We know that Simone Biles is great — really, truly, undeniably great — but behind every successful athlete (even unstoppable ones who haven’t lost an all-around competition in eight years) is a team of supporters. Biles’s first campaign with new apparel partner Athleta, entitled “The Power of We,” highlights people who have done their part
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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
A good therapist listens and helps their clients through personal and sensitive issues and obstacles. And if you’re looking for someone who’s specifically LGBTQ+ supportive, therapist Kiki Attonito, MA, CAP, RYT, who has a master’s degree in clinical psychology, shared these tips. She wants to emphasize that LGBTQ+ issues are human issues, and a superb
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
What I love about jump-rope workouts is that they are not only a great way to stay in shape, but they are also incredibly convenient. All you need are your workout shoes and a jump rope. During the pandemic, when gyms and fitness studios were closed, I took up jumping rope as an easy way
Grab your phone and find some empty floor — that’s all you’ll need for this week’s lineup of Instagram Live workouts, which hit @popsugarfitness starting on Monday. These three bodyweight workouts are all about getting your heart rate up, with Tabata, cardio HIIT, and low-impact training to guarantee you break a sweat. Check out the
If you’re trying to eat more simply for health, to lose weight, or to ease digestive issues, you may want to eat a plant-based diet that’s free of grains. How boring, you may be thinking, but it’s not boring if you make scrumptious recipes like brownies, sweet potato tofu scramble, and cauliflower pizza. Made with
If you’re heading back to in-person workout classes, keep an eye out for Joe Jonas — he might be crashing your next session. Recently, the singer decided to make a surprise appearance at a SoulCycle class in Atlanta, and no one was more surprised than the stunned instructor. “When you’ve got an off day in
Under Armour’s 2021 Pride collection — United We Win — is here! According to promotional materials, each piece was designed by their LGBTQ+ teammate resource group, UNIFIED. The handwriting and drawings on select items in this collection were inspired by the “original Pride march in 1970.” UNIFIED’s commerce lead RJ Mansfield said, “We used everyone’s
Olympic diving is strength, flexibility, and gracefulness all wrapped into one amazing sport. The way divers can spin and twist and contort their bodies in the air makes it beyond inspiring, and when you see how they train out of the water, you’ll have even more appreciation for these athletes. Watch these video of dry-land
Cuteness overload! Check out these adorable photos of Serena Williams’s daughter, Olympia, wearing a mini version of her mother’s Australian Open outfit. I don’t know what’s sweeter: the tiny outfit (complete with tiny racket) or her incredible action shot! Watch out, future tennis players! In case you missed seeing Serena in the outfit at the
If you’re trying to lose weight but you’re so over cooking, you’re in good company. While it’s true that people who eat home-prepared meals tend to eat fewer calories, it’s much easier to nuke a microwavable meal or pick up takeout, especially on busy weeknights. There’s no shortage of healthy recipes that help support weight
Now’s the time to take your run outside: the weather is gorgeous, and if you want to get some fresh air, there’s no better way to do it than by moving your body. When we’re working out, we want lightweight, breathable gear that doesn’t weigh us down or make us feel any sweatier than we
It usually happens when all the lights are off. Let me set the scene for you: I’m sprawled out on the couch or on my bed, covered in blankets, and finally relaxing at the end of a long day with my phone, TV, or modern romance novel to keep me company, when suddenly — boom!
According to NBC Sports, fastest woman alive Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce just “clocked the world’s fastest women’s 100m in nearly 33 years” during a meet at the National Stadium in Kingston. The fastest-woman-of-all-time title belongs to the late Florence Griffith Joyner, who clocked three times that were faster than Fraser-Pryce’s. Witnessing the Olympic champion achieve her personal
We all dread standing in line to check a bag at the airport, and the worst is having to pay an extra baggage fee. Well, now imagine traveling with a set of fiberglass poles stretching up to 17 feet long, in a protective case that can weigh up to 100 pounds. You can easily spend
[embedded content] YouTuber and NASM-certified personal trainer Sydney Cummings has our tight muscles feeling relieved with her 20-minute resistance-band stretch routine. Sydney targets a multitude of muscle groups — from head to hamstrings — to help us stretch and increase mobility. While she’s using a resistance band in her video, she mentions that you can
Coco Gauff advanced to the quarterfinals of the French Open with her victory over Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur, a big step forward for a young player looking to win her first Grand Slam. Even better? With the win, Gauff officially stamped her preliminary ticket to the Tokyo Olympics this summer. Gauff’s response on Twitter: “2020 goals.”
If you want to try a new type of workout, now’s a great time to do it. We’re streaming three live workouts this week on POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram page and YouTube channel, including boxing, dance cardio, and low-impact HIIT training — all different, upbeat, and sure to get you sweating. Led by certified trainers, you’ll
After a flip-filled weekend, Simone Biles added to her list of accolades and expanded on records in the world of women’s gymnastics. On June 6, following the second session of the 2021 US Gymnastics Championships, the 24-year-old Olympian came out victorious in the all-around with a 119.650 total to rack up her record seventh national