If you like your workouts with a side of timeless pop perfection, Canfitpro-certified trainer Emily Thorne (aka EmKFit on YouTube) has created a routine you’ve got to try. Thorne choreographed a full 30-minute dance HIIT workout set to the Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again soundtrack, and all these ABBA hits are the perfect motivation
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When you’ve reached a certain level of exhaustion, you’ll do just about anything for good sleep. You might try meditating, or winding down with a warm shower, or even popping a supplement. But if you often find yourself kicking back with a glass of wine in the evenings, you may want to reconsider — especially
Give your core a full workout with this session made to target and sculpt those muscles! Led by trainer Katie Austin, this workout features low-impact movements that are tough on your muscles but easy on your joints. Throughout this session, Katie will have her Stanley IceFlow™ Flip Straw Water Bottle by her side to stay
With diet culture constantly telling us that you have to look a certain way to be considered “worthy,” it’s sadly not uncommon for people to get caught up in fad diets, fall into disordered eating, or even develop a full-fledged eating disorder. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 29 million Americans will have an eating
Like most working professionals, I consider my alarm to be a necessary evil. While I don’t particularly look forward to being jolted out of a blissful slumber to Apple’s radar sound, I don’t know any other way to ensure I’ll get up in time for work. But many people — Oprah included — have somehow
When it comes to uniforms — even Olympic uniforms — swimming lacks glamour and aesthetic. It’s the truth, and as a former competitive swimmer, I can attest to this. Race suits are typically a solid color (usually black) with your team name or logo splashed across the front, and that’s about it. The same can
Whether you’re new to working out at home or you’ve been doing it for years, your home gym must be equipped with the right fitness gear to support your goals. Figuring out what workout equipment to buy can be stressful, so POPSUGAR went straight to the experts to solve this dilemma. These are the pieces
My grandmother, a beautiful hula dancer. Hula runs in my blood. When my Papa saw my Grandma Becky dancing hula one night in a dance hall, armed with her ukulele, mu’u mu’u, and beautiful smile, he fell in love. She passed on her grace to my mom, who’s a beautiful hula dancer as well, and
This no-equipment cardio workout will get your heart rate up and leave you breathless. Led by certified trainer Ashley Joi, you’ll build endurance during exercises that include high knees, quick feet, and side shuffles. Push through these cardio-intensive moves, because Ashley has you covered with quick breaks after each set, during which she will be
Ready for another week of Instagram Live workouts? If you’ve never joined us before, it’s simple: just go to @popsugarfitness, tap into our IG Live at the times below, and get ready to sweat. This week, you can expect some seriously muscle-shaking moves during Kellie Williams’s ab and glutes bootcamp, plus a ton of sweat
When The New York Times first published a piece on languishing — a term coined by sociologist and psychologist Corey Keyes, PhD, which has gained more significance amid the pandemic — it felt like a sigh of relief. Finally, there was a word to describe how we’ve all been feeling for the past year. Dubbed
Stretching has a way of melting away stress and worry, but there’s no need to unroll your yoga mat. Here are nine stretches you can do in your pajamas and in your bed — either before you go to sleep or once your alarm goes off — or both! Do the entire sequence if you
Crossing the paratriathlon finish line at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games was surreal for Grace Norman. She was, as she described, a “crying heap at the end” due to a culmination of exhaustion and excitement. “The moment when I made the pass into first place was pretty amazing,” Norman told POPSUGAR. “I knew there was
I first met Amber Leventry when they came to my yoga class. I was inspired by their strength and determination and their kindness toward others. We bonded over parenting issues, CrossFit, and writing, and have kept in touch as most of us have over the past year: over our random Instagram posts. When they posted
Fencing is one of the only sports that has been played at every modern Summer Olympics, and it will be back again for the 2021 Games in Tokyo. Because the sport moves fairly quickly, first-time viewers may want to have some basic understanding of the rules and scoring before tuning in. Lucky for you, we’ve
@deafgirllifts accessibility is so much easier than you think! #deaf #hoh #vaccine #vaccination #accessible #accessibility ♬ original sound – katie norton Katie Norton is a powerlifter who is hard of hearing and is passionate about advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing. While she was very grateful to be able to get her first
It doesn’t get much worse than running in the rain with slippery shoes, losing your footing in the middle of a deadlift, or making scuff marks all over the floor of a fitness studio. Anyone who spends a good amount of time exercising knows that wearing the right pair of shoes can do wonders for
Image Source: Getty / TPN Serena Williams’s meetup with Argentine Nadia Podoroska at the 2021 Italian Open on May 12 marked her 1,000th career match. Though the 23-time Grand Slam champion ended up losing, it’s a major milestone, and men’s No. 1 player Novak Djokovic recorded a congratulatory message to her posted by the ATP
If you haven’t heard of Girlfriend Collective, allow us to introduce you to what may be your new favorite activewear brand. The company is size-inclusive and eco-conscious, using recycled water bottles to make the fabric they use in their cult-favorite leggings. Plus, the clothes happen to be sweat-wicking, stylish, and flattering. It doesn’t get much
You may think that all activewear is created equal. Aside from being stretchy, form-fitting, and moisture-wicking, what else do you really need from workout tights or a sports bra? Turns out, women should be expecting a lot more. For starters, your fitness pieces should move with your unique shape while providing support and comfort. They