Fitness

Whether you’re a long-distance runner, you alternate studio workouts with outdoor runs, or you’re new to running altogether, one thing is for certain: you need a kickass playlist. Few things can get you as amped to run as the right combination of songs. There are so many great playlists out there that are tailored to

Image Source: Roalyver Lopez Elizabeth Sneed (aka @curvysurfergirl) didn’t exactly grow up with an affinity for the ocean. She grew up landlocked, in Northeast Texas and Arizona. And when she was 14, she visited the Gulf Coast of Alabama with friends and got caught in a rip current. The Coast Guard came to rescue swimmers,

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If you’re like the majority of people who menstruate, getting your period can only mean one thing: the cramps are next. Period pain is most often caused by chemicals called prostaglandins, which trigger the muscles and blood vessels of the uterus to contract. The cramps that occur as a result usually last for the first

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 you’re on a mission to make fitness and wellness a priority in your life, a fitness tracker can

CrossFit workouts are known to be basic, yet fast-paced, intense, and brutal — after all, that’s why people are drawn to them in the first place. Pushing yourself to these levels pump up your adrenaline, making you stronger both mentally and physically. While there are many types of workouts well-known by the CrossFit community (often

Image Source: Getty / Icon Sportswire On March 17, swimmer Lia Thomas, a fifth-year senior at the University of Pennsylvania, became the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA Division I title in any sport. She clinched victory in the women’s 500-yard freestyle at the 2022 NCAA DI Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. She was

At what point did we stop celebrating any accolade besides a gold medal? That’s a question Hilary Knight has asked herself since she and US women’s hockey earned silver at the Beijing Winter Olympics last month. “I think that’s the hard part. The expectation is always to win a gold medal, and anything short, especially

If you’ve already received two doses of a Moderna or Pfizer COVID vaccine, plus a booster, you may be wondering if you’ll need to get a fourth shot — especially in light of the recent news of rising case counts in Europe. Vaccine makers already seem to be preparing for the need for a second

In the same way that a proper pair of running shoes can improve your stride, and a stylish matching set can motivate you to go to the gym, the right fitness app can help you get into your best shape. If you’re feeling a little lost at the gym, or just want to step up

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The last time many of us saw Mikaela Shiffrin, she was navigating the bumpy road of her third Olympics, which saw the skier struggle in all of her events and leave the Games without a medal. There was no time to mope, however, and Shiffrin doesn’t seem the type for it anyway. “There was so

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. As a former competitive swimmer, trust me when I say that investing in a durable pair of swim goggles

A new study published in Nature Communications and conducted by the University of Michigan found that pollen allergy season could start up to 40 days earlier and last 19 days longer by the year 2100 due to climate change. This would increase annual United States pollen emissions by up to 40 percent, according to the

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. There are a lot of great things about warmer weather, but it definitely means we need to switch up

Every afternoon, I reach a point when my anxiety starts to simmer, my focus starts to wane, and my brain is more interested in staring out the window than thinking, working, or doing anything at all. A few activities help me push past this stage, like going on a walk, making lunch, or (in dire

Athletes get heckled, booed, and criticized all the time. But this weekend, as one heckler at the 2022 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells reduced 24-year-old Naomi Osaka to tears, spectators were once again forced to reckon with the fact that, yes, even world-class athletes are human. It was in the opening game of Osaka’s

Former President Barack Obama, 60, announced Sunday on Twitter and Facebook that he “just tested positive for COVID.” He shared that he had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but is feeling fine otherwise. His wife and former First Lady Michelle Obama, 58, tested negative. According to CNN, Obama recently returned to Washington, DC,

Challenge yourself with this 12-minute leg-day circuit led by fitness trainer Mercedes Owens! Grab your mat and prepare to feel that moment of muscle burnout that will get your legs shaking by the end of this routine. She will take you through a series of squats, curtsy lunges, plank walkouts, and squat jumps that you

If you’re trying to find a therapist, it’s important that they’re a good fit for you. Of course, it can take a few sessions with the therapist to get to know them, to feel comfortable, and to decide if their personality and style meshes with you. But there’s a way to find out if it’s