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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

It can be really hard to lose weight, and when you’re on birth control — which is often perceived as adding pounds and pounds to the scale — the idea of slimming down can feel nearly impossible. The good news? While it’s normal to gain weight on birth control, it isn’t as common as you

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

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

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

We love our workout clothes, and while we’re always looking to add to our collection, we don’t need to break the bank doing so. Enter the We Made Too Much section at Lululemon, which is one of our favorite places to shop. Here, we can find the leggings and sports bras we’ve been eyeing 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.

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

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

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

There’s perhaps nothing more soothing than a good yoga class, especially when your muscles are tense and sore or you’re under a lot of stress. But if you’ve ever laid your head on a yoga block mid-pose and suddenly been unable to think about anything other than the germs crawling all over it, you’re not

We practically live in our workout clothes, and we want our leggings drawers to be fully stocked at all times, but things can get pricey quickly. That’s one of the reasons we love Old Navy’s activewear. Their styles are cute, comfortable, size-inclusive, and so affordable. We can’t believe how affordable they actually are: everything we

A few years ago I discovered the magic of strength training, and with it, the importance of eating protein in order to help repair my muscles and grow stronger. While I usually chase a sweat session with a protein shake, I love protein bars when I’m on the go, and I often find myself reaching

The fitness industry is constantly evolving. Remember when people didn’t book barre classes in bulk? As we predicted, the latest innovations this year are interactive, personalized products that let you get fit on your own time, in your own space. If you went over to a friend’s house and saw Mirror, one of these new

Diving is one of the most anticipated events at the Summer Olympics, with athletes performing gravity-defying leaps that, on both an aesthetic and athletic level, seem almost impossible to judge. But for some very unlucky panels of judges, that is exactly the job — so, before you tune in to watch the Games in Tokyo,

When it comes to upper body day at the gym, most people focus on bicep curls and triceps dips to strengthen and tone your arms, but it’s also important to not neglect your back and shoulders. Kelsey Wells, a NASM-certified trainer and creator of the gym-based PWR programs on the SWEAT app, created this back

In this day and age, workout clothes aren’t just workout clothes. They’re also office clothes, lounge clothes, cooking clothes, and even sometimes pajamas (hey, no judgment). So, we’re stocking up on new, comfortable styles that will keep us comfy and also inspire us to get moving. It’s a win all around. There are super cute

When it comes to shopping for a new fitness tracker, it can get complicated. There are so many brands and choices out there at every price point. To make your shopping and fitness life easier, we turned to Amazon, because the mega retailer is filled with a plethora of unbiased customer reviewers. We scoured through

Body positivity queen and self-love enthusiast Ashley Graham is sending good vibes all around with a wholesome TikTok challenge that has people of all shapes and sizes celebrating their beautiful bodies. “Have you celebrated yourself today?” Graham captioned the video, during which she pointed out “the strongest part of my body, the sexiest part of

For, Lana Condor finding ways to cope with the darkness of this pandemic has been key. She’s relied on fun workouts like Zumba and biking, having a group of women to talk to, and even virtual reality. “It’s a coping mechanism because you can kind of take yourself out of reality for a short period

Work all of your major muscle groups with this high-intensity workout that requires no equipment. Certified personal trainer Ashley Joi will inspire you to give each exercise, including burpees, planks, and mountain climbers, your all. Each circuit is meant to challenge you, but Ashley has you covered with BODYARMOR LYTE hydration breaks throughout to allow

If you want to swim while you have your period, but you’re not into wearing tampons or menstrual cups or discs, period swimwear is here to protect you! The layers in the gusset of the underwear work to trap and absorb your period so it doesn’t leak in the water (or on land!). If you

If you’re looking for ways to help prevent UTIs or just improve your urinary-tract health, it might be tempting to toss a bottle of cranberry gummies into your shopping cart. The gummy-vitamin market is hot, and they usually taste as good as a piece of candy. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean you can necessarily count on