Fitness

Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib posted this video on Instagram where he announced that he’s gay, which makes him the NFL’s first openly gay player. In the video, Nassib, who said he’s a pretty private person, added “I finally feel comfortable enough to get this off my chest.” He also thanked his supportive friends and

If you’ve ever gotten a headache from a too-tight ponytail, Danila Bim’s line of work may not be for you. In a display of incredible physical strength — and the longlasting power of a good conditioner — the Brazilian aerial artist suspended herself 10 feet in the air from nothing but a ring attached to

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will be the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics this year. Olympic officials have selected Hubbard for the women’s weightlifting team for Tokyo. “Hubbard has been confirmed eligible having met the IWF, IOC, and NZOC eligibility criteria, including IWF eligibility criteria for athletes who transition from male to

Amazon Prime Day is back and, dare we say, better than ever? There are deals on everything from kitchen appliances to fashion essentials, but as fitness-lovers, we’d be remiss not to talk about the extensive deals on everything we love. From leggings to gym equipment and everything in between, these are the products worth shopping

Sha’Carri Richardson is headed to Tokyo! After flying through the Olympic trials this past weekend, she claimed her title as America’s fastest woman and secured a spot on the US’s Track and Field contingent. The 21-year-old athlete has been the favorite for the women’s 100-meter dash for some time now, but her performance over the

Looking for new workouts to get your heart rate up and make you sweat? You’ve come to the right place. We have three live workouts premiering on our Instagram page this week, including HIIT, low-impact cardio, and an accessible chair workout. Check out the full schedule below, and tune in this week to get your

Two-time Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky will now be a three-time Olympian after securing her ticket to Tokyo for the women’s 400m freestyle. She won the event at the 2021 US Olympic Swimming Trials and plans to compete in the 200m, 800m, and 1,500m freestyle finals this week as well. We can’t wait to see what

Swimmer Sierra Schmidt is known as the “dancing queen” in the collegiate swimming world, where she just finished her senior season at the University of Michigan. And, the 23-year-old from Erdenheim, PA, took those moves all the way to the 2021 Olympic Trials. “It’s something that works for me,” Schmidt said in a profile for

The 2021 Summer Olympics are coming up soon, and Team USA is revealing uniforms as we go. First up? Four new team uniforms, plus the team’s medal stand apparel. Soccer, basketball, track and field, and skateboarding all have sleek and simple new looks courtesy of Nike, who have provided Team USA’s Olympic podium wear since

Picking up an over-the-counter soothing vulva cream at your local drugstore might seem like an easier solution to treat itching or dryness than scheduling time with your doctor, but if you’re experiencing any sort of discomfort or changes to your vulva (or vaginal health in general!), speaking with a medical specialist is always the best

Rhubarb is one of those quintessential spring and summer vegetables: bright pink, bitter stalks that pair amazingly with strawberries. While rhubarb is known for its bright color and bitter flavor, its health benefits typically go unsung. It is packed with antioxidants, which give it that beautiful red color, and contains fiber, too! However, due to

It can feel nearly impossible to accurately estimate exactly how much you’ve bled during your period by just glancing at your tampon before tossing it in the trash can. A regular absorbency tampon typically can hold 6 to 9 grams of blood, but you might not always fill up an entire tampon before you change

“I didn’t know what to do with myself.” Yes, Jess King — the exuberant Peloton instructor known for her hugely popular The Jess King Experience cycling class series that she refers to as an “immersive party” — was speechless when she first saw her now-fiancée, Sophia Urista. She was working at New York City cabaret

We’re in awe of pretty much anything Simone Biles does, and we’ll take any excuse to feel like her for a minute, even if we can barely touch our toes. She’s recently started a partnership with Athleta, one of our favorite workout brands, and has shared her top picks from the line. Reader, they’re definitely

Less than a month after withdrawing from the French Open for mental health-related reasons, Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon. In a short statement, Osaka’s team explained, “Naomi won’t be playing Wimbledon this year. She is taking some personal time with friends and family. She will be ready for the Olympics and is excited to

We teamed up with Under Armour to help women everywhere tap into their unbeatable confidence. I’ve been a loyal outdoor runner for years. Truth be told, I always thought my preference for outdoor training was, well, a preference. But, it turns out there’s a bit of science behind why my outdoor workouts outperform my gym-bound

Caroline Marks is quickly earning her spot as one of the most inspirational and all around badass women athletes in the world. The American pro surfer has clenched too many titles and championships to list in one sentence — 2020 Super Girl Pro champion and second overall in the 2019 World Surf League (WSL), to

Where to begin? It’s been two whole years since Katelyn Ohashi graduated from UCLA, and she’s devoting her time to photography, writing, and brand partnerships she’s proud of. “There’s not one thing that I don’t enjoy doing, and it’s a really exciting life to live,” Ohashi told POPSUGAR. After graduation, she didn’t have the sort

Are you ready for a barre workout that’s filled with small moves for a big outcome? Join Marnie Alton, the founder and creator of the M/Body exercise technique and studio, for an eight-minute full-body routine you can do at home. You can do this practice without any equipment, but you can also use a chair

Some days it’s easy to hop on your Peloton bike and start pedaling, other days you’re left wishing Peloton instructor Ally Love‘s bubbly energy could just rub off on you already. If you ever find yourself losing interest in the middle of a workout, or you want to make things more exciting with a change

Looking to strengthen and tone your core? Ab workouts are a great way to burn belly fat and build stomach muscle, but let’s make one thing clear: we aren’t talking about getting down on the floor and cranking out 50 sit ups. While crunches are one of the most basic ab workouts out there, it’s

When the Religion of Sports production crew started filming the Facebook Watch docuseries Simone vs Herself, it was fall 2019, and Biles and Team USA took the stage at World Championships with gold in their eyes. Biles went on to become the most decorated gymnast in World Championship history, and Religion of Sports cofounder and

This summer, we’re all about bike shorts. Not only are they great options for when the temperature heats up and you’re engaging in some sweaty workouts, they’re also amazing basics. When you’re going back out into the world, and are wondering how to put together an outfit, bike shorts are a great athleisure in between

As a native New Yorker, I can tell you that New Yorkers give everything we’re exposed to a bit of a side-eye before we trust it. That idea certainly applies to my relationship with aerial yoga. For me, someone who’s practiced other linages of yoga for over 10 years, I always saw aerial yoga as