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Whether you’re new to working out at home or you’ve been doing it for years, your home gym must be equipped with the right fitness gear to support your goals. Figuring out what workout equipment to buy can be stressful, so POPSUGAR went straight to the experts to solve this dilemma. These are the pieces

My grandmother, a beautiful hula dancer. Hula runs in my blood. When my Papa saw my Grandma Becky dancing hula one night in a dance hall, armed with her ukulele, mu’u mu’u, and beautiful smile, he fell in love. She passed on her grace to my mom, who’s a beautiful hula dancer as well, and

@my_destanation Moral of the story: treat yourself like a plant #mentalhealthmatters #blacktherapist #wellness #support #takecareofyou #selflove #selfcare therapy ♬ SUNNY DAY – Matteo Rossanese Here’s a quick and helpful message about supporting your mental health from @my_destanation. “You cannot hate yourself into happiness. You cannot belittle yourself into confidence.” She added that you can’t criticize

I first met Amber Leventry when they came to my yoga class. I was inspired by their strength and determination and their kindness toward others. We bonded over parenting issues, CrossFit, and writing, and have kept in touch as most of us have over the past year: over our random Instagram posts. When they posted

Ready for another week of Instagram Live workouts? If you’ve never joined us before, it’s simple: just go to @popsugarfitness, tap into our IG Live at the times below, and get ready to sweat. This week, you can expect some seriously muscle-shaking moves during Kellie Williams’s ab and glutes bootcamp, plus a ton of sweat

This no-equipment cardio workout will get your heart rate up and leave you breathless. Led by certified trainer Ashley Joi, you’ll build endurance during exercises that include high knees, quick feet, and side shuffles. Push through these cardio-intensive moves, because Ashley has you covered with quick breaks after each set, during which she will be

Image Source: Getty / FilippoBacci In today’s edition of misinformation circling about the COVID-19 vaccine: magnetic ingredients. People are posting videos on social media claiming that ingredients in the COVID-19 vaccines are making magnets stick to the arm where they received the vaccine; some even say an implanted microchip is to blame. TikTok recently took

All gymnasts wear leotards. Right? That’s just a fact, like how Simone Biles is the GOAT and Stick It is the most iconic gymnastics movie of our time. (Go ahead, argue me on this, I’ll win.) Gymnasts wear leotards for safety reasons, because loose clothing might snag on the equipment, and to ensure judges can

When The New York Times first published a piece on languishing — a term coined by sociologist and psychologist Corey Keyes, PhD, which has gained more significance amid the pandemic — it felt like a sigh of relief. Finally, there was a word to describe how we’ve all been feeling for the past year. Dubbed

Stretching has a way of melting away stress and worry, but there’s no need to unroll your yoga mat. Here are nine stretches you can do in your pajamas and in your bed — either before you go to sleep or once your alarm goes off — or both! Do the entire sequence if you

Crossing the paratriathlon finish line at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games was surreal for Grace Norman. She was, as she described, a “crying heap at the end” due to a culmination of exhaustion and excitement. “The moment when I made the pass into first place was pretty amazing,” Norman told POPSUGAR. “I knew there was

Getting the flu shot has become an annual tradition for many of us, providing yearly protection from a virus that has killed an estimated 12,000 to 61,000 Americans every year since 2010, according to the CDC. Yearly shots are the norm for the flu, but for other dangerous diseases, such as measles, just one or

Fencing is one of the only sports that has been played at every modern Summer Olympics, and it will be back again for the 2021 Games in Tokyo. Because the sport moves fairly quickly, first-time viewers may want to have some basic understanding of the rules and scoring before tuning in. Lucky for you, we’ve

Everyone has that one perfect pair of leggings — and then the others that stay in the back of the closet until it’s laundry day and there’s nothing else to wear to the gym. Let’s face it: as great as they make your butt look while you’re running errands or lounging around the house, sometimes

Bodyweight workouts can be anything but boring. Trainer and wellness coach Kelsey Ellis, known as Healthy With Kelsey on YouTube, shared this 20-minute progressive HIIT workout. It’s progressive because you start with one exercise and build on it for the next two moves. We like this workout because it’s perfect for all levels: you have

