Fitness

Endurance is kind of my thing. As a marathon runner, I’ve come to love workouts that can go the distance — yep, I’m going for that pun. But with most of the races that typically keep my endurance up canceled, I’ve found myself in need of a little boost. Sure, I’ve still been lacing up

Photo: Founders of Aurora Tights Imani Rickerby (left), Jasmine Snead (middle), and Sydney Parker (right). Source: Courtesy of Tayo Kuku Jasmine Snead used to dye her tights in what she calls “Frankenstein type of experiments.” As a figure skater for over two decades, she would use tea or, later on, fabric dye because companies just

We’re always on the hunt for great new workout clothes that are sweat-wicking, comfortable, versatile, and easy to style. There’s nothing more annoying than realizing you wore your barre leggings for a HIIT session, so we like it when clothes can take us anywhere we need to go. Plus, we want functional athletic wear, but

During the warmer months, mixing up a thirst-quenching tropical drink is a fantastic way to keep your palate refreshed while enjoying endless days of sunshine. If you’re a fan of coconut and pineapple, these tasty fruits can be blended together to create the perfect cocktail: the piña colada. While alcohol can be dehydrating, there are

After four full months of road-testing all different types of home workout programs — Barry’s, Peloton yoga, AKT, and Pilates, just to name a few — I finally discovered what worked for me. I had established a schedule that was easy to stick with, created some sort of normalcy, relieved stress, and brought me joy.

HIIT, yoga, low-impact strength, power and mobility: if you’re up for any of these workouts, you’re in luck — we’ve got all of them (and more) coming up this week on Instagram Live via @popsugarfitness. Join in on Monday for a 15-minute full-body workout, come on Tuesday for toning, hit power and mobility on Thursday,

Mental health conditions can impact anyone’s well-being, but research has shown that Black adults are more likely to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress. Additionally, African Americans and Latinx people are more likely than white people to be at-risk for depressive disorder, higher levels of allostatic load (wear and tear on the body due to

Sure, I’ve been known to twist an ankle or knee on every rogue floorboard, rock, or root in my path. Yes, a “think fast” toss in my direction usually ends with me tweaking a wrist. I can admit this. My nearest and dearest say clumsiness is one of my defining traits — and in their

I’ve told a number of people recently that I found the best workout tights with pockets. Sometimes using words like “best” and “perfect” can be tricky to justify when you’re explaining an opinion, so I thought it would be important to break down what attributes of these tights earn them a favored title. I’ve been

History was made on July 12 when Stephanie Travers, a Petronas trackside fluid engineer, became the first Black woman to stand on a Formula 1 podium. Driver Lewis Hamilton brought her up to the podium following his win at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria and later highlighted her achievement in a powerful Instagram post

Plot twist: leg lifts can work your hips more than your abs, which is why back pain is a common side effect of the move. “It’s important to understand when you do leg raises, the first 90 degrees are primarily activating the hip flexors, not the abs,” NASM-certified personal trainer Kim Lyons says. While leg

Karim Salmen, a 23-year-old TikToker, is giving a firsthand look at what his COVID-19 experience has been like the past eight days, warning in his latest post that “this virus is not a joke.” Salmen, who was hospitalized on July 9 and then tested positive for coronavirus a few days later, has been documenting the

Seasons one and two of Last Chance U followed East Mississippi Community College football players; then Kansas’s Independence Community College got the spotlight in seasons three and four. Now, the fifth season of the docuseries goes to the Eagles football program at Laney College in Oakland, California. Players there, led by coach John Beam, won

I’ve struggled with an anxiety disorder for pretty much my entire life. For me, part of my excessive worrying comes from never wanting to be a burden, which often means that I keep my issues to myself and deal with them on my own, no matter how difficult it becomes. This is the way I

It’s not too tough to figure out a good bodyweight workout for cardio, abs, or even lower body (squats and lunges are tough even without weights!), but it’s trickier when you want to target your arms. Sure, you can always knock out a few sets of push-ups, but how else can you get an upper

The historical and modern-day distrust of the medical system in the Black community stems from centuries of medical malpractice, misdiagnosis, and undertreatment at the hands of white professionals in medicine. All one has to do is search the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment or the coerced sterilization spurred by the eugenics movement with the aim of controlling

While bodyweight exercises have tons of benefits, it’s easy to get push-up or burpee fatigue and throw in the towel completely on strength training. But with resistance bands, you can use your body weight without getting on the mat and still choose moves that target specific muscle groups. For example, if you want to tone

If you’re someone who regularly asks friends and colleagues for workout gear referrals, you’ve definitely heard someone recommend Old Navy at some point. The retailer’s massive offering of sports bras for all types of workouts, leggings, and everything in between has made it a go-to shopping destination for fitness enthusiasts. Last year I had the

If you’re ready to heal your relationship with food after struggling with disordered eating or you’re finally fed up with dieting and diet culture, it’s helpful to see a registered dietitian or therapist who specializes in eating disorders or intuitive eating. It’s also important to pay attention to the content you are consuming and whether

You don’t need to spend hours working out to lose weight or get toned, but you do have to be smart about what you’re doing in the time you have in order to maximize results. Enter compound exercises: multijoint movements that hit large groups of muscle. When you add weights to these exercises, you’ll use

Focusing on your mental health is an important aspect to well-being, but due to the stigma surrounding mental health, many people are afraid or embarrassed to discuss what they’re going through and seek help from qualified professionals. Within the Black community, racism and socioeconomic issues, like poverty, are a few factors impacting the mental health

Update, July 9: Gyms and fitness studios remain closed in many areas due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, though they’ve reopened in some parts of the country. Depending on your area and level of vulnerability, many doctors still recommend working out alone or only with people in your home. This post has been updated

Throughout his historic career, Michael Phelps never appeared anything but superhuman in the pool. But when he retired after the 2016 Olympics, Phelps joined the growing chorus of athletes coming forward to share the strain that the level of single-mindedness elite sports require can take on athletes’ mental health. For Olympians, who compete at the

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