Fitness

National Women’s Soccer League star Sydney Leroux knows what it’s like to have to fight to get back to the top of her game. “I think with injuries, pregnancies, I think you question – can I still do this? Is my body going to do what it used to do, the way that I know

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Best friends do everything together. In the case of Team USA’s Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth, that includes playing at the

The Paris 2024 Olympics kick off at the end of July, but Olympians will experience unusual environmental conditions in the Olympic Village. The Olympics are putting sustainability first by purposefully skipping air conditioning. “Organizing more sustainable Olympic Games and offering athletes the best possible conditions are top priorities for the IOC and the entire Olympic

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Considering the current state of women’s sports merch — which is, in a word, bleak, as evidenced by a recent report

Sadly, in our fast-paced modern society, getting restful sleep seems almost like an ever-elusive act. Whether you’re balancing a slew of responsibilities, or constantly worried about different tasks, it’s easy to feel like your brain is constantly switched on, thoughts racing. In this video from PS Fit, breathwork teacher Marlize Joubert provides students the opportunity

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Gyms are like coffee — everyone has a different preference. And if your ideal gym is one that’s positive, inclusive, fun,

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Mia Agostinelli loves snapping pictures of her friends. And because those friends just so happen to be runners, her subjects are often on the move. “In college, I bought a Sony Alpha with the intention of taking street photos around New York,” says the 23-year-old. “When I joined a run club in the city and

Anytime I actually put in an effort to “do” my hair, I always feel super accomplished. Not only because I look far more put together than when I just let my hair air dry, but also because after all that time I spend blow drying and curling it, my shoulders are seriously burning. It makes

It’s tough to exist in the modern-day fitness world without hearing mention of “toning.” Social media is inundated with quick tips to tone up, while ongoing discourse about thin-but-muscular “Pilates arms” and “legging legs” exposes our collective obsession even further. Touted as one of the most popular fitness goals, toned bodies are impressively (and sometimes

To exercise or not to exercise: that is the question for a lot of us when we’re feeling under the weather. For routine exercisers, it can be hard to break the habit, even when you’re not feeling well; other times, it may feel like gentle yoga or a stroll outside could do us some good.

The men on “Perfect Match” Season 2 have a knack for being wrong. In just eight episodes, we’ve watched them scream, lie, and quite literally throw up with guilt. But among the drama kings and self-proclaimed gaslighters, we feel one stone remains unturned. Interestingly enough, it has less to do with backstabbing and more to

If humankind has a common enemy, it might be lower back pain. It’s a leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. It affects up to 85 percent of Americans at some point in their life, reports the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Even if you’re taking all the right steps —

We never forget how amazing Simone Biles is. Except sometimes we do kind of forget just how dominant Simone Biles is in her sport — until we remember that she’s nailing moves other gymnasts aren’t even attempting. In 2019, she became the first woman to land a triple-double in a floor routine, for instance. That

With over 220 studios, Corepower Yoga is certainly one of the biggest names in the game. And unlike more traditional yoga studios, it offers strength and sculpting classes that use weights, in addition to traditional vinyasa, heated, and unheated yoga. This makes it a great option for those who are interested in yoga, but also

Fans might know her from “Glee,” but actress and dancer Heather Morris is here to spice things up by teaching a fun heels dance class. Intimidated? Don’t be. Here, Morris offers up a quick dance session that all levels and backgrounds can try. Plus, the class is only 10 minutes long, making it a super

It’s no secret that our lives are becoming more digital with each passing day. It’s one of the reasons the tech sector has grown so rapidly — it’s now the third largest employer behind manufacturing and government in the US. With perks such as the ability to work remotely, flexible office hours, progressive benefits packages,

In May 2019, six months after a 35-year-old Marian Dancy gave birth to her second child, she became strangely ill. Her symptoms started as general fatigue and swelling in her legs and ankles, which she chalked up to being a tired postpartum mom, always on her feet. But a few months later she started to

Like many cusp Gen Z millennials, my first introduction to fencing was through the 1998 film “The Parent Trap.” If you haven’t seen the movie in a while, there’s an iconic scene where twins Hallie and Annie (both played by Lindsay Lohan), who’d been split up as babies and 11 years later wind up at

If you’ve ever watched the pregame ceremonies of a soccer match, you’ve probably noticed a sweet detail: the players always walk onto the field holding the hands of kids, who are dressed like an adorable little squad themselves. It’s a longstanding tradition that’s rarely explained during international tournaments such as the World Cup — so

You’ve heard of “gymtimidation,” but we suspect people suffer from another common ailment that saps some joy out of their fitness routines: gymposter syndrome, our term for the sneaking suspicion many of us have that everyone else is working out more than us. It’s to be expected. You can only swipe past so many gym

If you’re looking to build muscle, the question of when to eat protein around a workout (before? after? during?) becomes an important one, especially because it seems like everyone has their own routine. You might see some people shaking up a protein smoothie between reps at the gym or munching on a protein bar right

Whether you’re a fan of spreading peanut butter over toast ahead of your morning workout, adding it to your favorite overnight oats recipe, or throwing a tablespoon of the go-to nut butter in smoothies alongside berries and greens, there are various reasons to keep doing what you’ve been doing. There’s even a case for making

It’s May 2022 and I’m hiding from my therapist. I haven’t had a session in over a month, which feels like eternity after meeting every week for three years. “I’m not feeling too well,” I type into another email draft. “Can we reschedule?” I listen to the whoosh of my email and close my laptop

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Maybe

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Strength training is an essential component of any workout regimen, especially if your goal is to get stronger. That doesn’t always mean picking up weights — for example, Pilates totally counts as strength training, as do bodyweight exercises and moves with resistance bands. However, if you’d like to up the intensity and really focus on

“Get uncomfortable! That’s where we need to be to get stronger!” instructor Mercedes Owens says in this PS Fit video, leading the way with a series of upper body exercises using wrist weights. Based in Los Angeles, California, Owens can also be found teaching at Barrys and as a Nike Trainer for the Nike Well