Four weeks ago, Norway’s beach handball team were fined 150 euros (about $177 each) by the European Handball Federation for wearing shorts instead of their required bikini uniforms for the bronze medal game at the European Beach Handball Championships in Bulgaria. The fine caused outrage across the globe with a petition being created to reconsider
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When April Ross and Alix Klineman stepped into the stadium for their gold medal beach volleyball match, the temperature on the sand in Tokyo was a blistering 129 degrees Fahrenheit, plus humidity. Even Ross, a veteran of the sport with 15 years of competition under her belt, admitted it’s not typical to play in that
Comfort is my number one priority when it comes to workout clothes, and these Under Armour Women’s UA Speedpocket Shorts ($50) have become my new favorite for running, strength training, rowing, walking, hiking — everything! They are so unbelievably lightweight and comfortable, I hardly feel like I’m wearing anything. I never have to adjust them
In Katie Ledecky’s own words, her 200m freestyle result at the Olympics “wasn’t the best one for me.” The three-time Olympian landed a fifth-place result, which was her lowest in her Olympic career — a sign of just how dominant she’s been as well as the big expectations she has for herself. “It really wasn’t
If you’re looking for a new way to do a full-body workout at home, this 30-minute routine from NASM-certified personal trainers Julius White and LaToya Johnson of One Body LA showcases a drop-set format that will be sure to leave you sweaty and one step closer to a stronger you (as one commenter said, “This
If you’re looking to lose weight, combining cardio with strength training is effective and recommended by trainers. And walking is one of the best forms of cardio you can do for weight loss because it’s low-impact and easy to do anywhere — even indoors! Canfitpro-certified personal trainer and kinesiologist Johanna Sophia (growwithjo on YouTube) knows
Beyoncé: singer, actress, entrepreneur, mother, wife, daughter, and most importantly, human. In the September Icons issue of Harper’s Bazaar, the multifaceted powerhouse opened up about the weight of all the above, and how she, as a human, learned to bear the heaviness. Sure, we all have the same 24 hours as Beyoncé, but we all
When the Olympics roll around, I’m all in on Team USA. Every sport, every event, from 1 a.m. soccer games to 9:30 p.m. basketball tipoffs (gotta love that Tokyo time difference!), I’m out here whisper-screaming into my laptop screen as American athletes push for the podium. As much as I appreciate the athleticism and accomplishments
Twenty years after Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi first donned the same jersey, the longtime teammates, rivals, and friends have made Olympic history. On the final day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics, the US women’s basketball team defeated host nation Japan 90-75 to win their seventh consecutive Olympic gold medal. The victory marked a
Ready to mix up your workout routine? This week’s schedule of live workouts on POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram and YouTube features dance cardio, HIIT, and knee-friendly (!) strength training to help you feel good and get sweating. Check out the trainers and times below, and we’ll see you there! (PS: don’t forget to catch up with
It was a moment 57 years in the making. On the final day of competition at the Tokyo Olympics, the US women’s volleyball team — the most decorated volleyball squad never to win Olympic gold — finally made the top of the podium after defeating Brazil in three straight sets. The final point came courtesy
Women’s basketball has struggled for years to be taken as seriously as the men’s sport, and although there are many reasons that shouldn’t be the case, Team USA’s track record at the Olympics may be the most compelling argument yet. The US women’s basketball team has won more Olympic gold medals than any other nation,
Ten months after giving birth to her daughter, Camryn, Allyson Felix broke the record for the most gold medals ever won by a single track and field athlete in IAAF World Championships history. As she heads to Tokyo to compete in her fifth Olympics — an impressive feat within itself — Felix is just one
Molly Seidel just made her third career marathon count. The 27-year-old American shocked a stacked field by winning bronze at the 2021 Olympics, becoming the third American woman to medal in the Olympic marathon as she finished behind gold medalist Peres Jepchirchir and silver medalist Brigid Kosgei, both of Kenya. In extremely hot and humid
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix, 35, won a bronze medal in the 400-meter final on Friday at the Tokyo Olympics, with a time of 49.46 seconds. Shaunae Miller-Uibo of the Bahamas took gold with a time of 48.36 seconds, and silver medalist Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic finished just ahead of Felix with
It’s beach volleyball gold for Team USA’s April Ross and Alix Klineman! The “A Team” defeated Australians Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy in a match they controlled from the start, looking every bit the dominant competitors who went undefeated in seven matches in Tokyo. In fact, Ross and Klineman only dropped one set
As someone who works out five days a week, I live in activewear like leggings, sweatpants, and hoodies. So when I heard athleisure powerhouses New Balance and Bandier were coming out with a collection together my ears perked up like a puppy getting their favorite treat. According to the collaborating brands, the “Move Her World”
Gym memberships are wonderful. They give you access to kick-butt equipment like the Stairmaster, kettlebells, and stability balls. But these memberships can be costly on your bank account. Even apps like Zeamo and FlexIt, which can cut the cost by letting you pay per minute at a wide range of facilities (in FlexIt’s case) and
You may have heard that Valarie Allman won the United States’s first gold medal of the track and field meet in Tokyo, taking first in discus on Monday. She actually secured the win on her very first throw, slinging the disk 68.98 meters to a distance that would outlast all of her competitors, even through
Olympic gymnasts aren’t the only ones with a dazzling sense of style. On Aug. 2, day 10 of the Olympic Games, Mexican synchronized swimming duo Nuria Diosdado and Joana Jiménez García pulled out all the stops with their embellished leotards, which included a subtle but heartfelt nod to one of our favorite early 2000s TV