Fitness Towns

At the age of 27, New Balance athlete Gabby Thomas has racked up a lifetime’s worth of accomplishments. She’s a Harvard University graduate, a two-time Olympic medalist (in the 200 meter and the 4 x 100 meter relay), a World Champion (in the same track and field events), and an NCAA Champion. Any one of

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography | Chaunté VaughnProduct Credit: POPSUGAR Fabric Resistance Bands, POPSUGAR Aerobic Step Deck, POPSUGAR Ankle and Wrist Weight Set What if we told you your glutes weren’t only the foundation of a healthier set of legs but also part of having a strong, functional core? That’s right: as important hip-stabilizer muscles, your

Picking up heavy weights can be empowering and rewarding, but you don’t need equipment to start a fire in your leg muscles. In fact, some of the most effective exercises can be done using your own body weight. A prime example? Jump squats. Jump squats (or squat jumps, whichever you prefer) are simple: you do

It’s nearing midnight, but I can’t sit down. I still have 20 more minutes of standing left to do. No, I’m not doing some “Survivor”–esque endurance challenge, nor am I being tortured (well, not by anyone but myself). I’m trying to live my life based on the findings of a new study that claims the

Lie down, stand up. That may not strike you as an especially advanced series of motions, but they’re the foundation of an advanced, full-body exercise that trainers love and too many of the rest of us skip out on: the Turkish get-up. The Turkish get-up involves moving from a prone to a standing position while

If you need a reminder of how incredibly popular the Insanity workout — a super-hard, DVD-based workout created by celebrity fitness trainer and choreographer Shaun T— was back in the late 2000s, how about this: my high school boyfriend once turned down an invite to hang out at my house after school — ahem, alone

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. On Running sneakers have been on my radar for quite some time now. I’ve seen plenty of people sport them out and about in the city, which is probably since they’re well-renowned for supporting the

If cardio seems more like a chore and less like a fun sweat session, this 10-minute HIIT workout can help you switch it up. Presented by Allegra, this high-energy routine is a quick way to get your daily dose of cardio…minus the treadmill. The programming moves quickly so you’ll never feel bored, with short intervals

If you’re not on the women’s volleyball wave, it’s time to get acquainted. The sport is loaded with killer athleticism and the energy is undeniably electric. But if you’re Googling, “How is volleyball scored?“ mid-game, you’re not alone. Volleyball scoring can seem complex, but we’re here to serve up (pun intended, sorry!) everything you need

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POPSUGAR Photography | Anvita ReddyPOPSUGAR Photography | Anvita Reddy Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. I’ve been told my whole life that drinking water is the answer to my health and wellness problems, from headaches and congested skin to gut issues.

I’ve struggled to find my center ever since developing a chronic illness in 2021. “You need to be more in your body,” an energy healer once told me while conducting an aura reading in Sedona, Arizona. “This body is broken,” I responded with all the candor I could muster, thinking of my chronic pain and

Even with the best sexual aftercare, nausea after sex is a very real phenomenon. According to Shieva Ghofrany, MD, FACOG, a board-certified ob-gyn and advisory board member for PS’s Condition Center, while it’s not necessarily common to feel nauseous after sex, it’s also not unheard of. The issue is that there’s isn’t much research on

Every editorial product is independently selected by our editors. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. When you think of a classic commercial gym, odds are Planet Fitness comes to mind. The New Hampshire-based chain has been around since the ’90s, with over 2,500 locations worldwide. As one of the largest

Working out at home isn’t always easy. Although convenient, small spaces, ample distractions, and a lack of equipment can quickly put a damper on your fitness regimen. That said, whether you struggle with “gymtimidation” or just don’t feel like leaving the comfort of your own home, you can still get a great workout in. For

Throughout her entire track and field career, Gina Procaccio never had a woman coach. That’s saying something. Procaccio ran competitively for 10 years, as an All-American collegiate and professional long- and middle-distance runner in the late ’80s and ’90s. But in 1994, she became the first woman track and field coach she knew, when she

Tennis is really having a moment right now, but if you’re not familiar with the sport, you may find yourself confused by some of the jargon used. After all, the language of tennis — from break points to a player’s advantage to how the scoring terminology works — can be a little confusing. Case in