Fitness

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

Whether it’s from an intense day of strength training or from stress (or a combo of both!), I’ll often wake up with a painful, piercing knot in my upper back. Or sometimes it’s lower, between my shoulder blade and spine — you know the spot! The pain can radiate up my neck, which makes it

Before the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT) revealed that they planned their 2019 World Cup training (they won, btw!) around players’ periods, the topic of how fluctuating hormones could potentially impact workouts wasn’t talked about much, er, at all. But when you think about it, the idea makes so much sense that it’s shocking it’s

Over the past few years, it’s become common for people to throw around the phrase “triggered” as a joke or an insult when they feel someone is being “too sensitive.” But what many don’t know is that it’s a mental health term that’s commonly used by therapists and psychiatrists, typically when discussing patients who have

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

The next stop for Suni Lee is an NCAA gymnastics career at Auburn University, but before that, the three-time Olympic medalist is tangoing, salsa-ing, and flipping on the 30th season of Dancing With the Stars. The 18-year-old posted a video on Instagram, seen above, of her practicing beam in between dance training, writing in the

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

When practiced regularly and correctly, Pilates can create stability, refine your posture, and improve your flexibility. Plus, it’s a killer way to engage your abs. At times, you might feel like your core is on actually on fire — in a good way! Unlike high-intensity cardio, Pilates challenges you to focus on slow, low-impact exercises

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

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. When it comes to affordable home workout equipment, nothing is more cost-effective than a jump rope. They’re portable, perfect

When the 2022 Winter Olympics kick off in Beijing, they’ll be home to 11 separate snowboarding events: five different disciplines for both men and women, and one mixed-team event. Each of these events — big air, slopestyle, parallel giant slalom, halfpipe, and snowboard cross — require different techniques and skill sets. They also have unique

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the world and turned the way we do things on its head. We’ve had to adjust to a new way of living. But that doesn’t mean we have to give up on our passions – we just need to find different ways to pursue them. That’s why Nedbank has created

Get Those Trainers on for a Spot of Healthy Competition Join thousands of South African runners on a 10km virtual run. Who knows, you could even win a prize! This post is sponsored by Nedbank | 5 September 2020 SHARE THIS ON If you haven’t yet joined the #NedbankRunified series, there is still time! There’s

If you’ve seen the lemon coffee challenge all over TikTok where you squeeze fresh lemon juice (or lime) into black coffee, then you know people claim this trick has helped them flatten their stomachs and lose weight. Here’s what experts have to say about whether this lemon coffee hack actually works. Does Drinking Coffee and

Ready to sweat and work your muscles? We’ve got three live workouts coming up this week to make it happen. Tune in to POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram and YouTube channel for a standing ab workout and two low-impact routines that’ll get your heart rate up without pounding your joints (or waking up your downstairs neighbors), all

Germany’s Pauline Schäfer placed second on beam at the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, and she did so while dressed in something rarely seen at women’s gymnastics meets: a unitard. Earlier this year, German gymnasts debuted these long-sleeved, long-legged leotards at the 2021 European Gymnastics Championships, and they wore them in other competitions such as

The finals of the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships kicked off in Kitakyushu, Japan, and so far it’s been nothing but medals for Team USA. Four women and six men participated in qualifications, then two women — Kayla DiCello and Leanne Wong — and four men — Yul Moldauer, Brody Malone, Stephen Nedoroscik, and Alec

Many people drink coffee for the caffeine boost that helps them feel more awake, but have you ever finished your cup of joe and actually experienced the opposite effect, feeling more tired? POPSUGAR reached out to two registered dietitians to find out why, and what you can do in the morning to feel more energetic.