Fitness

MyKayla Skinner is officially going to the Tokyo Olympics this summer as an individual gymnast. To recap, there were four US women’s artistic gymnastics team spots up for grabs along with two separate spots reserved for athletes who will not be vying for a team gold but will compete, instead, for spots in the Olympic

Jordan Chiles wanted to quit gymnastics a few years ago. She felt stuck, and, as she told POPSUGAR earlier this month, she lacked drive and energy to the point of “not wanting to truly be in the gym anymore.” Now, though, the 20-year-old is officially off to Tokyo after being selected for the four-person Olympic

In April of last year, Jade Carey mathematically clinched an individual ticket to the Tokyo Olympics with her vault performances at the Apparatus World Cup series. The top three event finishes were counted, and Carey competed at four competitions between 2018 and 2020 (the very last competition wrapped up in Doha, Qatar, this weekend). Though

Before microwaveable heating pads and stick-on menstrual relief patches were in existence, hot water bottles were the MVPs in heat therapy. These tools are tried and true for soothing all sorts of discomfort and keeping you warm on a chilly day. But they’re especially helpful to have on hand when period cramps strike, as heat

Supplements are a an essential part of my daily wellness routine, but sometimes I wonder if they’re actually doing what they say they’ll do on the box. After getting an invitation to take a Thorne x KINRGY class with Julianne Hough, I saw it as a great opportunity to see if these Thorne supplements will

If you have a friend or family member who is attempting to get pregnant, you may have once heard them mention that they’re tracking their ovulation cycle. In this circumstance, they might be trying to plan the ideal time to have sex (i.e. when they’re ovulating) in order to fertilize an egg and conceive. However,

I have mild cerebral palsy that affects my left arm and leg, which isn’t necessarily uncommon. What’s far less typical about my experience with cerebral palsy, though, is that I don’t fit neatly into others’ expectations of what someone with cerebral palsy is “supposed to” look like. I don’t use mobility aids or walk with

@drmalekpt There’s a chance stretching may not be working in your favor! Try these next time. #neckpain #athomeworkout #neckpainrelief #fyp #doctorsoftiktok ♬ Dinero – Trinidad Cardona I couldn’t figure out if I slept funny or if the tightness in my neck was from a new upper-body workout I did the day before — whatever it

“I’ll come to you,” she said before we hung up. After getting lost in St. Louis on the way to my friend’s house — a city that always causes me to feel uneasy anyway, thanks to past trauma — I was lucky enough to find a gas station where a friendly worker let me borrow

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

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

Sika Henry remembers setting a goal back in 2017. It wasn’t just any goal, though — she strived to become the first Black professional woman triathlete in the US. In May of this year, she finished third in the amateur division at Challenge Cancun, which qualified her for a USA Triathlon elite license, meaning she

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

Raiders defensive lineman Carl Nassib posted this video on Instagram where he announced that he’s gay, which makes him the NFL’s first openly gay player. In the video, Nassib, who said he’s a pretty private person, added “I finally feel comfortable enough to get this off my chest.” He also thanked his supportive friends and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

We teamed up with Under Armour to help women everywhere tap into their unbeatable confidence. I’ve been a loyal outdoor runner for years. Truth be told, I always thought my preference for outdoor training was, well, a preference. But, it turns out there’s a bit of science behind why my outdoor workouts outperform my gym-bound

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

Are you ready for a barre workout that’s filled with small moves for a big outcome? Join Marnie Alton, the founder and creator of the M/Body exercise technique and studio, for an eight-minute full-body routine you can do at home. You can do this practice without any equipment, but you can also use a chair

Some days it’s easy to hop on your Peloton bike and start pedaling, other days you’re left wishing Peloton instructor Ally Love‘s bubbly energy could just rub off on you already. If you ever find yourself losing interest in the middle of a workout, or you want to make things more exciting with a change