Fitness

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

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