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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. Pickleball paddles are kind of a big dill. Considering it’s become one of the trendiest sports of the year,

If you saw Armand “Mondo” Duplantis fly over the 6.25 meter (roughly 20.5 feet) bar at the 2024 Paris Olympics, breaking his own world record, you’re likely in awe. The Swedish athlete is arguably the greatest pole vaulter of all time, and the packed stadium roared with excitement after his mega vault. (And people on

Volleyball is one of the most eagerly anticipated events at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, so it’s a good time to brush up on the rules of sitting volleyball. According to World ParaVolley, the fast-paced, physical sport is played by over 10,000 athletes. It was officially added to the Paralympics during the Arnhem 1980 Games,

There are moments that change our lives forever, and for professional pickleball star Tyra “Hurricane” Black, that turning point came on February 6, 2023. Black, a former tennis player, was in Turkey for a tournament when a 7.6 magnitude earthquake (and thousands of aftershocks) rocked the country. “I was at a tournament in Turkey, and

Medicine ball slams may seem daunting. But once you get the hang of the exercise, it might become your new favorite move to try out at the gym. That’s because besides being an effective way to build strength, medicine ball slams are actually kind of fun. And if you’re having a stressful day, you may

One thing about me? I cry at all lifecycle events. Weddings, bat mitzvahs, proposals, gender reveals, surprise military homecomings, you name it, I’m shedding a few tears. But the waterworks have been particularly active over the last two weeks thanks to the 2024 Paris Olympics. When Jordan Chiles’s score changed and she won the bronze

This year’s Olympic gymnastics were full of emotional moments, but one of the most powerful actually took place off the mat. On Aug. 5, Team USA’s Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles shared the first all-Black podium in Olympic gymnastics history, alongside Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade. With Andrade taking home the gold medal for women’s floor exercise,

Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesJamie Squire/Getty Images Simone Biles knows what it’s like to be under pressure. The athlete has been doing gymnastics since age six and just 10 years later found herself at the World Championship taking home 2 gold medals. In her near twenty year career, she’s had multiple moves named after her and following

You’ve probably seen a lot of headers during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup — that is, hitting the soccer ball with your head to pass or shoot. US Women’s National Team cocaptain Lindsey Horan, for example, headed the ball to score a goal in the team’s heated match against the Netherlands, tying the game

Presented by Allegra, this calming cooldown is a perfect fit after finishing up a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout, a resistance training session, or simply a stressful day. The class is led by Jacquelyn Fisher and Joanna Huckins, affectionately known as Jacqs and Jo, the two founders of Sweat and Tell. With warmth and positivity,

While the Olympics is arguably the most competitive stage for sport, it appears that the elite athletes are still showing each other love behind the scenes. This year, athletes from all over the world have been sharing on social media the sweetest Olympics tradition among competitors: trading pins. For the Swifties out there, it’s similar

Struggling to fall asleep or just want to feel extra rested? A “sleepy girl mocktail” before bedtime could be exactly what you need, according to a recent TikTok trend. Originally shared on the app by creator and hormone coach Calee Shea Sciotto back in January 2023, the TikTok-viral mocktail contains a combination of tart cherry

If you ever get the chance to learn the “Bye Bye Bye” choreography alongside former members of *NSYNC, just say yes. I did. On the day of the dance class, based in West Hollywood, CA, Lance Bass walked down the staircase at the Heart Weho nightclub first — looking every bit like the Y2K star

A’ja Wilson is on fire right now. To summarize the Las Vegas Aces center’s year: She’s averaging a stunning 27.2 points per game, per the WNBA. She was awarded Best WNBA Player and Best Athlete, Women’s Sports at the ESPY Awards. She’s currently playing on Team USA in Paris, and (along with Breanna Stewart) shot

At this point, recounting the benefits of meditation is akin to singing the praises of the sun or Birkenstocks or chocolate cake. The jury is back, and meditation kind of rules. But if you’re just getting started, you may have questions about how to make the most of the time you spend with your eyes

Charles McQuillan | Getty ImagesCharles McQuillan | Getty Images I expected to see a lot of excitement around gymnastics, swimming, diving, water polo, and even rugby during the Olympics. I didn’t expect my social media feeds to be taken over by news of Olympic shooting, an event that can sometimes inspire some mixed emotions, especially

In August 2021, I became a certified barre instructor for a major boutique fitness company. In October 2023, I quit. Boutique fitness is marked by its exclusivity: small spaces, group classes, one-to-two modalities, and memberships upwards of $150 per month are standard for these studios. In recent decades, barre studios in particular have bloomed with

If you already thought diving was super impressive, learning the reason that Olympic divers wear wrist guards might make you even more awe-struck by the sport. On average, an athlete diving from the 10-meter platform (that’s 32 feet above ground) enters the water at a speed of nearly 40 mph. That’s why the Olympic diving

It wasn’t until I got into competitive swimming that I understood the true importance of a swimmer’s cap. Like many people, I thought it was just a helpful accessory, or a pesky rule community pools asked you to follow. Little did I know, caps can play just as crucial a role in a swimmer’s performance

For the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, surfing is back and bigger than ever. Olympic favorites like Carissa Moore and Caroline Marks will be taking to the ocean once again, making for an exciting competition. That said, surfing is still pretty new to the Olympics (it was added to the lineup for the 2020 Games)