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. Oprah’s Favorite Things 2021 list just dropped, and of course it features some fitness gift ideas we’re already adding
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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
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. Let’s face it; sports bras can be tough to shop for. They need to be functional and supportive, but
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”?!)
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 there’s one piece of wisdom we can take from little kids, it’s that a snuggly blanket is the
Does anyone else feel like the universe is out to sabotage their gains? Or is it just us? First, there was Lockdown Level Stay Indoors And Eat Your Feelings. By the time we could go run – yay! – 6am had become the dead of night and our window of freedom was all of five
@shantelmsmith the. worst. #foryoupage #fyp #miley #periodcramps #onlywomenunderstand ♬ Twinkle Song – Miley Cyrus If you suffer from cramps during your period, you know how unexpected and excruciating they can be. We’re talking a knot in your stomach so severe that you might struggle to even get out of bed. However, a video from TikTok
Take a peek at the image above. Can you find the Tempo Move ($495) device? When I was guided into Tempo’s showroom by co-founder and CEO Moawia Eldeeb, he asked me the same question. And, honestly, I couldn’t find it. The original Tempo is about the size of a six-foot-tall bookshelf and costs $2,000 more.
In July, the Norwegian women’s beach handball team drew international attention when the athletes refused to wear the sport’s mandatory bikini uniforms — and were fined as a result. Months later, their bravery has paid off. Per a change in the International Handball Federation rule book, women will now be required to wear fitted shorts
As a lot of young kids did, I took ballet classes from my toddler years until I graduated college with a degree in dance (focusing mostly on contemporary dance). From ages 15-21 I also taught ballet to toddlers and teens. I’ve never wanted to become a professional ballerina, however, I’ve always appreciated the technique and
Since you eat very low-carb on the keto diet (it’s also a high-fat, moderate-protein diet), you may be curious about certain starchy vegetables and legumes. But if you’re feeling a little discouraged by everything you can’t eat on the keto diet, here’s a bit of good news: green beans get the green light. While green
If you’re looking for new workouts to do this week, we’ve got you covered. We have three brand new routines dropping on our Instagram Live, with no equipment required to work up a major sweat. Check out the full schedule below and we’ll see you there! (PS: catch up with our previous live workouts for
My daily workout routine consists of many different forms of movement, from walking my dog to strength training to yoga and beyond. So when I shop for leggings, I try to choose styles that are versatile and can be worn during all of my go-to workouts. I love every item that I’ve purchased, but they
You can’t scroll through Instagram without seeing someone curled up under a weighted blanket. If you’ve wondered if these bead- or pellet-filled wonders live up to the hype, you’re not alone — but there’s actually quite a bit of science behind why they work, especially for people with anxiety. A weighted blanket is exactly what
Alpine skiing is the bread and butter of the Winter Olympics. For those who aren’t familiar with the winter sport, it consists of six events: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, combined, and mixed team parallel slalom. According to the official Olympic website, alpine skiing — which at the time was only the combined event —
When kids head back to school and the weather begins to change, we know fall is right around the corner. While the emergence of autumn brings many favorites like pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters, it also signals the start of flu season, and data suggests the cooler temperatures are also associated with an increase
Get ready to take your trail running game to the next level: Right now, Salomon is offering up to 50 percent off select shoes and apparel. I’ll let that sink in for a moment. Salomon needs no introduction to the trail running community. From the iconic Speedcross shoes you bought when you first decided to
You might think that someone who runs as much as Mellie does is all about cardio, all the time; however, she said balance is the key to a workout routine that’s sustainable. She usually alternates between cardio like cycling or running, strength training, and active recovery like a long walk or yoga session. Just as
Looking for a fitness device that can keep up with your unmatched passion? Want a training partner that lets you do more without backing down? Well, here it is… The Garmin fēnix 6/6S Pro Garmin has recently expanded on its solar charging technology. Building on the success of their first solar charging multisport watch, the
While feeling sore after a challenging (or new) workout is totally normal, it’s important to note that not all types of aches and pains are just byproducts of your bod’s natural healing process. One common place this comes into play is with an IT band injury. What is the IT band, exactly? Here’s everything you need to