Fitness

Last week, the internet took note of an ableist slur in a track on Beyoncé’s new album, “Renaissance,” and Twitter lit up with hot takes. The song “Heated,” co-written by Beyoncé, Drake, and others, included the words “spaz,” and “spazzin,” which are derived from “spastic.” Medically, “spastic” describes a condition in which nerves are damaged

If you want to work your arms, back, and chest at the gym, look no further than this six-exercise upper-body workout that’ll get you in, out, and feeling strong in no time. This upper-body gym workout is structured in supersets, which just means you’ll be alternating between two different exercises that work separate muscle groups.

Get ready to flow with yoga instructor, Christa Janine,500 E-RYT, who will be leading this 30-minute power yoga sequence joined by Phillip Anderson and Nikita Chaudhry. You’ll practice deep inhales and exhales and time your movement to your breath as you go from a revitalizing stretch series into some more challenging and strengthening poses, such

With the exception of running shoes, I definitely don’t put as much thought as I should into my workout footwear. I know the basics — you typically want more support and bounce for running shoes and a flatter sole for weightlifting (all depending on your foot type and needs, of course) — but when it

Image Source: Getty / Rich Fury Abigail Spencer is entering a new birth year with gratitude. In honor of her 41st birthday on Aug. 4, the actor, who’s appeared in numerous touchstone shows from “Grey’s Anatomy” to “Mad Men,” shared photos from her recent trip to Paris with her son. In the caption and subsequent

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. We’re big fans of bike shorts; honestly, in the summer, they’re practically all we wear. Bike shorts are practical;

Lady A has postponed their Request Line Tour as guitarist and vocalist Charles Kelley pursues sobriety, the band announced on social media today. The tour, set to kick off Aug. 13 with stops across the South and East Coast, has been pushed to next year. “Being on the road with our fans is our greatest

It’s only been a few months since Kim Kardashian broadcasted her Met Gala weight loss and diet — and was subsequently reprimanded by the entire internet for her toxic-diet-culture-y comments — but she’s already back on the bandwagon. This time, she posted a series of Instagram Stories about a DEXA scan she did that revealed

Diamonte Harper, better known as Saweetie, become an overnight sensation in 2016 when she shared a video of herself rapping what was to become her hit single “Icy Girl” on Instagram. As a self-made artist, she watched both her parents hustle when she was younger and had big plans to prove her talent when she

Titanium dioxide has bubbled up to the top of our feed again, but this time it’s not in Skittles, it’s in tampons. Some people on TikTok are alleging the ingredient can lead to all sorts of health issues, including heavy bleeding and cysts, while others say it’s nothing to worry about. One Twitter user even

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Jane Fonda is an icon for a reason, and we’ve always admired her commitment to standing up for what

Melanie Lynskey continues to speak out against stringent body-image standards in the entertainment industry. In a recent Hollywood Reporter interview with her “Yellowjackets” costars, the actor revealed the immense scrutiny and body shaming she’s experienced throughout her career, but especially while filming “Coyote Ugly.” Lynskey portrayed Gloria, the best friend to Piper Perabo’s Violet, in

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Catch Natalie White and the other Class FitSugar trainers in new episodes dropping every Sunday and Wednesday on the POPSUGAR Fitness YouTube Channel. Natalie White grew up in a tiny village in Cornwall, England, and she trained her whole life to become a professional dancer. That dream became a reality: She attended dance school in

Welcome to Class Fitsugar’s newest season! We’re back in the studio, and our new trainer Jasmine Blocker will be leading you through a 30-minute strength-training workout, joined by Paris Nicole and Poofy Moffitino. You’ll get your heart rate up from the get-go with jumping jacks and high knees and then work on activating your core

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If you’ve previously ignored pickleball because of its funny name or the fact that your parents were the ones begging you to play, it’s time to get properly acquainted. The sport — a mash-up of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis — is on a rocketship, rising in popularity thanks in large part to the pandemic. In

Image Source: Getty / Nick Cammett Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games without pay for violating the National Football League’s (NFL) personal conduct policy. The suspension comes in response to the more than two dozen women who have come forth with allegations against Watson for sexual misconduct during massage treatments.

Olympia Ohanian is shaping up to be quite the soccer star. The 4-year-old daughter of Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian put her skills on display while attending the July 30 match between Los Angeles-based women’s team Angel City FC and Seattle-based OL Reign, the former of which she is a co-owner. Before kickoff, Olympia offered

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. There are so many great reasons to get outside this August, but if you need help thinking of just

Welcome to Class Fitsugar’s newest season! We’re back in the studio, and our new trainer Natalie White will be leading you through a 30-minute cardio HIIT workout, joined by Paulyn Baens and Maya Davis. In this routine, you’ll power through plyometric lunges, jump squats, speed skaters, plank jacks, and so much more! This high-energy session

Catch Rachel McClusky and the other Class FitSugar trainers in new episodes dropping every Sunday and Wednesday on the POPSUGAR Fitness YouTube Channel. Before Los Angeles-based trainer Rachel McClusky became the fitness entrepreneur she is today, her heart was actually in music. Born into a family of musicians and a self-identified singer-songwriter since age 11,

As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. A quality pair of training shoes is a must-have no matter what kind of workout you have scheduled, be

Despite monkeypox once being considered a rare disease, a recent outbreak has spread globally, making the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declare the virus as a global health crisis. And as of today, the US has reported more than 4,600 cases, putting it on track to become the country with the highest number of known