Fitness

When Naomi Osaka announced she was opting out of press during the 2021 French Open, she said she hoped her hefty fine would, at the very least, go to a mental health organization. Well, Osaka was indeed slapped with the full $15,000 fine and threatened with further punishments, leading her to subsequently drop out of

When I was in elementary school, every student had to take a yearly Presidential Fitness Test consisting of running a mile, and doing shuttle sprints, pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, and toe reaches. Each year, I flawlessly excelled in each test except touching my toes. I’ve never been able to touch my toes. Because of this, I

@sashagenevahoward Wall sit variations 💪🏾🪑🔥 #fyp #wallsitchallenge #fitnesstiktok #tiktokfitnesss #walkchallenge #personaltrainer #foryoupage #saucysantana #fittok ♬ Walk – Saucy Santana Wall sits really can fire up the legs; it’s a quads-screaming, hamstrings-shaking, glutes-just-barely-hanging-in-there type of burn. But the key to performing any exercise is knowing when it’s time to progress. NASM-certified personal trainer and AFAA-certified group

In addition to her unmatched tennis skills, Serena Williams is also known to make a statement on the court with her fashion. For the day two of the French Open on May 31, she did just that with cool neon green custom Nike sneakers that had sketches all over the shoe. The kicks paid tribute

@regina.fang developing healthy habits using a @theofficialgoogle chrome extension 👀 #learnontiktok #tiktokpartner #workfromhome ♬ original sound – regina fang If you’ve been working from home for more than a year, it’s easy to get so focused on meetings and your to-do list that hours go by without taking a break. Staring at a screen for

For as much as we hear about young transgender athletes, from lawmakers and activists arguing over who they can and can’t play against, it’s remarkable how little we hear from them. Trans voices are so often silenced that the kids truly affected by anti-trans athlete legislation almost never get to tell their own stories. The

Like many people during the pandemic, I spent the last year mostly inside with no gym access, my everyday routine turned upside down, and relying on emotional eating and drinking to get me through what was the most anxiety-inducing time of my life. So it was no surprise that I put on nearly 20 pounds

In our totally objective opinion, there’s no better way to release stress and refresh your day than with a workout. Even better when it’s live, with a top trainer right there to work you through the tough parts. That’s why we’re excited for this week: we’re dropping four new Instagram and YouTube Live workouts, and,

I’ve been loving eating veggies for breakfast. I’m serious! Ever since I learned about calorie density and started following the Starch Solution, my tastebuds have changed and I crave them in the morning. They’re low in calories and high in fiber so they’re perfect for weight loss. For the past two months I’ve been adding

Whether you’re new to working out at home or you’ve been doing it for years, your home gym must be equipped with the right fitness gear to support your goals. Figuring out what workout equipment to buy can be stressful, so POPSUGAR went straight to the experts to solve this dilemma. These are the pieces

Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is also the beginning of sale season, and to say we’re ready is an understatement. We’re always shopping for workout clothes, and this season, there are so many essentials to stock up on from some of our favorite brands like Nike, Alo Yoga, and Year of Ours. If

If you have a vagina, you may have heard that wiping from front-to-back is the best technique when cleaning up after using the bathroom. It might even be something you’ve practiced for as long as you’ve been sitting on the toilet. Wiping from front-to-back helps keep you and your vagina healthy. According to Tamika K.

You don’t always have to lose a loved one to grieve, proven by all types of loss experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe you’ve lost your job, sense of identity, or purpose. Maybe you no longer have hold of motivation, a solid routine, or connections. Perhaps all of the loss has been compounded for you

Shoes? Laced. Water bottle? Filled. Weights? Stacked. Next step? Picking the right music! It should be illegal to work out without amazing music playing in your AirPods. When you can feel the beat pumping along with your heart, when you’re ready to lift another set or run just a little bit farther because your favorite

Sweat isn’t always leggings’ best friend. I, for one, am not a fan of overheating mid-exercise and feeling the need to peel my workout wardrobe off before my stretches. So, when Under Armour sent me its Iso-Chill Ankle Leggings ($90), you bet I was intrigued to give them a try. I often do a “stroke

As much as I love watching Olympic diving, I’ve never understood why athletes scurry off to the showers and then proceed to chill in a hot tub after each dive. They’re already wet. They’re only in the pool for a handful of seconds, so it’s not like they need to get cleaned up. And doesn’t

As seasoned fitness shoppers, we always look forward to the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale for all the great deals on our favorite workout clothes and sneakers. Plus, with Memorial Day right around the corner, there really is no better time to shop! If you’re looking to gear up on some new summer workout staples or

Before taking our mark and then diving off the block, swimmers — much like other athletes — have a pre-race mental check list we run through to ensure we’re really ready to compete. Swimming caps on and goggles secured? Check. Starting block dry, locked, and ready to go? Double check! Lastly, as anyone who’s ever

Menstrual cycles don’t just disappear when you’re at work, yet I’d be lying if I said I’ve never hid a tampon up my sleeve while walking to the bathroom or underestimated just how bad my cramps were making me feel (probably by just saying I had a “stomachache”) at one point in my career. It’s

Water polo is just one of several water-based sports that will be played in Tokyo at the upcoming Summer Olympics. The soccer-esque sport requires athletes to be strong swimmers, handle a ball well, and work together as a team. There’s one rule, however, that makes water polo even more difficult than it appears on the

You might recognize eMjae Frazier’s last name — her sister, Margzetta, is a UCLA Bruin whose floor routines have gone viral (her Janet Jackson-themed performance is one recent example). Watch eMjae’s own floor routine above from the 2021 GK US Classic on May 22. She opens up with a massive double layout, hits beautiful leaps

Simone Biles is proudly embracing her status as one of the greatest gymnasts the world has ever seen. During the 2021 GK US Classic on May 22, Biles made history as she nailed a Yurchenko double pike on vault — a skill no woman ever attempted in previous competitions. Such a historic event called for

Simone Biles is a POWERHOUSE ⚡️ A powerful performance on floor earned her a score of 14.250.@Simone_Biles // #USClassic pic.twitter.com/lKYQ0MngRn — #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) May 22, 2021 Simone Biles took the floor at the 2021 GK US Classic on May 22 like she’d never left. It was the first time she competed since the 2019 World

THE QUEEN HAS SPOKEN 👑 Simone Biles landed her Yurchenko double pike for the first time in competition.@simonebiles // #USClassic pic.twitter.com/j07ZweBZ8H — #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) May 23, 2021 Simone Biles debuted her new vault, a Yurchenko double pike, during the second session of the 2021 GK US Classic (after her high-flying floor performance). It was her

@asapmonny The cool thing about your muscles is that they don’t “know” the weights/load you’re using, they only know TENSION!!! 🏋🏻‍♀️ #gymtok #workoutfromhome ♬ astronaut in the ocean x toxic by adamusic – Adam Wright We believe that fitness shouldn’t fit into a box. You can get creative with how you exercise, and anyone should

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