Fitness

National Women’s Soccer League star Sydney Leroux knows what it’s like to have to fight to get back to the top of her game. “I think with injuries, pregnancies, I think you question – can I still do this? Is my body going to do what it used to do, the way that I know

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Best friends do everything together. In the case of Team USA’s Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth, that includes playing at the

The Paris 2024 Olympics kick off at the end of July, but Olympians will experience unusual environmental conditions in the Olympic Village. The Olympics are putting sustainability first by purposefully skipping air conditioning. “Organizing more sustainable Olympic Games and offering athletes the best possible conditions are top priorities for the IOC and the entire Olympic

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Considering the current state of women’s sports merch — which is, in a word, bleak, as evidenced by a recent report

Anytime I actually put in an effort to “do” my hair, I always feel super accomplished. Not only because I look far more put together than when I just let my hair air dry, but also because after all that time I spend blow drying and curling it, my shoulders are seriously burning. It makes

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Gyms are like coffee — everyone has a different preference. And if your ideal gym is one that’s positive, inclusive, fun,

Mia Agostinelli loves snapping pictures of her friends. And because those friends just so happen to be runners, her subjects are often on the move. “In college, I bought a Sony Alpha with the intention of taking street photos around New York,” says the 23-year-old. “When I joined a run club in the city and

While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. I first encountered Normatec compression boots more than a decade ago when I was running the LA Marathon. Back then, unless

Sadly, in our fast-paced modern society, getting restful sleep seems almost like an ever-elusive act. Whether you’re balancing a slew of responsibilities, or constantly worried about different tasks, it’s easy to feel like your brain is constantly switched on, thoughts racing. In this video from PS Fit, breathwork teacher Marlize Joubert provides students the opportunity

You’ve heard of “gymtimidation,” but we suspect people suffer from another common ailment that saps some joy out of their fitness routines: gymposter syndrome, our term for the sneaking suspicion many of us have that everyone else is working out more than us. It’s to be expected. You can only swipe past so many gym

When it comes to upper-body day vs lower-body day at the gym, everyone has a favorite, right? But whether you look forward to squats and deadlifts or push-ups and bicep curls, the key to a balanced, healthy body is to incorporate a mix of both in your routine. So if you’re finding yourself returning to

If you’re looking to build muscle, the question of when to eat protein around a workout (before? after? during?) becomes an important one, especially because it seems like everyone has their own routine. You might see some people shaking up a protein smoothie between reps at the gym or munching on a protein bar right

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR’s Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment. Maybe

The Paralympics’ audience has been steadily growing for over two decades. The International Paralympic Committee reported that 1.8 billion people from 25 countries tuned into the Athens 2004 Games and 4.1 billion in 154 countries watched the Rio 2016 Games; they expected 4.25 billion from 177 countries to tune into the Tokyo 2020 Games. And

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. The Expert Edit features interviews with specialists about the products they swear by in their chosen field. For the latest installment, we spoke to Evelynn Escobar, social activist, professional explorer, and founder of the Hike

If you’ve spent any time on the wellness side of TikTok, you’ve probably seen videos of celebrities and fitness influencers working out in a beautiful gym with all the workout equipment a fitness lover could dream of, a trendy black color scheme, and truly impeccable lighting. If you have a really sharp eye, you may

Every once in a while, the internet gets together and declares that a perfectly normal aspect of the human anatomy is actually a huge issue. Enter into evidence the “thigh gap” conversation of the 2010s (reinvented into the “leggings legs” trend of the 2020s) and, recently, the “hip dip” trend that’s corroding social media feeds

“Get uncomfortable! That’s where we need to be to get stronger!” instructor Mercedes Owens says in this PS Fit video, leading the way with a series of upper body exercises using wrist weights. Based in Los Angeles, California, Owens can also be found teaching at Barrys and as a Nike Trainer for the Nike Well

The key to getting a stronger core is pretty simple: spend more time strengthening your abdominal muscles. No, you don’t have to schedule hour-long ab sessions, but your workouts should contain a core proponent. It can be as simple as spending a few minutes activating your core before moving into a strength routine or after

If you’ve ever been midway through a run and experienced that urgent, need-a-bathroom-right-now feeling in the pit of your stomach, you’re not alone. Over 800 people a month search the question, “why does running make you poop?” looking for answers. So we talked to Linda Nguyen, MD, a gastroenterologist at Stanford Health Care, to find