Fitness

My grandmother, a beautiful hula dancer. Hula runs in my blood. When my Papa saw my Grandma Becky dancing hula one night in a dance hall, armed with her ukulele, mu’u mu’u, and beautiful smile, he fell in love. She passed on her grace to my mom, who’s a beautiful hula dancer as well, and

This no-equipment cardio workout will get your heart rate up and leave you breathless. Led by certified trainer Ashley Joi, you’ll build endurance during exercises that include high knees, quick feet, and side shuffles. Push through these cardio-intensive moves, because Ashley has you covered with quick breaks after each set, during which she will be

Ready for another week of Instagram Live workouts? If you’ve never joined us before, it’s simple: just go to @popsugarfitness, tap into our IG Live at the times below, and get ready to sweat. This week, you can expect some seriously muscle-shaking moves during Kellie Williams’s ab and glutes bootcamp, plus a ton of sweat

All gymnasts wear leotards. Right? That’s just a fact, like how Simone Biles is the GOAT and Stick It is the most iconic gymnastics movie of our time. (Go ahead, argue me on this, I’ll win.) Gymnasts wear leotards for safety reasons, because loose clothing might snag on the equipment, and to ensure judges can

When The New York Times first published a piece on languishing — a term coined by sociologist and psychologist Corey Keyes, PhD, which has gained more significance amid the pandemic — it felt like a sigh of relief. Finally, there was a word to describe how we’ve all been feeling for the past year. Dubbed

Stretching has a way of melting away stress and worry, but there’s no need to unroll your yoga mat. Here are nine stretches you can do in your pajamas and in your bed — either before you go to sleep or once your alarm goes off — or both! Do the entire sequence if you

Crossing the paratriathlon finish line at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games was surreal for Grace Norman. She was, as she described, a “crying heap at the end” due to a culmination of exhaustion and excitement. “The moment when I made the pass into first place was pretty amazing,” Norman told POPSUGAR. “I knew there was

If we had to guess, you are naturally athletic and were probably a track star in high school. You are cool and casual — you can run five miles like it’s nothing — and don’t follow any fitness fads. Whether it’s a jog before logging onto work or an ab circuit at lunchtime, you always

Fencing is one of the only sports that has been played at every modern Summer Olympics, and it will be back again for the 2021 Games in Tokyo. Because the sport moves fairly quickly, first-time viewers may want to have some basic understanding of the rules and scoring before tuning in. Lucky for you, we’ve

It can be really hard to lose weight, and when you’re on birth control — which is often perceived as adding pounds and pounds to the scale — the idea of slimming down can feel nearly impossible. The good news? While it’s normal to gain weight on birth control, it isn’t as common as you

It doesn’t get much worse than running in the rain with slippery shoes, losing your footing in the middle of a deadlift, or making scuff marks all over the floor of a fitness studio. Anyone who spends a good amount of time exercising knows that wearing the right pair of shoes can do wonders for

I’m a fitness editor, and I live a pretty healthy lifestyle — I exercise five to six days a week, eat a whole-foods-based diet, and get at least seven hours of sleep a night — but in January of this year, I found my weight creeping up on the higher end of what I find

If you haven’t heard of Girlfriend Collective, allow us to introduce you to what may be your new favorite activewear brand. The company is size-inclusive and eco-conscious, using recycled water bottles to make the fabric they use in their cult-favorite leggings. Plus, the clothes happen to be sweat-wicking, stylish, and flattering. It doesn’t get much

You may think that all activewear is created equal. Aside from being stretchy, form-fitting, and moisture-wicking, what else do you really need from workout tights or a sports bra? Turns out, women should be expecting a lot more. For starters, your fitness pieces should move with your unique shape while providing support and comfort. They

We love our workout clothes, and while we’re always looking to add to our collection, we don’t need to break the bank doing so. Enter the We Made Too Much section at Lululemon, which is one of our favorite places to shop. Here, we can find the leggings and sports bras we’ve been eyeing at

Join Carrie Underwood‘s trainer, Eve Overland, for a full-body HIIT session! This workout includes two lower-body + cardio circuits and two upper-body + core circuits, followed by a two-round Tabata finisher that will leave you ready for the cool-down stretch. During this class, Eve will be hydrating with her go-to sports drink, BODYARMOR LYTE.

Are you a full-body-workout kind of person, or do you love zeroing in one muscle group to really feel the burn? Well, you don’t have to choose between them this week, because we’re offering Instagram Live workouts for all of the above. Tune in on Monday for a full-body, HIIT-style workout from our friends at

Celebrate Mother’s Day with this quick, low-impact workout from mother-daughter duo Denise and Katie Austin. Denise is bringing you some of her signature aerobics moves from the ’80s, and Katie has you covered with some of her favorite cardio and toning exercises. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, this fun workout will

Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) women have more than made their mark on American sports. Michelle Kwan, Kyla Ross, Kristi Yamaguchi, Chloe Kim (more on her in a minute) — the list goes on, and to watch these talented athletes do their thing at the highest level for Team USA is a joy. Ahead

There’s perhaps nothing more soothing than a good yoga class, especially when your muscles are tense and sore or you’re under a lot of stress. But if you’ve ever laid your head on a yoga block mid-pose and suddenly been unable to think about anything other than the germs crawling all over it, you’re not

@carlie_chimenti1 #QuickerPickerRapper #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #mentalheath #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #wellness #depresion #advocate #ily #health ♬ original sound – tiny granola head When you talk about your mental health, do you feel like people downplay your symptoms or straight up don’t believe you? If you have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or any other mental illness, you’ve probably

A few years ago I discovered the magic of strength training, and with it, the importance of eating protein in order to help repair my muscles and grow stronger. While I usually chase a sweat session with a protein shake, I love protein bars when I’m on the go, and I often find myself reaching

The biker shorts trend isn’t going anywhere. In fact, with the warmer weather, we’re itching to ditch our long Old Navy has an amazing selection of soft, breathable, and trendy biker shorts. Whether you have an inseam preference, love patterns or bold colors, or need to stock up on the basics, we rounded up our

The fitness industry is constantly evolving. Remember when people didn’t book barre classes in bulk? As we predicted, the latest innovations this year are interactive, personalized products that let you get fit on your own time, in your own space. If you went over to a friend’s house and saw Mirror, one of these new

Photo: Angel City Elite, from left to right: Valeri Sanchez, Sabrina De La Cruz, Grace Zamudio, Andrea Guerra, and Grace Gonzales. At the starting line of the 2020 US Marathon Trials, Sabrina De La Cruz realized something felt off. “There wasn’t a lot of diversity,” the professional runner told POPSUGAR, reflecting on last February’s race

In this day and age, workout clothes aren’t just workout clothes. They’re also office clothes, lounge clothes, cooking clothes, and even sometimes pajamas (hey, no judgment). So, we’re stocking up on new, comfortable styles that will keep us comfy and also inspire us to get moving. It’s a win all around. There are super cute

Breakfast may just be the most important meal of the day, but finding time to scrounge up something to eat in the morning can be a real challenge. In fact, you may be tempted to skip the hassle altogether, especially if you’re trying to limit your daily calorie intake. However, cutting out breakfast can be

When it comes to shopping for a new fitness tracker, it can get complicated. There are so many brands and choices out there at every price point. To make your shopping and fitness life easier, we turned to Amazon, because the mega retailer is filled with a plethora of unbiased customer reviewers. We scoured through