Weight Loss

The unprecedented return of Chellsie Memmel was one of our favorite stories from the U.S. Gymnastics Championships this weekend. A mom of two, the 32-year-old Memmel came out of a nine-year retirement to return to elite U.S. gymnastics, initially motivated by a desire to get in shape after having kids. Though the 2005 all-around world

Join Charlee Atkins for one of her most-requested formats: a knee-friendly workout! This session will include exercises to strengthen your glutes, hamstrings, and quads without placing too much strain on your knees. You’ll definitely feel the burn and fire up those muscles during this high-intensity, low-impact sweat sesh! For an added challenge, include a pair

After a flip-filled weekend, Simone Biles added to her list of accolades and expanded on records in the world of women’s gymnastics. On June 6, following the second session of the 2021 US Gymnastics Championships, the 24-year-old Olympian came out victorious in the all-around with a 119.650 total to rack up her record seventh national

If you want to try a new type of workout, now’s a great time to do it. We’re streaming three live workouts this week on POPSUGAR Fitness’s Instagram page and YouTube channel, including boxing, dance cardio, and low-impact HIIT training — all different, upbeat, and sure to get you sweating. Led by certified trainers, you’ll

The main reason I tried intermittent fasting (IF) was for weight loss. About eight months after I started CrossFit, I was gaining weight (mostly in my belly), and intermittent fasting helped me get leaner. Intermittent fasting is a way of eating that involves periods of eating (your feeding window) and fasting. There are several ways

Image Source: Getty / Emilee Chinn / Stringer In 2019 it was her amazing triple-double on floor and her double-twisting double backflip beam dismount — both now bearing her name — and in 2021, Simone Biles rocked the gymnastics world when debuting a new skill never before competed by a woman athlete: a Yurchenko double

Restful nights of sleep can be few and far between. Whether your joints ache or you feel anxious about everything you need to do the next day, falling asleep — and staying asleep — can seem nearly impossible at times. Personally, I like to unwind before bed by taking a warm bath. My friends sometimes

You should never feel pressured to lose weight to look a certain way or because a season or holiday is coming up. But if you think weight loss will help you feel more confident or energized, POPSUGAR spoke to experts including registered dietitian and nutritionist Lonielle Freeman, RDN, who shared some simple things you can

Simone Biles is the greatest athlete in women’s gymnastics, no questions asked. Can you guess who the most decorated gymnast, period, is in World Championship history? Yeah, it’s her, too. On June 4, the first night of the 2021 US Gymnastics Championships for senior-level women, the 24-year-old came out to flip and twist in a

For most of us, the day looks something like this: wake up in the morning, make some coffee, rush out the door or get right to work at home, then spend the evening with family or friends or catching up on everything you couldn’t do during the day. Among all of the hustle and bustle,

Most people don’t know this, but if you work out regularly in a pair of shoes, you should be switching them out every six months to a year, otherwise they lose the spring in their step. Which means, we’ve got some shopping to do. When we buy running shoes, of course we want them to

Lifting and toning the glutes is probably the most common goal for people who walk into a barre studio, but you don’t have to attend a class to get that dancer definition. You can build stronger glutes at home, and it might be easier than you think! As a barre instructor and personal trainer, I

When Naomi Osaka announced she was opting out of press during the 2021 French Open, she said she hoped her hefty fine would, at the very least, go to a mental health organization. Well, Osaka was indeed slapped with the full $15,000 fine and threatened with further punishments, leading her to subsequently drop out of

@joan.levfit Favorite way to turn IG/TikTok post into my next workout! #IGhacks #workouthack #fitsporation ♬ West Coast Love – Emotional Oranges Re-playing your saved workouts from TikTok or Instagram countless times through is not an efficient way to follow along. That’s why we’re excited to have dug up this simple tip from Joan Levleit, a

When I was in elementary school, every student had to take a yearly Presidential Fitness Test consisting of running a mile, and doing shuttle sprints, pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups, and toe reaches. Each year, I flawlessly excelled in each test except touching my toes. I’ve never been able to touch my toes. Because of this, I

