Fitness

Swimmer Sierra Schmidt is known as the “dancing queen” in the collegiate swimming world, where she just finished her senior season at the University of Michigan. And, the 23-year-old from Erdenheim, PA, took those moves all the way to the 2021 Olympic Trials. “It’s something that works for me,” Schmidt said in a profile for

The 2021 Summer Olympics are coming up soon, and Team USA is revealing uniforms as we go. First up? Four new team uniforms, plus the team’s medal stand apparel. Soccer, basketball, track and field, and skateboarding all have sleek and simple new looks courtesy of Nike, who have provided Team USA’s Olympic podium wear since

Rhubarb is one of those quintessential spring and summer vegetables: bright pink, bitter stalks that pair amazingly with strawberries. While rhubarb is known for its bright color and bitter flavor, its health benefits typically go unsung. It is packed with antioxidants, which give it that beautiful red color, and contains fiber, too! However, due to

It can feel nearly impossible to accurately estimate exactly how much you’ve bled during your period by just glancing at your tampon before tossing it in the trash can. A regular absorbency tampon typically can hold 6 to 9 grams of blood, but you might not always fill up an entire tampon before you change

We’re in awe of pretty much anything Simone Biles does, and we’ll take any excuse to feel like her for a minute, even if we can barely touch our toes. She’s recently started a partnership with Athleta, one of our favorite workout brands, and has shared her top picks from the line. Reader, they’re definitely

Less than a month after withdrawing from the French Open for mental health-related reasons, Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon. In a short statement, Osaka’s team explained, “Naomi won’t be playing Wimbledon this year. She is taking some personal time with friends and family. She will be ready for the Olympics and is excited to

Caroline Marks is quickly earning her spot as one of the most inspirational and all around badass women athletes in the world. The American pro surfer has clenched too many titles and championships to list in one sentence — 2020 Super Girl Pro champion and second overall in the 2019 World Surf League (WSL), to

Where to begin? It’s been two whole years since Katelyn Ohashi graduated from UCLA, and she’s devoting her time to photography, writing, and brand partnerships she’s proud of. “There’s not one thing that I don’t enjoy doing, and it’s a really exciting life to live,” Ohashi told POPSUGAR. After graduation, she didn’t have the sort

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

It seems like this year’s allergy season is never-ending in our house, stretching out for months. If you’re also in the same boat, it isn’t just your imagination. POPSUGAR talked to two allergy experts and confirmed that not only are pollen counts higher this year, but they will also continue to rise. According to Kara

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

Forget blisters and sore muscles or row after row of occupied ellipticals at the gym. Nothing is more of a workout buzzkill than an unsupportive sports bra. If you’ve ever ended up doing the dreaded one-handed hold-and-run, or you constantly find yourself skipping the burpees and jumping jacks during every set, it’s safe to say

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

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

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

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

If you are feeling stressed and need a break in your hectic schedule, join us for a yoga flow and guided meditation led by Mel Douglas along with Rebecca Watson. You’ll leave this workout feeling relaxed and mindful. Using her Fitbit Sense, Mel will be tracking her heart rate during her yoga flow. As this

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!

Obé Fitness has teamed up with the new Cruella movie to bring a nonstop full-body workout in under 15 minutes. You’ll get your heart rate up with high-energy power jacks, find strength with moves like the single arm sprawl, and even get time to rock out to the Cruella soundtrack! Want to try some Obé

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

Simone Biles is unquestionably one of the greatest athletes of all time — she has four gymnastics moves named after her and keeps breaking records. So if you are just as curious as we are to get a peek behind the curtain of the GOAT and her training, the 19-time World Champion and four-time Olympic

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

Join Charlee Atkins for one of her most-requested formats: a knee-friendly workout! This session will include exercises to strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, and quads without placing too much strain on your knees. You’ll definitely feel the burn and fire up those muscles during this high-intensity, low-impact sweat sesh! For an added challenge, include a pair