Fitness

You may be wondering, given the rise in COVID-19 variants, if Olympic and Paralympic athletes need vaccinations in order to compete overseas this winter. After an exciting Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games that did see some breakout athlete cases, here’s what we know so far about vaccine requirements for Beijing 2022. COVID Vaccines Are Required

You might think that someone who runs as much as Mellie does is all about cardio, all the time; however, she said balance is the key to a workout routine that’s sustainable. She usually alternates between cardio like cycling or running, strength training, and active recovery like a long walk or yoga session. Just as

Outfitting Team USA in every Olympic Games since 2008, Ralph Lauren has announced the newest closing-ceremony outfits to be worn by Olympians and Paralympians in Beijing. The outfits consist of a knit beanie, woven pants, leggings, a wool sweater, a long-sleeve shirt, a down jacket, socks, and gloves. Continuing its journey to creating more sustainable

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

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

Image Source: Getty / Matthew Stockman Alexandra Trusova nearly lit the rink ablaze when she embodied Cruella de Vil for her women’s free-skate performance at Skate America 2021 on Oct. 24. Clad in a dress adorned with rhinestones, red feathers, and ripped-up newspaper clippings as a nod to the fashionable villain’s iconic costumes, the Russian

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

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

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 —

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.

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

“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

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

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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