Fitness

Simone Biles has spoken before about her reaction to the Olympics being postponed: tears, then acceptance that it was the right decision, according to a Today show interview in April. In a MasterClass livestream on June 24, she went into even more detail about the pandemic’s effect on her training and mindset. “In the beginning

From disappointment comes opportunity, at least for Maggie Nichols. As Netflix’s Athlete A reveals, the former elite gymnast was narrowly — and somewhat controversially — left off the 2016 Olympic team after becoming the first to report former team doctor Larry Nassar’s abuse to USA Gymnastics and battling back from injury before the trials. But

For the third of American adults who report getting insufficient sleep, a natural sleep aid like melatonin may sound appealing. After all, it can be bought over the counter and isn’t associated with the addictive qualities or potentially risky side effects of other sleep medications. Now, melatonin is available in a variety of forms, including

When competing, and even during the off-season, surfers are almost always on the move. After six years on the World Surf League Championship Tour (aka the highest level of pro surfing), pro surfer Alana Blanchard can testify to that: “We’re pretty much gone most of the year, traveling,” she told POPSUGAR. “The surfing circuit goes

There are mixed feelings about workout shorts, but we’re firmly pro, and here’s why. Especially when it’s hot outside, it feels so freeing to be able to really move your legs. Plus, you don’t have to worry about them falling down in the same way that you do leggings, and they look so cute on!

Same ol’ concrete running route feeling a little, well, old? Good news: Trail running is having a much-deserved (and much-needed) moment — and we’re oh-so-here for it. Those smart folks are onto something: Exercising in nature actually quiets the part of the brain associated with overthinking, says research published by PNAS. (Can we say “yes, please”?!)

Demi Lovato and Kelly Clarkson know that taking care of your mental health is an ongoing process. On Thursday, the 27-year-old singer and mental health advocate hopped online for an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she praised the daytime host for setting such a strong example for her as a youth. “You were

In our opinion, it’s always a good time for a workout, but you need a great pair of sneakers if you want to truly conquer your fitness goals. We’ve always loved Nike’s footwear because they perform well no matter what activity you choose and they look good doing it. Just because we want solid footwear

Earlier this month, 9-year-old Kaitlyn Saunders and her parents went down to Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington DC while the streets were still empty to record a beautiful skating routine. It was dawn and Saunders, a figure skater with Diversify Ice, strapped on her roller blades to perform her own choreography. Her song of

The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is recalling three bagged salad mixes that may be linked to a Cyclospora outbreak in the Midwest, the agency announced on June 23. Cyclospora, a parasite that affects the intestinal tract, can cause diarrhea, nausea, cramping, and loss of appetite in infected people. (Here’s the full list of

Although I consider myself a fan of fall, I’ll admit, there’s nothing quite like summer weather. During warmer months, the first thing I do when I wake up during the summer is check that little blue weather app, praying for a clear day and a pleasant — not too hot — temperature. On days like

You know that awkward feeling when someone references a TV show or person you don’t know but you smile and nod along because you want to seem in the loop? Yeah, that totally human experience happens in fitness too. Especially around relatively obscure terms like VO2 max, which you may have overheard in a locker

The benefits of having strong abs go beyond aesthetics — your core is essential to good posture, the ability to work out without injuries, and so much more. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of ab workouts on YouTube to help you maintain that strength. And while you can find workouts as short as five minutes, if

The Hello Cup, creator of the Hello Cup menstrual cup, wants to remove the gender labels that have typically been used in regard to periods. And it started by removing any gendered language from all Hello Cup packaging. In conjunction with its packaging revamp, The Hello Cup also launched the #PeopleWithPeriods campaign, because girls and

It’s not often you get 150 Olympic medals on one conference call. #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/xXS5k0Ro9o — ESPYS (@ESPYS) June 22, 2020 Keegan-Michael Key, comedian, actor, and man who misses sports as much as the rest of us, got three-and-a-half minutes for an ESPYs skit and crammed into it as many Olympic athletes — and medals —

Join holistic health coach and yoga instructor Koya Webb for this 30-minute power flow and meditation. Koya guides you through yoga poses, utilizing your entire body, then winds down the practice with a restorative meditation. If you’re someone who spends their days with their eyes glued to a screen, the “eye yoga” portion of the

Losing weight through yoga sounds almost too good to be true. On the surface, yoga seems like the polar opposite of a fast-paced high-intensity interval training (HIIT) circuit or a weightlifting workout, the two kinds of exercise usually recommended for weight loss. A yoga class leaves your body feeling totally different: refreshed instead of wiped

Two facts you’ll learn while watching the ESPN docuseries The Last Dance, now airing on ABC: Scottie Pippen was an invaluable member of the six-time champion Chicago Bulls, and he was also underpaid. But while his contract with the Bulls prevented him from making what he and his teammates felt he deserved, his career earnings

Working, studying, watching Netflix on your laptop: many of us spend long hours hunched over a computer screen. Sometimes it’s not until you stand up, stretch, and feel every muscle ache that you realize how much it’s affecting your body. Going for a walk, standing up every hour, and taking quick stretching breaks can all

Paris Alexandra and Alicia Ferguson, the founders of New York City’s inclusive, body-positive BK Yoga Club, first met in yoga teacher training. For both, it was an important stop on their wellness journeys. Ferguson originally saw yoga as a once-in-while escape from a crowded apartment and a hectic college life, but fully recommitted to it