Fitness

Image Source: Courtesy of OU Athletics Never in Carly Woodard’s NCAA gymnastics career had she scored a perfect 10. She was close, with a few 9.95s on beam — but the University of Oklahoma fifth-year senior finally earned that elusive 10.00 in a home meet against the University of Denver on Jan. 30. In the

Show yourself or someone you adore just how much you love them with dessert this Valentine’s Day. These recipes are healthy, but still delicious and decadent. Try the cupcakes with chocolate-avocado frosting or the no-bake brownies, or make your own chocolate cups filled with velvety mousse. For a small treat, try the vegan strawberry-cheesecake bites

Mustering up the energy to work out isn’t always easy. Take it from me: I genuinely love getting my sweat on — so much so that I typically work out twice in one day (a run in the morning followed by a strength or HIIT session in the afternoon). But am I jumping out of

There’s no need to banish bread from your diet — no matter what you’ve heard, carbs are not your enemy — but you do want to follow these dietitian-approved guidelines in order to ensure you’re buying the healthiest breads possible. When shopping for bread, look beyond claims like “7-grain,” “sprouted,” or “multigrain.” Many loaves sound

One of the biggest storylines heading into the 2022 Winter Olympics is figure skater Nathan Chen, who will be looking for a bit of redemption after finishing just off the podium in the Olympic men’s singles event in 2018. Over the past four years, Chen has been nearly unbeaten, winning six consecutive national titles and

[Sponsored by ThirdLove] Get ready to embrace your inner strength with this powerful dance cardio routine, perfect for any level. Join professional dancer Meagan Kong as she takes you through empowering moves like body rolls, hair flips, kicks, and booty pops. Meagan will go through each move at half speed, then turn up the heat

Bouts of stress and anxiety sneak up on all of us, but this year, I’ve made it my mission not to let them beat me down. When I start to feel panicked, I try to take inventory of the situation and focus on gaining perspective. It might sound counterintuitive, but I’ve discovered that the easiest

I’ve been practicing yoga for 11 years now, six of which I’ve spent as a teacher. In my experience, people who are new to yoga have trouble stabilizing their muscles to find balance even when both of their feet are on the ground. Cueing a student to engage their core and them actually feeling that

When Nia Dennis graduated from UCLA last spring, she knew she still had some gymnastics opportunities ahead of her, namely the Gold Over America Tour with a rockstar roster of world-class gymnasts, many of whom she grew up competing against. There was also an electric, flip-filled appearance on the 2021 Met Gala steps (no big

Brie Larson has long been one of our fitness inspirations for the way she constantly and creatively challenges her body. The “Captain Marvel” star’s push-up variations, pull-up holds, and superhero ab workouts are not for the faint of heart. But even when she pushes her body to the extreme, Larson keeps her priorities straight: she’s

If you’re familiar with the debilitating pain of plantar fasciitis, which is often caused by running, a new treatment is on the horizon: body-fat injections. According to findings from a small study (with only 14 participants), published Tuesday in the journal “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,” researchers found that injecting fat into the sole of the

In episode nine of “Sex and the City” spinoff “And Just Like That,” Charlotte York Goldenblatt is excited to kiss her periods goodbye as she heads into menopause. But then she experiences unexpected bleeding — a “flash period” (while wearing an all-white jumper, of course!). What is this kind of unexpected bleeding? What Is a

Activist Drew Pavlou hopes to raise enough money to print 1,000 shirts posing the question “Where is Peng Shuai?” with the intent of handing them out for free at the 2022 Australian Open women’s singles final. Concerns about Peng, a tennis player representing China, remain — she disappeared from the public eye last fall after

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. Whether for health or environmental reasons, people are making the switch from plastic reusable water bottles to glass bottles.

There’s no shortage of hard yoga pose #inspo on the net these days. But what if you’re actually inspired to try one yourself? Where would you even start? Megan Hochheimer, founder of US-based Karma Yoga Fitness , USA who frequently posts her own impressive “physics experiments” (her words), shares the benefits of pushing the boundaries

When she takes part in the 2022 Beijing Games, German speed skater Claudia Pechstein, 49, will be the oldest woman ever to compete at a Winter Olympics, NBC Sports reports. She turns 50 on February 22, just two days after the closing ceremony. She is also the second person — and only woman — to

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. The Lunar New Year is right around the corner, and to celebrate the Year of the Tiger, Lululemon has

My trusty old foam roller is still one of my favorite tools for workout recovery, which is why I was immediately intrigued by the Hyperice Vyper Go ($149). It’s described as a vibrating foam roller, which just sounds like a perfect piece of equipment — a handheld massager and a foam roller wrapped into one.

Probiotics — nicknamed “good” or “helpful” bacteria by health professionals — are live bacteria and yeasts that help keep your gut healthy and improve digestion. However, when you start upping your probiotic intake (either through supplements or eating probiotic-rich foods), it can be hard to tell if probiotics are actually making a difference. Even experts

[Sponsored by ThirdLove] Get the positivity flowing with this fun and energetic dance cardio workout! Professional dancer Meagan Kong will take you through a footwork-focused routine that’s sure to change up the energy of your day. The quick program will see Meagan kicking up the challenge from beginner to intermediate, but feel free to slow