Fitness

We can’t stop, won’t stop watching every NCAA gymnastics floor routine that hits the internet (every. single. one.), and we’ve been waiting for Margzetta Frazier’s since the start of the season. The UCLA star captured our hearts back in 2019 with a voguing-inspired routine, then hit the floor in 2020 with a flashy performance set

It’s hard to imagine a world in which leaving the house without a mask was the norm. Like it or not, we’ll be wearing masks for the foreseeable future, and it’s vital that they fit properly in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. But what exactly does a “proper fit” mean, and how do

As the COVID-19 vaccine continues its uneven rollout across the country, communities of color and lower-income communities are increasingly being left behind. One major obstacle in many places: a serious lack of access to the doctors, pharmacies, and vaccination centers distributing the shots. Today, Walmart announced its intention to help confront this concerning pattern. Walmart

If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep at night, chances are someone has recommended that you try melatonin. This over-the-counter supplement can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle when taken about an hour before bed. But while melatonin is popular, it could also have some unintended side effects — and experts generally agree that it isn’t

There’s nothing quite as motivating as new workout clothes to help get your butt moving. When you feel confident, you can take on any challenge your workout routine might throw at you. The cornerstone of any active person’s workout wardrobe? A great pair of leggings. We’ve scoured the internet and found 20 pairs we’d be

While we’re definitely reaching for sweaters over swimsuits these days, are we the only ones eagerly anticipating warmer weather? And, we’re not just talking spring, we’re imagining hot days where it’s possible to stay outside — and even swim — from sunrise to sunset. Now, we do realize there are still plenty of places around

Welcome back to another edition of “Is Chris Hemsworth a perfect statue of chiseled marble, or a human man?”, today featuring his trainer Luke Zocchi, a fitness expert on Hemsworth’s Centr app, and a fun little piece of equipment called a sled. No, not that kind of sled — in the gym, sleds are these

You can buy almost anything on Amazon, and that includes some top-notch fitness products. From healthy snacks to home workout gear and even self-care items, there’s no limit to what you can find on the site. It can be tough to stay motivated sometimes, which is why having certain fitness items in your house is

Many elements make for a great floor routine — well-executed tumbling passes, eye-catching artistry, and standout music — and Ragan Smith hits all the marks. Smith, a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma, performed a near-perfect floor routine (9.925) at Oklahoma’s Feb. 7 competition against the University of Denver and Temple University (a tri-meet that

Bouts of stress and anxiety sneak up on all of us, but this year, I’ve made it my mission not to let them beat me down. When I start to feel panicked, I try to take inventory of the situation and focus on gaining perspective. It might sound counterintuitive, but I’ve discovered that the easiest

If you’re ready to shake up your workout routine and get your sweat on, you’ve come to the right place. We have four new workouts going live (yep, live) this week on our Instagram page and YouTube channel — from the trainers straight to whatever screen you’re on. Check out the full schedule below, and

Sonja Ast, an ACE-certified personal trainer and certified inclusive fitness trainer (CIFT) woat the Lakeshore Foundation, always wanted a career supporting people with disabilities. Ast, who uses a wheelchair herself, told POPSUGAR that she felt called to help others. Ast’s CIFT certification was created in collaboration between the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and

Just because you’re trying to eat sugar-free, does not mean you can’t have dessert. And I’m not talking about fresh fruit or frozen fruit ice cream — this is real decadent, moist, and sweet chocolate cake! You will be so impressed with the tender texture of the cake and the absolutely sweet, smooth, and thick

We’re one month into 2021 and pumped to keep up the motivation we started at the beginning of the year to reach our wellness goals of staying healthy and active. To inspire our healthy habits, here are the health and fitness products our fitness editors are loving this month that are helping guide us along

Grace, strength, flexibility, power — all words that can be used to describe these stunning videos from Jenyne Butterfly, a pole dancer and aerialist recently featured in the Netflix documentary Strip Down, Rise Up. Jenyne is a legend in the pole community. She was the first US Pole Dance champion, performed with Cirque du Soleil

The most significant thing happening on the field Sunday during Super Bowl LV will not be Tom Brady gunning for the championship with a team other than the New England Patriots, or Patrick Mahomes having a shot at winning his second consecutive title. No, the big news will be happening on the sidelines, where Sarah

Strip Down, Rise Up, the Netflix documentary from Oscar-nominated director Michèle Ohayon, introduces viewers to the healing world of pole dance through the eyes of several amateur and professional pole dancers, including Amy Bond, founder of Pole & Dance Studios in California. Bond is a lawyer who spent years trying to escape both the societal

NCAA gymnastics is a world of perfect 10s, team spirit, and crowd-pleasing floor routines that, on occasion, go massively viral. UCLA senior Nia Dennis has twice lit up the internet with powerhouse performances that paid homage to Black music and culture. Dennis’s 2020 routine was sheer “Black Excellence,” as now-VP Kamala Harris tweeted — with

Two years ago, as I left my office to grab a coffee, I was suddenly overwhelmed with pain in my pelvis. It took everything in me not to double over and scream in the middle of the street. Instead, I grabbed my drink, ran to the bathroom, and sat on the floor until it went

Trends in wellness ebb and flow, but getting rejuvenating sleep has now moved beyond the fad stage and into a full-on movement. Everyone I talk to is obsessed with their sleep quality, getting to sleep faster, and making the most of their downtime. Now, I can count myself as one of those people, when an

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve never done Pilates in your life or you’ve spent years on the mat. Pilates teacher Isa Welly created this 20-minute morning Pilates routine for all levels, so if you’ve always wanted to try the low-impact workout modality, now’s your chance! This is a full-body Pilates flow that starts off nice

As workout enthusiasts, we feel like we try all different kinds of workout clothes, and we’ve become experts on what we want to wear when we’re moving. For us, that’s a workout crop top. For one thing, we love high-waisted leggings, and the proportions of a crop top are usually perfect with that waistline. Sometimes

Morgan Bullock first started taking dance classes when she was three years old and fell in love with Irish dance when she was 10. Now, at 21, she’s recognized as one of the top 50 dancers at the World Irish Dance Championships. She’s been invited by the Prime Minister of Ireland to perform at their

When I started delving deeper into the whole food, plant-based world, many of the plant-based doctors including John McDougall, MD, talk about eating non-starchy veggies to fill you up. That’s because they have a low calorie density, which means you can eat more volume to fill your belly, but without a lot of calories. Cauliflower