Fitness

Professional sports have a completely different look and feel to them this year, but the one thing that’s felt in every reopened league thus far is unity in the fight for racial justice. Basketball players are taking their press conferences to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, and during Major League Baseball’s opening day, every single

Sleep has always been — and always will be — a top priority of mine. I depend on sleep (and coffee) to help me function throughout the day, and if I don’t get enough, my productivity suffers. But sometimes stress and anxiety get in the way of my slumber, and I find myself lying awake

Having enough protein in your diet is essential, whether you’re looking to boost your metabolism, stay energized, lose weight, or simply maintain a balanced diet that boosts muscle growth. There’s nothing like starting the day off with a protein-rich breakfast that’ll keep you satisfied and feeling strong as you get your day going, but that’s

I don’t get out of bed every morning feeling particularly positive or confident with the way my body looks. Rather, it’s something I have to work toward every day. And when I do have blips of body acceptance, there’s no guarantee that I’ll feel the same way tomorrow, or even in a few hours. Body

@lindseyvonn 5 tips to warmup for a workout/lift….no you shouldn’t just jump right in! #top5 #fitness #warmup #projectrock ♬ Blinding Lights – The Weeknd Warming up is key for any kind of workout, and no one knows that better than three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn. The skiing legend took to TikTok today to share a

Endurance is kind of my thing. As a marathon runner, I’ve come to love workouts that can go the distance — yep, I’m going for that pun. But with most of the races that typically keep my endurance up canceled, I’ve found myself in need of a little boost. Sure, I’ve still been lacing up

By now, you probably know that cardio training is something you should be doing on the regular. Experts recommend getting in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate cardio exercise (or 75 minutes of more vigorous cardio). But if you find yourself wondering: What is cardio, exactly? As in, which workouts will get your blood

Photo: Founders of Aurora Tights Imani Rickerby (left), Jasmine Snead (middle), and Sydney Parker (right). Source: Courtesy of Tayo Kuku Jasmine Snead used to dye her tights in what she calls “Frankenstein type of experiments.” As a figure skater for over two decades, she would use tea or, later on, fabric dye because companies just

We’re always on the hunt for great new workout clothes that are sweat-wicking, comfortable, versatile, and easy to style. There’s nothing more annoying than realizing you wore your barre leggings for a HIIT session, so we like it when clothes can take us anywhere we need to go. Plus, we want functional athletic wear, but

“Shut up and dribble,” “Just focus on the game,” “Stick to sports.” Athletes have heard iterations of these remarks for decades — whenever they’ve vocalized their support for social and racial justice, spoken out against inequality, and participated in demonstrations in support of racial equality in the US. Sports have always been political. Muhammad Ali

HIIT, yoga, low-impact strength, power and mobility: if you’re up for any of these workouts, you’re in luck — we’ve got all of them (and more) coming up this week on Instagram Live via @popsugarfitness. Join in on Monday for a 15-minute full-body workout, come on Tuesday for toning, hit power and mobility on Thursday,

Sure, I’ve been known to twist an ankle or knee on every rogue floorboard, rock, or root in my path. Yes, a “think fast” toss in my direction usually ends with me tweaking a wrist. I can admit this. My nearest and dearest say clumsiness is one of my defining traits — and in their

History was made on July 12 when Stephanie Travers, a Petronas trackside fluid engineer, became the first Black woman to stand on a Formula 1 podium. Driver Lewis Hamilton brought her up to the podium following his win at the Styrian Grand Prix in Austria and later highlighted her achievement in a powerful Instagram post

Karim Salmen, a 23-year-old TikToker, is giving a firsthand look at what his COVID-19 experience has been like the past eight days, warning in his latest post that “this virus is not a joke.” Salmen, who was hospitalized on July 9 and then tested positive for coronavirus a few days later, has been documenting the

Mental health conditions can impact anyone’s well-being, but research has shown that Black adults are more likely to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress. Additionally, African Americans and Latinx people are more likely than white people to be at-risk for depressive disorder, higher levels of allostatic load (wear and tear on the body due to

Here’s the thing about working out at home. When you’re at the gym, you’re in a controlled environment. The flooring has been specifically selected with exercise in mind. The only obstacles in your path are the weights you didn’t pack away (tsk, tsk). But at home you may find the terrain less than ideal. Were

My morning runs aren’t always cathartic — in fact, sometimes I arrive home feeling worse than I did before taking off down the sidewalk. Whether I’m feeling sluggish and tired, or my anxiety is getting the best of me, feeling relaxed while running has proved to be challenging — and this experience is definitely more

When shopping for workout clothes, you want options that are going to be comfortable, breathable, and hold up during your toughest workouts. We know that we can always turn to Lululemon because the quality is top notch, and we know the pieces will take us wherever we need to go, without a problem. If you’re

Remember the beginning of lockdown, when we were all posting #homeworkout selfies with dogs and kids providing raucous comic relief? Or that first weekend of Level 4, when we donned masks and hit the streets in a glorious celebration of freedom? Personally, I thought I was going to emerge from lockdown like an action hero

While bodyweight exercises have tons of benefits, it’s easy to get push-up or burpee fatigue and throw in the towel completely on strength training. But with resistance bands, you can use your body weight without getting on the mat and still choose moves that target specific muscle groups. For example, if you want to tone