Fitness

Content warning: This post contains an account of sexual assault. Weeks after Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai accused retired Chinese official Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault, fellow tennis stars and voices around the sport, including Naomi Osaka, are speaking out in support and concern for her welfare. Peng has reportedly not been seen in public

Nicole Byer (host of Netflix’s Nailed it! and Wipeout on TBS) sits down with Taraji P. Henson and cohost Tracie Jade in an upcoming episode of Facebook Watch’s Peace of Mind With Taraji to talk about her journey from being labeled a “busybody” as a child to her diagnosis with adult ADHD. In the exclusive

After a tumultuous season that saw the NWSL reckon with abuse allegations and its own culture of silence, the league has crowned its new champion: the Washington Spirit, which beat the Chicago Red Stars to win the franchise’s first ever championship. The game started with a choppy, back-and-forth first half, and both teams looked ready

Photo: Board members of the Black Women’s Player Collective. Image Source: Courtesy of Adidas Imani Dorsey and Ifeoma Onumonu, from the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) Gotham FC, both believe in the power of visibility — seeing is believing. Onumonu specifically recalls a time in college when a young girl identified her as her favorite

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. Finding great leggings comes down to personal preference; some are buttery soft and great for lounging, while others are

The Washington Spirit and Chicago Red Stars will face off in the NWSL championship game on Saturday, Nov. 20, at 12 p.m. ET, capping off a tumultuous and transformative year for the nation’s only professional women’s soccer league. While the athletes have always had to fight for fair wages and better working conditions, an explosive

Watch even a few minutes of downhill skiing, and it will probably come as no surprise that downhill is the fastest of the Olympic alpine skiing events. In this discipline, athletes try to clock the fastest time possible by racing down a steep slope in a tucked position, dodging gates, risers, and the mountain’s rigid

Image Source: Getty / Axelle / Bauer-Griffin Selena Gomez is turning her years of mental health advocacy into something more tenable. The star announced on Nov. 18 the forthcoming launch of Wondermind, a mental health company she’ll head with her mom, Mandy Teefey, and media entrepreneur Daniella Pierson, who previously founded The Newsette. Wondermind was

Losing 10 pounds is a solid feat: whether you have 15 or 50 pounds to lose, getting started on your weight-loss journey and shedding that first 10 can be the hardest. And while many people would like to lose those 10 pounds as quickly as possible, crash diets and deprivation aren’t effective or healthy long-term

It turns out that after years of tossing a crumpled up piece of paper into the trash and shouting “Kobe!” we might have to start saying “Stephen!” after all. On Tuesday night, three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to discuss his new self-titled memoir Dwyane and engage in

Figure skating will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about events at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. It’s always incredibly impressive to see what these athletes can do, balanced on thin blades and skimming along ice. However, there’s one question that has always plagued us: How do figure skaters not get dizzy? With all

Curling is always one of the most buzzed-about sports at the Winter Olympics. After all, any game that involves players yipping and yelling, “Sweep! Sweeeep!” is sure to capture viewers’ attention. But if you find this Olympic ice sport equally fascinating and confusing, you’re not alone — curling isn’t something most folks learned to play

50 Million Followers and Social Anxiety with Bretman Rock While most of us don’t think twice about things like going to the grocery store, for people living with social anxiety disorder, those little everyday things can become terrifying. Social media star Bretman Rock shares his experience with social anxiety and how he has learned to

For most of us, the changing of seasons means we’re taking those morning park runs inside to the treadmill. But not everyone looks at dropping temps and winces. We all have that friend who, instead of slowing down their training in the winter, actually ramps things up. You know the one: they wake up on

Erin Jackson made history today when she won her first ever World Cup speed skating race, crossing the line for the 500-meter distance in a blazing 37.613. With the win, Jackson also became the first Black American woman to win a speed skating World Cup title, a monumental piece of history for the 29-year-old Olympian.

If you’ve been watching figure skating at all over the last few years, you’ve probably seen a program from Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue. The American ice dancers are three-time world medalists, three-time national champions, and 2018 Olympians looking to make a second trip to the Olympics for the Beijing Games in 2022. Over the

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. If drinking enough water is easier said than done for you, let us introduce you to timed water bottles.

There are a lot of ways to fit exercise into your daily life, but one of the easiest methods may be to just take a walk. Taking a walk every day is a simple yet rewarding activity that can be fulfilling for all ages. Some even make a goal out of walking 10,000 steps a

There’s no doubt that sugar is delicious. Especially if you have a sweet tooth, you know how much flavor a little sugar can bring to drinks, desserts, and everyday dishes. But you also likely know that while enjoying sugar in moderation is A-OK, overindulging in the sweet stuff can be damaging. Thankfully, there are tons

Therabody has made a name for itself in the fitness world by creating devices that help soothe sore muscles — the brand’s ultra-quiet, gloriously massaging Theragun might immediately come to mind. Now, Therabody is using its PowerDot muscle stimulator ($349) to try to tackle another type of discomfort — one that many people who menstruate

We’ve all been there: walking slightly bent over, the muscles in our legs/core/back/arms screaming as we try to sit down, reach up, climb the stairs or, worse yet, go down the stairs. A result of a new workout plan, extra hard session or “forgetting” to warm up or cool down, delayed onset muscle soreness (aka DOMS) really can

To an amateur’s eye, skeleton and luge may just seem like extreme forms of sledding, but these two Winter Olympics sports are far more dangerous than the latter. And, while luge and skeleton may seem similar to each other, they’re actually vastly different events. Sure, both sports involve athletes racing down steep ice tracks at

In order to get an IUD inserted, you have to visit a healthcare provider — like a board-certified ob-gyn. These experts are not only trained to determine which IUD is best for you and your needs, but also to safely place it into your uterus. But what should you do when you want the device

The best foods are healthy and comforting, and nothing fits that description better than a cozy bowl of soup. But while soup is a staple in many households, especially during the colder months, it isn’t always very filling. (There’s a reason soup is so often a starter!) That’s why we’ve compiled this list of high-protein

As she continues to carve out a path for her next move, like any 18-year-old, exploring her independence is at the forefront. College was always part of Suni’s plan. She committed to Auburn, where Jess’s twin brother, Jeff Graba, heads the gymnastics team, over four years ago. And her Olympics success hasn’t changed that decision.

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. Sore muscles may be a workout buzzkill, but cold muscles, well, they can make even the easiest workouts feel

Between five boroughs, a cool 26.2 miles, and finishers in the tens of thousands, there were bound to be inspiring moments from the 50th TCS New York City Marathon, especially following last year’s in-person cancellation. Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of those heartwarming and encouraging highlights for you to relive now that the confetti has

Every four years, the greatest athletes in the world come together at the Winter Olympics, and seemingly overnight, the rest of us mere mortals become dedicated fans of alpine skiing. The 2022 Winter Games in Beijing are sure to be just as thrilling, with the best of the best competing across 11 different alpine skiing