It doesn’t get much worse than running in the rain with slippery shoes, losing your footing in the middle of a deadlift, or making scuff marks all over the floor of a fitness studio. Anyone who spends a good amount of time exercising knows that wearing the right pair of shoes can do wonders for

🚨HOME RUN🚨 The moment every baseball fan has been waiting for: a Drew Robinson bomb! 💣 @Drewrobbb T3 | SAC – 4, LV – 1#ClawsUp pic.twitter.com/abX434fcRZ — rivercats (@RiverCats) May 12, 2021 Just over a year after Drew Robinson lost his right eye in a suicide attempt, the one-time Texas Ranger hit a home run

What does it take for two rival sportswear companies to team up? How about a common goal: to create a top-quality product while lowering the carbon emissions needed to make it. That’s what brought Adidas and Allbirds together, and the result is a crisp, all-white running shoe called Futurecraft.Footprint that the companies released today. The

If you haven’t heard of Girlfriend Collective, allow us to introduce you to what may be your new favorite activewear brand. The company is size-inclusive and eco-conscious, using recycled water bottles to make the fabric they use in their cult-favorite leggings. Plus, the clothes happen to be sweat-wicking, stylish, and flattering. It doesn’t get much

If I forget to open up my Flo app, I can always count on my bloating and temporary weight gain to remind me that my period is about to arrive. I’ve been dealing with these physical symptoms for years, but it wasn’t until recently that I learned what’s likely behind their presence: water retention. According

You may think that all activewear is created equal. Aside from being stretchy, form-fitting, and moisture-wicking, what else do you really need from workout tights or a sports bra? Turns out, women should be expecting a lot more. For starters, your fitness pieces should move with your unique shape while providing support and comfort. They

If you’re too busy for the gym or just prefer to work out at home where space is limited, getting in a good arm workout can seem nearly impossible. Where’s a full rack of weights when you need one? Fortunately, there are other ways to strengthen and tone your arms, all within the comfort of

“There’s so much pressure on right now, being amazing right at this moment,” Sloane Stephens told POPSUGAR recently, and although we were talking about her struggles on the tennis court, it’s clear this statement could apply far beyond that. Stephens knew it herself. “We’re obviously all going through a hard time,” she said. “But you

Is that . . . the sun we see? And green on the trees? It’s finally shorts and skirt weather, and our bare legs are so excited to see the sun! As we gear up for the unofficial start of summer during Memorial Day weekend, take a look at our favorite health and fitness gear

Are you a full-body-workout kind of person, or do you love zeroing in one muscle group to really feel the burn? Well, you don’t have to choose between them this week, because we’re offering Instagram Live workouts for all of the above. Tune in on Monday for a full-body, HIIT-style workout from our friends at

Join Carrie Underwood‘s trainer, Eve Overland, for a full-body HIIT session! This workout includes two lower-body + cardio circuits and two upper-body + core circuits, followed by a two-round Tabata finisher that will leave you ready for the cool-down stretch. During this class, Eve will be hydrating with her go-to sports drink, BODYARMOR LYTE.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with this quick, low-impact workout from mother-daughter duo Denise and Katie Austin. Denise is bringing you some of her signature aerobics moves from the ’80s, and Katie has you covered with some of her favorite cardio and toning exercises. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, this fun workout will

There’s no shortcut to building a better booty (aside from plastic surgery) — it all comes down to hard work, eating right, and hitting the weight room. As these nine people show, it is possible to grow your butt and totally transform your body without stepping foot inside a plastic surgeon’s office. If you’re trying

Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) women have more than made their mark on American sports. Michelle Kwan, Kyla Ross, Kristi Yamaguchi, Chloe Kim (more on her in a minute) — the list goes on, and to watch these talented athletes do their thing at the highest level for Team USA is a joy. Ahead

@carlie_chimenti1 #QuickerPickerRapper #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #mentalheath #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #wellness #depresion #advocate #ily #health ♬ original sound – tiny granola head When you talk about your mental health, do you feel like people downplay your symptoms or straight up don’t believe you? If you have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or any other mental illness, you’ve probably