Fitness

The Paris 2024 Olympics are quickly approaching and you are guaranteed to see tons of familiar faces (think: Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles). Other faces will be new — some appearing so fresh that you may wonder just how old athletes have to be to compete at the Olympic Games. The answer, as it turns

With pool yoga, like many things in life, the hardest part is starting. That’s what I discovered as I very inelegantly crawled onto my floating yoga pad, my knee dunking one edge of the mat into the water, creating a puddle that would remain for the rest of class. I recently tried aqua yoga, also

“You’ll be happier when you’re skinnier.” These words lingered in my head as I sat on my couch at home, staring blankly at the waiting room screen on the telemedicine call. It was a lie I had believed my entire life. Soon, a physician assistant from the virtual primary care clinic joined the meeting and

POPSUGAR Photography | Anvita ReddyPOPSUGAR Photography | Anvita Reddy Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. About a month ago, I dealt with a painful charley horse cramp on the bottom of my foot. Usually, stretching it out relieves the muscle tension

Throughout my years as a trainer, I’ve noticed that some people love to train their upper body, whereas others tend to focus more on their lower body. There’s nothing wrong with having a personal preference (I’m a fan of leg day, myself), but it’s important to spend time strengthening all muscles in order to prevent

Angel Reese appeared on billboards in New York City for her Reebok endorsement. Flau’jae Johnson signed a rap contract with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and an apparel deal with Puma. Mikaylah Williams recently inked a deal with Jordan Brand. And several other Louisiana State University women’s basketball team players as well — a squad mainly made

It’s almost time to say bonjour to the 2024 Summer Olympics. After years of anticipation, the Games are closer than ever, with the Olympic Trials creeping up all throughout April, May, and June. Considering that spectators weren’t allowed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Paris 2024 Olympics are set

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. Pelvic

About six months ago, Selina Burzler went to a friend’s house for a dinner party. The next thing she knew, she was waking up, bleary-eyed in her own apartment. “I was home, and the bike I went to dinner with was there, but I had no recollection of the journey,” Burzler tells PS. “I lost

Tabata is designed to push your limits, and this 30-minute workout is no exception. For anyone new to Tabata, it’s basically a more intense form of HIIT, alternating between bursts of high-intensity exercise, and shorter periods of rest. Fitness trainer and founder of the Future Self Fitness App, Tanner Courtad, leads you through each interval,

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. I’m an extremely sensitive sleeper, which means that even the faintest sounds can disrupt my whole sleep cycle. I’ve long relied on white noise machines to help lull me to sleep faster; the soothing static

Niecy Nash-Betts is hot. Yes, her career is on fire (did you see her iconic Emmy’s speech last year?). But she also quite literally feels hot, she tells me during our conversation at the Pendry Hotel in New York at the end of March. Donning a blazing red suit, the “Dahmer” actor admits that she

Every fitness studio has its own approach to hyping up its visitors and inspiring a sense of accomplishment. For F45, it’s a combination of 45-minute functional training sessions programmed for efficiency and fostering camaraderie with a “team mentality.” That’s proven to be a winning formula. F45 opened its first studio in Australia in 2013 and

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sam Kang. Product credits: POPSUGAR 8lb dumbbells, Halara sports bra, Lululemon leggings, Avre sneakers. Sick of doing traditional deadlifts? Trying to strengthen your hamstrings? Just love the sound of the acronym RDL? If so, you’re going to love Romanian deadlifts. This move is a great way to break up the

Most of us already have some personal experience with the power of sound — whether it’s a specific frequency that keeps you calm, or the white noise that helps you sleep at night. Taking this basic concept one step further, scientists are now harnessing the healing properties of sound to make a positive impact on

When you’re searching for relief from the discomfort of a cold or the flu, you likely hit up the drugstore’s cold and flu aisle. But at least some people also swing by their local Starbucks for a semi-controversial, cult-favorite drink. Yes, we’re talking about the Starbucks “Medicine Ball,” a soothing tea blend that has garnered

Editor’s Note: We at PS recognize that people of many genders and identities can impregnate others or become pregnant. For this particular story, we interviewed sources who generally referred to those who can impregnate others as men and those who can become pregnant as women. A contraception method for those assigned male at birth is

I’m in a no-frills gym. There are two bathrooms, but no showers. It has black walls and tons of equipment lining the perimeter, a boxing ring, and various machines. There’s a plush massage table where a client is loosened up by his coach using a Theragun. A group of five is taking an active recovery

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. Menopause

You’ve probably heard the term “pelvic floor” before. It’s a word that gets thrown around quite a bit in the health and fitness space, sometimes without explanation. So what is your pelvic floor, exactly? Essentially it’s is a group of muscles and ligaments that support everything in your pelvic region: your bladder, bowel, and, if