Identifying your “why” is crucial. Running’s not easy — we know this — but reminding yourself of what drove you to lace up in the first place and staying focused on your goals will push you toward success. For Vanessa, a certified run coach and founder of VCPM, Inc., a business dedicated to empowering women
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Laurie Hernandez is drawing on the power of superheroes as she makes a momentous return to competitive gymnastics. On Feb. 27, the 20-year-old athlete participated in her first meet after a nearly five-year hiatus. Such a highly anticipated occasion called for an equally incredible outfit, and Hernandez went above and beyond with her Captain Marvel-inspired
Someone please tell Saturday Night Live to let me work out at home in peace. First, the NBC sketch comedy show dragged the Peloton hype, and on Feb. 27, SNL‘s cast took things one step further with a pointed (but hilarious) Mirror Home Gym parody. Ever wonder what it’d be like if your Mirror was
There’s something fun about a workout bodysuit or one-piece. At first glance, it may seem impractical or a bit extra, until you remember that ballet dancers, gymnasts, and countless other athletes have been moving freely in leotards for as long as we can remember. Especially if you’re someone who loves workouts like yoga, barre, and
Please welcome Laurie Hernandez back to the floor! After a four-and-a-half-year hiatus, the 20-year-old Olympian made an exciting return to competitive gymnastics on Feb. 27 for the 2021 Winter Cup. Her Hamilton-inspired routine was a show of her strength, proving like Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote, she is inimitable and an original. Hernandez stepped back from the
Figuring out how to stay focused and organized while working from home is hard enough. Doing so with ADHD requires a few extra tips for staying productive. The lack of a structured office environment has thrown off pretty much everyone who’s had to transition to working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Toss in an
One of my favorite parts about the Peloton is that whenever I’m sick of cycling, I can roll it away and switch up my workout with one of Kristin McGee’s yoga classes. But there’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a killer leg lift and having to strain my neck to see what
Noom is a popular diet plan that aims to help people not only lose weight but also develop a healthier relationship with food and sustain lifelong habits. But Noom isn’t like other programs on the market; it was created with the help of registered dietitians and mental health experts and uses cognitive behavioral therapy to
Two mental health professionals we spoke to ahead of Black History Month, registered psychotherapist Meghan Watson and licensed professional clinical counselor Shani Tran, defined journaling as one tool to get in touch with, reflect on, and identify Black joy (you can check out more of their tips here). Finding that joy within the individual self,
Image Source: Isabel Reyna Photography My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer on her birthday in June of last year, two months after her initial mammogram was postponed due to COVID-19. She went to each of the appointments leading up to her diagnosis — including a mammogram, sonogram, and breast biopsy — by herself because
As a Peloton member since the spring of 2019, I have nothing but praise for the brand; though I don’t own a Peloton Bike or Tread, I subscribe monthly to the app for live and on-demand classes. I recommend it highly, and I’m here to fill users in on a promotion that applies to healthcare
The Tokyo Paralympic Games start on Aug. 24, and while six months might seem like forever away, we are getting excited to watch some of our favorite Paralympic athletes vie for the gold for Team USA. The summer Paralympic Games include 540 events in 22 team and individual sports, such as goalball, sitting volleyball, wheelchair
When my cat scratched up my Peloton bike mat, I figured it wouldn’t make much of a difference if I just got rid of it entirely. Boy was I wrong — between the cycling shoes making scuff marks on the floor, my gross sweat forming a slippery puddle around me, and worse, the bike wobbling
Collegiate floor routines are a treat to watch. Aside from the impressive tumbling, leaps, and jumps, the performances — the right performances — are full of expression, fierceness, and grace all the same. They are even more exciting when they’re set to hit songs we know and love. It’s kind of like being awe-stricken by
Challenge your body while you build strength and stamina. During this 30-minute workout, certified trainer Charlee Atkins will lead you through a series of exercises to work your body without any equipment. Expect exercises like inchworms, plank walks, and split squats. Press play, and get ready to fire up your muscles! Charlee’s Under Armour outfit:
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
All of February, we have been honoring Black History Month with stories about Black joy and highlighting the resilience of people who continuously find the light that so many try to extinguish. When it comes to celebrating the joy of professional athletes, many people assume the happiest moments are the ones after a big win,
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
WandaVision‘s Teyonah Parris is already wowing us as Monica Rambeau, but off screen she’s equally badass, thanks in part to her dedicated workout routine. The actress shares snippets of her virtual sessions with trainer Laquisha from Body by Kariim Fitness on Instagram, and wow, we’re sore just watching her. Judging by the clips she’s shared
Before the pandemic hit in 2020, I’d get around the city where I lived and worked via walking or public transit, walking a minimum of 30 minutes a day, often more. Once we transitioned to working from home full-time, my single form of daily physical activity screeched to a halt and I spent months simply
We love our leggings, that’s absolutely no secret. We’ve spent years doing our due diligence and finding the pairs we can’t live without, but we always like to listen to our readers, because you all know what’s up too. When we posted this graphic to our Instagram about your holy grail black leggings, everyone sounded
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
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
Whether you’re swimming laps or surfing waves, you want a swimsuit that’s functional. It can be hard to find a useful design that’s still stylish. Luckily, we searched every corner of the internet for you and found some excellent picks. These one-pieces are cute but still serve a purpose. Check out our favorites from Nike,