Fitness

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. The new year is a great time to set new goals — especially when it comes to your fitness

Cheer‘s second season introduces us to Jada Wooten, a leader on the Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) cheer team. She’s a world-championship-level flyer and tumbler who revealed in an early episode that she struggled with mental blocks, which caused her to fall on her head or neck out of back handsprings or whips (translation: basically

If you don’t have a lot of room to spare in your home gym, you’ll love the versatility of YBells. This four-in-one piece of exercise equipment can be used in place of dumbbells, kettlebells, double-grip medicine balls, and push-up stands. You can use these space-saving YBells for strength training and cardio exercises. Since there are

On September 1, 2021, the state of Texas passed a new abortion ban, threatening the foundation of the landmark Supreme Court decision for 1973’s Roe v Wade. The Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) drastically limits the ability of organizations like Planned Parenthood to provide abortion care in Texas beyond six weeks of pregnancy, and sometimes

In a new interview, Jessica Chastain says getting access to birth control quite literally changed her life, and she credits Planned Parenthood for making it possible. Chastain had a difficult childhood, she tells The Sunday Times. She was born to a single mother who got pregnant in her teens; “I’m the first person in my

If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep, you’ve probably been told to do some kind of counting trick that’s “guaranteed” to help you drift off. No, not counting sheep (what does that even mean, honestly), but a type of sleep hack that incorporates numbers and the comforting, rhythmic feel of counting in a way that

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When we’re traveling, we like to keep up with our workout routine as much as possible; it helps us

If you’re worried about receiving a false positive on your rapid COVID-19 test (testing positive for COVID-19 even though you don’t actually have the virus), you might not have as much to fear as you think. A new study from the University of Toronto found that less than 0.1 percent of antigen tests (aka rapid

I’ve never done bounce fitness (a low-impact workout using a mini trampoline), but when I was given the opportunity to try The Ness, I decided to check it out. Cofounded by instructors Colette Dong and Aly Giampolo, The Ness is an hour-long workout that combines cardio and coordination exercises, targeting every muscle, both on and

@nbcolympics This lift is even more INCREDIBLE in slow motion. 🤯 #ToyotaUSChamps22 #figureskating #lift #slowmotion #wintersports #figureskatingtiktok ♬ original sound – NBCOlympics One of the most mesmerizing parts of ice dancing is the lifts performed by the teams, and three-time Olympians Madison Chock and Evan Bates certainly know how to deliver. At the 2022 US

Nathan Chen and figure skating go together like peanut butter and jelly; sure, maybe they can exist without the other, but they’re so much better together. The Salt Lake City native recently qualified for the 2022 Winter Olympics after showcasing a stunning routine at the US Figure Skating Championships, marking his sixth consecutive nationals title

Sometimes I feel like Trader Joe’s is with me always, listening to my thoughts and conversations, because I was just telling a fellow plant-based buddy that I wished Trader Joe’s had a vegan yogurt that offered protein. Wish granted! I was so excited to get my hands on this new Organic Creamy Cashew yogurt. And

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Whenever we need to de-stress, we turn to our yoga mats. Our practice has a way of centering us

Naomi Osaka, 24, won her first match at the Australian Open 2022. This marks a big moment in her career since making the decision to take a break for her mental health in June 2021. When asked about how it feels to have the first Grand Slam win of the season under her belt, Osaka

Crossing your legs while you’re sitting is a comfortable position for many of us, but you may have heard that crossing your legs isn’t the healthiest position for your body. And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s true: crossing your legs for long periods of time isn’t good for your

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Yoga pants are on, water bottle is filled, playlist is queued, and there’s only one thing standing between you

Created by The Class instructor Karla Misjan, Beyond Resolutions is a four-week program aiming to get to the root of our reasoning for even making resolutions at all. Journaling, meditation, EFT tapping, and The Class are just some of the sessions folded into the program’s curriculum. Over the course of the four weeks, instructors Mallory

Whether you use them to level up your planks or crush your leg day, core slider discs are a lightweight and portable piece of fitness gear that will help you get closer to your goals. POPSUGAR Sliding Core Discs ($10, originally $13) recently dropped, and I got the opportunity to give them a try. The

As a yoga instructor, I’ve put my hands on many blocks. I like to use blocks as a form of support and to help keep my arms activated in postures like Extended Boat pose (below). Already equipped with a dozen blocks of my own, I was eager to try POPSUGAR’s Yoga Block ($10, originally $13)

Lili Reinhart is starting the new year with an important reflection on beauty standards and self-love. After sharing a poem titled “a love note to my body” by writer Cleo Wade on her Instagram Stories, the Riverdale star took a moment to share her personal struggles with body acceptance and the self-criticism many are forced

Going to the gym can be tough. It isn’t always easy to find the motivation to get out the door and get moving, but I know that I always feel better when I do. Working on myself for myself — not for anyone else — is something I’m proud of, and you should be, too.

Cloth masks aren’t as effective against the rapidly spreading omicron variant of COVID-19, so there’s a push from health officials to wear N95 or KN95 masks. They’re higher quality and offer a tighter, more secure fit than reusable cloth or surgical masks. N95 and KN95 masks (made in the U.S. and China respectively), are equally

Powerlifter and fitness influencer Meg Boggs did everything possible growing up to physically conform and change. She thought, as society tends to decree, that what she lost in weight, she’d gain in happiness — but that wasn’t the case. At one point, she took off 100 pounds; however, she had succumbed to a dangerous cycle

Image Source: Getty / Joosep Martinson – International Skating Union / Contributor; Getty / Icon Sportswire / Contributor; Getty /Matthew Stockman / Staff With the 2022 US Figure Skating Championships coming to a close last weekend, the US Olympic Figure Skating Team has been made official — and friends, we’ve got some fun skaters to