Fitness

Cardio and strength training are an important part of any workout plan, but recovery is essential — and stretching is too often the first thing we let slide. “You should be doing mobility exercises five to seven days of the week,” explained Le Sweat founder Charlee Atkins, CSCS, who created this stretching sequence for POPSUGAR’s

@lizzo I FINALLY made *the* 💫pasta💫 ♬ Fallin’ in a Garden – LLusion In October, Lizzo celebrated six months vegan, and she recently shared that, over the past year, she has adopted other lifestyle changes such as cutting down on alcohol, taking up meditation, and working out. However, she says the key was ensuring that

Last year I moved from Los Angeles to Michigan. Even though I was born and raised in the Great Lakes State, I found the transition to be harder than I anticipated. The weather was in stark contrast to the balmy 70-degree days I had grown accustomed to. I missed frequenting my favorite coffee shops and

UCLA gymnast Margzetta Frazier recently received the surprise call of a lifetime. After the athlete debuted her passionate Janet Jackson-inspired floor routine, she got an unexpected FaceTime from the iconic singer in celebration. We don’t know if anything beats a perfect-10 feeling, but this must come close. During their emotional conversation, Jackson told Frazier that

We’ve officially hit 200 (!) Instagram Live workouts on @POPSUGARFitness, but don’t worry — we have zero intention of slowing down. We have three new routines going live this week to get you moving, including a special donation-based workout to benefit PushBlack, a nonprofit media organization for Black Americans, led by one of our favorite

If you’re looking to change your eating habits and lose weight, you might already be interested in two of the most well-known programs out there: WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers, and Noom, Noom, a newer approach to weight loss. While WW has been a surefire choice for more than 50 years, using an easy

UCLA’s gymnastics team is nationally known for their skill and creativity within the sport, but the athletes’ sideline support is something extra special. On Feb. 19, freshman Chae Campbell brought her “Desert Goddess”-themed floor routine to the competition and inspired her team to dance alongside her as she hit every move. Teamwork obviously makes the

It was a rematch worth watching. At the 2021 Australian Open women’s singles final on Saturday, Feb. 20, Japan’s Naomi Osaka bested American Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3. Rewind last year to the US Open semifinals, where Osaka outplayed Brady to advance to the finals and later take home the title — throughout this tournament, Osaka

Like many other vaccines, you may experience side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Of course, because this particular vaccine is so new, you’re probably eager to know what you can expect after getting vaccinated. For example, how long do the COVID-19 vaccine side effects typically last and, if they do linger or intensify, at

I’m never going to be one of those people who loves to run. I’ve tried over and over again, jogging on tracks, treadmills, and through the woods. I just don’t enjoy it. But I do enjoy walking. Getting steps in is my favorite way to spend my lunch hour, and my husband and I look

Does the thought of adding color to your workout wardrobe send shivers down your spine? Us too. An all-black look adds a certain power and edge to whatever we’re doing. So, while we’re all about black leggings and tanks, the look isn’t complete without a pair of black sneakers. Whether you’re going for a run,

Professional tennis player Jennifer Brady is off to the semifinals at the 2021 Australian Open. It’s only the second time she has made it this far at a Grand Slam singles tournament — she competed in the quarterfinal, then semifinal, match during the 2020 US Open. The 25-year-old rose to prominence in 2017 when she

You know Hunter McGrady, 27, as a model, activist, and creator of the inclusive clothing line All Worthy at QVC, which is available in sizes XXS-5X. You may recognize her as the model on the cover of the fall 2019 issue of The Knot in a gorgeous wedding gown, just weeks after her own wedding

OK, let’s be real — as much as all of us would love to take a social media hiatus, it’s not always practical in today’s world. Instead of trying to cut it out, be conscious of how you curate your feeds. If an influencer, beauty brand, (or even friend) makes you feel unworthy or less

Is there really anything better than having a warm cup of soup for lunch on a chilly day? They make for quick and easy meals you can eat just about anywhere. Not all options are healthy, though, so to make sure you get something that works for your diet, we did the searching for you.

Photo: The Black Foxes of Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). Image Source: Marching Storm Media. It starts with an eight-count, but dancelines at historically Black colleges and universities are more than just their flashy performances and infectious energy. They are, in many cases, the face of their school. Their choreographed stands — routines done entirely

I’m all for an energetic coach or motivational at-home YouTube workouts, but every so often, I’m not in the mood for someone else’s pep. If I come to a workout with a five energy level and the instructor greets me with a 1,005, it’ll take all my strength to not turn around, walk away, and

Soccer power couple Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger made a big announcement on Valentine’s Day: they adopted a baby daughter! In sweet dual posts on Instagram, the 2019 World Cup champs shared that their baby, Sloane Phillips, was born on Feb. 12, and also took the time to send a heartfelt message to her birth

Yep, you read the headline right: we’re officially hitting our 200th live workout this week on Instagram, and as always, you’re invited! Of course, we also think you should join in on the other live routines we have streaming this week on our Instagram page and YouTube channel, including a cardio HIIT workout, a mediation

Make Time to Meditate Meditation can also be a powerful tool, but Manda and Meleah acknowledged that it can be intimidating for beginners. Ease yourself into it by starting with just five minutes of meditation a day, then increasing the time by two minutes each week. You can opt for a guided meditation or simply

After a season cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m beyond overjoyed every time I watch college gymnastics in 2021. There are truly no limits to the creativity and talents of these athletes, as evidenced by Trinity Thomas’s floor routine. The University of Florida gymnast recently competed against LSU on Feb. 12 and walked away

With personalized plans and a user-friendly app, Noom makes eating healthier — and even losing weight — so much easier. If you’re unfamiliar, it works like this: log your meals and snacks into the app, and Noom will categorize your choices into green, yellow, and red foods. As long as you stay within your daily

Everyone has their own idea of the perfect body, but for Black women, the body put on a pedestal by the wellness industry rarely resembles their own. Like every other industry built on this country’s system of white supremacy, the world of fitness and nutrition is riddled with misconceptions and under-appreciation of Black bodies. But

“I didn’t come this far to only come this far.” That’s the mindset that eventually convinced Simone Biles to keep training for the Tokyo Olympics even after they were postponed for a year, an unprecedented announcement that left the superstar gymnast depressed, she revealed in an interview with 60 Minutes airing Sunday, Feb. 14. “I

Pole vaulting is the most frustrating thing I’ve ever done, but it has captivated me for the last seven years. I have continued with this sport because of the incomparable feeling of weightlessness and the tremendous adrenaline rush I experience in the air. Unfortunately, however, pole vaulting ends in elimination; a competitor does not stop

It’s hard to imagine a world in which leaving the house without a mask was the norm. Like it or not, we’ll be wearing masks for the foreseeable future, and it’s vital that they fit properly in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. But what exactly does a “proper fit” mean, and how do

I’m a more passionate advocate for my friends and loved ones’ mental health than my own. I talk the talk, but I’m long overdue to walk the walk. At least once a week, I tell myself I need to go to therapy, but immediately, I become overwhelmed. Taking control of your mental well-being is hard

There’s nothing quite as motivating as new workout clothes to help get your butt moving. When you feel confident, you can take on any challenge your workout routine might throw at you. The cornerstone of any active person’s workout wardrobe? A great pair of leggings. We’ve scoured the internet and found 20 pairs we’d be