Fitness

The 2021 GK US Classic was Chellsie Memmel’s first competition since she retired from gymnastics in 2012. She’s the 2005 world all-around champion, and she received team silver at the 2008 Beijing Games. Now 32 (turning 33 next month) and a mom of two, Memmel returned to the national stage on May 22 after declaring

Blogilates creator Cassey Ho wasn’t always famous for Pilates: she started off playing tennis at a young age, and her dad was her coach, so naturally, she loved to move. In high school, Ho was preparing for a pageant and found Pilates because she’d seen the Mari Winsor Pilates DVDs. “I begged my mom to

If you like your workouts with a side of timeless pop perfection, Canfitpro-certified trainer Emily Thorne (aka EmKFit on YouTube) has created a routine you’ve got to try. Thorne choreographed a full 30-minute dance HIIT workout set to the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again soundtrack, and all these ABBA hits are the perfect motivation

When you’ve reached a certain level of exhaustion, you’ll do just about anything for good sleep. You might try meditating, or winding down with a warm shower, or even popping a supplement. But if you often find yourself kicking back with a glass of wine in the evenings, you may want to reconsider — especially

Give your core a full workout with this session made to target and sculpt those muscles! Led by trainer Katie Austin, this workout features low-impact movements that are tough on your muscles but easy on your joints. Throughout this session, Katie will have her Stanley IceFlow™ Flip Straw Water Bottle by her side to stay

With diet culture constantly telling us that you have to look a certain way to be considered “worthy,” it’s sadly not uncommon for people to get caught up in fad diets, fall into disordered eating, or even develop a full-fledged eating disorder. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 29 million Americans will have an eating

☑ Youngest Triple-Double in #WNBA History☑ First Career Triple-Double in the League☑ First Triple-Double in @nyliberty History …In her 6th career game. @sabrina_i20 #CountIt pic.twitter.com/tLJHkpu1RM — WNBA (@WNBA) May 19, 2021 Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty is already making WNBA history in her third game of the new season. On May 18 in

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

Thinking about having sex on prom night? There’s this huge misconception that everyone is having sex, which makes you feel like you have to do it, too. But it’s such a big decision, and there’s so much to consider before going for it. In this week’s How 2 Deal, therapist Lindsay Fleming, LPC, walks us

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

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

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

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

I first met Amber Leventry when they came to my yoga class. I was inspired by their strength and determination and their kindness toward others. We bonded over parenting issues, CrossFit, and writing, and have kept in touch as most of us have over the past year: over our random Instagram posts. When they posted

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

@deafgirllifts accessibility is so much easier than you think! #deaf #hoh #vaccine #vaccination #accessible #accessibility ♬ original sound – katie norton Katie Norton is a powerlifter who is hard of hearing and is passionate about advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing. While she was very grateful to be able to get her first

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

Avoidance does not equate to acceptance, which is why disability advocate and TikTok creator Tiffany Yu has made it her personal mission to cultivate open conversations around disability and inclusion. When she was 9 years old, Yu was involved in a car accident that took her father’s life and left her right arm permanently paralyzed.

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

Robin Arzon is no stranger to hard work. The Peloton head instructor and VP of Fitness Programming has run more than 26 marathons, several ultramarathons, and even written a best-selling book called Shut Up and Run. But she didn’t start out as an athlete. In fact, she said she was “allergic” to exercise growing up,

Are you a full-body-workout kind of person, or do you love zeroing in one muscle group to really feel the burn? Well, you don’t have to choose between them this week, because we’re offering Instagram Live workouts for all of the above. Tune in on Monday for a full-body, HIIT-style workout from our friends at

Join Carrie Underwood‘s trainer, Eve Overland, for a full-body HIIT session! This workout includes two lower-body + cardio circuits and two upper-body + core circuits, followed by a two-round Tabata finisher that will leave you ready for the cool-down stretch. During this class, Eve will be hydrating with her go-to sports drink, BODYARMOR LYTE. My

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