Fitness

Over the years, I’ve tried various fitness classes ranging from HIIT, dance cardio, and indoor cycling to lower impact workouts like Pilates and yoga, mixing in weightlifting and treadmill work at the gym. I’d never enjoyed a workout enough to commit to a full membership — until I tried F45 Training in late 2022. A

The transition from being a star collegiate athlete to a rookie on a professional team can be rocky, regardless of your sport or your gender. But in the small and hyper-competitive WNBA (just twelve teams with twelve players each) — that transition can be especially challenging. Often, teams only have capacity to sign one or

Grace Bundy, 28, has a unique relationship with the floor. Growing up naturally tall and bendy (which she would later learn at 19 was a manifestation of Ehler’s Danlos syndrome), her parents enrolled her in competitive gymnastics. She spent countless hours bending her body to the floor’s demands in order to defy gravity and land

At the 2024 Paralympic Games this month, wheelchair basketball player Courtney Ryan is competing on the US women’s national team for a shot at gold. But prior to her Paralympic run, the California native played for the Sydney Metro Blues in Australia. That’s because despite boasting some of the best wheelchair basketball athletes in the

The Olympics brings the world’s greatest athletic talents to the same stage, creating an unique energy that’s based on equal parts competitive spirit and genuine admiration. And this year, a new sport is entering the international arena: breaking, commonly known as breakdancing, is the newest Olympic sport, after having been added to the Paris 2024

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to stay consistent, especially when it comes to working out. In fact, building good habits is key when it comes to meeting your fitness goals. That said, rest days are an important part of any well-rounded, sustainable training program — even though they tend to get overlooked. While taking time

Get into the groove with a jazz-funk dance class, led by choreographer Frank Soares. This dance workout is only 10 minutes long, making it perfect for those who love all things hairography, but also have a busy schedule. Assisted by Suzie Elia and Mina Huynh Artis, the first part of this video starts with some

I never did team sports growing up. I danced for several years — I was an ’80s baby, after all, and every late ’80s and early ’90s baby will tell you of their early-in-life dance lessons. But I never had an innate drive to do any other type of movement. It wasn’t that I was

The Olympics this year have felt like the summer boon we all needed. They brought us sweet moments like the historic podium bow to Rebeca Andrade by Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles. We got to see Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart in some truly iconic equestrian gear. And we got to see that French pole

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Pickleball paddles are kind of a big dill. Considering it’s become one of the trendiest sports of the year,

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. Just like fashion and beauty trends, water bottle fads come and go with a vengeance. If you’re part of the hydration-obsessed

Volleyball is one of the most eagerly anticipated events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, so it’s a good time to brush up on the rules of sitting volleyball. According to World ParaVolley, the fast-paced, physical sport is played by over 10,000 athletes. It was officially added to the Paralympics during the Arnhem 1980 Games,

There are moments that change our lives forever, and for professional pickleball star Tyra “Hurricane” Black, that turning point came on February 6, 2023. Black, a former tennis player, was in Turkey for a tournament when a 7.6 magnitude earthquake (and thousands of aftershocks) rocked the country. “I was at a tournament in Turkey, and

Medicine ball slams may seem daunting. But once you get the hang of the exercise, it might become your new favorite move to try out at the gym. That’s because besides being an effective way to build strength, medicine ball slams are actually kind of fun. And if you’re having a stressful day, you may

One thing about me? I cry at all lifecycle events. Weddings, bat mitzvahs, proposals, gender reveals, surprise military homecomings, you name it, I’m shedding a few tears. But the waterworks have been particularly active over the last two weeks thanks to the 2024 Paris Olympics. When Jordan Chiles’s score changed and she won the bronze

This year’s Olympic gymnastics were full of emotional moments, but one of the most powerful actually took place off the mat. On Aug. 5, Team USA’s Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles shared the first all-Black podium in Olympic gymnastics history, alongside Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade. With Andrade taking home the gold medal for women’s floor exercise,

“Yes, I am that girl,” Jordan Chiles tells PS, with a sense of rooted confidence. When it comes to gymnastics, Chiles embodies a fiery spirit — strong, fierce, powerful — and her passion for her sport shines throughout her performances. In a similar style to teammate Simone Biles, who has spoken of her love of

Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesJamie Squire/Getty Images Simone Biles knows what it’s like to be under pressure. The athlete has been doing gymnastics since age six and just 10 years later found herself at the World Championship taking home 2 gold medals. In her near twenty year career, she’s had multiple moves named after her and following

If you struggle to fall asleep, you may already have a few tried-and-true tricks to make bedtime easier. Strategies like limiting screen time or adding white noise may have already become a useful part of your nighttime routine. But what you might not know is that the moments leading up to bedtime are just as

Charles McQuillan | Getty ImagesCharles McQuillan | Getty Images I expected to see a lot of excitement around gymnastics, swimming, diving, water polo, and even rugby during the Olympics. I didn’t expect my social media feeds to be taken over by news of Olympic shooting, an event that can sometimes inspire some mixed emotions, especially

It seems nearly impossible not to be inspired by the Olympic Games, where once every four years the greatest athletes come together to demonstrate their skill and make history. This year, numerous firsts have been made and records have been broken. And one of the most impressive displays of athletic potential came from swimmer Katie

While the Olympics is arguably the most competitive stage for sport, it appears that the elite athletes are still showing each other love behind the scenes. This year, athletes from all over the world have been sharing on social media the sweetest Olympics tradition among competitors: trading pins. For the Swifties out there, it’s similar

If you ever get the chance to learn the “Bye Bye Bye” choreography alongside former members of *NSYNC, just say yes. I did. On the day of the dance class, based in West Hollywood, CA, Lance Bass walked down the staircase at the Heart Weho nightclub first — looking every bit like the Y2K star

A’ja Wilson is on fire right now. To summarize the Las Vegas Aces center’s year: She’s averaging a stunning 27.2 points per game, per the WNBA. She was awarded Best WNBA Player and Best Athlete, Women’s Sports at the ESPY Awards. She’s currently playing on Team USA in Paris, and (along with Breanna Stewart) shot

If you’re a long-time soccer fan, the 2023 FIFA World Cup is a big deal for you, and you probably could have written this article yourself. If you’re still pretty new to soccer — the US women’s national team has brought in a lot of new fans these past few years — it’s a good

In August 2021, I became a certified barre instructor for a major boutique fitness company. In October 2023, I quit. Boutique fitness is marked by its exclusivity: small spaces, group classes, one-to-two modalities, and memberships upwards of $150 per month are standard for these studios. In recent decades, barre studios in particular have bloomed with

If you already thought diving was super impressive, learning the reason that Olympic divers wear wrist guards might make you even more awe-struck by the sport. On average, an athlete diving from the 10-meter platform (that’s 32 feet above ground) enters the water at a speed of nearly 40 mph. That’s why the Olympic diving

It wasn’t until I got into competitive swimming that I understood the true importance of a swimmer’s cap. Like many people, I thought it was just a helpful accessory, or a pesky rule community pools asked you to follow. Little did I know, caps can play just as crucial a role in a swimmer’s performance