearing padded cups, and by my freshman year, I was in DD

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues, we’re seeing large public events like conferences, music festivals, and sporting events cancelled or postponed all over the globe. (The Tokyo Olympics are still TBD.) It’s enough to make you wonder if you should be avoiding even smaller public spaces, places like the gym, where you’re sharing equipment

“Would you like to meditate?” a friend asked our group during a recent hangout. I hesitated to respond. I’ve always viewed meditating as a solo activity — probably because I’ve only practiced all by myself, sitting cross-legged on my bed and in my PJs. Even though I didn’t think I’d be able to fully relax

If you’re doing the keto diet, Trader Joe’s has a large selection of food that can help you stay on track. Before getting started, it’s important to know what foods you can and cannot eat in order to reach nutritional ketosis (the process when your body begins to burn fat and ketones instead of glucose

I never know how I am going to feel after a cup of coffee — I’m either energized, I’m anxious, or I experience nothing at all. Does that stop me from relying on cold brews to get through each day? No. But it does have me thinking there may be a science behind the best

With the coronavirus outbreak finally spreading to the US, many of us are concerned with how to defend ourselves against this illness, particularly if we’re traveling. Fortunately, doctors say that one of the best defenses against getting sick is much simpler than you think: just wash your hands. “Next to getting a vaccine, which doesn’t

Navigating cold and flu season is difficult enough, but with the addition of coronavirus, your mind may be swimming with questions about how to tell these viruses apart and when, if ever, to check in with your doctor. While recommendations will continue to change as experts learn more about this novel virus, POPSUGAR spoke with

Smoothie bowls have been all the rage lately for good reason. Though they’re no different from a standard smoothie other than their pretty presentation, pouring your blend into a bowl just feels a little more special. Full of good-for-you ingredients, this mixed berry smoothie bowl is rich in vitamin C and low in calories, and

Yes, there can be too much of a good thing — and that includes sneakers. Finding the right pair for your workout needs can be overwhelming when there are so many shoe options available. So, we called in some backup. Although everyone’s different, it doesn’t hurt to get inspired by personal trainers’ go-to gym shoes.

It’s an image you’ve seen plenty of times before: just before beginning a routine, a gymnast dusts their hands with a white powdery substance. If you’ve ever been curious about what that powder is or why it’s used, we’ve got answers! Usually just referred to as “chalk,” the substance is crucial to helping top-tier gymnasts

I found out that I had major depressive disorder when I was 19. I was living with it before then, but I didn’t have the language or information I needed to describe what I was feeling until I reached college. Depression has controlled my life in many ways, causing me to miss untold birthdays, meetings,

I was about 6 years old when I first found comfort in snacks. I was 7 when I learned that my friends in the kitchen cabinet never seemed to solve my problems. If anything, they made them worse. By the time I turned 13, I knew I had to look for answers elsewhere. Because I

Less than five months out from the Summer Olympics, Chloe Dygert is busy grabbing record after record on cycling’s biggest stages and cementing her status as the cyclist to beat in Tokyo. Most recently, the 23-year-old American blew away her previous 3000m individual pursuit world record — twice, in the same day — at the

We know that UCLA gymnasts like to have fun — we saw it with Katelyn Ohashi’s internet-famous performances, and coach Valorie Kondos Fields, or “Miss Val,” would call floor the team’s “dance party.” And last week, in case you missed it, UCLA junior Nia Dennis earned a viral crown of her own with her high-energy

If you clicked on this article hoping to read another piece about how waking up at 5 a.m. changed someone’s life . . . you might be in the wrong place. But, I can tell you what my attempt at joining the early mornings club taught me. Oprah Winfrey and Michelle Obama are among the

The Bosu ball is one of those fitness tools that, for me, requires a lot of brainpower. Which way faces up? Do I stand on it? Do I lift it? Is there a scenario where I should be throwing it like a Frisbee? (No, there isn’t — I’m disappointed, too.) So when I found a

When it comes to working out consistently, it’s not always easy to find motivation. If you want to work out more but aren’t sure where to begin, your journey could start with something as simple as an app. From tracking your workout journey to helping you make the deed a little bit more fun, apps

If you have your sights set on losing weight, you probably know that your diet has a big part to play. To make a long story short, you’ll want to eat more whole foods (fruits and vegetables, healthy whole grains, protein-rich lean meats) and less ultra-processed ones, especially refined carbs and added sugars. If weight

If there’s one thing we love more than pop song workout playlists, it’s a workout full-on choreographed to a pop song, down to each beat. Because honestly, mountain climbers alone are . . . not fun (to put it lightly), but mountain climbers set to Justin Bieber’s newest hit? OK, you have our attention. Today

Doing gymnastics is commendable in itself. I know because I spent well over a decade trying to excel at the perfection-fixated sport, and it didn’t always come naturally to me. But, when you get creative and execute a move that no one does in competition, you leave your mark — and that’s a level all

Barry’s Bootcamp is one of our favorite workouts because of how intense and thorough it is. We love a good sweat sesh! If you’re looking for a new fitness class to try in 2020, why not give one of the old reliables a chance if you haven’t already? Whatever your fitness goals might be, trying

With the 2020 Summer Olympics on the horizon, we’re feeling a bit nostalgic about past Games and the athletes who keep us coming back for more. One of the questions on our minds lately: which country has the most Summer Olympic medals of all time? While you could probably guess that the United States stands

Skill, energy, and personality are what make great floor routines, and I can confirm that UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis has it all. Nia’s performance pays homage to Beyoncé’s Homecoming documentary and Black culture, and I am here for all of it. Not to mention, her athletic prowess is undeniable. I’m not a gymnast, but I’m