NBA players are committed to continuing the fight for Breonna Taylor, a young Black woman who was wrongfully killed by three Louisville police officers in an unannounced drug raid on March 13. Four months later, the officers involved in Taylor’s death have yet to be charged, and several NBA players want to make sure her
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Since the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) is recommending all Americans wear some kind of face covering when out in public, we’re stocking up on plenty of cloth face masks. We’re wearing masks to go run necessary errands, but also to go on walks in the neighborhood, which means, we’d like them to be breathable.
There’s a Facebook group for my town, meant to keep people informed about what’s happening around them. Lately, all that’s been happening is a lot of political discord. The disagreements in this group are a microcosm of what’s going on throughout the US. There are daily discussions about the importance of social distancing versus its
I’ve been relying on what I like to call “the doorframe method” to relieve muscle soreness. You know, when you use the corner of an entryway to target that knot that won’t quit? Is it cost-effective? Yes — that’s its main attraction. Does it reach all of my problem areas? Not even close. The reality
If you’re eating low-carb, it’s only natural for cravings to set in from time to time. For us, it’s all about pasta. Cacio e Pepe, Bolognese, pesto — you name it, we’ll eat it. But, hold on to your hats, because we found seven pastas that are decidedly low-carb. Whether you’re watching your total carb
No matter how magnetic the connection between you and your partner, experiencing pain or discomfort during or after sex can take a lot of the fun out of your sex life. While waves of tenderness like cramps are usually tolerable, it’s important to understand why you might experience them, how you can find relief from
Even if it’s your first time on a paddleboard, practice patience and give yourself 60 minutes — that’s all it takes to get comfortable on the water, Jaime Fiske, PSUPA-certified stand-up paddleboard instructor and co-owner of SUP Marble, says. Place the board in the water, climb on, start paddling on your knees to get a
Endurance is kind of my thing. As a marathon runner, I’ve come to love workouts that can go the distance — yep, I’m going for that pun. But with most of the races that typically keep my endurance up canceled, I’ve found myself in need of a little boost. Sure, I’ve still been lacing up
I am not the type of person who’s quick to tear off her t-shirt at the beginning of a boxing class or at the start of a run; I typically keep my tops on. But when I find a sports bra that offers double duty — support and style — it can be harder to
After years of being told to “draw my navel into my spine” during core workouts and Pilates sessions, I’m finally ready to admit that I have no idea what that means — or really, why I’m even doing it. Whenever an instructor would shout out the direction in a group Pilates class, typically during a
We’re always on the hunt for great new workout clothes that are sweat-wicking, comfortable, versatile, and easy to style. There’s nothing more annoying than realizing you wore your barre leggings for a HIIT session, so we like it when clothes can take us anywhere we need to go. Plus, we want functional athletic wear, but
When a doctor first confirmed that I had symptoms of COVID-19, I was a nervous wreck. My husband Nathan and I live in a small, one-bedroom apartment in New York, and I had been coughing — at times, violently — for a couple days, though I tried to keep my distance and always buried my
My morning runs aren’t always cathartic — in fact, sometimes I arrive home feeling worse than I did before taking off down the sidewalk. Whether I’m feeling sluggish and tired, or my anxiety is getting the best of me, feeling relaxed while running has proved to be challenging — and this experience is definitely more
HIIT, yoga, low-impact strength, power and mobility: if you’re up for any of these workouts, you’re in luck — we’ve got all of them (and more) coming up this week on Instagram Live via @popsugarfitness. Join in on Monday for a 15-minute full-body workout, come on Tuesday for toning, hit power and mobility on Thursday,
Exercise does a body good, but if you don’t stretch properly, it can leave you feeling sore. Tight hips or hamstrings, back pain, or an achy chest and shoulders aren’t just problematic for future workouts, they can make everyday movements like sitting in a desk chair downright uncomfortable. And if not fixed, over time this
Kayaking can be such a serene summer activity — the sights and sounds of the rippling water and the warm sunshine touching down on my shoulders transport me to a much calmer state. On the flip side, kayaking is also really, really challenging. The constant paddling to propel the boat through the water makes my
I’ve told a number of people recently that I found the best workout tights with pockets. Sometimes using words like “best” and “perfect” can be tricky to justify when you’re explaining an opinion, so I thought it would be important to break down what attributes of these tights earn them a favored title. I’ve been
History was made on July 12 when Stephanie Travers, a Petronas trackside fluid engineer, became the first Black woman to stand on a Formula 1 podium. Driver Lewis Hamilton brought her up to the podium following his win at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria and later highlighted her achievement in a powerful Instagram post
Doing squats can be daunting if you tend to experience knee pain in your workout routine — but don’t write off the move just yet. According to fitness expert and ACSM-certified trainer John Ford, the squat motion is worked into everyday life — even outside of exercise. “The good and the bad of the situation
Karim Salmen, a 23-year-old TikToker, is giving a firsthand look at what his COVID-19 experience has been like the past eight days, warning in his latest post that “this virus is not a joke.” Salmen, who was hospitalized on July 9 and then tested positive for coronavirus a few days later, has been documenting the
Finding a therapist who is accepting new clients, is someone you click with, and within your budget is rare but not impossible. It can take a lot of time to find someone who meets all the criteria on your list (and we definitely don’t recommend settling for just anyone), and therapists are aware of that.
I’ve struggled with an anxiety disorder for pretty much my entire life. For me, part of my excessive worrying comes from never wanting to be a burden, which often means that I keep my issues to myself and deal with them on my own, no matter how difficult it becomes. This is the way I
It’s not too tough to figure out a good bodyweight workout for cardio, abs, or even lower body (squats and lunges are tough even without weights!), but it’s trickier when you want to target your arms. Sure, you can always knock out a few sets of push-ups, but how else can you get an upper
There were many predictions of a second wave of coronavirus: a dip in cases in the summer, followed by a potential increase in the fall. But in the US, at least, this hasn’t been the case. After a temporary plateau, case counts have started climbing again, and the country is now reporting ever-higher numbers seemingly