Fitness

Caeleb Dressel’s dog is coming for his Olympic gold. Now that the Tokyo Summer Games are over (where the pro swimmer earned five gold medals), Caeleb is back home with his beloved dog. On Friday, Caeleb shared a video of himself racing his furry friend, Jane, in the pool. “Someone check the time to 25,

Going for a run on a summer day can feel amazing, until you find yourself drenched in sweat and feel that familiar burning sensation on your thighs. If you’ve ever run in scorching temperatures, you likely know what I’m talking about — the chafing struggle is all too real. But what if you could run

While we love our classic black leggings, patterned workout clothes bring a little — or a lot — extra motivation to our fitness routine. While we’re still loving matching tie-dye sets, an increase in marble prints at Old Navy made us stop, take notice, and add a few pieces to our carts. From dappled biker

“I am capable of winning. I deserve to win. I will win.” These are the three affirmations Valarie Allman stepped into the throwing circle with to prepare for her lead-off attempt, a throw of 68.98 meters that ultimately secured an Olympic discus gold in Tokyo. It marked the United States’ first track and field victory

Four weeks ago, Norway’s beach handball team were fined 150 euros (about $177 each) by the European Handball Federation for wearing shorts instead of their required bikini uniforms for the bronze medal game at the European Beach Handball Championships in Bulgaria. The fine caused outrage across the globe with a petition being created to reconsider

When April Ross and Alix Klineman stepped into the stadium for their gold medal beach volleyball match, the temperature on the sand in Tokyo was a blistering 129 degrees Fahrenheit, plus humidity. Even Ross, a veteran of the sport with 15 years of competition under her belt, admitted it’s not typical to play in that

Jessica Long may have a super common name, but make no mistake — the Paralympic swimmer is impossible to forget. For years now, Long has been a dominant force in her sport. She has competed in the Paralympics since 2004, racking up a whopping 23 Paralympic medals (13 of which are gold), in addition to

In Katie Ledecky’s own words, her 200m freestyle result at the Olympics “wasn’t the best one for me.” The three-time Olympian landed a fifth-place result, which was her lowest in her Olympic career — a sign of just how dominant she’s been as well as the big expectations she has for herself. “It really wasn’t

We can’t back it up with science just yet, but we’re pretty convinced there’s a direct correlation between wearing cute exercise clothes and having a productive, pulse-pumping workout. And, since you’ve worn the same sweats and sports bras for the past 18 months, you might be in desperate need of a wardrobe refresh. That’s where

If you’re looking to lose weight, combining cardio with strength training is effective and recommended by trainers. And walking is one of the best forms of cardio you can do for weight loss because it’s low-impact and easy to do anywhere — even indoors! Canfitpro-certified personal trainer and kinesiologist Johanna Sophia (growwithjo on YouTube) knows

Beyoncé: singer, actress, entrepreneur, mother, wife, daughter, and most importantly, human. In the September Icons issue of Harper’s Bazaar, the multifaceted powerhouse opened up about the weight of all the above, and how she, as a human, learned to bear the heaviness. Sure, we all have the same 24 hours as Beyoncé, but we all

When the Olympics roll around, I’m all in on Team USA. Every sport, every event, from 1 a.m. soccer games to 9:30 p.m. basketball tipoffs (gotta love that Tokyo time difference!), I’m out here whisper-screaming into my laptop screen as American athletes push for the podium. As much as I appreciate the athleticism and accomplishments

If you don’t have access to a gym or any weights, this is the perfect strength-training workout — all you need is a wall. Certified personal trainer Caroline Girvan shared this bodyweight workout to target your butt, legs, abs, and arms that’s just two exercises: wall sits and elbow planks. Just because it’s simple doesn’t

Ready to mix up your workout routine? This week’s schedule of live workouts on POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram and YouTube features dance cardio, HIIT, and knee-friendly (!) strength training to help you feel good and get sweating. Check out the trainers and times below, and we’ll see you there! (PS: don’t forget to catch up with

