Fitness

POPSUGAR’s How Does She Sleep at Night takes a peek under the covers of admirable women’s wind-down routines to reveal their nightstand staples, sleep schedules, and dream lives. As an international recording artist, Estelle has clocked lots of late nights on the road, on stage, and in the studio. But all that burning the candle

Anytime I’m headed to the beach, pool, or anywhere my skin may be exposed to sunlight for a long period of time, I always make sure to put on sunblock before walking out the door. While I know there are benefits to getting some sun — namely, that sunlight triggers the body to produce vitamin

On Go Skateboarding Day, June 21, in Los Angeles, USA Skateboarding announced the 12 skaters headed to Tokyo to compete in the Olympics for the very first time. The skaters rolled up to the USA Skateboarding press conference in style as they donned Nike’s Team USA skateboarding uniforms. During the press conference, each skater shared

Simone Biles makes gymnastics, a sport known for its four-inch beam and gravity-defying tumbling, look easy. Her eight-year all-around winning streak continues, and that alone — and the fact that she is the most decorated gymnast in World Championship history — classifies her as the GOAT. On top of that, and many more records, she

Before I went fully plant-based last summer, I was eating RXBars every day as a quick source of protein and a little after-dinner treat. But since they’re made with egg whites, I couldn’t have them anymore, unless I made them myself. Now, RXBar has new Plant protein bars in two flavors — Peanut Butter and

Simone Manuel is one to watch in Tokyo! On the last day of trials, after winning the 50-meter freestyle with a lead of just .01 seconds, Manuel secured her spot and is headed to the Olympics. For a little background on Manuel’s swimming career, back in 2016, Manuel became the first Black woman to win

Amazon Prime Day is back and, dare we say, better than ever? There are deals on everything from kitchen appliances to fashion essentials, but as fitness-lovers, we’d be remiss not to talk about the extensive deals on everything we love. From leggings to gym equipment and everything in between, these are the products worth shopping

New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will be the first transgender athlete to compete at the Olympics this year. Olympic officials have selected Hubbard for the women’s weightlifting team for Tokyo. “Hubbard has been confirmed eligible having met the IWF, IOC, and NZOC eligibility criteria, including IWF eligibility criteria for athletes who transition from male to

If you’ve ever gotten a headache from a too-tight ponytail, Danila Bim’s line of work may not be for you. In a display of incredible physical strength — and the longlasting power of a good conditioner — the Brazilian aerial artist suspended herself 10 feet in the air from nothing but a ring attached to

@willsmith First and last time I was allowed at that gym ♬ Spongebob – Dante9k It’s been more than a year since I’ve formally worked out in a gym, and while I’ve dipped my toes back into taking fitness classes, I’ve completely forgotten what it’s like to walk into a weight room and navigate the

Sha’Carri Richardson is headed to Tokyo! After flying through the Olympic trials this past weekend, she claimed her title as America’s fastest woman and secured a spot on the US’s Track and Field contingent. The 21-year-old athlete has been the favorite for the women’s 100-meter dash for some time now, but her performance over the

Looking for new workouts to get your heart rate up and make you sweat? You’ve come to the right place. We have three live workouts premiering on our Instagram page this week, including HIIT, low-impact cardio, and an accessible chair workout. Check out the full schedule below, and tune in this week to get your

As editors, we spend a lot of time trying out new products. We know what’s worth the hype, what’s underrated, and what’s past its prime. As lovers of all things fitness, we are more than willing to be the experimenters and figure out what’s worth your time, and we’ve done it here. If you’re going

Picking up an over-the-counter soothing vulva cream at your local drugstore might seem like an easier solution to treat itching or dryness than scheduling time with your doctor, but if you’re experiencing any sort of discomfort or changes to your vulva (or vaginal health in general!), speaking with a medical specialist is always the best

Two-time Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky will now be a three-time Olympian after securing her ticket to Tokyo for the women’s 400m freestyle. She won the event at the 2021 US Olympic Swimming Trials and plans to compete in the 200m, 800m, and 1,500m freestyle finals this week as well. We can’t wait to see what

The 2021 Summer Olympics are coming up soon, and Team USA is revealing uniforms as we go. First up? Four new team uniforms, plus the team’s medal stand apparel. Soccer, basketball, track and field, and skateboarding all have sleek and simple new looks courtesy of Nike, who have provided Team USA’s Olympic podium wear since

“I didn’t know what to do with myself.” Yes, Jess King — the exuberant Peloton instructor known for her hugely popular The Jess King Experience cycling class series that she refers to as an “immersive party” — was speechless when she first saw her now-fiancée, Sophia Urista. She was working at New York City cabaret

Rhubarb is one of those quintessential spring and summer vegetables: bright pink, bitter stalks that pair amazingly with strawberries. While rhubarb is known for its bright color and bitter flavor, its health benefits typically go unsung. It is packed with antioxidants, which give it that beautiful red color, and contains fiber, too! However, due to

It can feel nearly impossible to accurately estimate exactly how much you’ve bled during your period by just glancing at your tampon before tossing it in the trash can. A regular absorbency tampon typically can hold 6 to 9 grams of blood, but you might not always fill up an entire tampon before you change

Less than a month after withdrawing from the French Open for mental health-related reasons, Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from Wimbledon. In a short statement, Osaka’s team explained, “Naomi won’t be playing Wimbledon this year. She is taking some personal time with friends and family. She will be ready for the Olympics and is excited to

We’re in awe of pretty much anything Simone Biles does, and we’ll take any excuse to feel like her for a minute, even if we can barely touch our toes. She’s recently started a partnership with Athleta, one of our favorite workout brands, and has shared her top picks from the line. Reader, they’re definitely

Swimmer Sierra Schmidt is known as the “dancing queen” in the collegiate swimming world, where she just finished her senior season at the University of Michigan. And, the 23-year-old from Erdenheim, PA, took those moves all the way to the 2021 Olympic Trials. “It’s something that works for me,” Schmidt said in a profile for

Take a few minutes out of your day to relax, stretch, and flow with international yoga and meditation instructor Faith Hunter. Whether it’s your first yoga class or your 500th, this is a perfect fit into your feel-good routine. To keep it rolling with more quick-hitting workouts, delicious recipes, and mood-boosting workouts to get your

Caroline Marks is quickly earning her spot as one of the most inspirational and all around badass women athletes in the world. The American pro surfer has clenched too many titles and championships to list in one sentence — 2020 Super Girl Pro champion and second overall in the 2019 World Surf League (WSL), to