Well, one thing I did not expect on this fine Thursday evening was to feel seen and understood by NFL player J.J. Watt during his post-workout recovery ice bath. Yes, it’s true: Watt (along with fellow NFL players Brian Peters, Derek Watt, and T.J. Watt) submerged himself in the torture chamber also known as an
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If you’re all about home workouts right now, mix up your routine with a Pilates ball! These mini flexible balls are very affordable and versatile, ranging in price and size. You can get a 9-inch ball ($12), 10-inch ball ($12), 12-inch ball ($22), or a 16-inch beach ball ($4). Use these small balls to perform
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or gain weight — or even stay exactly the same — stepping on the scale is probably a regular part of your routine. But it’s not as simple as putting both feet on the scale, reading the number, and moving on. The timing of those check-ins can actually make
Multimarathoner and run-club member Maggie Wade hasn’t always felt as strong and as confident as she does now. While Maggie’s been a dancer her entire life, it was running that finally made her feel comfortable in her own skin and proud of who she is. Joining a run club in LA reminded her that she’s
If you want to build lean muscle mass that will help you lose body fat and get strong, Beachbody super trainer Joel Freeman, the creator of LIIFT4, told POPSUGAR that “you need to train with weights.” He added that two to four days a week of weight training can significantly increase your lean muscle mass,
No dumbbells? Not a problem with this quick strength-training workout from Peloton trainer Jess Sims, which swaps in a full backpack for moves usually done with dumbbells or kettlebells. “I can’t help myself — once a teacher, always a teacher,” Sims wrote on Instagram, and we’re not mad about it! There are just four moves
Identifying your “why” is crucial. Running’s not easy — we know this — but reminding yourself of what drove you to lace up in the first place and staying focused on your goals will push you toward success. For Vanessa, a certified run coach and founder of VCPM, Inc., a business dedicated to empowering women
If what you want from your workouts is sweat and sore muscles, you’ll love this week’s live workout lineup. We’re going from Tabata to strength and cardio, from HIIT to sweat and sculpt, and you’ll be exhausted (but so satisfied) by the time it’s all done. Check out the full schedule below and tune in
Update, Oct. 26: Johnson & Johnson is planning on resuming its large-scale Phase 3 “Ensemble” human trial that began in September and was paused in mid-October. According to The Washington Post, a man who received a vaccination during the trial suffered a stroke that could have been triggered by an infection, but after an investigation,
Please welcome Laurie Hernandez back to the floor! After a four-and-a-half-year hiatus, the 20-year-old Olympian made an exciting return to competitive gymnastics on Feb. 27 for the 2021 Winter Cup. Her Hamilton-inspired routine was a show of her strength, proving like Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote, she is inimitable and an original. Hernandez stepped back from the
One of my favorite parts about the Peloton is that whenever I’m sick of cycling, I can roll it away and switch up my workout with one of Kristin McGee’s yoga classes. But there’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a killer leg lift and having to strain my neck to see what
This month, the gymnastics team from the University of Pittsburgh debuted a leotard with “BLM” bejeweled down the sleeve at a competition against Temple University that they declared a “Until We Unite” meet. In that same vein, UCLA gymnastics will be hosting a Feb. 27 meet against Oregon State called the “Black Excellence” competition —
Image Source: Isabel Reyna Photography My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer on her birthday in June of last year, two months after her initial mammogram was postponed due to COVID-19. She went to each of the appointments leading up to her diagnosis — including a mammogram, sonogram, and breast biopsy — by herself because
The Tokyo Paralympic Games start on Aug. 24, and while six months might seem like forever away, we are getting excited to watch some of our favorite Paralympic athletes vie for the gold for Team USA. The summer Paralympic Games include 540 events in 22 team and individual sports, such as goalball, sitting volleyball, wheelchair
When my cat scratched up my Peloton bike mat, I figured it wouldn’t make much of a difference if I just got rid of it entirely. Boy was I wrong — between the cycling shoes making scuff marks on the floor, my gross sweat forming a slippery puddle around me, and worse, the bike wobbling
Sports bras are the basis of any fitness ensemble, especially if you are going for high-impact workouts or have larger breasts. But as much as you may want to cling to your favorite long past its prime, it’s important to replace these frequently, especially when you’re working out often. Now, whether you’re freeing up space
Cardio and strength training are an important part of any workout plan, but recovery is essential — and stretching is too often the first thing we let slide. “You should be doing mobility exercises five to seven days of the week,” explained Le Sweat founder Charlee Atkins, CSCS, who created this stretching sequence for POPSUGAR’s
WandaVision‘s Teyonah Parris is already wowing us as Monica Rambeau, but off screen she’s equally badass, thanks in part to her dedicated workout routine. The actress shares snippets of her virtual sessions with trainer Laquisha from Body by Kariim Fitness on Instagram, and wow, we’re sore just watching her. Judging by the clips she’s shared
You’re probably familiar with Kayla Itsines’s SWEAT app and its popular HIIT and strength workouts. Last fall, SWEAT unveiled new yoga and barre workouts, perfect for people who want to built strength with low-impact training. Now, the company has launched a new 10-day Pilates program, available starting Feb. 22. The program offers traditional mat-based Pilates
We’ve officially hit 200 (!) Instagram Live workouts on @POPSUGARFitness, but don’t worry — we have zero intention of slowing down. We have three new routines going live this week to get you moving, including a special donation-based workout to benefit PushBlack, a nonprofit media organization for Black Americans, led by one of our favorite