@sashagenevahoward Wall sit variations 💪🏾🪑🔥 #fyp #wallsitchallenge #fitnesstiktok #tiktokfitnesss #walkchallenge #personaltrainer #foryoupage #saucysantana #fittok ♬ Walk – Saucy Santana Wall sits really can fire up the legs; it’s a quads-screaming, hamstrings-shaking, glutes-just-barely-hanging-in-there type of burn. But the key to performing any exercise is knowing when it’s time to progress. NASM-certified personal trainer and AFAA-certified group

Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Kirsty Welsh If, like me, you basically lived in workout leggings throughout 2020, and you therefore appreciate the importance of a good fit and comfortable fabric, then you’re going to love Sweaty Betty’s All Day Gym Leggings ($78). Available in four colors (Black, Forest Green, Black Cherry Purple, and Navy

In addition to her unmatched tennis skills, Serena Williams is also known to make a statement on the court with her fashion. For the day two of the French Open on May 31, she did just that with cool neon green custom Nike sneakers that had sketches all over the shoe. The kicks paid tribute

Hearing a smoke detector or my kid calling me from downstairs in the middle of the night is essential, and I’m obviously thankful I get woken up. But over the past few years, it seems my sense of hearing has escalated to superhero status: every little noise wakes me up. When my sleep is interrupted,

June is Pride Month, and we’re more than ready to celebrate love, acceptance, and individual expression. So too is Fabletics, and we got an exclusive first look at the brand’s limited-edition Pride collection, which likely won’t be in stock for long given how cute it is. We love that this line is something you could

For as much as we hear about young transgender athletes, from lawmakers and activists arguing over who they can and can’t play against, it’s remarkable how little we hear from them. Trans voices are so often silenced that the kids truly affected by anti-trans athlete legislation almost never get to tell their own stories. The

Image Source: Getty / VCG Brie Larson deserves a round of applause after achieving one of her fitness goals, but given how much muscle it takes, she may not have the energy to raise her arms to clap. Well, I’ll certainly give Brie all the celebrations she deserves after watching her crush the one-arm pull-ups

Like many people during the pandemic, I spent the last year mostly inside with no gym access, my everyday routine turned upside down, and relying on emotional eating and drinking to get me through what was the most anxiety-inducing time of my life. So it was no surprise that I put on nearly 20 pounds

In our totally objective opinion, there’s no better way to release stress and refresh your day than with a workout. Even better when it’s live, with a top trainer right there to work you through the tough parts. That’s why we’re excited for this week: we’re dropping four new Instagram and YouTube Live workouts, and,

When COVID began in spring 2020, I had been trying to lose the last five pounds my body had been holding on to since my son was born eight years earlier. I was hitting 5:45 a.m. CrossFit classes five days a week, doing intermittent fasting to control my daily calorie intake, and I had been

I’ve been loving eating veggies for breakfast. I’m serious! Ever since I learned about calorie density and started following the Starch Solution, my tastebuds have changed and I crave them in the morning. They’re low in calories and high in fiber so they’re perfect for weight loss. For the past two months I’ve been adding

Chelsea VonChaz was on her period when she had an encounter that would one day lead her to dedicate her life to menstrual equity. At the time, VonChaz was working as a wardrobe stylist in Los Angeles for shows like Issa Rae’s Insecure. She was traveling from one gig to the next in West Hollywood

There are two types of people in this world: those who love to run and those who don’t.If you’re looking for creative ways to incorporate movement into your life, but can’t stand the thought of running, look no further. With the temperatures warming up and COVID restrictions easing for fully vaccinated people, there’s no better

Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer, is also the beginning of sale season, and to say we’re ready is an understatement. We’re always shopping for workout clothes, and this season, there are so many essentials to stock up on from some of our favorite brands like Nike, Alo Yoga, and Year of Ours. If

If you have a vagina, you may have heard that wiping from front-to-back is the best technique when cleaning up after using the bathroom. It might even be something you’ve practiced for as long as you’ve been sitting on the toilet. Wiping from front-to-back helps keep you and your vagina healthy. According to Tamika K.