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Leggings without pockets are my number one pet peeve. Without pockets, where exactly am I supposed to keep my essentials while I work out? Since I’m not running with a fanny pack, I need a place for my keys, credit card, ID, face mask, and phone. If, like me, you find the concept of leggings

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or gain weight — or even stay exactly the same — stepping on the scale is probably a regular part of your routine. But it’s not as simple as putting both feet on the scale, reading the number, and moving on. The timing of those check-ins can actually make

Multimarathoner and run-club member Maggie Wade hasn’t always felt as strong and as confident as she does now. While Maggie’s been a dancer her entire life, it was running that finally made her feel comfortable in her own skin and proud of who she is. Joining a run club in LA reminded her that she’s

Pole dancing isn’t just an incredibly fun and confidence-building activity, it’s also hard work! I mean, if you’ve ever tried to hold yourself up on a pole — let alone twirl your body around it — then you know how challenging pole dancing can be. Thankfully, that difficulty is also what makes it such a

As someone with generalized anxiety disorder, it doesn’t take a natural disaster to cause my heart to race or my head to become overcrowded with thoughts and worries — it can happen when I simply wake up in the middle of the night or I have to make a phone call. But when a natural

No dumbbells? Not a problem with this quick strength-training workout from Peloton trainer Jess Sims, which swaps in a full backpack for moves usually done with dumbbells or kettlebells. “I can’t help myself — once a teacher, always a teacher,” Sims wrote on Instagram, and we’re not mad about it! There are just four moves

Identifying your “why” is crucial. Running’s not easy — we know this — but reminding yourself of what drove you to lace up in the first place and staying focused on your goals will push you toward success. For Vanessa, a certified run coach and founder of VCPM, Inc., a business dedicated to empowering women

If what you want from your workouts is sweat and sore muscles, you’ll love this week’s live workout lineup. We’re going from Tabata to strength and cardio, from HIIT to sweat and sculpt, and you’ll be exhausted (but so satisfied) by the time it’s all done. Check out the full schedule below and tune in

Update, Oct. 26: Johnson & Johnson is planning on resuming its large-scale Phase 3 “Ensemble” human trial that began in September and was paused in mid-October. According to The Washington Post, a man who received a vaccination during the trial suffered a stroke that could have been triggered by an infection, but after an investigation,

Please welcome Laurie Hernandez back to the floor! After a four-and-a-half-year hiatus, the 20-year-old Olympian made an exciting return to competitive gymnastics on Feb. 27 for the 2021 Winter Cup. Her Hamilton-inspired routine was a show of her strength, proving like Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote, she is inimitable and an original. Hernandez stepped back from the

One of my favorite parts about the Peloton is that whenever I’m sick of cycling, I can roll it away and switch up my workout with one of Kristin McGee’s yoga classes. But there’s nothing worse than being in the middle of a killer leg lift and having to strain my neck to see what

Noom is a popular diet plan that aims to help people not only lose weight but also develop a healthier relationship with food and sustain lifelong habits. But Noom isn’t like other programs on the market; it was created with the help of registered dietitians and mental health experts and uses cognitive behavioral therapy to

Image Source: Isabel Reyna Photography My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer on her birthday in June of last year, two months after her initial mammogram was postponed due to COVID-19. She went to each of the appointments leading up to her diagnosis — including a mammogram, sonogram, and breast biopsy — by herself because

Left to right: A.J. Andrews, Kiki Stokes, and Natasha Watley A.J. Andrews remembers making diving plays in the outfield, skimming across the dewy grass like a Slip ‘N Slide and thinking, “This is the most fun sport ever.” For Kiki Stokes, it was the sister-like bond she formed with her teammates, cheering in the dugouts

When my cat scratched up my Peloton bike mat, I figured it wouldn’t make much of a difference if I just got rid of it entirely. Boy was I wrong — between the cycling shoes making scuff marks on the floor, my gross sweat forming a slippery puddle around me, and worse, the bike wobbling

