Fitness

Elite gymnast Jade Carey has mathematically qualified for the Tokyo Olympics as an individual — when we spoke with her last fall, she said she was excited about the opportunity but is still set on heading to the Olympic trials, where spots on Team USA’s four-person squad will be up for grabs as well. Currently,

Restful nights of sleep can be few and far between. Whether your joints ache or you feel anxious about everything you need to do the next day, falling asleep — and staying asleep — can seem nearly impossible at times. Personally, I like to unwind before bed by taking a warm bath. My friends sometimes

You should never feel pressured to lose weight to look a certain way or because a season or holiday is coming up. But if you think weight loss will help you feel more confident or energized, POPSUGAR spoke to experts including registered dietitian and nutritionist Lonielle Freeman, RDN, who shared some simple things you can

Simone Biles is the greatest athlete in women’s gymnastics, no questions asked. Can you guess who the most decorated gymnast, period, is in World Championship history? Yeah, it’s her, too. On June 4, the first night of the 2021 US Gymnastics Championships for senior-level women, the 24-year-old came out to flip and twist in a

Image Source: Getty / Emilee Chinn / Stringer In 2019 it was her amazing triple-double on floor and her double-twisting double backflip beam dismount — both now bearing her name — and in 2021, Simone Biles rocked the gymnastics world when debuting a new skill never before competed by a woman athlete: a Yurchenko double

And here it is!!!@jadeacarey TRIPLE DLO. @Simone_Biles WALKED BY AND SAID CONGRATS AND THATS CRAZY! pic.twitter.com/9pEXwz1aXc — tim daggett (@timdaggettnbc) June 2, 2021 The 2021 US Gymnastics Championships start June 3, and ahead of the national competition, gymnast Jade Carey showcased an incredible tumbling pass on floor. It’s a triple-twisting double back layout, also referred

When Naomi Osaka announced she was opting out of press during the 2021 French Open, she said she hoped her hefty fine would, at the very least, go to a mental health organization. Well, Osaka was indeed slapped with the full $15,000 fine and threatened with further punishments, leading her to subsequently drop out of

Most people don’t know this, but if you work out regularly in a pair of shoes, you should be switching them out every six months to a year, otherwise they lose the spring in their step. Which means, we’ve got some shopping to do. When we buy running shoes, of course we want them to

Lifting and toning the glutes is probably the most common goal for people who walk into a barre studio, but you don’t have to attend a class to get that dancer definition. You can build stronger glutes at home, and it might be easier than you think! As a barre instructor and personal trainer, I

And today’s out-of-the-blue thirst trap is brought to us by none other than Dean Winchester — er, I mean, Jensen Ackles. On Thursday, the actor and heartthrob showed off his supernatural strength (hah, see what I did there?) in a sweat-inducing workout video he posted to Instagram without providing prior warning for the fandom. Wearing

Build strength and resilient muscles with this workout inspired by the routine of soccer star Abby Wambach. Just like in Abby’s workout, the exercises in this routine will work the body on different planes of motion to improve your mobility. Led by trainer Gideon Akande, expect a dynamic warmup, functional strength and exercises, and a

If you just got an IUD for the first time, you might be wondering if the device can be felt at all during sex. To answer that question, we spoke to Alyssa Dweck, MS, MD, FACOG, a board-certified ob-gyn who is a sexual- and reproductive-health expert for Intimina — a company that makes intimate health

In addition to her unmatched tennis skills, Serena Williams is also known to make a statement on the court with her fashion. For the day two of the French Open on May 31, she did just that with cool neon green custom Nike sneakers that had sketches all over the shoe. The kicks paid tribute

We’re kicking off Pride Month with a workout that’s full of cardio bursts. Trainer Lacey Stone and her girlfriend, Jess Lizama, will have you covered with different modifications and all the motivation to keep you uplifted through this challenging sweat sesh! This workout is inspired by Athleta’s Love Proudly collection, which supports how you love

So how can diversity and inclusion become the standard rather than the outlier when it comes to sports? “If institutions don’t provide mandatory training to staff, we can’t expect them to show up knowing how to address systemic racism or the harm student athletes experience as a result of being stigmatized,” Caple said. “There also

For as much as we hear about young transgender athletes, from lawmakers and activists arguing over who they can and can’t play against, it’s remarkable how little we hear from them. Trans voices are so often silenced that the kids truly affected by anti-trans athlete legislation almost never get to tell their own stories. The

Image Source: Getty / VCG Brie Larson deserves a round of applause after achieving one of her fitness goals, but given how much muscle it takes, she may not have the energy to raise her arms to clap. Well, I’ll certainly give Brie all the celebrations she deserves after watching her crush the one-arm pull-ups

Like many people during the pandemic, I spent the last year mostly inside with no gym access, my everyday routine turned upside down, and relying on emotional eating and drinking to get me through what was the most anxiety-inducing time of my life. So it was no surprise that I put on nearly 20 pounds

In our totally objective opinion, there’s no better way to release stress and refresh your day than with a workout. Even better when it’s live, with a top trainer right there to work you through the tough parts. That’s why we’re excited for this week: we’re dropping four new Instagram and YouTube Live workouts, and,

I’ve been loving eating veggies for breakfast. I’m serious! Ever since I learned about calorie density and started following the Starch Solution, my tastebuds have changed and I crave them in the morning. They’re low in calories and high in fiber so they’re perfect for weight loss. For the past two months I’ve been adding

When COVID began in spring 2020, I had been trying to lose the last five pounds my body had been holding on to since my son was born eight years earlier. I was hitting 5:45 a.m. CrossFit classes five days a week, doing intermittent fasting to control my daily calorie intake, and I had been

When it comes to losing weight, consistency is key — and often, that means finding the simplest, most convenient, and most affordable workout possible, so you have no trouble sticking to the plan. Two options that frequently come to mind? Running, which only requires some sneakers and the open road, and jumping rope, which you

Chelsea VonChaz was on her period when she had an encounter that would one day lead her to dedicate her life to menstrual equity. At the time, VonChaz was working as a wardrobe stylist in Los Angeles for shows like Issa Rae’s Insecure. She was traveling from one gig to the next in West Hollywood

You don’t always have to lose a loved one to grieve, proven by all types of loss experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe you’ve lost your job, sense of identity, or purpose. Maybe you no longer have hold of motivation, a solid routine, or connections. Perhaps all of the loss has been compounded for you