Fitness

Over the past few years, it’s become common for people to throw around the phrase “triggered” as a joke or an insult when they feel someone is being “too sensitive.” But what many don’t know is that it’s a mental health term that’s commonly used by therapists and psychiatrists, typically when discussing patients who have

Carli Lloyd will finish out her career, spanning four Olympics and the second-most international appearances in women’s soccer history, with NWSL club team Gotham FC this fall. But an Oct. 26 match against South Korea marked the 39-year-old’s last time in a USWNT uniform. She officially announced her retirement in August, and the New Jersey

Letesenbet Gidey had never run a half marathon before, but on Sunday, she made a debut to remember. Racing at the Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso, Gidey smashed the women’s half marathon world record by a margin of 70 seconds, coming in at 1:02:52 (pending ratification). It’s the fourth (!) world record now held by

When practiced regularly and correctly, Pilates can create stability, refine your posture, and improve your flexibility. Plus, it’s a killer way to engage your abs. At times, you might feel like your core is on actually on fire — in a good way! Unlike high-intensity cardio, Pilates challenges you to focus on slow, low-impact exercises

The 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships took place from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24, and it resulted in five medals for Team USA; history for countries like Ireland, the Philippines, and the United States; and statement-making moments. Korean gymnast Shin Solyi showed up to the qualifying rounds earlier in the week with a floor routine

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. Leggings and workout equipment aren’t the only kinds of gifts you can give to people who love to work

When the 2022 Winter Olympics kick off in Beijing, they’ll be home to 11 separate snowboarding events: five different disciplines for both men and women, and one mixed-team event. Each of these events — big air, slopestyle, parallel giant slalom, halfpipe, and snowboard cross — require different techniques and skill sets. They also have unique

Lizzo is adding a brand-new skill to her already expansive résumé: doing the splits. The “Rumors” singer kicked off her journey to mastering the challenging maneuver over the weekend after hiring personal trainer and stretching coach Wade Bryant to learn the ropes. Now that, my friends, is what I like to call dedication! It all

On Oct. 21, Leanne Wong won all-around silver in her very first senior World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, and she scored just about three-tenths behind winner Angelina Melnikova from the Russian Gymnastics Federation. You can find a recap of that competition here, but know that the 18-year-old remained in second place after the second rotation, and

Ready to sweat and work your muscles? We’ve got three live workouts coming up this week to make it happen. Tune in to POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram and YouTube channel for a standing ab workout and two low-impact routines that’ll get your heart rate up without pounding your joints (or waking up your downstairs neighbors), all

Germany’s Pauline Schäfer placed second on beam at the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, and she did so while dressed in something rarely seen at women’s gymnastics meets: a unitard. Earlier this year, German gymnasts debuted these long-sleeved, long-legged leotards at the 2021 European Gymnastics Championships, and they wore them in other competitions such as

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. I work out a lot, and especially in the past year, I’ve been looking more seriously for ways to

Though you can argue that all yoga is self-care — you are, after all, tending to your body in ways you may not do during your busy day — I particularly like the types of flows specifically geared toward self-care. These, often, are slower in nature, incorporate massage and bits of meditation, and also might

Many people drink coffee for the caffeine boost that helps them feel more awake, but have you ever finished your cup of joe and actually experienced the opposite effect, feeling more tired? POPSUGAR reached out to two registered dietitians to find out why, and what you can do in the morning to feel more energetic.

Anyone who chooses to run 50 miles must be deeply motivated — it’s a requirement if you’ve decided to push your body to the limit in that way. For soil microbiologist Lydia Jennings, PhD, the inspiration to complete a 50-mile solo run came from a place that went beyond the selfish or the personal —

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing is only a few months away, and it’s never too early to start thinking about how to watch all your favorite Olympic events and athletes! While the network’s final plans have yet to be announced, NBCUniversal will once again have exclusive broadcast rights to the Games, probably following a

The finals of the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships kicked off in Kitakyushu, Japan, and so far it’s been nothing but medals for Team USA. Four women and six men participated in qualifications, then two women — Kayla DiCello and Leanne Wong — and four men — Yul Moldauer, Brody Malone, Stephen Nedoroscik, and Alec

Wrap yourself up in cute knitwear and switch on as many festive lights as you want, but there’s no avoiding the truth of it. The winter months can be bleak. Now that they are officially looming over us, there’s an undeniable change in the wind. The days are getting shorter and colder, and for those

“I could not be prouder of you guys.”#skytown received a call from @BarackObama after their Championship celebration in downtown Chicago! 💙 pic.twitter.com/VuSHDHFv7N — Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) October 21, 2021 The Chicago Sky are continuing their much-deserved victory tour after winning the franchise’s first WNBA championship on Oct. 17. Following an emotional on-court celebration and a

I’m very particular about my pre-run and post-run routines. Blame it on a recent history of injuries, but my prep and cooldown take longer than my actual runs at this point, with ab and glute activation exercises for a warmup and lots of foam rolling, massage sticking, and yoga as a cooldown. I’ve created my

In July 1981, The New York Times released a story headlined: “Rare Cancer Seen in 41 Homosexuals.” At the time, no one knew what this “cancer” was or where it came from. It seemed like it had come from another galaxy, where finding a cure or treatment for it was like trying to find the

Like any ice sport, speed skating takes an incredible amount of stamina, balance, and endurance. However, it also requires an intense level of speed. In fact, my jaw nearly hit the floor when I learned how fast Olympic speed skaters can glide across the ice. Reportedly, both short track and long track speed skaters can

I may not be an athlete myself, but as someone who graduated from a university with a robust athletic department, I know how much collegiate sports can mean to the student body, the athletes who give their hearts and souls to the game, and the institutions that profit off them. In 2019, March Madness alone

Figure skating is always one of the marquee events of the Winter Olympics, and we’re already counting down the days until the competition begins at Beijing 2022! The skating competition is spread across four disciplines — men, women, pairs, and ice dance — and athletes in each discipline compete a short program and a free