Diet culture has conditioned so many of us to believe the only way to be healthy is by eliminating all “bad” foods from our diet. The problem? Nothing makes your cravings stronger than telling yourself you can’t have it, and if you do eventually give in, you’ll wind up feeling defeated. Contrary to what most
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Elana Meyers Taylor has made history as the most decorated Black winter Olympian after securing a silver medal in the women’s two-person bobsleigh heat 4 on Feb. 19 — the fifth medal of her career. This win also made Meyers Taylor the most decorated women’s Olympic bobsled athlete. To cap off her historic 2022 Olympic
It’s no secret that I’m an Apple Watch devotee. At this point, it feels a little bit like Christmas morning when I get word about a new watch model being released. But part of the magic of the Apple Watch is that every iteration really does feel like you’re getting a new, novel product with
When it comes to propelling your body in multiple directions, all while keeping your torso strong and stable, consider your groin a superstar. And no surprise here: It’s pretty complex, consisting of three fairly large muscle groups – the abdominal, iliopsoas, and adductors. With so many muscles involved, the area also desperately needs some superstar groin
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. Who doesn’t love a great snack? If you’re trying to eat more low-carb, though, it’s easy to feel a
If you’re looking for a little inspiration to get yourself to the gym, look no further than actress Storm Reid. The star of “A Wrinkle in Time” and “Euphoria” regularly posts short videos of her workouts, and we’re honestly super impressed every time. Storm mixes things up in the gym, striking a balance between cardio
Keto is a diet in which the body relies on the lack of carbohydrates in order to send the body into ketosis. The body starts to rely on stored fat for energy, which often results in weight loss for anyone following the diet. Nothing, though, is more frustrating than going on a diet — or
Mobility workouts are having a moment, and we fully support it. This type of training can help you manage achy joints, improve your performance in workouts, ease your way back from an injury, protect your long-term health . . . we could go on, but there’s a workout to get to. Let’s just say these
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. If you want to take your home workouts to a whole new level and elevate your home gym —
California is officially shifting gears when it comes to statewide COVID-19 protection measures, becoming the first US state to announce an endemic-based approach. Centered on prevention and rapid response to outbreaks rather than mandates and shutdowns, the new plan could be a look into the future of COVID-19 measures across the US. So what’s different
Competing at the Olympics is the pinnacle of any athlete’s career. For figure skaters, the Winter Games mark the culmination of years of intense dedication and training, and there’s nothing quite like seeing an athlete capture their “Olympic moment,” when everything comes together at exactly the right time. With that level of pressure, though, there’s
Ashley Wagner is a three-time US champion, 2014 Olympian, and “very” retired figure skater. She’s also a host of Peacock’s “Olympic Ice.” Here, Wagner reacts to the ruling that allowed Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to continue competing at the Beijing Olympics despite testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine. The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA)
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. Therabody, the makers of Theragun massage guns, sent me the new RecoveryAir JetBoots to test out. These super-long boots
The pairs short program at the Winter Olympics was dominated by figure skaters Sui Wenjing and Han Cong of China. After falling half a point short of gold in Pyeongchang, the duo set the bar high in Beijing with a score of 84.41 — officially breaking the world record of 82.83, which was set by
She said she had more tricks – well here are MORE TRICKS 💥 Eileen Gu earns a 95.25 in her second run!! 📺: @USA_Network & @peacockTV | #WinterOlympics pic.twitter.com/SueHuW7OQp — On Her Turf (@OnHerTurf) February 18, 2022 Eileen Gu has officially won her third Olympic medal, claiming gold in women’s freeski halfpipe at the 2022
US skater Mariah Bell performed beautifully during her free skate to k.d. lang’s rendition of “Hallelujah” at the 2022 Olympics. After falling during her short program, she took out the triple-triple for this free skate. Without that element, broadcaster and former Olympian Tara Lipinski said, “She is very capable of a clean skate, and that
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. Presidents’ Day is around the corner, which means weekend sales are on and in full force. If you’ve been
Join fitness trainer and dancer Khetanya Henderson for a 30-minute arms and abs dance workout that will make you forget you’re exercising. She’ll lead you through a quick warmup, an arms and abs series, then a cooldown. Throughout this routine, you’ll find yourself grapevining your way into some groovy dance moves. If you have a
Although there are many elements that make up a figure skating program, there are few that are as difficult as the triple axel. While the jump is a mainstay in men’s figure skating, it’s still relatively rare in the women’s event. Among the women competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, few have ever
You could tell how happy Alysa Liu was with her debut at the Beijing Olympics, executing a clean short program on Feb. 15 in the women’s figure skating competition. Her score of 69.50 landed her in eighth place ahead of the free skate in two days’ time. It was a beautiful performance from the 16-year-old