Fitness

When Nia Dennis graduated from UCLA last spring, she knew she still had some gymnastics opportunities ahead of her, namely the Gold Over America Tour with a rockstar roster of world-class gymnasts, many of whom she grew up competing against. There was also an electric, flip-filled appearance on the 2021 Met Gala steps (no big

If you’re familiar with the debilitating pain of plantar fasciitis, which is often caused by running, a new treatment is on the horizon: body-fat injections. According to findings from a small study (with only 14 participants), published Tuesday in the journal “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,” researchers found that injecting fat into the sole of the

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sam Kang Am I a burpee lover? No. But for the sake of journalism — and my goal to incorporate more compound movements into my workouts — I tried Funk Roberts‘s “Ultimate Burpee Workout Challenge.” It features 10 rounds of three different exercises, and each round begins with 10 burpees.

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. We’re excited to take on the mountains and go skiing this year. Different slopes have adapted to social distancing

Activist Drew Pavlou hopes to raise enough money to print 1,000 shirts posing the question “Where is Peng Shuai?” with the intent of handing them out for free at the 2022 Australian Open women’s singles final. Concerns about Peng, a tennis player representing China, remain — she disappeared from the public eye last fall after

There’s no shortage of hard yoga pose #inspo on the net these days. But what if you’re actually inspired to try one yourself? Where would you even start? Megan Hochheimer, founder of US-based Karma Yoga Fitness , USA who frequently posts her own impressive “physics experiments” (her words), shares the benefits of pushing the boundaries

When she takes part in the 2022 Beijing Games, German speed skater Claudia Pechstein, 49, will be the oldest woman ever to compete at a Winter Olympics, NBC Sports reports. She turns 50 on February 22, just two days after the closing ceremony. She is also the second person — and only woman — to

Vaginal yeast infections are unpleasant, to say the least. The most common symptoms of a yeast infection are itching, burning, and a white discharge that’s often compared to cottage cheese. According to Tejumola Adegoke, MD MPH, assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Boston University School of Medicine, some people also experience swelling and

My trusty old foam roller is still one of my favorite tools for workout recovery, which is why I was immediately intrigued by the Hyperice Vyper Go ($149). It’s described as a vibrating foam roller, which just sounds like a perfect piece of equipment — a handheld massager and a foam roller wrapped into one.

Gymnasts Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey competed together at the Tokyo Olympics — Chiles was part of the four-woman American squad that earned silver in the artistic gymnastics team competition, while Carey claimed floor gold as one of two individual athletes on the women’s side repping the US. They both showcased their talent at the

[Sponsored by ThirdLove] Get the positivity flowing with this fun and energetic dance cardio workout! Professional dancer Meagan Kong will take you through a footwork-focused routine that’s sure to change up the energy of your day. The quick program will see Meagan kicking up the challenge from beginner to intermediate, but feel free to slow

A rich, cream-based moisturizer may be the first product you think to grab when it comes to preventing winter dryness, and that makes sense. As the name implies, this product is literally designed to replenish and support the skin’s moisture levels. While moisturizer may be your dry skin MVP, it’s not the only player that

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. The new year is a great time to set new goals — especially when it comes to your fitness

If you don’t have a lot of room to spare in your home gym, you’ll love the versatility of YBells. This four-in-one piece of exercise equipment can be used in place of dumbbells, kettlebells, double-grip medicine balls, and push-up stands. You can use these space-saving YBells for strength training and cardio exercises. Since there are

On September 1, 2021, the state of Texas passed a new abortion ban, threatening the foundation of the landmark Supreme Court decision for 1973’s Roe v Wade. The Senate Bill 8 (SB 8) drastically limits the ability of organizations like Planned Parenthood to provide abortion care in Texas beyond six weeks of pregnancy, and sometimes

In a new interview, Jessica Chastain says getting access to birth control quite literally changed her life, and she credits Planned Parenthood for making it possible. Chastain had a difficult childhood, she tells The Sunday Times. She was born to a single mother who got pregnant in her teens; “I’m the first person in my

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. When we’re traveling, we like to keep up with our workout routine as much as possible; it helps us

Image Source: Getty / Andy Lyons Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson rocketed to the top of the sports world last summer, missed the Olympics after testing positive for marijuana, and generally left us invested in her journey and fascinated by her story. In that vein, we have some good news: Richardson is the subject of Sub Eleven

@nbcolympics This lift is even more INCREDIBLE in slow motion. 🤯 #ToyotaUSChamps22 #figureskating #lift #slowmotion #wintersports #figureskatingtiktok ♬ original sound – NBCOlympics One of the most mesmerizing parts of ice dancing is the lifts performed by the teams, and three-time Olympians Madison Chock and Evan Bates certainly know how to deliver. At the 2022 US

Finding the right running trainers for you is just as important as correct form and technique. (And, yes. That includes getting your running warm-up and cool-down done, too. No skipping!). Plus, with it being a new year, it’s a pretty good time to treat yourself and get all kitted out. READ MORE: 5 Workouts To Help You

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Before 2020, I could count on one hand the amount of times I had worked out at home on

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Whenever we need to de-stress, we turn to our yoga mats. Our practice has a way of centering us

Naomi Osaka, 24, won her first match at the Australian Open 2022. This marks a big moment in her career since making the decision to take a break for her mental health in June 2021. When asked about how it feels to have the first Grand Slam win of the season under her belt, Osaka

Crossing your legs while you’re sitting is a comfortable position for many of us, but you may have heard that crossing your legs isn’t the healthiest position for your body. And I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it’s true: crossing your legs for long periods of time isn’t good for your

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Yoga pants are on, water bottle is filled, playlist is queued, and there’s only one thing standing between you

Lili Reinhart is starting the new year with an important reflection on beauty standards and self-love. After sharing a poem titled “a love note to my body” by writer Cleo Wade on her Instagram Stories, the Riverdale star took a moment to share her personal struggles with body acceptance and the self-criticism many are forced

Created by The Class instructor Karla Misjan, Beyond Resolutions is a four-week program aiming to get to the root of our reasoning for even making resolutions at all. Journaling, meditation, EFT tapping, and The Class are just some of the sessions folded into the program’s curriculum. Over the course of the four weeks, instructors Mallory

Whether you use them to level up your planks or crush your leg day, core slider discs are a lightweight and portable piece of fitness gear that will help you get closer to your goals. POPSUGAR Sliding Core Discs ($10, originally $13) recently dropped, and I got the opportunity to give them a try. The