It was a moment 57 years in the making. On the final day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics, the US women’s volleyball team — the most decorated volleyball squad never to win Olympic gold — finally made the top of the podium after defeating Brazil in three straight sets. The final point came courtesy

Women’s basketball has struggled for years to be taken as seriously as the men’s sport, and although there are many reasons that shouldn’t be the case, Team USA’s track record at the Olympics may be the most compelling argument yet. The US women’s basketball team has won more Olympic gold medals than any other nation,

Ten months after giving birth to her daughter, Camryn, Allyson Felix broke the record for the most gold medals ever won by a single track and field athlete in IAAF World Championships history. As she heads to Tokyo to compete in her fifth Olympics — an impressive feat within itself — Felix is just one

Molly Seidel just made her third career marathon count. The 27-year-old American shocked a stacked field by winning bronze at the 2021 Olympics, becoming the third American woman to medal in the Olympic marathon as she finished behind gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir and silver medalist Brigid Kosgei, both of Kenya. In extremely hot and humid

Winning the gold medal for women’s 10-meter platform diving with a record-breaking score of 466.20, China’s 14-year-old Quan Hongchan made (media) waves at the Tokyo Olympics. Quan who began diving in 2007 at 7 years old, just made the cut this year as the minimum age requirement is 14 years old. Announcers, viewers, and judges

It’s beach volleyball gold for Team USA’s April Ross and Alix Klineman! The “A Team” defeated Australians Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy in a match they controlled from the start, looking every bit the dominant competitors who went undefeated in seven matches in Tokyo. In fact, Ross and Klineman only dropped one set

Nevin Harrison made Olympic history Thursday by earning the first ever Olympic gold medal in women’s canoeing at the Tokyo Olympics. The 19-year-old had the best time in the 200m sprint in the heat, the semifinal, and the final, ultimately winning with a time of 45.932 seconds. Watching her paddle with such strength and determination

Gym memberships are wonderful. They give you access to kick-butt equipment like the Stairmaster, kettlebells, and stability balls. But these memberships can be costly on your bank account. Even apps like Zeamo and FlexIt, which can cut the cost by letting you pay per minute at a wide range of facilities (in FlexIt’s case) and

The 🐐#SeeHerShine | #OlympicHERstory pic.twitter.com/YfAUcTUGbI — On Her Turf (@OnHerTurf) August 4, 2021 When Simone Biles stepped up to the balance beam during the event finals of the Tokyo Olympics, the world held its collective breath. It had been a week since Biles had withdrawn from the team finals after experiencing the “twisties,” a mental

Olympic gymnasts aren’t the only ones with a dazzling sense of style. On Aug. 2, day 10 of the Olympic Games, Mexican synchronized swimming duo Nuria Diosdado and Joana Jiménez García pulled out all the stops with their embellished leotards, which included a subtle but heartfelt nod to one of our favorite early 2000s TV

Tamyra Mensah-Stock was literally jumping for joy after her historic wrestling win on Aug. 3. In her Olympic debut, the 28-year-old from Katy, TX defeated three-time Olympian Blessing Oborududu of Nigeria 4-1 in the 68-kilogram freestyle wrestling finals, making her the first Black woman to win gold in wrestling and only the second American woman

We’ve been wearing and buying masks for over a year now, and the majority of our purchases have been reusable cloth masks. We’ve been double masking or using masks with filter pockets (and filters!) for extra coverage. If you are interested in taking it one step further but can’t find any N95 masks, you can

Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi and Qatar’s Mutaz Essa Barshim have officially reached new heights in their friendship. Over the weekend, the longtime rivals and friends competed for the gold medal in the men’s high jump competition at the Tokyo Olympics, and it ended in a way that no one could’ve predicted. The two athletes cleared the

We’re continuing our series of live workouts over on POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram this week with three fast-paced and fun routines: you’ll work your abs and glutes on Monday, punch it out with kickboxing on Tuesday, and finish up with a low-impact, high-intensity workout on Thursday. Check out the trainers and times below, and we’ll see