Fitness

When it comes to uniforms — even Olympic uniforms — swimming lacks glamour and aesthetic. It’s the truth, and as a former competitive swimmer, I can attest to this. Race suits are typically a solid color (usually black) with your team name or logo splashed across the front, and that’s about it. The same can

Remember when Brie Larson just casually held a pull-up for one entire minute? Well, Larson and her trainer Jason Walsh decided that wasn’t quite intense enough and upped the ante again in a clip the Captain Marvel star shared on Instagram today. This time, Larson jumps up into a pull-up position, bends her knees towards

My grandmother, a beautiful hula dancer. Hula runs in my blood. When my Papa saw my Grandma Becky dancing hula one night in a dance hall, armed with her ukulele, mu’u mu’u, and beautiful smile, he fell in love. She passed on her grace to my mom, who’s a beautiful hula dancer as well, and

It wasn’t until I got into competitive swimming in junior high that I understood the importance of a swimmer’s cap. Like a lot of people, I’m sure, I thought it was just an accessory or a rule community pools asked you to follow. Little did I know, caps play just as crucial a role in

Ready for another week of Instagram Live workouts? If you’ve never joined us before, it’s simple: just go to @popsugarfitness, tap into our IG Live at the times below, and get ready to sweat. This week, you can expect some seriously muscle-shaking moves during Kellie Williams’s ab and glutes bootcamp, plus a ton of sweat

This no-equipment cardio workout will get your heart rate up and leave you breathless. Led by certified trainer Ashley Joi, you’ll build endurance during exercises that include high knees, quick feet, and side shuffles. Push through these cardio-intensive moves, because Ashley has you covered with quick breaks after each set, during which she will be

All gymnasts wear leotards. Right? That’s just a fact, like how Simone Biles is the GOAT and Stick It is the most iconic gymnastics movie of our time. (Go ahead, argue me on this, I’ll win.) Gymnasts wear leotards for safety reasons, because loose clothing might snag on the equipment, and to ensure judges can

When The New York Times first published a piece on languishing — a term coined by sociologist and psychologist Corey Keyes, PhD, which has gained more significance amid the pandemic — it felt like a sigh of relief. Finally, there was a word to describe how we’ve all been feeling for the past year. Dubbed

Stretching has a way of melting away stress and worry, but there’s no need to unroll your yoga mat. Here are nine stretches you can do in your pajamas and in your bed — either before you go to sleep or once your alarm goes off — or both! Do the entire sequence if you

Crossing the paratriathlon finish line at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games was surreal for Grace Norman. She was, as she described, a “crying heap at the end” due to a culmination of exhaustion and excitement. “The moment when I made the pass into first place was pretty amazing,” Norman told POPSUGAR. “I knew there was

Fencing is one of the only sports that has been played at every modern Summer Olympics, and it will be back again for the 2021 Games in Tokyo. Because the sport moves fairly quickly, first-time viewers may want to have some basic understanding of the rules and scoring before tuning in. Lucky for you, we’ve

Besides being a more eco-friendly and cost-effective menstrual-care option, one of the biggest draws of using menstrual discs is that they supposedly allow for mess-free period sex — meaning no bloodstains on your sheets and less of a need to lay down a towel. In fact, several makers of menstrual discs, including Cora, Flex, and

It doesn’t get much worse than running in the rain with slippery shoes, losing your footing in the middle of a deadlift, or making scuff marks all over the floor of a fitness studio. Anyone who spends a good amount of time exercising knows that wearing the right pair of shoes can do wonders for

Image Source: Getty / Julio Aguilar For the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, every home game this season will be called by a broadcast team of Black women, a first in the franchise’s history. Angel Gray and Autumn Johnson will act as analysts, and LaChina Robinson and Tabitha Turner are color commentators. This is Robinson’s 12th season

If you haven’t heard of Girlfriend Collective, allow us to introduce you to what may be your new favorite activewear brand. The company is size-inclusive and eco-conscious, using recycled water bottles to make the fabric they use in their cult-favorite leggings. Plus, the clothes happen to be sweat-wicking, stylish, and flattering. It doesn’t get much

If you’re unsure whether the weight you’re gaining is muscle or fat, there are a number of ways you can tell the difference. First, there are a few things you should know. Everyone’s bodies store fat differently. As we’ve reported on in the past, based on genetics, some people store more visceral fat — fat

You may think that all activewear is created equal. Aside from being stretchy, form-fitting, and moisture-wicking, what else do you really need from workout tights or a sports bra? Turns out, women should be expecting a lot more. For starters, your fitness pieces should move with your unique shape while providing support and comfort. They

Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) women have more than made their mark on American sports. Michelle Kwan, Kyla Ross, Kristi Yamaguchi, Chloe Kim (more on her in a minute) — the list goes on, and to watch these talented athletes do their thing at the highest level for Team USA is a joy. Ahead

@carlie_chimenti1 #QuickerPickerRapper #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #mentalheath #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #wellness #depresion #advocate #ily #health ♬ original sound – tiny granola head When you talk about your mental health, do you feel like people downplay your symptoms or straight up don’t believe you? If you have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or any other mental illness, you’ve probably

There’s perhaps nothing more soothing than a good yoga class, especially when your muscles are tense and sore or you’re under a lot of stress. But if you’ve ever laid your head on a yoga block mid-pose and suddenly been unable to think about anything other than the germs crawling all over it, you’re not