The Tokyo Paralympic Games start on Aug. 24, and while six months might seem like forever away, we are getting excited to watch some of our favorite Paralympic athletes vie for the gold for Team USA. The summer Paralympic Games include 540 events in 22 team and individual sports, such as goalball, sitting volleyball, wheelchair

Cardio and strength training are an important part of any workout plan, but recovery is essential — and stretching is too often the first thing we let slide. “You should be doing mobility exercises five to seven days of the week,” explained Le Sweat founder Charlee Atkins, CSCS, who created this stretching sequence for POPSUGAR’s

If you were watching the USWNT’s winning match against Brazil on Feb. 21, you may have almost missed the sweet moment when Megan Rapinoe paid tribute to Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger’s baby girl, Sloane. After scoring the team’s second and final goal of the game, Rapinoe ran toward the camera, grinning and making a

WandaVision‘s Teyonah Parris is already wowing us as Monica Rambeau, but off screen she’s equally badass, thanks in part to her dedicated workout routine. The actress shares snippets of her virtual sessions with trainer Laquisha from Body by Kariim Fitness on Instagram, and wow, we’re sore just watching her. Judging by the clips she’s shared

You’re probably familiar with Kayla Itsines’s SWEAT app and its popular HIIT and strength workouts. Last fall, SWEAT unveiled new yoga and barre workouts, perfect for people who want to built strength with low-impact training. Now, the company has launched a new 10-day Pilates program, available starting Feb. 22. The program offers traditional mat-based Pilates

We’ve officially hit 200 (!) Instagram Live workouts on @POPSUGARFitness, but don’t worry — we have zero intention of slowing down. We have three new routines going live this week to get you moving, including a special donation-based workout to benefit PushBlack, a nonprofit media organization for Black Americans, led by one of our favorite

UCLA gymnast Margzetta Frazier recently received the surprise call of a lifetime. After the athlete debuted her passionate Janet Jackson-inspired floor routine, she got an unexpected FaceTime from the iconic singer in celebration. We don’t know if anything beats a perfect-10 feeling, but this must come close. During their emotional conversation, Jackson told Frazier that

Like many other vaccines, you may experience side effects after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Of course, because this particular vaccine is so new, you’re probably eager to know what you can expect after getting vaccinated. For example, how long do the COVID-19 vaccine side effects typically last and, if they do linger or intensify, at

UCLA’s gymnastics team is nationally known for their skill and creativity within the sport, but the athletes’ sideline support is something extra special. On Feb. 19, freshman Chae Campbell brought her “Desert Goddess”-themed floor routine to the competition and inspired her team to dance alongside her as she hit every move. Teamwork obviously makes the

It was a rematch worth watching. At the 2021 Australian Open women’s singles final on Saturday, Feb. 20, Japan’s Naomi Osaka bested American Jennifer Brady 6-4, 6-3. Rewind last year to the US Open semifinals, where Osaka outplayed Brady to advance to the finals and later take home the title — throughout this tournament, Osaka

When Jess Sims, NASM-certified personal trainer, plans out classes to teach, she puts herself in the shoes (and mind) of the Peloton members. “I really try to think about what will set the member up for success,” she told POPSUGAR during a previous interview. She leads a variety of Peloton workouts including strength, cardio, tread,

Does the thought of adding color to your workout wardrobe send shivers down your spine? Us too. An all-black look adds a certain power and edge to whatever we’re doing. So, while we’re all about black leggings and tanks, the look isn’t complete without a pair of black sneakers. Whether you’re going for a run,

Maybe four minutes after Naomi Osaka notched the final point, the Serena Williams retirement rumors began. Context is important here, so let’s set the stage. Williams had just lost to Osaka in straight sets in the Australian Open semi-final. She fought hard, but it was clear that Osaka had outclassed her. Before leaving the court,